Jochen Gast

Vice President Supply Chain Management at Mahr

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

Accomplished Supply Chain Executive and Managing Director with a strong track record in shaping end-to-end value chains and delivering high-impact change initiatives. Combines consulting-honed analytical skills and strategic thinking with over a decade of hands-on leadership in complex international environments. Trusted leader with strong initiative, an entrepreneurial but collaborative mindset and a clear focus on sustainable results. Builds strong relationships across all functions and leads with authenticity and integrity.

Experience

  • Vice President Supply Chain Management at Mahr
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • SGL Carbon (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Head of Supply Chain Management & Commercial Excellence BU CF
      Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Business Unit Carbon Fibers Responsibilities across 7 plants in 4 countries: • Raw material supply along the whole Carbon Fiber value chain • Production Planning / S&OP process • Shipping & Logistics (incl. Export Control and Customs) • Inventory Management and Working Capital • Order-to-Cash process incl. Customer Service • Business Processes incl. SAP standards Additional responsibilities: • Managing Director at SGL epo GmbH, Willich • Director at MCC-SGL Precursor Co. Ltd., Tokyo • Negotiations on (major) long-term supply contracts and strategic partnerships / JVs

    • Head of Supply Chain Management BU CFM
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs

      Business Unit Composites – Fibers & Materials Responsibilities across 11 plants in 5 countries: • Raw material supply along the whole Carbon Fiber value chain • Production Planning / S&OP process • Shipping & Logistics (incl. Export Control and Customs) • Inventory Management and Working Capital • Business Processes incl. SAP standards • Manufacturing Execution System (MES) [as interim]

    • Strategy Development
      Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      SGL Group • Project- and program management • Strategy process • Restructuring & transformation • Preparation of investment decisions • Contract negotiations with JV partners

  • Senior Associate at Oliver Wyman
    Nov 2005 - Oct 2012 · 7 yrs

    Industry focus: Automotive, Machine Building / Plant Engineering, Rail Focus topics: Strategy development & implementation, program- and change management, restructuring and business transformation, process and production improvement