Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Experienced professional with more than 25 years of experience across Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Manufacturing Operations and Continuous Improvement within international and highly regulated business environments. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed responsibilities spanning manufacturing operations, supply chain management, supplier quality, procurement and operational excellence. I have worked in global organizations, collaborating across functions to improve operational performance, ensure supply continuity, optimize processes and support business objectives. My strengths include building effective cross-functional partnerships, solving complex operational challenges, driving process improvements and translating business requirements into practical and sustainable solutions. I am particularly interested in roles that combine operational excellence, quality, supply chain and manufacturing expertise to deliver measurable business value. Core Areas of Expertise: • Supply Chain Management • Quality Management • Manufacturing Operations • Operational Excellence • Continuous Improvement • Supplier Management • Production Planning • Process Optimization • Risk Management • Business Continuity • SAP & ERP Systems • Cross-Functional Collaboration
Responsible for supplier material quality management activities supporting material qualification, lifecycle management and product quality assurance. Acts as Material Specification Owner and manages supplier-related quality processes, investigations and change assessments while ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Supports supplier development, second-source qualification and business continuity initiatives while driving process improvements and digitalization efforts. Key achievements • Automated KPI reporting and performance monitoring processes. • Improved workflow efficiency and data quality. • Contributed to supplier performance improvements and reduced material-related quality issues.
Led continuous improvement and process optimization activities within a local manufacturing support organization. Facilitated structured problem-solving, root cause investigations and performance improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, compliance and process reliability. Supported budget planning, performance monitoring, audit readiness and digitalization projects while collaborating closely with manufacturing, quality and technical functions Key Achievements: Delivered process optimization and cost improvement initiatives within the department. Facilitated root cause investigations and implementation of sustainable corrective actions. Supported digitalization and process harmonization initiatives within the local organization. Contributed to audit readiness and compliance activities. Managed departmental budget planning, tracking and cost control activities.
Managed sourcing and procurement activities with a focus on supplier performance, contract management and cost optimization. Collaborated closely with business stakeholders to ensure supply reliability, supplier effectiveness and procurement process excellence while supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. Key achievements • Enhanced supplier performance transparency and reporting. • Improved procurement effectiveness through structured supplier management approaches.
Led integrated supply chain operations including production planning, logistics, procurement and warehouse support functions. Owned MPS/MRP processes and played a key role in business continuity planning, SAP implementation and organizational development. Supported manufacturing readiness, technology transfer and operational excellence initiatives. Key achievements • Led successful migration from JD Edwards to SAP. • Established a new supply chain organization and governance structure. • Received the Pfizer Mission Award for SAP innovation and operational excellence. • Implemented KPI frameworks and business continuity standards.
Led global supply chain planning and execution for assigned pharmaceutical products, with responsibility for master production scheduling, production planning, inventory optimization and finished goods allocation. Facilitated and coordinated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for the assigned product portfolio, bringing together manufacturing, commercial, marketing, finance and supply chain stakeholders to align demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory strategies and business priorities. Partnered closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability, support global product launches and optimize supply network performance. Drove supply continuity, risk mitigation and cross-functional decision-making in complex international environments while balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity and inventory targets. Key Achievements Facilitated S&OP meetings for a global pharmaceutical product portfolio. Ensured supply continuity during challenging market conditions (e.g COVID-19). Supported product launches and supply chain transformation initiatives. Optimized inventory and supply planning performance. Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
Led manufacturing operations within a GMP-regulated environment Managed personnel development, production performance and compliance activities. Implemented new manufacturing processes and product introductions. Oversaw deviations, change controls, SOP development and manufacturing documentation. Represented manufacturing during inspections and audits.