Rebekka B. - Operations & Project Lead

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Haar, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 1 month

Contract Start-Up Operations Lead

Self Employed

Delivered strategic guidance and hands-on support to early-stage start-ups, building and scaling operations, product development, and e-commerce processes
Partnered with founders to design and implement best-practice solutions, optimizing and automating workflows for sustainable growth
Led process optimization and organizational development projects, combining strategic oversight with day-to-day execution

Oct 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years

Munich, Germany

Head of Operations

Intersellers / Pluswine

Introduced and scaled all operational processes, implemented WMS/ERP systems, and managed teams of up to 10 across purchasing, customer service, and fulfilment
Oversaw end-to-end supply chain, managing supplier relationships and fulfilment centre operations, and ensuring best-practice processes
Used operational insights and data to improve products, enhance supply chain efficiency, and cut fulfilment costs by ~€0.5M annually

Jan 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 9 months

London, United Kingdom

Senior Operations Project Manager

Tangle Teezer

Streamlined the company’s innovation and new product development approach and established an achievable product pipeline
Introduced tailored and sustainable project management methodologies to work through the full project life cycle, including business case creation, stage gates, and project & launch review
Facilitated the expansion of the product portfolio by sourcing new suppliers and working with existing suppliers to identify new materials and improved manufacturing methods

Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 7 months

London, United Kingdom

Senior International Product Project Manager

HelloFresh

Identified process improvement opportunities, developed implementation recommendations, and drove execution in 7 markets
Managed product and business projects through the full project lifecycle from concept through implementation to post-launch analysis, ensuring all targets were met
Evaluated customer, product, and research data to gain better understanding of product success, areas of improvement, and value engineering opportunities

Jan 2017 - May 2017

5 months

London, United Kingdom

Project Manager Brand

Mission Foods

Established the newly created role of project manager and implemented project management structures and processes in a fast-paced, fluid, and entrepreneurial environment
Led all new product development, improvement, and cost saving projects to help achieve the company’s ambitious plans to drive brand growth in existing and new markets
Worked closely with factories, contract manufacturers, and suppliers ensuring projects were within scope, time, cost, and in line with quality, technical, and regulatory requirements

Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 5 months

London, United Kingdom

Global Project Manager

TATA Global Beverages

Coordinated the introduction and launch of Tetley in Asian markets (China, Malaysia, South Korea), including implementation of new processes and expansion of the supply chain
Delivered and managed a portfolio of new product development projects from concept to launch, leading cross-functional teams based in UK, EMEA, Canada, and Asia
Ensured project delivery met the expected business outcome by using appropriate project management tools, tracking progress against key milestones, and managing gate sign-off

Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

2 years 10 months

London, United Kingdom

Contract Project Manager

Self Employed

Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

3 years 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Team Leader Global Accounts

BCM Kosmetik

Oversaw the 3-person Global Accounts team by supervising all colour cosmetic NPD and EPD projects, including building and managing up to 15 accounts of international major and start-up cosmetics brands
Led a pilot project that combined the capability of manufacturing sites in Germany, France, UK, and Poland, enabling the development and production of a large bath & beauty product range
Delivered BCM’s largest gift set production (1.2M gift sets in 3 months) by managing large cross-functional teams and closely controlling supply chain, production, quality assurance, logistics, and customer interactions

Feb 2006 - Dec 2008

2 years 11 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Account Executive / Project Manager

TWBA and Leo Burnett

Managed and coordinated national and international ATL, BTL, and trade marketing advertising campaigns for the Swiss market
Oversaw the development and implementation of a customer's new corporate identity under extreme time pressure due to an upcoming trade fair

Aug 2002 - Jan 2006

3 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Assistant Music Supervisor / Event Manager Trainee

Go4music and Art Concerts

Responsible for music copyright clearance and musical content generation for German films
Assisted with marketing and ticketing activities for opera and culinary events in Germany

Sep 1999 - Jul 2002

2 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Relocation Assistant / Editorial Staff Member

Check Office Management and Wunder Media

Handled administrative formalities with German government agencies for expatriate relocation assignments
In charge of event research and content generation for an online event guide

Summary

Data-driven Operations & Project Lead with 15+ years experience within FMCG and E-Commerce operations. Developing businesses on an international level from the scratch. Successfully managed innovation, operations and cost-saving projects, as well as implemented, streamlined and scaled up processes. Excellent analytical and organizational mindset, skilled in team building and management, accustomed to adapting quickly to unfamiliar situations and new challenges.