Alex Barber - Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker

Q: Where is Alex based?

Alex is based in Minden, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alex speak?

Alex speaks the following languages: German (Native), Romanian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alex have?

Alex has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alex has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Alex may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alex's latest experience?

Alex's most recent position is Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker at Frontline Sidekicks .

Q: What companies has Alex worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alex has worked for Frontline Sidekicks , Tesla , Proaction International , and Beiersdorf .

Q: Which industries is Alex most experienced in?

Alex is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Transportation , and Manufacturing . Alex also has some experience in Cosmetics and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Alex most experienced in?

Alex is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Supply Chain Management , and Production . Alex also has some experience in Operations , Logistics , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Alex worked in recently?

Alex has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Alex worked in recently?

Alex has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Logistics , and Supply Chain Management .

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Minden, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker

Frontline Sidekicks

Offering consulting, coaching, training and keynotes on worker learning & development
Providing leadership and team development for manufacturers & logistic providers

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Associate Manager Material Flow Operations

Tesla

Leading the ramp-up of the General Assembly material supply process with 1 supervisor and 15 indirect reports

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 4 months

Spain

Freelance Consultant & Coach

Proaction International

Communication, leadership and performance coaching for frontline managers in manufacturing (food industry)

Nov 2019 - May 2021

1 year 7 months

Madrid, Spain

Logistics & Sleeving Team Leader

Beiersdorf

Leading two operations with 13 direct and 30 indirect reports with 40,000 pallet positions, 20 export countries and a new production line
Using new ways of working to create a self-organised team at the new production line empowering operators to reach their full potential

May 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 6 months

Madrid, Spain

Fill & Pack Operation Team Leader

Beiersdorf

Leading three material supply operations with 35 direct reports, 4 AVGs, and a central palletizer
Responsible for safety, quality, training and FTE planning for entire Fill & Pack operation with 10 production lines and 90 FTEs

Oct 2016 - May 2018

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Supply Chain Trainee

Beiersdorf

Managing projects in five different Supply Chain functions with focus on manufacturing

Aug 2013 - May 2014

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Temporary Consultant

Deutsche Bahn

Aug 2013 - May 2014

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

International Supply Chain Intern

Ferrero

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Food and Beverage, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Cosmetics.

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Manufacturing

Cosmetics

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Production, Operations, Logistics, and Project Management.

Human Resources

Supply Chain Management

Production

Operations

Logistics

Project Management

Languages

German

Native

Romanian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

ESADE Business School and CEMS

Double Degree Master in International Management · International Management · Barcelona, Spain · GPA: 9.2 out of 10

Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

University of Mannheim

Bachelor in Business Administration · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany · GPA: 1.9 on 1 to 6 scale

Certifications & licenses

Mediator

Consensus Campus

Associate Manager Material Flow Operations Coaching Program

Peak Perspective

Building Organizational Culture

Harvard E. S.

Leaders Of Learning

HarvardX

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Food and Beverage 6 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 5 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Spain)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker, Associate Manager Material Flow Operations, Freelance Consultant & Coach

Main industries Food and Beverage, Transportation, Manufacturing

Main business areas Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

August 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Alex based?

Alex is based in Minden, Germany.

What languages does Alex speak?

Alex speaks the following languages: German (Native), Romanian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alex have?

Alex has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alex has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Alex may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alex be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alex would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker, Associate Manager Material Flow Operations, Freelance Consultant & Coach.

What is Alex's latest experience?

Alex's most recent position is Freelance Consultant, Trainer & Speaker at Frontline Sidekicks.

What companies has Alex worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alex has worked for Frontline Sidekicks, Tesla, Proaction International, and Beiersdorf.

Which industries is Alex most experienced in?

Alex is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Transportation, and Manufacturing. Alex also has some experience in Cosmetics and Automotive.

Which business areas is Alex most experienced in?

Alex is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and Production. Alex also has some experience in Operations, Logistics, and Project Management.

Which industries has Alex worked in recently?

Alex has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Alex worked in recently?

Alex has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Alex's education?

Alex holds a Master in International Management from ESADE Business School and CEMS and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Mannheim.

Does Alex have any certificates?

Alex has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Mediator, Associate Manager Material Flow Operations Coaching Program, and Building Organizational Culture.

What is the availability of Alex?

Alex is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alex?

Alex's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.