Felix Neumann

Head of Production Network Daimler Buses Western Europe

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Leader with strong track record in Strategic Purchasing, Cost Engineering, Product Planning, Strategy and Operations within Automotive. Broad perspective from global passenger car sourcing strategies to commercial vehicle footprint strategy, transformational product and technology strategy Continuous improvement as a core value within the daily business. Loves to work in global and diverse teams! “OLD WAYS WONT OPEN NEW DOORS”

Experience

  • Daimler Buses GmbH (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Production Network Daimler Buses Western Europe
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Responsible for the Daimler Buses Integral Bus Production plants in Western Europe: # Holýšov (CZ) # Ligny-en-Barrois (FR) # Mannheim (DE) # Neu-Ulm (DE)

    • Head of Strategy & Cost Engineering | Product Engineering & Operations Daimler Buses
      Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      # Product Strategy # eMobility Rollout # Battery Strategy # Global (e)Powertrain Strategy # Operations Strategy # Sustainability (“E” - Environment) # Cost Engineering

    • Manager Strategy Operations Daimler Buses
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      # Strategy Development Operations # Footprint Strategy # Green Production # Industrialization Projects # Deputy Head of Transformation & Strategy

  • Corporate Buyer at Volkswagen AG
    Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    # Corporate Purchasing Metal # coordination of china sourcings for the purchasing department chassis # corporate buyer for half shafts, drive shafts, forging parts chassis, steering and engine components # global strategy for all brands including supplier development