More about the interim manager
The interim manager is an expert in the optimization and digitalization of purchasing and logistics in the automotive industry. He has international C-level expertise - from purchasing, production planning and logistics to the entire supply chain organization. Extensive experience in general management rounds off his profile. He is usually mandated as CEO, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) or Head of Supply Chain Management, but also takes on projects for the reorganization, restructuring or reorganization of corporate divisions.
In his most recent mandates, the interim manager has optimized procurement and distribution for an automotive company, as well as setting up strategic purchasing and realigning logistics. In another mandate, he was able to achieve cost reductions of 20 percent in process costs and ten percent in materials for a Tier 1 in the technical textiles sector. The restructuring of internal plant logistics in another mandate reduced inventories by ten per cent with a total cost saving of 15 per cent.
In addition, he was able to successfully drive forward the digitalization of processes in his mandates. For example, he introduced a purchasing platform for the procurement of indirect materials and services and optimized SAP processes to achieve the highest possible degree of automation. He has also digitalized and visualized the logistics processes at his clients' sites by implementing innovative technologies such as yard management and timeslot booking.
The expert has been working as an independent interim manager since 2021. He also runs his own management consultancy specializing in transport and warehouse logistics. In total, he has over 25 years of experience in more than 50 successful projects and over 100 million euros in savings. As an experienced CPO of a leading tier 1 manufacturer of technical textiles, he has extensive knowledge and experience in the realignment and stabilization of purchasing and logistics processes.
Cost reduction along the value chain with an impact on results
The interim manager's particular focus is on cost reduction along the value chain with an impact on results and the planning of effective and crisis-proof transport and logistics networks. He has successfully managed international projects, including the organization of logistics at a site in England and Sardinia and the optimization of the logistics processes of a Tier 1 in the USA. He also has experience in the global sourcing of components, including on-site supplier qualification.
His strengths lie in his methodical, structured and analytical way of working and in leading teams. He is an experienced business economist and holds certifications as a Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Champion. With his extensive know-how in the logistics industry and his leadership skills, he is ready to take on any challenge and work together in a team to achieve outstanding results.
