Ralph Viehmann - Interim Manager (hands-on mentality) and Logistics Process Consultant in Production Supply

Neitersen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Leipzig, Germany

Interim Manager (hands-on mentality) and Logistics Process Consultant in Production Supply

BMW Plant Leipzig

problem analyses in logistics processes
concept development for tow trains (time study, optimization within runs)
supportive implementation of existing concepts
reporting of analyses to the client Rudolph Logistics and BMW

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Bayreuth, Germany

Logistics consulting (hands-on mentality) Increasing productivity through concrete changes and measurable improvements

Eltirc

ideas aligned and implemented with employees
hands-on optimization of storage and packing areas
adjustment of storage equipment and layout in line with lean management
restructuring of goods receiving
development of a warehouse and logistics concept for brownfield and greenfield, returns, packaging and shipping

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Interim Manager (hands-on mentality) and Logistics Plant Relocation Consultant

Hübner GmbH

project manager for the planned move from the main plant to the nearby subsidiary plant
contact and scheduling with production, logistics and component suppliers
obtaining quotes from selected moving service providers including scheduling timeline planning
obtaining quotes for necessary construction work (raising the base of the mobile racking)
obtaining quotes for the technical relocation of the existing mobile racking including clarifying possible risks with the 15-year-old system and planning the timeline

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Austria

Interim Manager (hands-on mentality) and Consultant Production Coordination QuickMove and Logistics Process Optimization and

SwissloLog

as-is analysis of project and production status (scheduling, delivery dates, degree of completion) for the QuickMove product area at the Eberstalzell plant, considering current production and supply chain processes
planning and prioritizing production steps in close coordination with the LGCPC project managers in Dortmund and with production managers at the Eberstalzell site
creation of a concept with measures to resolve the production backlog, including recommendations on how to prioritize order processing
close contact with the external EWM consultant regarding missing EWM settings in automatic warehousing

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Interim Manager (hands-on mentality) and Project Manager for Machine Consolidation and Technology

Optima Pharma GmbH

schedule monitoring (dates, tracking, project progress control)
order-based schedule coordination of technical departments (software, process engineering, design)
gathering all current schedule statuses from the specialist departments
joint problem-solving to get back on track in time-critical projects
schedule challenger within the departments
participation in project optimization rounds and shopfloor meetings
moderation of schedule optimization meetings (internal to tech)
presentation and visualization of the current project situation using digital tools like Visio, Excel, Microsoft Project
working in a network with other schedule coordinators along the value chain
direct reporting line to the CTO

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Interim Manager, Head of Supply Chain Management and Logistics (automotive supplier)

Winkelmann GmbH

Responsibility for the logistics chain (suppliers, goods receipt, production planning and control, customer service, customs, warehousing and shipping)
Reducing working capital as well as optimizing inventory, transportation and lead times
Defining, implementing and optimizing existing and future logistics processes along the logistics chain, taking into account lean management guidelines
Negotiating and finalizing agreements between different process stakeholders in coordination with strategic procurement and supplier management
Specifying, selecting and introducing logistics equipment
Responsibility for the logistics budget, planning and forecasting process
Rolling out best practices and ensuring quality standards
Coordinating to ensure customer deliveries during bottleneck situations (bottleneck management)
Collaborating on and supporting international logistics projects to standardize and harmonize global logistics processes as well as KPIs and master data

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Interim Manager, Head of Fulfillment and Supply Chain Management & Logistics (medical technology)

Xenios AG (Fresenius Group)

Leading, monitoring and securing the order fulfillment process with the goal of delivering customer orders on time
Identifying and implementing optimization potentials across the entire process chain
Ensuring optimal material supply while meeting production plans across all sites
Providing technical leadership to employees in the area of responsibility (supply chain planning, production planning, procurement, internal logistics at and between sites, and shipping)
Ensuring adequate inventory levels to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing costs
Sub-project lead for SCM in the EWM implementation, acting as a liaison between the external implementation team and the internal IT interface

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Interim Manager (hands-on mentality), Regional Distribution Center RDC (mechanical engineering supplier)

Zarges GmbH

Coordinating between the Weilheim production site and Kecskemét in Hungary
Continuous improvement of distribution processes
Responsibility for implementing process optimizations
Setting up distribution requirement planning in SAP with integration into the Weilheim and Hungary organizations
Order control of shipments ready for dispatch
Close monitoring of the 3PL provider
Monitoring the SAP system for continuous improvement of warehouse processes
Responsible for performance and KPI reporting
Involvement in the "Redesign of ED Distribution Footprint Europe" project
Client-side sub-project lead for the SAP IT process implementation, serving as a bridge between the external implementation team and the internal IT interface

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Interim Head of Supply Chain Management and Logistics (hands-on mentality) (automotive supplier)

Remis GmbH

Responsibility for the entire supply chain
Leading and executing supply chain projects
Reducing inventory levels
Developing warehousing concepts (internal/external)
Site selection and planning of a distribution center in the vicinity of the production site
Selecting carriers for in-plant transportation
Eliminating potential backlogs
Training employees
Creating process documentation

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Austria

Process Consulting and Optimization | Head of Warehouse (hands-on mentality) (pharma/medical technology)

Croma Pharma

Optimizing logistics processes
Updating or creating new documentation
Eliminating existing backlogs
Organizing internal transports between sites
Applying 5S and Kaizen approaches in conjunction with lean management
Value stream design
Weakness analysis
Creating a staff quality matrix
Training staff on the process
Validating capacity and utilization levels
Validating all changes implemented

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Germany

Process Consulting and Optimization | Packaging Engineer (Pharma)

Mylan Deutschland

Creating packaging instructions (VAWs) after approval of all specific packaging materials and with knowledge of all relevant data (e.g. best-before date, text printing style for info texts, palletizing scheme)
Issuing the packaging instructions (VAWs) and monitoring their circulation
Marking the approval date in production orders (PRAUF) for further processing in master planning (process order creation)
Locking VAWs that are no longer needed
Generating various reports

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Bonn, Germany

Process Consulting and Optimization (hands-on mentality) (Chemical Industry)

SGL Carbon

Leading the "Logistics Process" project for production, machining, sales, and warehousing at the Bonn site with the goal of implementing a new, future-proof, sustainable logistics concept to achieve maximum possible efficiency improvements
Project management of "Externalization of Part Groups" to an external service provider, including site and candidate search, provider selection, request for proposals, and final contract negotiation
Supplier management according to customer requirements
Creating a project plan for the "Logistics Process" project based on the previously developed concept for production, machining, sales, and warehousing
Developing and adjusting timelines and planning budgets
Tracking project milestone deadlines and monitoring quality, cost, and schedule targets throughout the project
Preparing project status reports
Preparing detailed documentation
Achieved deliverables: project plans, organizational structure, process reliability, reports, request for proposals, negotiations, documentation, and support in contract development

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Heidelberg, Germany

Head of Purchasing and Production (Medical Technology, Interim)

Luxendo GmbH

Strategic purchasing (supplier management, price negotiations)
Production planning (disposition, lean approaches)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Nürtingen, Germany

Process Consulting and Optimization (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturer and Distributor of Power Tools, Interim)

Metabo Werke

Process optimization based on EWM
Space planning of existing areas to increase sales
Relocating areas (expansion and optimization of the shipping area)
Setting up an external warehouse
Moving shipping/export operations to another site
Planning the construction of a new storage and production hall, including selection of suitable contractors
Leading workshops and training staff
Interim management of the shipping and dispatch office departments

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Laupheim, Germany

Department Leadership and Process Optimization (Packaging Technology Supplier for Pharma, Interim)

Uhlmann Pac

Optimizing logistics processes after commissioning a new logistics center
Revising or creating new documentation (completely new logistics)
Optimizing goods receipt (delivery guidelines, notifications)
Optimizing goods issue (space planning)
Clearing existing backlogs in cooperation with four customer departments
Organizing internal transports (assembly line takt and waste disposal)
Implementing and optimizing milk-run transports
Applying 5S and Kaizen approaches in conjunction with lean management
Sub-project leader in the lean project to optimize cycle-based assembly
Value stream design
Bottleneck analysis
Creating an employee quality matrix
Training employees in the process
Validating the new system for capacity and utilization levels
Validating all implemented changes

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Head of Department and Process Optimization (Electrical Wholesale, Interim)

Hagemeyer Deutschland

Introduced Lean Management in cable harness assembly
Cross-department process optimization (goods receipt, goods issue, picking, shipping)
Conducted employee training on processes
Communication training for future leaders
Documented processes (procedural instructions, work instructions, SOPs, work instructions, work instructions)

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Hanover, Germany

Head of Process Optimization for the Logistics Unit 'Campaign and Innovations' (Interim)

EDC GmbH Universal Studio's

Managed order and material flow in inbound, picking, shipping, and storage
Continuously reviewed and improved processes and workflows in collaboration with operations logistics and logistics planning for campaign and innovation handling
Organized fulfillment and shipping processes for campaigns and innovations
Coordinated and managed external warehouses

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Tuttlingen, Germany

Interim Logistics Planner (Medical Technology)

Karl Storz Endoskope

Optimized warehousing and picking systems
Participated in the new implementation of EWM as a consultant and adviser
Relocated logistics units (from old building to new building)
Developed key performance indicator systems
Environmental management (preparing for ISO EN 14001 and EMAS certification)

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Germany

Interim Operations Manager (Railway Technology)

Veola Verkehrsvereine

Managed sites in Husum and Brandenburg with 24/7 operations
Process optimization
Quality management
Led two production sites

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Klettgau, Germany

Interim Head of Logistics and Project Manager for Logistics Planning (Measurement Technology)

Bucher Hydrauliks

Led supply chain management
Planned a new logistics center
Implemented logistics cost accounting
Cost optimization
Environmental management (preparing for ISO EN 14001 certification)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Biberach, Germany

Interim Project Manager for Process-Secure Master Data Maintenance (Service)

Hydro

Introduction of quality management in data collection
Adaptation of the existing ERP system (SAP)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

SCM Manager

LSG Sky Chefs Catering Logistics GmbH

Process-secure master data maintenance (creditors, debtors, and materials)
Analysis of master data for consistency regarding procurement, storage, and sales
Invoice verification and correction based on contracts, purchase orders, and customer orders

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Spain

Supply Chain Manager (Technology Group)

Siemens Mobility

Cost calculation for contractually agreed goods for the customer Renfe
Optimization of the process landscape
Harmonization of different PPS systems

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Germany

Head of Supply Chain Management Purchasing and Logistics (Electrical Engineering)

TSP Systems GmbH

Procurement of electronic production materials
Inventory management (organization, processes, SOP)
Responsibility for inventory
Introduction of quality management in data collection
Adaptation of the existing ERP system (SAP)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Tangshan, China

Logistics Manager (Technology Group)

Siemens Mobility

Head of Logistics at the Fengrun site in China
Reorganization of logistics processes
Production planning

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Neitersen, Germany

Head of Supply-Chain-Management (Bahntechnik)

Axtone GmbH

Supplier management
Lean production
Order management
Environmental management (preparing for ISO EN 14001 certification)

Jan 2000 - Dec 2007

8 years

Hofheim, Germany

Head of Logistics (Technology Group)

Deublin GmbH

Set up the logistics department
Introduction of IT and barcode-supported order picking
Process and project management
Environmental management (ISO EN 14001 certification)

Jan 1994 - Dec 2000

7 years

Geisenheim, Germany

Strategic / Operational Buyer (Printing Press Manufacturing)

MAN Roland

Responsibility for a purchasing volume of 4–6 million
Project management for prototype introduction
Materials planning

Jan 1988 - Dec 1994

7 years

Geisenheim, Germany

Deputy Head of Logistics (Printing Press Manufacturing)

MAN Roland

Organizational structure and workflow management
Control of goods receipts
Permanent responsibility for inventory
Project management 'Lean functions in the entire material flow'

Jan 1983 - Dec 1988

6 years

Geisenheim, Germany

Warehouse Clerk (Printing Press Manufacturing)

MAN Roland

Duties as a warehouse clerk in printing press manufacturing

Jan 1981 - Dec 1983

3 years

Geisenheim, Germany

Machine Mechanic (Printing Press Manufacturing)

MAN Roland

Worked as a machine mechanic in printing press manufacturing

Summary

Supply Chain Manager / Plant Manager / Department Manager / Logistics Manager / Division Head / SCM/Logistics/Production process and process and project manager with international project management experience
Business economist, 63 years old
Interim manager and consultant for more than 15 years with a focus on SCM, process optimization, logistics planning, staff training / coaching
a high level of social skills and teamwork
hands-on mentality
a strong interest in the professional development of employees combined with business and HR knowledge
successful team leader of small to large teams and work groups
entrepreneurial and strategic thinking
strong in planning and organization with a process-oriented approach
a high level of commitment and the ability to self-motivate
professional competence, a drive to succeed and assertiveness

Neutrality: I am open, act in a solution-oriented way without personal emotions

Fairness: I only get involved where it's truly needed to reach objectives.

Professionalism: I always hold myself to high standards to ensure the quality of my work.

Skills

Technical Business Manager
Lecturer In Logistics, Aug And General Economics And Business Administration
Extensive Knowledge Of Lean Management, Distribution
Order Processing, Scheduling, Procurement
Contract Management
Change Management
Project And Process Management (Scrum)
Environmental Management
Production Planning, Complete Material Flow (Value Stream)
Strategic / Operational Procurement Market Orientation
Procurement Market In The Eu And Asia / China
Leadership Experience (8 - 100 Employees)
Erp System Knowledge
Sap Knowledge Mm And Pp Modules / Ewm
Trainer Qualification/experience / Adult Education Lecturer
Good Ms Office Skills
Lean Management
Materials Management
Distribution / Fulfillment
Project Management (Scrum)
Process Reliability (Lean / Kaizen)
Logistics Planning (Value Stream Design)
Outsourcing / Make Or Buy Of Logistics Services
Site Selection
Warehouse Planning Of A Hall (Construction) Up To Implementation (Layout, Documentation)
Environmental Management
Plant Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
Railway Technology
Aviation
Industrial Services
Trade And Distribution
Medical Technology / Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Automotive Suppliers
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