Proven specialist for global Operations / Procurement / SCM with many years of international experience. Key relevant activities along the global value creation chain of goods and services. The gathered work experience A-Z include:
Brand Management (also private label) • Contract Management • Global Sourcing • Greenfield Operations • Intercultural Leadership • Lean Management (KAIZEN / Six Sigma) • Marketing • Procurement (strategic / operational • direct / indirect) • SCM • Wholesale & Retail
Core Competencies
The core competencies acquired domestically as well as abroad paired with various trainings and further education allow a holistic attitude and pragmatic approach in everyday business life. Furthermore, the successful 10+ years stationed in the procurement markets of Asia have had a strong influence on me: Here, I was able to acquire additional cross-national and multi-level leadership experience combined with intercultural competence. My personality is characterized by a down-to-earth hands-on mentality and a strong desire to make a difference. I am perceived as reliable, thoughtful and equipped with the ability to think and act outside the famous “box”.
General Management
In SMEs on C-level in Europe and Asia. Report to BoD, CEO and company owner.
Strategic Management
Development of cross-continent SCM concepts for the entire group to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction, optimal flow of goods as well as cost and tax optimization at the individual national companies. General trade administration inclusive transfer pricing and insurance solutions.
Finance & Projects
Investment, cost, HR and revenue budgets. Annual budget and revenue responsibility of up to USD 100 Mio. with single signature. Drawing up of various business plans and concept studies. Evaluate the acquisition of a company with complementary product portfolio and building up of a chain of stores in franchise system, both in Switzerland as well as the take over of an existing production facility in the P.R. China. Feasibility analysis of establishing and running own manufacturing sites in S.R. Vietnam and Cambodia.
Contractual Matters
Corporate and HR contracts as well as trademark registrations. Global framework and service level agreements. OEM / ODM supply contracts.
Global Procurement
Setup and operate 12 international purchasing offices locally in 7 countries in the procurement market Asia. Sourcing / Purchasing / Logistics (incl. 3PL, sea freight) / Supply Chain Management / Vendor Management / Strategic MoB decision matrices. Continuously observe market tendencies (innovation, overall state of supplier market and vendors). Set-up KPI’s and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability. Development and implementation of standardized cross-continental procurement strategiy, policies and procedures by formulating a 100-pages handbook also taking into account the global legal aspects of trademarks and private labels.
Lean- / Quality Management
Certified in Lean Management, Six Sigma and as Internal Auditor cross-country and inter-divisional implementation of the KAIZEN philosophy. Active support in achieving and ongoing renewal of ISO and EFQM certifications. Supplier audits in Europe and Asia on production quality (partially also in a regulated environment), sustainability as well as SA-8000 and BSCI standards. Development and implementation of a self-control concept according to HACCP guidelines as well as of quality inspection procedures according to AQL level II. Setup and coordinate 3rd party quality inspection services in Asia.
Marketing
Manage the corporate online presence by maintaining and continuously optimizing the website incl. e-Shop. Coordinate cooperation with third-party online platforms. Plan and implement targeted advertising campaigns in selected print media. Production of promotional documents such as brochures, product sheets, newsletters as well as print templates for general catalog in collaboration with external agency. Initiate and implement a company-wide CD concept.
Distribution
Leadership of inside and field sales forces. CRM and KAM. Responsible for store operation for both B2B and B2C customers and external sales office. Export of end-consumer goods out of various countries all over Asia to Scandinavia and Central Europe.
HR Management
Cross-country and multi-level HR management and employee leadership of 70 staff in Asia and 100 staff in Switzerland of various nationalities incl. apprentices in 3 professions.
EDP / IT
Strong PC affinity with advanced training to become a Super User MS Office 365 as well as advanced user knowledge of common ERPs. Website design and development (HTML, CSS and JS coding as well as CMS). Actively participate in the evaluation and implementation of various software applications such as for inventory optimization as well as document- and process management. Working with PIM software and administration of a transnational VPN as well as some LANs.
