Maximilian Dewner

Head of Value Added Services & Inventory Management | Operations & Logistics Leader | Arvato | Bertelsmann

Greater Bielefeld Area

About

I thrive in dynamic logistics and supply chain environments. Currently heading value Added Services & Inventory Management at Arvato Media, I believe that sustainable performance and high efficiency are the direct results of a leadership culture built on trust, clear goals, and shared responsibility. With a solid background in managing large teams (30+) and complex operational tasks, I specialize in stabilizing processes while driving continuous improvement. I am passionate about creating environments where data-driven decisions meet operational precision to deliver reliable, high-quality results. Beyond my core operations, I am a keen observer of global financial markets, focusing on synthesizing macroeconomic trends into actionable insights. I enjoy applying the same analytical precision I use in logistics to filter the complexity of the financial world.

Experience

  • Head of Value Added Services & Inventory Management at Arvato
    Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    -Strategic leadership of two independent departments with 25 employees, managing a multi-layered organizational structure including disciplinary Team Leads and functional supervisors. -Managing complex Special Services and Value Added Services (VAS), providing fast and flexible solutions for spontaneous customer requests beyond standard fulfillment. -Full responsibility for high inventory integrity and audit-proof results through rigorous system-based stock management and data consistency. -Directing internal operational processes and coordinating cross-departmental resources to ensure seamless execution of special customer requirements. -Driving operational excellence and process stability by implementing structured workflows and consistent performance tracking.

  • PreZero Deutschland (Full-time · 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Team Lead Operations
      Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 · 9 mos

      -Promoted to full disciplinary responsibility for 30+ employees, continuing the operational leadership and management established in the previous role. -Managed daily branch operations, ensuring high service quality and a stabilized team culture during a period of organizational change. -Optimized resource planning and operational efficiency through SAP-based management and performance tracking. -Acted as the primary interface between logistics and customer requirements to ensure maximum service level compliance.

    • Junior Operations & Sales Associate (Funktional Lead)
      Oct 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

      -Assumed full functional leadership of 30+ employees from day one, overseeing all daily branch operations and team output. -Managed the intersection of logistics and customer requirements via SAP, ensuring seamless operational execution despite the junior title. -Responsible for operational performance tracking and process stability, stabilizing workflows during the initial phase of branch management. -Coordinated resource allocation and operational execution to meet and exceed service level agreements (SLAs).

    • Management Trainee Operations
      Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr

      -Completed a fast-track management program with rotations across various operational sites in Germany and Poland. -Gained deep insights into waste management logistics, process structures, and operational leadership. -Supported local management in strategic projects and daily operational problem-solving.

  • Logistics Intern at Hörmann
    Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 · 4 mos

    Process optimization logistics

  • Holiday Job at Hörmann
    Aug 2010 - Sep 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Spare Part Logistics at Miele
    Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 · 2 mos