Lars Peter

Lars Peter = Logistik Power ;-)

Germany

About

Ich bin ein international erfahrener Senior Operations Executive mit über 20 Jahren Führungserfahrung in Transport, Logistik, E‑Commerce, Netzwerkdesign und Prozessoptimierung. In meinen Rollen als Director und Head of Operations war ich verantwortlich für: die operative und strategische Steuerung von 44 Standorten in Deutschland & Schweiz, ein jährliches Umsatzvolumen von 750 Mio. €, funktionsübergreifende Führung in Matrixorganisationen (Carrier, Process, Operations, Quality, Network Planning), Performance‑Programme, Transformationsinitiativen und organisationsweite Prozessoptimierungen. Ich baue skalierbare Strukturen, erhöhe die Prozessstabilität und führe Teams durch anspruchsvolle Veränderungsprozesse – datengetrieben, analytisch und mit klarem Fokus auf Business Impact. Stärken & Schwerpunkte: • Executive Leadership & Organisationsentwicklung • Transformation & Operational Excellence • Netzwerk‑ & Prozessarchitektur (Europa & Global) • KPI‑, Qualitäts- & Performance‑Management • Stakeholder‑ und Mandantenmanagement auf C‑Level • Digitalisierung & End‑to‑End Prozessoptimierung • Aufbau & Skalierung internationaler Transport‑ und Warenflussnetzwerke Was mich auszeichnet: Ich verbinde strategisches Denken mit operativer Tiefe, bringe Teams in komplexen Umfeldern schnell auf ein neues Leistungsniveau und liefere messbare Ergebnisse.

Experience

  • Director at Schenker / DSV
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • Head of Direct Operations Cluster (DE/CH) at DB Schenker
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Leading the Direct Product for Germany & Swiss with Procura by managing the finacial results, operational process and the ongoing development. 44 branchen and the central team with 6 directs.

  • Director International Operations Development at GLS
    Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Lead, Develop and Manage the operational, international Network of GLS International. The central operations Development with direct reporting to the MD is divided into 5 Departments. Operations & Process Management, Performance & Clearing, Planning & Development, Quality Management and global Airfreight.

  • Arvato SCM Solutions ()
    • Director SCM B2C eCommerce Network
      Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Development and Construction of the European Transport Network for all Business Units and Sides within Arvato. The main task was to identify, analyse and connect new, strategic transport Partner, locations and X-Dock Hubs for continues optimisation of the Network in regards to transit times and cost reduction. At the same time the focus was on margin growth and high quality; to reach the ideal “buying experience” for the client/consumer.

    • Director Carrier & Transport Management
      Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Managing the commercial departments (Carrier Management, Transport Disposition, Carrier Service and Customs) and the blue color Teams (dispatch and internal Transports) at 4 sides. Direct reporting towards the COO, steering of the multi million Euro Transport volume and leading 150 employees.

    • Head of Carrier & Transport Management
      Nov 2012 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Managing the commercial departments (Carrier Management, Transport Disposition, Carrier Service and Customs) and the blue color Teams (dispatch and internal Transports) at 4 sides. Direct reporting towards the COO, steering of the multi million Euro Transport volume and leading 150 employees.

  • Director Cargo Development at Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen GmbH
    Jan 2012 - Oct 2012 · 10 mos

    Coordination of all freight related topics (internal & external) at the Hannover Airport. Being the specialist and responsible for the strategic development of the Airport, to make acquisitions of new clients with the aim to grow the freight Volume and to offer a wide range of Services.