Thomas Geser - Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency”

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Sulzbach an der Murr, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency” at Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg .

Q: What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg , SMA Solar Technology AG , and Beiersdorf AG .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Manufacturing , and Beauty and Cosmetics . Thomas also has some experience in Energy and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management . Thomas also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Procurement and Purchasing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Beauty and Cosmetics , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Sulzbach an der Murr, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency”

Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg

Value stream analysis across three sites (USA, Germany, and China)
Master data analysis
Identifying process improvement opportunities
Project planning, control, and representation
Development of a KPI system for process monitoring

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

3 months

Subproject Manager “Inventory Reduction”

SMA Solar Technology AG

Development of measures for inventory and cash flow improvement
Management and coordination of these measures
Data preparation and presentation creation (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint)
Development of new operational metrics for cash flow performance
Creating C-level presentations for decision making

Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year

Subproject Manager “Material Availability”

SMA Solar Technology AG

Master data analysis and order history analysis (SAP S/4Hana MM and Power BI)
Analysis of the procurement process (SAP Signavio)
Identifying improvement opportunities & coordinating the resulting actions
Investigating interface issues between strategic and operational purchasing
Development and implementation of a KPI system for future data-driven process and department management
Project planning, control, and stakeholder management (including C-level)
Project representation in steering committees
Defining and tracking project management guidelines

Feb 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 5 months

Head of Strategic Capacity Planning

Beiersdorf AG

Responsible for Beiersdorf's global production capacities
Expanding capacity monitoring and control to include suppliers
Managing all global supply bottlenecks and coordinating COVID crisis measures
Designing and implementing a supply chain resilience program to secure robust supply chains and supplier relationships
Creating a KPI dashboard for early detection of capacity bottlenecks (internally and at suppliers)
Preparing analyses and reports for management
Staff responsibility: 7 international Strategic Capacity Manager

Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

2 years 5 months

Operation Manager

Beiersdorf AG

Managing the world's only metal packaging production site (metal printing and coating, metal stamping, and other forming processes)
Implementing a new production management system for focused control of shift, daily, and weekly performance
Designing, planning, and implementing the machine park renewal (>€20M investment; >70% of equipment renewed)
Standardizing autonomous and scheduled maintenance
Leading the program to digitize and streamline support and control processes within production (shift planning, employee communication, knowledge transfer and documentation)
Mentoring and developing talented team leaders in their first management roles towards future department heads
Staff responsibility: 4 salaried employees + ~50 production workers

Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year 4 months

Planning Excellence Manager

Unilever Supply Chain Services GmbH

Leading the project to centralize procurement (centralizing procurement activities from 50 PCS into 1 hub)
Project management (scheduling, resource planning)
Standardizing procurement processes (including SAP R/3)
Improving and partially automating European material planning
Change management in the plants handing over responsibility and in the newly set-up planning hub
Stakeholder management (plant managers, regional VPs, purchasing managers, heads of purchasing departments, IT departments, local production units)
Developing training materials and conducting training sessions
People responsibility: indirect leadership of a 5-member international project team

Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

1 year 2 months

Manufacturing Manager (Interim Plant Manager)

Unilever Produktions GmbH & Co.OHG

Managing the plant management team (finance, HR, supply chain and logistics, technical and innovation department, production, quality, industrial engineering)
Onboarding and mentoring new department heads (quality, logistics, planning, and industrial engineering)
Works council negotiations (focus on employee monitoring, communication systems, securing the site)
Coordinating the cross-department WCM program to improve factory performance
Representing the plant in the European SC Leadership Team
Scope: ~500 employees, >110,000 t of personal care product volume and >330 million product units for the global market, >170 million € in company revenue

Jun 2012 - Feb 2016

3 years 9 months

Manufacturing Manager

Unilever Produktions GmbH & Co.OHG

Change management: implementing a new organizational structure and new leaders
Introducing and professionalizing the WCM production management system (advanced TPM methods, continuous improvement, cost-based activity prioritization)
Increasing efficiency (equipment efficiency OEE, shift performance, setup time optimization)
Works council negotiations (focus on employee monitoring and dismissals)
People responsibility: 12 salaried employees + ~230 hourly employees

Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

2 years

Planning & Logistics Manager

Unilever Produktions GmbH & Co.OHG

Change management focusing on headcount reduction, process streamlining, and automation
Leading a supply chain department with 3 teams: procurement, production planning, customer service & transport planning
Production planning in SAP APO
Procurement and transport planning via SAP R/3 and SAP LE-TRA
Establishing supplier partnerships and exchanges
Optimizing processes in production campaign planning, procurement, and automated customer communication
Developing talented team leaders in their first management roles (leadership development)
People responsibility: 25 employees

Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

1 year 4 months

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Unilever Produktions GmbH & Co. OHG

Local lead for a European supply chain project ("Factory-Responsiveness")
Analyzing and optimizing production frequencies, production sequencing, and product prioritization (total cost optimization)
Operational procurement in SAP R/3 and master data management
Roll-out of the "Factory Responsiveness" project to the Swiss sister plant in Thayngen (4 months on site)

Skills

15 Years Of Experience In Production, Procurement & Crisis Management (Production And Supply Chain Bottlenecks)
In-depth Expertise In Sap S/4hana Mm Environment (Including Customizing, Etc.)
Strong Project And Program Management Skills (Time, Budget, Resource, And C-level Management)
Leadership And Talent Development Skills (Managed Teams Of Up To 250 Employees)
Solid Expertise In Excel Vba And Power Bi-based Data Analytics
Special Ability To Identify And Realize Optimization Potential
Leading And Executing Improvement Projects In Procurement (Potential Analysis, Project Planning And Control, Implementation, Training, And Review)
Sap S/4hana – Implementation, Migration, And Optimization Of Material Management And Procurement
Crisis Management In Supply Chains And Factories
Designing And Building Supply Chain Resilience Programs
Consulting And Training For Operational And Strategic Supply Chain Management Areas
Development And Introduction Of Production Control Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

TU Darmstadt

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP S/4Hana Sourcing & Procurement Consultant training

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Sulzbach an der Murr, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency”, Subproject Manager “Inventory Reduction”, Subproject Manager “Material Availability”.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency” at Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg, SMA Solar Technology AG, and Beiersdorf AG.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Beauty and Cosmetics. Thomas also has some experience in Energy and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Thomas also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Beauty and Cosmetics, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from TU Darmstadt.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: SAP S/4Hana Sourcing & Procurement Consultant training.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.