Work Experience
Extensive international leadership experience in global Procurement and Quality Management with a clear focus on Lean Management principles based on KAIZEN and Six Sigma → Recognized with the Swiss Lean Award for professional excellence. A particular strength lies in building and leading cross-border organizations, implementing efficient structures and developing and executing sophisticated Business Excellence concepts aligned with ISO Standards, especially ISO 9001.
This includes conducting and coordinating internal and external audits, introducing group-wide contract frameworks and ERP systems in Supply Chain Management and embedding Sustainability and Corporate Culture into strategic operations. A consistent ability to think Outside The Box has proven essential in leading multicultural teams, optimizing intercontinental Value Creation chains and evaluating new production sites in the Asian sourcing market.
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 Traits reflect a down-to-earth hands-on mentality and a strong desire to make a difference. I am perceived as reliable, thoughtful and consistently solution-oriented. My approach is marked by clarity, accountability, and a firm commitment to sustainable results. Whether navigating complex stakeholder landscapes or driving operational improvements, I combine strategic foresight with practical execution. This enables me to bridge cultural and organizational boundaries with confidence and precision.
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General Management
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SC & Trade Mgmt
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Finance & Projects
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Contractual Matters
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Global Procurement
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OPEX / QM / Lean
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Marketing
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Distribution
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HR Management
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EDP / IT
General Management
In SMEs on C-level positions across Europe and Asia, reporting directly to the Board of Directors (BoD), CEO and company owner.
SC & Trade 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
Responsibility for investment, cost, personnel and sales budgets of up to USD 100 million with individual signature. Preparation of various business plans and concept studies. Development of intercontinental SCM concepts for goods flow and tax optimization. Evaluation of the acquisition of a company with a complementary product portfolio and development of a chain of stores in a franchise system (both in Switzerland) as well as takeover of an existing production facility in P.R. China. Conducting feasibility studies for own factories in S.R. Vietnam and Cambodia.
Contractual Matters
Corporate and HR contracts as well as brand registrations, global framework and service level agreements, KANBAN framework- and call-off agreements, OEM / ODM supply agreements and cross-company agreements for group-wide, cross-continental tax optimization.
Global Procurement
Established and operated international procurement organization → Structured sourcing and purchasing offices as well as strategic RHQs in multiple Asian countries to source and supply private-label consumer goods across continents. 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 of a standardized, cross-continental procurement strategy including implementation of a procurement manual, with consideration of trademark-related legal aspects.
OPEX / QM / Lean
Certified in Lean Management, Six Sigma (Black Belt) and as ISO Auditor (IRCA). Independent development and implementation of transnational quality management system (QMS) geared toward certification readiness for umbrella certification under ISO standards. Conducting internal and external audits for the certification of ISO standards. Development of a KAIZEN maturity model and expansion of the KAIZEN solution methodology. Planning and moderation of KAIZEN events, both internally and at customer’s sites. Winner of the Swiss Lean Award 2022. Supplier audits in Europe and Asia. Introduction of quality audit processes and implementation of external quality services in Asia.
Marketing
Managing the company’s online presence by maintaining and continuously optimizing the website, including the e-shop. Coordination of cooperation with third-party online platforms. Planning and implementation of targeted advertising campaigns in print media. Production of sales promotion documents such as brochures, article sheets, newsletters and print templates for the general catalog together with an external agency. Initiation and implementation of 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 Europe. Secured exclusive distribution rights for certified branded products in fastening technology (Unbrako) and safety footwear (Diadora).
HR Management
Cross-country and multi-level HR management (recruiting, training, compensating, retaining employees) and intercultural leadership of 70 staff in Asia and 100 staff in Switzerland of various nationalities incl. apprentices in 3 professions.
EDP / IT
Strong IT affinity with further training as Super User MS Office 365 and advanced ERP knowledge. Website design and development (HTML, CSS, PHP, JS, CMS). Deployed cross-country software solutions → VPN with local LAN structures across Asian countries; add*ONE for inventory optimization, MeDaPro as PIM system, MyFactory as ERP solution as well as QMS / DMS Adonis for process and document management in Europe.
Ninja Services
Silent Precision. Strategic Impact. In a world full of noise, true professionals act with clarity and purpose.
The name Ninja Services says it all: Equipped with ninja-like qualities – agility, adaptability and strategic focus – I cut through complexity to drive Business Excellence and master Supply Chain Management. My approach is pragmatic and solution-oriented, built on global experience, continuous learning, and proven methods such as Lean Management (KAIZEN and (Lean) Six Sigma) as well as Quality Management – all grounded in the quiet strength of ISO Standards. I foster operational excellence and actively shape optimal Corporate Culture – whether in strategic Procurement across Asia or in other business driving key roles in Europe. My actions are rooted in a commitment to Sustainability and the principle of Antifragility: Not merely resilient but thriving through constant change by also thinking Outside The Box.
My Compass is guided by four principles: Integrity, Curiosity, Empathy and Pragmatism. These values shape both my professional and personal conduct, enabling trust-based collaboration – intercultural, human-centered and built for complex environments.
No wasted motion. Just results and Value Creation.
