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Steffen Löschner

Consulting Assignment: Process Analysis and Efficiency Improvement

Steffen Löschner
Lehrte, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months
Lehrte, Germany

Consulting Assignment: Process Analysis and Efficiency Improvement

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Conducting process mapping
  • Creating value stream analyses
  • Deriving process streamlining
  • Implementing technical adjustments and automations
  • Creating and implementing layouts and material flow concepts
  • Taking on the PMO function
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
8 months
Lehrte, Germany

Interim Assignment: Site Management

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Staff management and customer service
  • Turnaround in personnel management
  • Process analysis and developing optimization approaches
  • Automation of routine applications and IT queries (RPA)
  • Fleet management
  • Setting up a clear KPI system
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
5 months
Lehrte, Germany

Startup Project

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Supplier selection, negotiation and contracting
  • Securing required quantities in the market
  • Manufacturing cost calculations
  • Setting up the supply chain and distribution network
  • Commercial sparring and coaching on shadow costing
Feb 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 7 months
Lehrte, Germany

Consolidation Project

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Analyzing the current situation and preparing a decision proposal for shareholders
  • Planning and overseeing the consolidation from six to two locations
  • Standardizing processes
  • Defining requirements for process automation (AI and RPA)
  • Improving picking efficiency by bundling orders and shortening routes
  • Mapping processes using business process modeling (BPM)
  • Planning and implementing automated warehouse technology
  • Specifying and selecting a suitable warehouse management system (WMS)
  • Staff planning
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
5 years
Lehrte, Germany

Warehouse Turnaround Project

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Ensuring delivery capability
  • Implementing standard event-driven processes with BPM
  • Deploying scanners
  • Introducing support systems and tools
  • Process automation (RPA and AI)
  • Setting up regular communications
  • Providing intensive training for staff with workshops and manuals
  • Improving collaboration between warehouse and sales
  • Inventory management in MS Dynamics AX
Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
4 years
Hanover, Germany

Branch Manager

Exportverpackung Sehnde GmbH

  • Established and managed a logistics site
  • Employee development (25 employees)
  • Developed and introduced a custom IT system for more efficient material supply (JIS principle) based on WBS elements in SAP R/3 and AI
  • Modeled and rolled out the process landscape using BPM tools
  • Bundled goods and components for large industrial projects and shipped them to end customers
  • Created concepts for direct deliveries from suppliers to end customers
  • JIT/JIS plant supply
Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
1 year 9 months
Hanover, Germany

Logistics Manager

Columbian Carbon Deutschland GmbH

  • Operational management based on KPIs
  • Restructured and modernized loading operations
  • Process cost analysis and optimization
  • Managed shipping and warehouse processes with SAP R/3 MM
  • Employee management (15 employees)
Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
2 years 2 months
Hanover, Germany

Strategic Buyer

Krauss Maffei Berstorff GmbH

  • Conducted national and international price negotiations
  • Acquired and audited new suppliers
  • Developed concepts for process streamlining and supplier evaluation
  • Achieved cost savings through technical reduction
  • Procured equipment for vacuum technology, process temperature control, extrusion, injection molding, granulation, and peripherals
  • Created purchase orders, contracts, and inquiries in SAP R/3
  • Developed supply chain concepts and requests for proposals
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
2 years
Peine, Germany

Operations Manager

Deutsche Erz und Metall Union GmbH

  • Set up a loading operation for shaped steel onto rail wagons (5 tracks)
  • Managed truck loading and port operations
  • Recruited and managed staff (120 employees)
  • Shift planning
  • Business management based on KPIs
  • Optimized processes and improved workplace safety
  • Developed and implemented handling and logistics concepts
  • Managed personnel and inventory in SAP
Lehrte, Germany

Interim Head of Export Control

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

  • Assessed the current situation and system landscape
  • BPMN process modeling
  • Gap analysis
  • Developed a system-driven, risk-based inspection and approval process (SAP EWM and Business Central)
  • Built a training tool
  • Further developed the automatic SAP-linked export control check
  • Defined interfaces and user stories for the implementing IT team
  • Rolled out the process in the APEC, APAC, EMEA, and Australia regions

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Transportation (8.5 years), Manufacturing (4 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), and Metals and Mining (2 years).

Transportation
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Metals and Mining

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Operations (12.5 years), Supply Chain Management (12.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Human Resources (4.5 years), Logistics (3.5 years), and Project Management (3 years).

Operations
Supply Chain Management
Information Technology
Human Resources
Logistics
Project Management

Summary

"Actually, we should do it right away...", is often the first thought, but then it either gets complicated fast or the needed resources are missing. I want to help you turn your insights into measurable goals first and then confidently achieve them with clearly prioritized actions. Because with a clear goal in sight, anything is possible - step by step.

Often all it takes is someone who leads the way and brings others along. I want to first understand exactly what you do and why you do it. Together with your team, we will then work out which activities are absolutely necessary and which are not. You should avoid anything that does not add value. The same applies to the specification of products and components. Here I support you in delivering the same customer benefit at lower production costs. Since such a project can quickly become confusing, I am happy to take over the management and tracking of the identified measures. Your employees are the most important resource and are fully involved from the start. If needed, I will also support your team with method and technical training so that you can maintain the achieved standard in the long term.

Skills

  • Process Organization (Bpm)
  • Process Automation
  • Project Management (Pmo)
  • Consolidation, Restructuring And Turnaround
  • Interim Management
  • Business Process Modeling (Bpm)
  • Lean Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Optimization And Process Automation

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Bachelor · Logistics Management

Leuphana University Lüneburg

MBA · Manufacturing Management · Lüneburg, Germany

IHK

Freight Forwarding Agent

Certifications & licenses

Freight Forwarding Agent

IHK

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Where is Steffen based?

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

What languages does Steffen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Steffen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Steffen would be well-suited for roles such as: Consulting Assignment: Process Analysis and Efficiency Improvement, Interim Assignment: Site Management, Startup Project.

What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is Consulting Assignment: Process Analysis and Efficiency Improvement at SLConsult Steffen Löschner.

What companies has Steffen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Steffen has worked for SLConsult Steffen Löschner and Exportverpackung Sehnde GmbH.

Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Steffen also has some experience in Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Information Technology (IT). Steffen also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Logistics, and Project Management.

Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Steffen's education?

Steffen holds a Master in Manufacturing Management from Leuphana University Lüneburg and a Bachelor in Logistics Management.

Does Steffen have any certificates?

Steffen has 1 certificate: Freight Forwarding Agent.

What is the availability of Steffen?

Steffen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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