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Philipp Loll
Project Management Office (PMO) Sales and Product Management
Experience
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 yearsKleinostheim, Germany
Project Management Office (PMO) Sales and Product Management
Yageo Nexensos GmbH
- Project management in the sales and product management department
- Supporting the reorganization of the department's global structure
- Sub-project management for integrating logistics processes into the corporate logistics network with sites in Czech Republic, USA, and Hong Kong
- Sub-project management for implementing a new tool and an input and validation process for the sales and production forecast
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 yearKarlsruhe, Germany
Project Manager Logistics Network Management
dm-drogerie markt GmbH & Co. KG
- Logistics network management for Germany
- Analyzing future needs and deriving recommendations for action
- Creating analyses with large data sets (data warehouse) and preparing results for management presentations and decisions
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsMöckmühl, Germany
Interim Dispatch Manager
GFT Logistic GmbH
- Supporting the branch manager in building the dispatch team (hiring new staff, further training of existing staff)
- Introducing and training standardized processes and using existing software tools (e.g., Opheo)
- Assisting in improving pallet management
- Project member in the development and optimization of software tools
- Supporting new customer acquisition
- Reporting to the management in Möckmühl
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsBad Lausick, Germany
Interim Head of Purchasing and Logistics
Mietra e.K.
- Responsible for leading the purchasing, production, warehouse, logistics planning, and assembly departments with 15 employees
- Analyzing all internal department processes and systematically implementing measures to further professionalize the department
- Analyzing cross-department interfaces and jointly optimizing processes with other department heads
- Standardizing and documenting all process changes in line with quality management
- Responsible for the development of the in-house ERP system across all business processes
- Setting up the department and conducting new hires
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 yearColumbus, United States
Interim Supply Planning Manager, North America
Char-Broil LLC
- Follow-up project from the role at Char-Broil Europe
- Tasks identical to those in Hamburg (Supply Planning Manager and subject matter expert for the SAP S/4HANA implementation)
- Additional management of 2 employees (operational buyers) in the US
- Training and onboarding staff on using SAP and IBP for processing supplier orders and monitoring inventory
- Creating reports (stock, shortages, etc.)
- Performing the role remotely with occasional trips to the Hamburg site
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsHamburg, Germany
Interim Supply Planning Manager, Europe
Char-Broil Europe GmbH
- Responsible for operational purchasing and planning material supply for the European market, as well as inventory management of warehouses in Asia and Europe
- Conducted demand analyses with sales and demand management to plan production capacities of manufacturers in Asia and Europe, and closely coordinated with order management to react quickly to customer requests
- Strategically planned seasonal business with suppliers and executed operational needs through orders and transfers between European warehouse locations
- Acted as deputy head of demand management
- Simulated and planned using SAP IBP
- Project team member and subject-matter expert (PTP, Supply Planning, AATP) for the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, using Jira and Confluence
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsLeipzig, Germany
Interim Supply Chain Manager
ASBIT Service und Produkte
- Responsible for purchasing, logistics, transport purchasing and scheduling, customer service, and order processing departments with 7 employees
- In charge of national and international logistics sites and transport processes from manufacturers to customers and warehouses
- Optimized pallet account management
- Acted as key account manager for international (English-speaking) customers
- Took on responsibility as quality management representative and led the project for recertification under DIN ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsLangenselbold, Germany
(Interim) Supply Chain Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Karlsruhe: Responsible for purchasing (approx. €16M volume per year), logistics, and order management (approx. €35M revenue per year); main contact for customers on demand calculation (S&OP process), order management, and escalation management (semiconductor industry); co-site manager with the head of production (40 employees)
- Langenselbold: In charge of material planning and operational purchasing (approx. €80M volume per year) with 4 employees; deputy to the supply chain manager (purchasing, logistics, production planning) for 30 employees
- Initially as a freelancer, later as a permanent employee during COVID-19
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 yearsJena, Germany
Program Manager Strategic Program Management, Organizational Development
Carl Zeiss AG
- Led strategic projects focused on organizational development for the entire division (Corporate Logistics, Facility Management, indirect material purchasing, supplier quality management, and other services, approx. 350 employees)
- Responsible for restructuring the Corporate Logistics department
- Developed a leadership development program and ran quarterly top management workshops
- Prepared board presentations and decisions
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 yearJena, Germany
Project Management Office (PMO) Taskforce Shipping and Site Logistics Jena
Carl Zeiss AG
- Headed the project management office of a taskforce to ensure timely shipment delivery in cooperation with internal customers and external transport providers
- Managed communication between business unit directors, international sales sites, external warehouse and transport providers, and internal controlling
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 yearsOberkochen, Germany
Project Management Office (PMO) Design and implementation of a national fire protection organization
Carl Zeiss AG
- Led the Project Management Office to implement a national fire protection organization and contributed to developing a global Health, Safety & Environment structure
- Developed a catalog of measures to continuously ensure and improve fire protection effectiveness across all national sites, with a board-approved budget of 30 million euros
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsHeilbronn, Germany
Interim Supply Chain Manager
Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
- Led the logistics department, as well as production planning and operational procurement (15 employees)
- Optimized processes, including updating the entire process documentation landscape
- Conducted a tender for transport services
- Supervised a bachelor's thesis on implementing SAP WM at a plant in Tunisia
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsPaderborn, Germany
Business Analyst, Subproject Manager
Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
- Analyzed existing processes and created a concept for an efficient, transparent, error-free, and cost-saving supply chain
- Defined and documented the technical prerequisites and introduced a cloud-based communication tool with an external IT service provider
- Responsible for full project management and budget management (approx. 500k euros)
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 yearBöblingen, Germany
Project Team Member, Project Management Taskforce Wiring Harness MFA2
EDAG Engineering GmbH
- Built a project software tool to provide transparency on the development status of individual wiring harnesses for over 250 prototypes and reported to the end customer (Daimler AG)
- Facilitated meetings of individual development teams for efficient collaboration and milestone transparency
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 yearHückelhoven, Germany
Business Analyst, Subproject Manager for Requirements Analysis and Solution Development for E-Commerce Process Automation
QVC eDistribution Inc. & Co. KG
- Managed the subproject to introduce an automated system in e-commerce (Auto Bagger: line integration with the existing conveyor system of an automatic packaging line for shipping bags)
- Performed process analysis and developed, defined, and finalized documentation of requirements for technical implementation by the development team
- Managed a total project budget of approx. 5 million euros, with approx. 1.5 million euros allocated to the Auto Bagger subproject
Aug 2014 - Mar 2025
10 years 8 monthsGrimma, Germany
Managing Director, Project Manager and Interim Manager
Palbera GmbH
- Dynamic project manager and interim manager focused on supply chain management functions as well as general project management
- Over fourteen years of experience leading international and cross-functional project teams and operational business units
- Self-employed consultant and interim manager since 2014
- Results-driven with a "hands-on" mentality and entrepreneurial drive
- Convincing team player with strong communication skills, diplomatic tact, and negotiation skills
- Strong understanding of finance, sales, quality, HR, and other core business processes
- Carried out various projects, both as interim mandates and standalone projects
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 yearsGernsheim, Germany
Sub-project Manager, Interim Manager for Quality Management implementation as well as setup and interim management of the QM
myToys GmbH
- Process analysis and creation of QM documentation, as well as leading workshops to identify errors and drive continuous improvement to develop the Gernsheim logistics site
- Weakness analysis of the conveyor technology and implementation of improvement measures (scales, flyer insertion system, master data, etc.)
- Building, training, managing, and daily scheduling of the Quality Management department with 10 employees
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 yearEbersbach an der Fils, Germany
Project Manager for Quality Management implementation at an automotive supplier
Kastus (formerly Aktor)
- Analysis and implementation of necessary measures to introduce a QM system and successfully support the external certification according to ISO 9001:2008
Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
2 years 4 monthsLadenburg, Germany
Head of Logistics, Deputy Production Manager, Authorized Signatory
Sedotec GmbH & Co. KG
- Line management of logistics (approx. EUR 1.5 million cost center budget) with about 20 employees
- Deputy management of production with approx. 50 employees, acting as production manager for 6 months
- Technical logistics responsibility for an additional plant in Saxony with 5 logistics employees
- Introduction of lean management in production and logistics as well as development and implementation of a dedicated production system
- Responsible for personnel selection for operational areas as well as training of dual students (DHBW Mannheim)
- Make-or-buy analyses as well as selection and support of suppliers
Oct 2010 - Mar 2012
1 year 6 monthsNeckarsulm, Germany
Project Manager Warehouse Logistics Eastern Europe
Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
- Lateral leadership of international project teams
- Analysis, development and practical implementation of improvement potentials in warehouse locations across Eastern Europe, coordinating the sub-projects per country
- Organization of the responsible IT and operational logistics contacts from corporate headquarters and the country subsidiaries
- Support for system implementations on site up to handover to warehouse management, including employee training
- Conducting workshops for representatives from other country subsidiaries
- Project examples: Implementation of a warehouse location management system in Croatia, introduction of Pick-by-Voice in the Czech Republic, cost efficiency project in Austria
Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
3 years 1 monthDortmund, Germany
Dual Student in Logistics and Inventory Management
IKEA Distribution Services GmbH
- Work in operational logistics, sales and quality management
- Conducted a cost and function comparison between the existing and our own quality management system (QMS) and systems available on the market (Bachelor's thesis)
- Carried out a tender for international employee relocations and developed a framework agreement with freight forwarders
Summary
- Dynamic project manager and interim manager focused on supply chain management functions and general project management
- Over fourteen years of experience leading international, cross-functional project teams and operational business units
- Self-employed consultant and interim manager since 2014
- Results-oriented with a "hands-on" mentality and entrepreneurial drive
- Convincing team player with strong communication skills, diplomatic finesse, and negotiation skills
- Strong understanding of finance, sales, quality, HR, and other core business processes
Skills
Management Experience And Skills
- Division Head For Scm, Purchasing, Logistics, And Production > 70 Employees
- Leader Of International, Cross-functional Projects
- Liaison To Suppliers, Customers, And Various Stakeholders (C-level)
- Defining Organizational Changes And Internal Processes In Complex Corporate Structures (Corporate Experience)
- Planning And Implementing It Systems In International Project Teams
- Identifying And Implementing Improvement Measures (Based On Lean And Quality Management)
It Skills
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Macos
- Erp Systems: Ms Dynamics Nav, Sap S/4hana, Oxaion, Lexware, Navision C5
- Applications: Ms Office, Sharepoint, Sap Ibp, Jira, Confluence, Setlog Osca, Opheo
Industry Knowledge
- Semiconductor Industry And Medical Technology
- Optical And Optoelectronic Industry
- Automotive Industry (Tier 1, Tier 2, Development Services)
- E-commerce (Toys, Textiles, Teleshopping)
- Retail (Furniture, Food, Drugstore, Chemicals, Textiles, Outdoor Products)
- Textile Manufacturing
- Industrial Services (Inspection, Sorting, And Rework)
- Metal Processing Industry (Switchgear Assembly, Locker Construction)
- Freight Forwarding And Logistics Services
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Master of Arts in Work and Organizational Psychology · Work and Organizational Psychology · Wuppertal, Germany
Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Trade, Inventory Management and Logistics · Business Administration – Trade, Inventory Management and Logistics · Mosbach, Germany
Certifications & licenses
APICS CPIM
APICS
Trainer Qualification Certificate
AEVO
Lean Management
Leonardo Group
Quality Management Representative
TÜV
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