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Rainer Oszcipok

Interim Assignment: Strategic Transport Management with CO₂ Reduction in Supply Chains

Rainer Oszcipok
Tuttlingen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
4 months

Interim assignment: strategic transport management with CO₂ reduction in supply chains

Travel & Retail Trading Group

  • Consolidation of individual measures for CO₂ reduction in the global supply chain

  • Development and optimization of the company's 2030 sustainability roadmap

  • Advancement of strategic sustainability planning in transportation

  • Development of a Scope 3 emissions calculation tool

  • Creation of cost-benefit analysis (freight costs, CO₂ savings, service)

  • Support in implementing a CO₂ emissions tracking tool in supply chains

  • Verification and evaluation of existing tender documents for land transport tenders

  • Training and coaching of team members on freight logistics processes

  • Revision of framework agreements and swap equipment agreements

  • Collaboration on the specialist concept for KPI systems and Service Level Agreements

  • Development of new, modified tender documents and SOPs

  • Preparation of documents for national freight tenders

  • Support in sourcing and implementing digital tender management tools

  • Clearing and qualification discussions with potential tender candidates

  • Comprehensive tender document and process framework for land transport tenders

  • Evaluated and completed 2030 sustainability roadmap

  • Verified CO₂ calculation methodology and practical calculation tool based on the recognized GLEC v.3 framework

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
3 months

Development and setup of a new sustainable transport logistics system

Mid-sized manufacturing company

  • Analysis of logistics structure, order data, material flows, cost situation, and transport traffic

  • Identification of weaknesses, critical logistics interfaces, and communication errors

  • Definition of goals together with the client

  • Design of a best-case scenario

  • Sustainable logistics processes for procurement deliveries, raw materials, warehouse shuttle traffic to the external finished goods warehouse

  • Distribution transports to end customers, return of used items

  • Transport packaging for reprocessing and reuse

  • Setup of an intelligent packaging return system

  • Action plan for implementing project steps with milestones and schedule

  • Organization and execution of a logistics tender and a transport tender

  • Evaluation of supplier offers, benchmarking, ranking, recommendation to client

  • Negotiations with logistics partners and contract drafting

  • Implementation of optimization measures as part of a build-in project

  • Integration of all sustainability requirements and goals

  • Reduction of logistics costs by 20% compared to conventional freight transport

  • Reduction of CO₂ emissions by 70%

  • Waste reduction by 90% through a circular logistics system in returns management

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
6 months

Reconceptualization of external contract and transport logistics

Mid-sized machine and plant engineering company

  • Analysis of inventories, inbound and outbound supply chains, transport volumes, and logistics partnerships; commercial evaluation of current processes

  • Identification of weaknesses, critical logistics interfaces, and communication channels

  • Design of site search for external finished goods warehouse and tender for LTL/FTL transports

  • Development of action plan for restructuring transport processes along the entire supply chain

  • Documentation of existing process flows, stakeholders, and partnerships

  • Development of new SOPs and SLAs

  • Project planning and execution of part relocation including scheduling and stakeholder management

  • Monitoring project execution, tasks and responsibilities, setup of KPI system and escalation management

  • Organization of cross-departmental project meetings with stakeholders

  • Coordination meetings with external logistics partners

  • Flawless on-time project execution

  • Smooth relocation of goods between production and the new site

  • Time and cost savings for the client through fast project turnaround

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
3 months

Redesign of procurement logistics for Far East sea freight

Mid-sized manufacturing company

  • Analysis of logistics structures, order data, material flows, cost situation, and supplier transports

  • Identification of weaknesses, critical logistics interfaces, and communication errors

  • Definition of goals together with the client

  • Design of a best-case scenario for future procurement deliveries from the Far East

  • Development of an action plan for implementing the change steps

  • Project planning with milestones and schedule

  • Organization and execution of a logistics tender

  • Evaluation of supplier offers, benchmarking, ranking, recommendation to client

  • Negotiations with logistics partners and contract drafting

  • Implementation of optimization measures as part of a build-in project

  • New collaboration with a top logistics service provider from the region

  • Planning certainty and cost security through contractual rate fixing

  • 50% improvement in service quality of logistics services

  • 10% cost savings in sea freight

Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 2 months

Founder and owner

ELOXESS EXPERTS e. K.

  • Management consulting specializing in sustainable logistics and supply chain topics
  • Focus on strategic and operational design of ecologically and economically sustainable supply chain systems
  • Building a customer base, online marketing, sales management, financial accounting
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Head of Tender Management

TRANSCO GmbH

  • Central coordination, control, and processing of tender inquiries
  • Leadership of the global tender management department
  • Cost control, monitoring, and analysis of success factors
  • Calculation of process costs and freight rates
  • Rate and framework contract management
  • Bid calculations, profitability analyses, rate design, customer offers
  • Controlling
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
4 years

Head of Sales and Business Development Manager

SWOP Seaworthy Packing GmbH

  • Management of sales activities in southern Germany
  • Development of sustainable business concepts to further develop the product portfolio
  • New customer acquisition, existing customer support
  • Creation of cross- and up-selling strategies
  • Expansion of new customer business by 25%
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 years

Head of Sales and Business Development

Scheerer Logistik GmbH & Co KG

  • Management and coordination of all sales activities
  • Development and market launch of a new service product (KLT cleaning)
  • Controlling of profitability calculations
  • Calculation of customer quotations and presentations to clients
  • New customer acquisition, existing customer support

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Transportation (12 years), Professional Services (6 years), Manufacturing (4.5 years), and Retail (0.5 years).

Transportation
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Retail

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (8 years), Product Development (7 years), Sales (7 years), Sustainability Management (6 years), Strategy (6 years), and Procurement (3.5 years).

Supply Chain Management
Product Development
Sales
Sustainability Management
Strategy
Procurement

Skills

Strategic Competencies

  • Transformation Of Global Supply Chains Toward Ecological Sustainability
  • Development Of "Lean & Green Logistics" Models For Industrial Companies
  • Design And Implementation Of Sustainable Supply Chain Systems According To Esg Criteria
  • Scope 3 Emissions And Carbon Accounting In Freight Transport
  • Digitization Of Logistics Processes With Cloud-based, Ai-supported Technology
  • Development Of Agile, Scalable Supply Chain Systems During Growth Phases

Methodological Competencies

  • Lean + Six Sigma + Risk Analysis + Make-or-buy + Agile + Kanban + Waterfall
  • Identification And Evaluation Of Supply Chain Potentials And Transport Processes
  • Development Of Custom Kpi Systems For Supply Chain Processes, Integrating Sustainability Factors To Increase Value Creation In Internal And External Logistics Processes
  • Restructuring Supply Chains To Ensure Optimal Support For Production And Distribution
  • Controlling And Monitoring Logistics Costs To Ensure Compliance With Budget Requirements
  • Optimization And Restructuring Of Logistics Processes In Terms Of Performance, Quality, And Ecological As Well As Economic Sustainability
  • Identification Of Weaknesses And Critical Logistics Interfaces
  • Standardization And Automation Of Operational Logistics Processes
  • Eco Tender Management For Freight Tenders And Procurement Of External Logistics Services

Operational Competencies

  • Coordination, Monitoring, And Management Of Inbound And Outbound Logistics Processes
  • Building Global Supply Chain Networks And Monitoring System-critical Influences
  • Analysis Of The Level Of Digitization And Identification Of Necessary Adjustments Within Supply Chain Processes
  • Implementation Of Measures To Comply With Esg Criteria With A Focus On Scope 3 Emissions As Part Of The Corporate Sustainability Strategy
  • Organization, Coordination, And Execution Of Tender Projects
  • Identification, Selection, Negotiation, And Contract Discussions With External Logistics Partners
  • Evaluation And Introduction Of Transport Management Systems
  • Leadership And Coordination Of Supply Chain Project Teams
  • Employee Training And Coaching, Supplier Workshops
  • Promotion And Development Of Team Members In Terms Of Their Analytical, Professional, And Personal Skills And Motivating The Team For Shared Tasks

Technical Competencies

  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Strategies For Ecological Sustainability In Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Controlling / Kpi
  • Digitization
  • Analytics + Concept Development
  • Teamwork

Personal Skills

  • Open To New Experiences
  • Structured And Methodical
  • Resilient Under Pressure
  • Flexible
  • Conscientious
  • Efficient
  • Solution-focused
  • Reliable
  • Decisive And Assertive
  • Strong Communication Skills

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

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Where is Rainer based?

Rainer is based in Tuttlingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Rainer speak?

Rainer speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Rainer have?

Rainer has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Rainer has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Rainer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rainer be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rainer would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim assignment: strategic transport management with CO₂ reduction in supply chains, Development and setup of a new sustainable transport logistics system, Reconceptualization of external contract and transport logistics.

What is Rainer's latest experience?

Rainer's most recent position is Interim assignment: strategic transport management with CO₂ reduction in supply chains at Travel & Retail Trading Group.

What companies has Rainer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rainer has worked for Travel & Retail Trading Group, Mid-sized manufacturing company, Mid-sized machine and plant engineering company, and ELOXESS EXPERTS e. K..

Which industries is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Rainer also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Sales. Rainer also has some experience in Sustainability Management, Strategy and Planning, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is the availability of Rainer?

Rainer is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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