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Director | Business & Operational Transformation

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  • 22089 Hamburg
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  • 19.05.2025

Kurzvorstellung

As a results-oriented leader, I specialize in logistics operations, operational transformation, and continuous improvement in international environments.

Qualifikationen

  • Change Management1 J.
  • Cost Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Global Operations
  • Lean Prozesse6 J.
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Operational Excellence
  • Process Standardization
  • Projektmanagement5 J.
  • Team Management

Projekt‐ & Berufserfahrung

Director of Business & Operational Transformation
Knusper - Rohlik Group, Hamburg
12/2023 – 12/2024 (1 Jahr, 1 Monat)
Logistikdienstleister
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2023 – 12/2024

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Created a strategic plan to achieve financial and operational improvements in selected fulfillment centers in the DACH region and prepare the ground for future projects and innovations. Developed and implemented a strategic transformation roadmap to turn the DACH division from loss-making to profitable within two years. Developed an implementation plan for process standardization, lean management, and automation across fulfillment centers.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Betriebsleiter Logistik, Change Management, Lean Prozesse

Head of Global Warehouse Management
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Hamburg
12/2023 – 10/2024 (11 Monate)
Fertigungsindustrie
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2023 – 10/2024

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

As Head of Global Warehouse Management, I led a global organization of over 450 employees across seven warehouses, reporting directly to the VP of Supply Chain Management. In this role, I drove strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance, implement innovative solutions, and align global warehouse operations with business objectives.

Key Achievements:

Operational Leadership: Oversaw warehouse operations, inventory management, and fulfillment processes, delivering a 20% productivity increase at Siemens Gamesa’s largest production facility.

Lean Management: Spearheaded a global initiative to enhance stock accuracy from 90% to 98%, optimizing order processing, inventory handling, and distribution while achieving significant cost savings.

Safety Excellence: Elevated safety standards through a global safety awareness program, fostering a zero-incident environment and ensuring compliance across facilities.

Strategic Relocation: Directed the seamless relocation of €100M in inventory to a state-of-the-art 47,000-square-meter facility, maintaining operational continuity and high service levels during the transition.

Digital Transformation: Championed automation and digitalization efforts across warehouse processes, enabling improved transparency and efficiency in operations.

Advisory Role: Acted as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing strategic insights and recommendations on supply chain and logistics operations.

Key Focus Areas: Global Logistics | Warehouse Management | Lean Transformation | Operational Efficiency | Digital Supply Chain Innovation | Leadership Development
As Head of Global Warehouse Management, I led a global organization of over 450 employees across seven warehouses, reporting directly to the VP of Supply Chain Management. In this role, I drove strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance, implement innovative solutions, and align global warehouse operations with business objectives. Key Achievements: Operational Leadership: Oversaw warehouse operations, inventory management, and fulfillment processes, delivering a 20% productivity increase at Siemens Gamesa’s largest production facility. Lean Management: Spearheaded a global initiative to enhance stock accuracy from 90% to 98%, optimizing order processing, inventory handling, and distribution while achieving significant cost savings. Safety Excellence: Elevated safety standards through a global safety awareness program, fostering a zero-incident environment and ensuring compliance across facilities. Strategic Relocation: Directed the seamless relocation of €100M in inventory to a state-of-the-art 47,000-square-meter facility, maintaining operational continuity and high service levels during the transition. Digital Transformation: Championed automation and digitalization efforts across warehouse processes, enabling improved transparency and efficiency in operations. Advisory Role: Acted as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing strategic insights and recommendations on supply chain and logistics operations. Key Focus Areas: Global Logistics | Warehouse Management | Lean Transformation | Operational Efficiency | Digital Supply Chain Innovation | Leadership Development
Skills: Budget Management · International Logistics · Problem Solving · Operational Efficiency · Warehouse Management · Process Optimization · Efficiency Optimization · Leadership Development · Technical Leadership · Executive Team · Stakeholder Management · Lean Manufacturing · Business Management · Key Performance Indicators · Global Logistics · Digital Transformation · Business Strategy · Supply Chain Operations · Lean Management · Transportation Management · Personnel Management · Restructuring · Inventory Management · Supply Chain Strategy · Safety Management

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Abteilungsleiter Lager, Betriebsleiter Logistik, Logistikmanager, Lagerlogistik, Lean Prozesse

Senior Manager – Business Transformation & Operational Excellence
DB Schenker, Hamburg
12/2018 – 12/2023 (5 Jahre, 1 Monat)
Logistikdienstleister
Tätigkeitszeitraum

12/2018 – 12/2023

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Führte finanzielle Wenden in 3 unterperformenden Standorten durch, darunter zwei in Frankreich und einer in den Niederlanden. Verbesserte die operative Effizienz in 30+ Lagerstätten in Europa und spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei Vertragsverlängerungen und Kostenschindungen. Leitete operativ-exzellente Projekte innerhalb verschiedener Branchen: Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Automotive, Aviation und mehr.

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Lean Prozesse, Projektmanagement

Head of Distribution Center Operations
Coloplast UK, Peterborough
7/2018 – 12/2018 (6 Monate)
Gesundheitswesen
Tätigkeitszeitraum

7/2018 – 12/2018

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Reporting to the Director of Warehouse Operations for the UK and Ireland, I led a high-performing team overseeing the distribution of 4,200+ daily orders, including B2C, B2B, and value-added services (VAS). My role focused on driving operational excellence, aligning with global strategies, and implementing transformative initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Achievements:

Operational Leadership: Directed end-to-end order processing, ensuring 99.8% on-time delivery and maintaining exceptional service levels for a diverse customer base.

Lean Implementation: Spearheaded the local rollout of global Lean Six Sigma projects, achieving measurable improvements in warehouse efficiency and process standardization.

Strategic Procurement Support: Collaborated with the Procurement department to assess, negotiate, and finalize tenders for a major warehouse expansion project.

Key Focus Areas: Operational Leadership | Process Optimization | Lean Six Sigma Implementation | Strategic Procurement | Team Development
Reporting to the Director of Warehouse Operations for the UK and Ireland, I led a high-performing team overseeing the distribution of 4,200+ daily orders, including B2C, B2B, and value-added services (VAS). My role focused on driving operational excellence, aligning with global strategies, and implementing transformative initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Key Achievements: Operational Leadership: Directed end-to-end order processing, ensuring 99.8% on-time delivery and maintaining exceptional service levels for a diverse customer base. Lean Implementation: Spearheaded the local rollout of global Lean Six Sigma projects, achieving measurable improvements in warehouse efficiency and process standardization. Strategic Procurement Support: Collaborated with the Procurement department to assess, negotiate, and finalize tenders for a major warehouse expansion project. Key Focus Areas: Operational Leadership | Process Optimization | Lean Six Sigma Implementation | Strategic Procurement | Team Development
Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Budget Management · International Logistics · Problem Solving · Operational Efficiency · SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) · Change Management · Efficiency Optimization · Last Mile · Technical Leadership · Stakeholder Management · Healthcare Industry · Healthcare · Business Management · Manufacturing Process Improvement · Key Performance Indicators · Global Logistics · Business Strategy · Supply Chain Operations · Transportation Management · Network Design · Operational Excellence · Personnel Management

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Leiter Warenlager, Betriebsleiter Logistik

Global Corporate Project Manager
Coloplast Global, Hamburg
2/2017 – 6/2018 (1 Jahr, 5 Monate)
Gesundheitswesen
Tätigkeitszeitraum

2/2017 – 6/2018

Tätigkeitsbeschreibung

Reporting to the Global VP of Operations Excellence, I led strategic initiatives to design, implement, and standardize Lean Six Sigma projects across the organization. My role centered on driving operational excellence, fostering employee engagement, and creating scalable solutions to enhance global performance.

Key Achievements:

Lean Six Sigma Leadership: Designed and delivered training programs, developed KPIs, and built dashboards that improved data transparency and decision-making across global operations.

Employee Engagement Initiative: Successfully led a multinational 5S project across five countries, enhancing workplace efficiency and improving employee morale.

Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinated the seamless alignment between UK and German operations to support a major business unit transfer in 2019, ensuring strategic and operational readiness.

Research-Driven Insights: Authored a master’s thesis that demonstrated the link between employee engagement, motivation, and leadership, translating insights into actionable organizational improvements.

Key Focus Areas: Global Process Standardization | Lean Six Sigma Implementation | Employee Engagement | KPI Development | Cross-Border Collaboration
Reporting to the Global VP of Operations Excellence, I led strategic initiatives to design, implement, and standardize Lean Six Sigma projects across the organization. My role centered on driving operational excellence, fostering employee engagement, and creating scalable solutions to enhance global performance. Key Achievements: Lean Six Sigma Leadership: Designed and delivered training programs, developed KPIs, and built dashboards that improved data transparency and decision-making across global operations. Employee Engagement Initiative: Successfully led a multinational 5S project across five countries, enhancing workplace efficiency and improving employee morale. Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinated the seamless alignment between UK and German operations to support a major business unit transfer in 2019, ensuring strategic and operational readiness. Research-Driven Insights: Authored a master’s thesis that demonstrated the link between employee engagement, motivation, and leadership, translating insights into actionable organizational improvements. Key Focus Areas: Global Process Standardization | Lean Six Sigma Implementation | Employee Engagement | KPI Development | Cross-Border Collaboration
Skills: Interpersonal Skills · International Logistics · Lean Transformation · Problem Solving · Operational Efficiency · SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) · Change Management · Stakeholder Management · Healthcare Industry · Value Stream Mapping · Healthcare · Manufacturing Process Improvement · Key Performance Indicators · Global Logistics · Supply Chain Operations · Transportation Management · Network Design · Operational Excellence

Eingesetzte Qualifikationen

Betriebsleiter Logistik, Logistikmanager, Distributionslogistik, Kontraktlogistik, Lagerlogistik, Reverse Logistik, Leiter Logistik

Ausbildung

KLU
Ausbildung
2018
KLU
Queens Acad.
Ausbildung
2014
Queens Acad.
UNIGRANDE
Ausbildung
2013
UNIGRANDE
ESAB
Ausbildung
2012
ESAB
FDV
Bachelor of General Law
2007
FDV
UVV
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
2005
UVV

Über mich

Experienced leader with a focus on logistics operations, operational transformation, and continuous improvement in logistics. Proven success in financial turnarounds, lean transformations, and operational excellence in complex, high-volume operations.

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Sprache
  • Englisch (Muttersprache)
  • Spanisch (Muttersprache)
  • Portugiesisch (Muttersprache)
  • Französisch (Gut)
  • Deutsch (Grundkenntnisse)
Reisebereitschaft
Weltweit
Arbeitserlaubnis
  • Europäische Union
Home-Office
unbedingt
Profilaufrufe
27
Alter
40
Berufserfahrung
7 Jahre und 5 Monate (seit 01/2018)

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