Development of the trigger point massage device “TriggaBuddy” (as Entrepreneur).
Provided consulting services as a Business Analyst: reference project E.on – introduction of a new product management IT system.
Provided consulting services as a Business Analyst: reference project korero solutions – creation of a non-functional requirements specification.
Provided consulting services in transformation towards sustainability (experience from BMW role).
Provided consulting services in innovative business and work structures: reference project E.on – introduction of agile working.
Provided consulting services in business (field) development: reference project Head of Finance at Olao Health.
Delivered training as a trainer: reference project E.on – beginner training JIRA/Confluence.
Delivered training as a trainer: reference project BMW – long-term training “Introduction to Purchasing”.
Feb 2015 - Dec 2018
3 years 11 months
Sales Development Americas
BMW Motorrad
Coordinated the Mexico regional office, achieving volume and result targets (as Area Manager Latin America Importers).
Developed strategic/tactical marketing and product measures together with the markets (as Area Manager Latin America Importers).
Introduced and partially automated monthly reporting (as Area Manager Latin America Importers).
Streamlined/optimized the “sales campaigns” process – reduced lead time by 30% (as Area Manager Latin America Importers).
Optimized time and cost of the global supply chain India–Brazil and then India–rest of the world, resulting in about 15% time and cost savings each (as Area Manager Latin America Importers).
Achieved volume and targets, controlled profitability and aligned the product range of partial assembly in Brazil with the market (as Sales Project Manager CKD Brazil and regional product management; introduced CKD evaluation process, plant setup evaluation).
Main focus on executing/optimizing CKD processes like evaluation runs, product redesign, cost optimization including logistics chain from the Berlin plant (as Sales Project Manager CKD Brazil and regional product management).
Initiated the redesign of the collaboration model across all departments (as Sales Project Manager CKD Brazil and regional product management).
In the Brazil plant setup project: represented sales interests and managed and conducted related evaluations (as Sales Project Manager CKD Brazil and regional product management).
Opened new market segments in North and South America by coordinating market analyses/appropriate marketing activities and managing price and volume control.
Brought insights gained (e.g. customer needs) into the project for developing new market segments.
Apr 2011 - Feb 2015
3 years 11 months
Project Procurement/ Trainer
BMW/ bpce
Led and built project procurement in the international BMW/PSA electrification joint venture startup (introduced standards and processes, implemented an IT system, recruiting).
Conducted the program planning cycle (weekly handling of evaluation assignments for new vehicle variants, country variants, etc.).
Initiated and introduced sustainable evaluation standards and processes across all areas (benchmark for other product lines).
Served as procurement representative for requirement clarification and managed evaluation in specialized purchasing.
Conducted technical concept reviews to ensure meaningful/sustainable evaluations.
Product line representative for plant localization (complexity considerations, evaluations).
As part of the global sourcing project: procurement representative for the mid-tier product line, voiced procurement concerns, handled evaluation assignments.
As part of the global sourcing project: introduced, created and further developed the ramp-up curve to track local content target achievement.
As part of the global sourcing project: analyzed the effects of tariff and trade agreements on global sourcing.
Project buyer for BMW i powertrain: target and contract management for the powertrain area, processing evaluation assignments, managing specialized purchasing, preparing and leading committees.
Acted as trainer for “Introduction to Purchasing” at the BMW Purchasing Academy for 3 years.
May 2005 - Apr 2011
6 years
Operational Procurement
BMW
Procured turbochargers, manifolds, catalysts for all gasoline engines and selected muffler systems.
Managed requirements.
Prepared bid comparisons.
Prepared and presented to the awarding committee.
Conducted cost analyses.
Optimized processes (including at suppliers).
Managed phase-out processes.
Managed change processes.
Managed a procurement volume of around €200 million per year, last contract €1.2 billion.
Responsible for bottleneck supply of the global catalyst supply chain at the n-tier level.
Ensured emergency supply.
Optimized the supply chain.
Coordinated n-tier suppliers including setting up and monitoring joint supply planning.
Co-designed the Purchasing Academy.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
Portuguese
Elementary
Education
Sep 1999 - May 2005
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Industrial Engineering, focus on biotechnology, international sales, innovation management · Industrial Engineering · Munich, Germany
Sep 1999 - May 2005
BMW AG Munich/ BMW Melbourne/ BMW Dealer London
Dual training in the junior development program · Munich, Germany