Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Visionary result-driven supply chain expert with 18+ years architecting and scaling global SCM operations across life sciences, medtech, aerospace and human machine interfaces. Offering a rare combination of hands-on SCM operations mastery and technology leadership — having designed control tower dashboards, governed ERP/BI ecosystems (SAP MM/PP, Oracle, Qlik, Power BI). Track record of quantifiable impact: scaled manufacturing 30× (50K→1M units) in Asia, freed up in total CHF 22M+ in working capital, halved customer backlog and steered supply chain resilience through the Covid-19 pandemic for Class II/III life-saving medical devices. Keen on drafting and implementing transformational changes by means of technology application in complex value chains increasing efficiency, robustness, and customer satisfaction on a global scale.
Member of Plant Management at EAO HQ Manage multi-site manufacturing operations across 3 locations (Switzerland, Germany, China) coordinating production planning, capacity allocation, and performance governance through intercompany orders and weekly reviews Reduced customer backlog 50% in 12 months by implementing digital dashboards; improved forecast accuracy across all manufacturing sites Delivered CHF 4.2 M working capital reduction (20%) in 2 time years and increased inventory turns through parameter governance
Managed 270+ manufacturing staff across Germany (120+) and Singapore (150+) sites through intercompany planning, production scheduling, capacity governance, and monthly business reviews -functionally operating as external manufacturing partner management Led production transfer of 4 manufacting lines lines to Singapore, scaling output from 50K to 1M units annually (30x growth) while maintaining quality compliance to ISO 13485 and GMP standards for Class II/III medical devices Resolved critical raw material shortage affecting drug-eluting delivery system production, sustained global supply for patients of life-saving products, arranged emergency logistics Implemented JIT replenishment for production material with 3PL partner, reducing warehouse footprint by 70% Embedded planning governance, capacity protocols, and KPIs with Germany and Singapore site leadership; conducted monthly IBP reviews covering output, quality metrics, inventory levels, and continuous improvement Maintained regulatory compliance across supply chain; coordinated with quality teams on supplier audits, CAPAs, deviation investigations, and on-site inspections (FDA, Swissmedic, TÜV)
Responsible for the optimized advanced material requirements planning and forecasting for all running large aircraft completion projects Stores management and the preparation of material kits for the production units Kanban implementation and replenishment Implementation of LEAN/CI initiatives
Led SCM PMO for 5 concurrent $50M - 200M+ aircraft customization programs Managed supplier relationships ensuring required delivery performance Improved material planning for custom components with 12-18 month lead times
Reduced working capital CHF 18M (10%) by optimizing safety stock policies Improved supplier lead time reliability Managed jet engine OEM and component suppliers under EASA/FAA regulations
Management of projects and processes within the operational and strategic SCM department of jet engine material.