Ulrich K.
Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 11 monthsHead of SCM
Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH
- Led 59 people (planning, procurement, logistics, strategy)
- Managed three production sites
- Introduced SIOP process
- Developed alternative purchasing concepts
- Harmonized processes
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsDigitalization Project Manager
Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik GmbH
- Introduced a digital batch record
- Supported the implementation of an MES system
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsSupplier Development Manager
Rheinmetall Electronics
- Stabilized a core supplier
- Reorganized a strategic supplier
- Cleared a backlog
- Optimized process flows
- Managed production control
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearStrategy & Implementation Coach
Helm AG
- Developed and implemented a new SCM strategy
- Contributed to strategy development
- Supported rollout in operational teams
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsProduction/SCM Manager
Aptar Dortmund & Menden
- Led 168 employees
- Crisis management and site development
- Built a local strategy to improve customer excellence
- Optimized procurement processes
- Achieved KPI targets
- Introduced autonomous production cells
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 yearSAP Rollout Project Manager
TE Sensors
- Led the SAP War Room to replace the ERP system Manman
- Implemented SAP R3
- Successfully migrated and provided hypercare
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 yearDistribution Center Project Manager
UHU/Bolton Adhesives
- Designed logistics and processes for a newly designed distribution center
- Collaborated in the drafting and design phase
- Responsible for operational implementation and smooth start-up
- Managed external service providers
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
4 yearsManaging Partner
Productos Blancos Europe B.V.
- Developed a business model for distributing industrial minerals for paper, glass, paints, and construction materials
- Collaborated with a Spanish partner
- Went live with headquarters in Rotterdam and a customer base in Central Europe
- Scaled systems to up to 4,000 tons per year
- Expanded customer base to 20
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 yearConsultant
Vedanta Resources Limited
- Provided external support to the Boston Consulting restructuring team
- Evaluated purchase contracts and renegotiated with suppliers
- Initiated cost-saving measures
Jan 2011 - Present
14 years 11 monthsManaging Partner, Interim Manager
Maritime Tecnet GmbH
- Managed assignments in DACH & Europe
- Industries: Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Mechanical Engineering, Trade
Summary
Interim manager with 25+ years of international leadership experience in purchasing, logistics, SCM, production, and digitalization. Industry focus: pharmaceutical environment, chemicals, industrial minerals, trade, as well as industrial manufacturing – from mass production and small series to customized solutions. I combine strategic thinking with operational management: from developing global production and logistics networks to implementation on the shop floor. My goal is to make organizations more resilient, efficient, and customer-focused.
- Network & Site Strategy – make-or-buy, nearshoring, capacity expansion
- End-to-End Planning & Control – S&OP, IBP, scenario planning
- Digitalization & Transparency – control tower, ERP, predictive analytics
- Customer Focus & Customer Excellence – partnerships, co-development
- Resilience & Risk Management – multi-sourcing, geopolitical risks, contingency planning
- Talent & Organization – leading international teams, change management
- Financial Management & Value Contribution – working capital, EBITDA optimization
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryEducation
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Dortmund, Germany
University of Dortmund
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Dortmund, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Agile Project Management
Digital Transformation Manager
Six Sigma Black Belt
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