Rupert Blackshaw

Commercialisation Systems Support Manager – EMIA - Siemens Healthineers

Lucerne Metropolitan Area

About

SENIOR MANAGER - Results Driven Leader Rupert Blackshaw is an accomplished and results-driven leader with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and international trade operations. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence, Rupert has successfully led cross-functional teams, implemented strategic initiatives, and delivered complex projects that optimize efficiency and performance across global networks. His expertise spans inventory control, material handling, transportation coordination, and supplier negotiations, complemented by strong capabilities in process redesign, risk mitigation, and change management. Rupert is recognized for his ability to foster collaboration, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and deliver exceptional customer service while aligning operations with organizational goals. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Rupert brings a global perspective to every engagement. He is certified in Mental Health First Aid and is highly skilled in leveraging frameworks such as the Healthineers Performance System (HPS) to drive continuous improvement and sustainable growth. Logistics • Warehouse Management • Packaging • Project Management • Sales Chain Management Information Systems • Customer Service • Cost Control • International Business Experience Sales • Operational Analysis • Process Management • Lean Principles • Marketing • Import/Export/Customs Procedures/Dual Use • Contract Negotiation • International Trade Advisor • SAP • Trilingual Currently studying for MSP (Managing Successful Programes), PRINCE2 and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Experience

  • Varian (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • HPS (Healthineers Performance System) Certified Practitioner Instructor
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • HPS (Healthineers Performance System) Expert
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Commercialisation Systems Support Manager – EMIA,
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Shipping Coordinator at Tesla Engineering Ltd.
    Feb 2019 - Jun 2019 · 5 mos

    Managing logistics for the company - this includes both national & international collections and deliveries. Preparing all necessary paperwork to ensure goods clear customs without incident. Tracking deliveries & keeping relevant parties updated. Sales ledger – producing invoices as goods are dispatched. Processing invoices when goods are removed from consignment stock. Weekly reconciliation of consignment stock. Credit control. Upkeep of the company order book & creation of sales orders. Various project based assignments. Intrastat arrivals & dispatches (HMRC statutory requirement). Statutory IPR requirements. Raising purchase orders for external transport.

  • PBH Logistics Export Executive at Avtrade
    Jul 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Operations Manager at TTX Couriers - Express Transport & Logistics
    Nov 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Associate at Search Consultancy
    Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 · 4 mos