Cologne Bonn Region
Results-driven servant leader with expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, logistics & procurement - consistently delivering operational excellence. 10 years of international experience in strategy, end-to-end supply chain management, project leadership, people management, and consulting. Currently leading Supply Chain for DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) & EAME (Europe, Africa, Middle East) at ADAMA. Prior to this I have been leading complex operations at Bayer's global production site, driving high-performance teams and optimizing cost, cash, service, compliance, and resilience to deliver transformative results. My expertise spans E2E Supply Chain Leadership & Optimization, Operational Excellence & Process Innovation, Financial Stewardship & Cost Management, Visionary Leadership & Team Empowerment, and Strategic Project Management & Consulting. I am a results-driven servant leader, a fast learner with high intrinsic motivation, and have an entrepreneurial customer-focused mindset. I love to collaborate in international, cross-functional teams. I am fluent in German, English and Dutch. Technical skills: Microsoft Office (incl. Excel / Word / PowerPoint): Advanced knowledge | ERP SAP MM / WM / APO - incl. Business warehouse: Advanced knowledge | AI Tools: Basic knowledge & constantly learning Outside of my professional pursuits, I have a keen interest in cycling, running, hiking, skiing, travelling to unique destinations, photography, sustainability, nature, wild life, gardening & reading, cooking / BBQ, time with friends & family. I am eager to connect and exchange on trends and opportunities within and outside the industry - do not hesitate to send a direct message and get connected.
Interim responsibility / temporary coverage as Head of Supply Chain & Operations for the region EAME (Europe, Africa, Middle East)
Accountable for the Downstream supply chain operations for the country cluster Germany – Austria – Switzerland (“DACH”) in the agrochemical industry - including Demand Planning, S&OP, Customer Service.
*Legal entity: Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH - part of internal Bayer's production network *Accountable for all site supply chain activities at Bayer’s production site for one of its 7 global mega brands - incl. E2E supply chain planning, herbal sourcing, warehousing, transportation, systems & master data, projects, and compliance (GxP, HSE, Customs) *Orchestrating a complex, global supply chain network, 5 warehouses (deep freeze, dangerous goods, …), variable yield and multi-year lead times of natural raw materials *Leading the SCM Team of ~20 FTE, 2x leader of leaders, 5x direct reports, leadership pulse scores of 4.7 / 5.0 and full cost center responsibility for millions of euros *Close internal collaboration with Ops / Manufacturing, Quality Control & Assurance, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, HR, Regulatory, Legal, Headquarters, Markets *External collaboration with ~15 suppliers, contract manufacturers & logistic partners *Member of Site Leadership Team and Deputy for Site Head *Key achievements: 1) Leading Supply Recovery & Turnaround Program 2) Identification & implementation of Overflow warehouse within 8 weeks to restart production 3) Definition of target logistics network - incl. shutdown & outsourcing of central warehouse with increased capacity, compliance and value for money 4) Volume growth of 15% through insourcing and product launches (incl. US) with 100% service 5) Ongoing upskilling of SCM Team, incl. 50% personnel change in Logistics team 6) Integration of Technical Herbal Sourcing team – incl. strategic roadmap 7) Delivering highest SCM performance for cost-cash-service-compliance-resilience as of mid 2024 8) Learned, implemented and lived Bayer’s humanocracy operating model “DSO” resulting in autonomous end-to-end SCM team and 15% FTE reduction *Key recognition: Bayer Consumer Health – Global Product Supply Awards: 1x awardee Supply Recovery & Turnaround and 1x nominee for Overflow warehouse concept
*Legal entity: Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH - part of internal Bayer's production network *Accountable for all site supply chain planning activities - incl. E2E internal and external production planning (herb-extract-bulk-finished good) for short-, mid- and long-term as well as management of component planning, forecasting and artwork *Leading the Supply Chain Planning team of 5 FTE *Deputy Head of SCM during 3m parental leave *Key achievements: 1) Ongoing upskilling of Planning Team, incl. 80% personnel change to get right capabilities & mindset at right position 2) Various improvements, incl. lot size optimization for 15% efficiencies, introduction of robotic process automation (RPA) and inventory decoupling concept to increase resilience and reduce supply risks with positive cost and inventory impact
*Org. unit: Bayer Strategy & Business Consulting - Bayer's inhouse consultancy group of ~150 FTE *Part of SCM / PS Consulting practice *Accountable for on time, in budget project delivery according to quality standards for worldwide projects - incl. people development of junior colleagues *Key projects in the area of SCM (S&OP, Cust. Service, Demand Planning / Forecasting, Portfolio mgmt.), Post Merger Integration, Cost cutting and Strategy Development *Example 1: Definition and implementation of target S&OP / IBP process for newly acquired business units leading to synergetic effects for complementary products and effective decision making at local, regional and global level *Example 2: Portfolio streamlining / harmonization of 30% of almost 10000 articles to cut complexity and improve bottom line / margin with neglectable effects on top line sales *Key divisions: Crop Science and Consumer Health, incl. DE / USA / CH / BR / ES / NL *Active contributor: Global Conference, Department offsites, Knowledge Academy, Recruiting, Network Optimization + S&OP expert groups *Key recognition: 2x fast track promotion to next level role
Topic: Multi-echelon safety stock optimization as a part of operational risk management
Topic: Online Course in "Quality Engineering and Management"