Aleksej R.-Senior Interim Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement
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Interim Senior Project Manager Global Supply Chain
Vertraulich
Company description: Toy manufacturer
Employees: 700
Revenue: 0,7 Mrd.
Global project management of Customization Hubs with 12 working groups and several production sites
Design, planning, and professional support for the establishment of regional Customization Hub and Decoupling Point structures within an international Supply Chain
Analysis of existing Supply Chain, Logistics, and product availability processes
Design and structuring of the project organization, including work packages, milestones, role models, and project dependencies
Professional support during the pilot, ramp-up, and go-live preparation phases
Documentation of project results, decisions, and implementation recommendations
Interim Head of Operations
Vertraulich
Company description: Logistics Operator
Employees: 6000
Revenue: 0,8 Mrd.
Establishment of the logistics business (3PL) at Frankfurt Airport
Development of processes, structures, equipment, and IT
Recruitment and training of staff
Establishment of the business with works contract partners
Management of the operational business with 120 employees
Controlling
Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement for 2 Sites
Vertraulich
Company description: Pharmaceutical Group
Employees: 12000
Revenue: EUR 2,6 Mrd.
Project management of the global restructuring and efficiency improvement of operational and strategic procurement
Restructuring of the personnel structure (HR headcounts) in cooperation with the works council, HR, and Legal
Outsourcing of selected activities (procurement and FI with invoice control) to a Shared Service Center
Establishment of a Shared Service organization
Improvement of S&OP processes and digitalization of procurement processes with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA using e-catalogs
Implementation of SAP IBP
Leading negotiations for direct and indirect goods
Management of 9 interdisciplinary working groups
Development and implementation of improvement proposals in coordination with the Group's management
Work according to ISO-13485
Savings achieved: over 7 Mio. €
Interim Head of Supply Chain
Vertraulich
Company description: Medical industry
Employees: 15500
Revenue: EUR 4,7 Mrd.
Interim management of Operations, strategic and operational procurement, S&OP, order processing, customer service, logistics, in-house and 3PL warehouses, transport, technical service in the medical industry, and production with a total of 240 employees
Project management of optimization and restructuring programs, including outsourcing of production and logistics activities to external partners
Restructuring of the personnel structure (HR headcounts) in cooperation with the works council, HR, and Legal
Introduction of structural changes in the Supply Chain and implementation of a new supplier program
Implementation of SAP IBP
Optimization of the transport management system
Improvement of delivery performance by 20 %
Improvement of product availability by 25 %
Closure of a production and logistics site and transition to direct deliveries
Crisis management task force
Work according to ISO-13485 and GDP
Savings of over 10 Mio. €
Consulting on Cost and Process Optimization in the Industrial Supply Chain and Logistics Segment
Vertraulich
Company description: Consulting company
Employees: 4500
Revenue: EUR 2,2 Mrd.
Analysis and identification of significant cost-saving potential across the entire Supply Chain
Strategic and operational optimization of European transport and logistics processes to increase efficiency and service quality
Strategic consulting on TMS selection
Improvement of performance and process stability at the 4PL service provider through the introduction of clear KPIs and standardized procedures
Vice President Distribution Optimization
Paul Hartmann AG
Company description: Medical and hygiene products
Employees: 11.000
Revenue: 2,1 billion EUR
Management and optimization of global transport and 3PL warehouse logistics (B2C/B2B), including replenishment, own B2C warehouse, shopfloor management, operations and KPI management
Restructuring and management of global procurement for transport, 3PL warehousing and indirect services with a total budget of 150 Mio. €
Development and implementation of global strategies and concepts for transport, 3PL, outsourcing and 4PL, including network analysis, network design, digitalization as well as cost and process optimization
Adaptation of the TMS to current requirements
Logistics crisis management during the Corona period
Execution of a site closure in close cooperation with the works council, HR and Legal
Overall responsibility for a team of 110 FTE
Implementation of structural changes and logistics optimization concepts, generating savings of 15 Mio. €
Improvement of product availability by 15 %
Introduction of new GDP-compliant distribution concepts
Digitalization of processes and improvement of delivery performance to up to 98 %
Establishment of the P2P procurement department, including complete tender management and digital process design
Manager European Transportation and Logistics
Panasonic Business Support Europe GmbH
Company description: Automotive, Hi-Tech and Electronics
Employees: 270.000
Revenue: 60 billion EUR
Management of the European logistics department with 150 FTEs
Responsibility for transport, warehousing, insurance and claims management for electronics, automotive, industrial products and air-conditioning units
Responsibility for factory logistics at the Pilsen (CZ) site
Optimization of European shared services in the areas of transport, warehousing, 3PL and 4PL
Establishment and management of the European procurement department for transport, 4PL and indirect services (volume: 40 Mio. €), including tenders, contract negotiations and implementations
Development of a new logistics strategy in Europe with a focus on cost optimization and improved delivery performance
Design and implementation of network design, digitalization projects and introduction of a Transport Management System (TMS)
Implementation of new transport and logistics concepts, generating savings of 7 Mio. € and increasing delivery performance to up to 98 % through process digitalization as well as TMS and WMS implementation
Introduction of 4PL/LLP models as part of outsourcing strategies
Establishment of a high-performance European procurement organization
Transport Solution Manager
DeLaval Services GmbH
Company description: Dairy farming
Employees: 4.700
Revenue: 1,1 billion EUR
Definition of the global transport and logistics strategy
Development and introduction of global transport, 3PL warehousing and 4PL solutions, including management of network studies, network and process design as well as outsourcing of invoice control
Establishment and management of the procurement department for transport, 3PL and 4PL outsourcing with a volume of 23 Mio. €, including tendering, negotiation and implementation
Operational escalation management
Optimization of the transport management system
Overall personnel responsibility for 6 FTE
Introduction of transport and logistics concepts, generating savings of 3 Mio. € and improving delivery performance to up to 98 % through process digitalization and TMS implementation
Establishment of logistics and distribution setups in China, Russia as well as South and North America
Introduction of 4PL/LLP as part of outsourcing concepts
Establishment of professional tender management
Marketing & Sales Manager
NAVIS AG
Company description: Freight forwarding
Employees: 130
Revenue: 88 Mln. EUR
Marketing and sales of transport and logistics activities in Europe
Customer support and acquisition
Analyses and tender management
Acquisition of new customers
Establishment of professional tender management
Establishment of network partners
Manager European Road Transport
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Company description: Freight forwarding
Employees: 78.000
Revenue: 23,8 billion CHF
Operational management of European road transport with a volume of 100 Mio. €
Development and implementation of operational setups
Claims handling
Tender management and controlling
Personnel responsibility for 8 FTE
Establishment of road transport operations and rates
Profitable dispatching and setup development
Project management for major customers
Acquisition of new major customers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive, Information Technology, Agriculture, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Operations, and Sales.
Summary
Experienced Interim Manager with a 23-year track record of success in managing and optimizing Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement operations. I bring a wealth of expertise to the table, having helped numerous organizations enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline their processes.
My specialized approach tailors strategies to meet the unique needs of each client, resulting in improved competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Core Competencies: (Senior) interim Management of Supply Chain Operations, Operational Logistics, and Procurement Management of restructuring and optimization projects as PMO or project manager SCOR, S&OP, P2P, S2P, O2C, Customization Hubs Order fulfillment, own warehouse, 3PL, 4PL, transport management Outsourcing concepts and implementation to Shared Services, 4PL, LLP Insourcing concepts Network study and digitalization Logistics in compliance with GDP guidelines Supply Chain management according to ISO-13485 standards Site closure in collaboration with works council and HR
Languages: German, English, Russian
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Skills
- S/4hana
- Ariba
- Guided Buying
- Ibp
- Qad
- Tms
- Wms
- Power Bi
- Digitalization
- Project
- P2p
- O2c
- S&Op
- Contracts
- Tracking
- Invoice Control
Languages
Education
IHK
Verkehrsfachwirt · Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement
IHK
Speditionskaufmann · Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain
Moscow State Industrial University / International Commercial University in Riga
Bachelor of Science Economics · Business Administration / Economics · Riga, Latvia
Certifications & licenses
Verkehrsfachwirt
IHK
Speditionskaufmann
IHK
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Aleksej is based in Heilbronn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Aleksej speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced).
Aleksej has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Aleksej has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Aleksej may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Aleksej would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Senior Project Manager Global Supply Chain, Interim Head of Operations, Interim Head of Global P2P Project for Procurement Restructuring / Interim Head of Procurement for 2 Sites.
Aleksej's most recent position is Interim Senior Project Manager Global Supply Chain at Vertraulich.
In recent years, Aleksej has worked for Vertraulich and Paul Hartmann AG.
Aleksej is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology. Aleksej also has some experience in Transportation, Agriculture, and Healthcare.
Aleksej is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Aleksej also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Sales.
Aleksej has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.
Aleksej has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics.
Aleksej holds a Bachelor in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement from IHK and a Bachelor in Business Administration / Economics from Moscow State Industrial University / International Commercial University in Riga.
Aleksej has 2 certificates. These include: Verkehrsfachwirt and Speditionskaufmann.
Aleksej is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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