Nils Hempel
Supply Chain Management | Logistics | Consulting
Experience
Apr 2022 - May 2022
2 months Berlin, Germany
Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
International University
- Lectured Supply Chain Management for Bachelor Program in International Business
Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
9 months Berlin, Germany
Head of Supply Chain
Footprint.Club GmbH
- Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain
- Led a team of 52 employees in a variety of business units (warehouse, fulfillment, procurement, logistics)
- Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
- Restructured and revamped P&L of acquired venture (21% logistics costs cut in first 4 weeks)
- Carved out new distribution systems for D2C food deliveries
- Forged and curated relationships with key suppliers/providers. Successfully negotiated SLAs and frame agreements
Apr 2016 - Sep 2021
5 years 6 months Berlin, Germany
Co-Founder/Chief Logistics Officer
Fliit Holding GmbH
- Directed 20+ members in various departments in 2 offices (Berlin & Riga). Fostered cross functional feedback system and development programs. Mentored key members and shaped future leaders in the company.
- Transformed the company in two key dimensions – human resources (Scaled up 2→ 80 international employees) and capital (raised € 22m+ venture capital driven by strategic partnership with Maersk)
- Represented the company as keynote speaker at national and international sponsored events and panel discussions
- Designed and launched a fast pace operations infrastructure that is monthly capable of handling 5,000+ pan- European transports across 20+ distribution centers
- Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain. Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
1 year Boston, United States
Consultant for Lean Management Project
Knome Inc.
Oct 2012 - Feb 2016
3 years 5 months Schacht-Audorf, Germany
Procurement Manager
Lürssen-Kröger Shipyard
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
3 years 1 month Bonn, Germany
B2B Product Manager
Deutschen Post DHL Parcel Service
Summary
Earned proven track-record in transformation and change management. Striving for scaling up ambitious companies by substantial operations experience. Showcased excellent leadership skills by managing, motivating highly diverse and international teams.
Languages
German
Native
English
Elementary
Education
Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Master of Science · Global Management and Governance · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012