Michael Flossdorf

Strategic Partnership & Operations Lead | Dipl.-Ing. | Optimizing Business & Process Efficiency for Tech-Driven Companies at the Intersection of Data, Tech & People

Greater Hamburg Area

About

🤝 Optimizing Business & Process Efficiency for Tech-Driven Companies at the Intersection of Data, Technology & People I manage and develop strategic manufacturer partnerships with an annual volume of more than €35M, driving your process efficiency, margin improvement, reduced working capital and stronger end-to-end supply chain transparency. My focus areas: • Process Optimization & Efficiency Transforming complex workflows into lean, profitable and scalable operations • Data-driven business analysis Leveraging data and tech-driven automation to unlock hidden value in operations • Supplier strategy & vendor management Developing long-term partnerships in fast-evolving technology landscapes • Cross-functional stakeholder alignment Bridging the gap between technical infrastructure, commercial goals and human execution The Result? Increased profitability, faster execution, and teams that are empowered, not overwhelmed by technology I am particularly interested in broad, multi-vertical industries, where structured collaboration and long-term partnerships truly matter. 🎯 What I do best With 15+ years of experience, I translate commercial complexity into measurable business impact at the critical interface where data, technology and people meet. + Building trust-based, long term partnerships in complex tech ecosystems + Structuring commercial frameworks and partnership models and automated processes + Aligning stakeholders and suppliers across technical and commercial functions + Translating strategic data insights and technology goals into profitable operational execution + Enabling performance in matrix-driven, fast-paced environments + Creating clarity, trust and measurable performance 💡 My motivation / What I love about my work 🤝 I am motivated by building long-term partnerships based on clarity, trust and shared performance, especially in matrix-driven environments where technology, people and value creation intersect. For me, strong results are built on clarity, trust and mutual respect. I believe that operational performance, technological adaption and a positive, human-centered culture are not opposites, they reinforce each other. 🎹 Beyond work Music has been a central part of my life since childhood. Playing piano and leading my band has strengthened my creativity, team mindset, and ability to inspire collaboration, skills that also shape how I work with cross-functional teams and partners. I also love attending concerts and drawing inspiration from artists across genres: from jazz, fusion, and progressive rock to orchestral classical performances.

Experience

  • Business Manager at Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible for building, scaling and managing strategic supplier and manufacturer partnerships in the AV, IT and media technology distribution market. Key achievements: • Managed supplier/manufacturer portfolio with >€35M annual volume • Improved margin performance by +3% through commercial steering and supplier negotiations • Extended payment terms by +60 days, improving liquidity and reducing risk • Developed and implemented value-add strategy, contributing to 10% annual revenue growth • Redesigned purchasing and supply processes across sales, logistics and procurement • Introduced KPI structure and end-to-end process ownership, reducing capital commitment by 38% • Built data-driven reporting and analysis structures, improving OTIF by 12% and reducing DIO by 25%

  • Head of Business Development at PM Gruppe
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led business development, supplier management and strategic procurement activities across AV technology projects in automotive and corporate business. • Managed supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and pricing frameworks • Optimized margins, payment terms and business savings • Developed new verticals and project opportunities in automotive-related AV system integration • Improved processes and cost structures for complex customer environments • Built new partner relationships and supported market expansion

  • Head of Products and Displays at SONOVTS Media GmbH
    Jul 2015 - Feb 2016 · 8 mos

    Leitung der Abteilung Displays & Products, Sales and Marketing für die Implementierung der von sonoVTS entworfenen Displayrange in passende Broadcast- und Corporate Projekte Business Development des Produktvertriebes mit Umsatzsteigerung um 15% Lieferantenmanagement von Chip-, Displayherstellern und sonstigen Zulieferern

  • Referent für betriebliche Aus- und Weiterbildungen (Human Resource Management) at WBS TRAINING AG
    Nov 2014 - May 2015 · 7 mos

    further training with final exam at IHK

  • Senior Sales Manager at ecratum GmbH
    Jul 2014 - Oct 2014 · 4 mos

    Sales and Marketing, acquisition, Product-presentation, Business Development