Jacob Kaber

LEAN - APM Terminals Nordics

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

About

A Master’s in Maritime Management and over six years at APM Terminals. I’ve led Lean-driven improvements, reduced costs, and improved processes and customer experience. I currently train others in lean tools to build strong teams and collaboration, facilitating improvement to enable teams and individuals' success. During the pandemic, I managed the overall local procurement, securing contracts and key deliveries despite supply chain disruptions. I enjoy solving problems, improving customer satisfaction, driving change and working across functions to make things run better. All while working smarter, not harder. Lean, RtP Process, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Truck Appointment System,

Experience

  • APM Terminals (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Lean Partner
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · On-site
      Present

      • Leading local Lean and TWI (Training Within Industry) workshops, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. • Implementing Lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and amplify customer value. • Standardizing processes to align with global, regional, and local objectives, driving business transformation across the terminal.

    • Standardization Coach
      Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 · 4 mos

      Short-term assignment for Training Within Industry (TWI)-program Acceleration Phase.

    • Procurement Officer
      Feb 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      • Negotiated and structured contracts for procurement activities across Sweden and Denmark, aligning with Maersk’s global RTP process. • Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transactions, adapting to varying legal and cultural contexts.

    • Purchase Coordinator
      Jan 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Procurement Coordinator - IFS

    • Flow Specialist
      Dec 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Led digital transformation initiatives, overseeing system testing and deployment, including N4 terminal operating systems. • Coordinated department purchases, ensuring alignment with operational needs and budget constraints.

    • Superuser Termpoint
      Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      APM Terminals - TERMPoint Appointment System

    • Pre-Gate Administrator
      Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Local Superuser for Global Truck Appointment System (Termpoint) - Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Process Design and Management (PDM) - Jr. Project Manager within global Improvement Cycle & Customer experience - Customer & client visits - Customs (Tull) documentation handling - VGM administration - Promoting EDI solutions - LEAN practitioner • Managed pre-gate operations, focusing on customs processes and ensuring efficient import/export flows. • Acted as the primary liaison between operations and customers, improving terminal flow and customer satisfaction.

  • Student Mentor at Chalmers tekniska högskola
    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

  • Advisor at Webhelp Nordic
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 · 3 mos

  • Sales Promoter - Sony Playstation at Retail United
    2014 – Feb 2018

    In-store marketing and promotion for new game releases, assisting in sales and informing customers regarding Sony Interactive Entertainment products, such as games and video game consoles.

  • Styrelseledamot at Wallry
    May 2017 - 2018 · 9 mos

    Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area