Bad Homburg, Hesse, Germany
• Ensuring adherence to the approved business models for responsible OD. • Responsible for developing and executing the OD SC visibility strategy, while representing my OD in the creation of company-wide SC visibility solutions. • Serving as a member of the Steering Committee to provide guidance and direction for the corporate order management process, enhancing visibility and traceability to simplify tracking of complex order chains. • Leading activities within the OD as part of corporate AI initiatives aimed at improving and automating CS operations.
Focused on Strategic and Operational Product Steering for selected product groups, where I lead global initiatives for high-impact global products and accounts. My responsibilities include: Global Strategic Product Steering: Leading the strategic direction for dominant global products and accounts while collaborating with portfolio managers, product managers, and stakeholders from production and supply chain to define allocations that enhance the efficiency of strategic versus tactical and operational steering across regions. Global Operational Product Steering: Conducting operational monitoring and steering of global products based on commercial and strategic criteria to optimize BASF Group results and ensure the effective provision of our products. Balancing Care Chemicals: Managing internal product flows and transfers to optimize product availability, avoid imbalances, and achieve overall commercial optimization beyond the S&OP process. Collaboration and Coordination: Working closely with various units to create transparency on volume and enhance overall commercial and supply chain performance.
Handpicked to lead packaging replacement projects, I successfully enhanced packaging performance while recouping raw material, packaging, and logistics procurement costs with a dedicated four-member team. During this period, I consistently met business targets by optimizing inventory and supply chain costs. I drove rapid improvements through impactful supply chain solutions and by evaluating outsourcing opportunities. I quickly adapted to new processes, including Integrated Business Planning and Order to Cash. Selected Accomplishments: • Increased customer service team productivity by up to 35% by minimizing customer order changes through Tableau and Power BI visualizations. • Reduced slow-moving and obsolete inventory by 18% within two years. • Achieved a 2% reduction in overall supply chain costs by delivering cost visibility projects within established SLAs. • Generated potential annual savings of $400K through various cost improvement initiatives. • Successfully transitioned existing supply and planning processes to implement Integrated Business Planning. • Conducted effective CAPEX planning to manage a 55-day plant shutdown.
Selected for an Exchange Program in Poland, In my role as an Account Manager, I successfully blended relationship management with strategic insights to drive business growth. I developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs were met while aligning our services with their business objectives. My responsibilities included conducting in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes, which informed our strategic planning and decision-making processes. I effectively communicated findings to stakeholders, enabling data-driven strategies that enhanced our market position. Key achievements in this role include: • Strengthening client relationships resulting in a significant increase in customer satisfaction and retention rates. • Leading comprehensive market research initiatives that uncovered actionable insights, directly contributing to a 20% growth in sales. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions that addressed client challenges and maximized value.
In my role as an APAC Business Supply Chain Planner, I developed strategic and operational plans for 50 customers across 12 captive plants throughout the continent, establishing valuable regional sourcing rules and patterns to ensure smooth process execution. I designed and implemented both regional and global planning models, managed distribution planning activities within a SAP-centric environment, and evaluated production and supply chain constraints. Recognized for my ability to benchmark supply chain profitability, I successfully established new distribution channels and drove operational improvements throughout the process. During my tenure, I strengthened relationships with key stakeholders and effectively implemented global supply chain initiatives, significantly enhancing business performance and shared services. My commitment to optimizing supply chain processes has consistently contributed to overall organizational success.
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