Styria, Austria
Automotive professional with more than 15 years of experience across the industry. My background covers logistics, procurement and cost engineering, where I contributed to iconic vehicle programs such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and gained expertise in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and process digitalization. I’m open to fresh perspectives, future-facing challenges, and roles where I can make a meaningful impact.
Lead cost evaluations for complete vehicle quotation projects, assess strategic suppliers in the pre-acquisition phase, and provide lateral leadership within the Cost Engineering team as deputy manager.
Estimated purchased parts and tooling costs for vehicle projects, including leading supplier meetings and negotiations to achieve target costs. Served as key user for cost estimation tools.
Led the overall logistics planning for various G-Class models, including packaging, warehousing, delivery concepts, material flow, and layout planning. Functioned at senior level through expanded responsibilities.
Helped drive a global change management project, acting as the Single Point of Contact for Engineering teams (EMEA, AMER & APAC) on complex change requests.
Managed logistics-related quality issues with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Handled audit prep and execution for ISO/TS 16949. Also took charge of logistics FMEA and documentation. Master Thesis: 'Internal Problem Solving in Logistics at Bosch.'
Handled product quality complaints for starters and alternators. Managed machine/process capability analysis and MSA. Also supported the production line relocation from the UK to Hungary.
Bachelor Thesis in the Logistics Systems Department: 'The Role of Mechanical Processes in Recycling – A Life Cycle Analysis of Mixed Waste Treatment.'