Rainer C. Bloch

Team Enabler | Purchasing and Sales Specialist | Change and Transformation Expert | Organization Mover | Leadership Enthusiast | Strategy Developer | Structure Designer | Communication Facilitator

Switzerland

About

My background in trading is broad-based and I am grateful to have gained different perspectives on and into the markets. In whatever area excellence is sought, it can only be achieved through a sincere interest in the other party, which for me means internal and external customers and employees, as well as an understanding of optimal processes and structures. Key Strengths - Retail and Industry, B2B, B2C - Retail Chains, Department Stores, E Commerce, Mail Order - Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Communication - Strategy Development and Implementation - Strategic Brand Management, Product Management - Business Development, Interim Management, Consulting - Change Management, Digitalization, Transformation - Sponsorship, Partnership, Events - Strategic Merchandise Lead, Purchasing and Product Management, Category Management - Fashion (Men's / Sport / Kids / Women's), Casual, Formal, Sportswear, Active Wear, - Hardgoods (Sport, Home, Household, Stationery, Toys, Travel, Multimedia, Electro, Books) - International Purchasing, Far East, - China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Korea, Turkey, Europe - Market Research, Trendscouting, Concepts, - Planning, Product Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain - Data Excellence - Team Management, Team Processes, Team Development, Mediation - Trainings in Communication, Moderation, Train the Trainer - Workshops, Adult Education - Mentoring, Tutor, Coaching, Sparring Partner, Personell Management - Collaboration & Cooperation (internal & external) - Agile Working Methods Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Geneva, Lausanne

Experience

  • Projektleiter Gruppenbeschaffung at Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Lecturer / Dozent at SIU Schweizerisches Institut für Unternehmerschulung
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Corporate governance and management / Lecturer as an additional mandate (part-time position)

  • Leiter Category Management / Einkaufsleiter (a.i.) at Migros Supermarkt AG
    Aug 2025 - Mar 2026 · 8 mos

  • Upskilling / Reorientation / Consulting / Projects at FAU
    Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

    - Led the development of the Project "Application of AI in Adult Education" at FAU - Focusing on upskilling and deepening leadership and digitalization. - Provided start-up support and market entry consulting. - Renovation, home remodeling and interior design projects

  • Manor AG (11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Category Director / Einkaufsleiter
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs

    • Merchandise Manager / Einkaufsleiter
      Jan 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Merchandising Buying Manager / Einkaufsleiter
      Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 11 mos