Bernhard Wagener

Head of Global SC Excellence

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Agile and motivated Supply Chain Leader with expertise on operational and strategic level. International Supply Chain & Purchasing working experience (9 years) in a fast moving environment of the FMCG industry within 4 different roles (regional and global). Worked and lived in Germany, Slovakia and Netherlands. Change Manager driving operational excellence and steering performance by KPIs to achieve financial results. Team Player with strong communication and presentation skills, leading global cross-functional projects. Strong leadership skills throughout diverse teams in Global Supply Chain Operations.

Experience

  • Die Grünenthal Gruppe (Full-time · 5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Global SC Excellence
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Global SC Head Third-Party Customers
      Aug 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Henkel (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Global Process Owners Supply Chain Planning & Global Projects
      Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 · 10 mos

    • Global Process Owner - Material Planning Henkel Beauty Care
      Apr 2016 - Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Team Lead Supply Planning Europe
      Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Henkel (10 mos)
    • Master thesis
      Nov 2011 - Feb 2012 · 4 mos

      Topic: Mass Customization of fast-moving consumer goods within Henkel's cosmetic division

    • Global Purchasing Contract Manufacturing & Traded Goods Internship
      May 2011 - Oct 2011 · 6 mos

  • Student Research Assistant at FIR an der RWTH Aachen
    Jun 2010 - May 2011 · 1 yr