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Andreas S.-Managing Director

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Hildesheim, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2017 - Present

Managing Director

Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung

Position summary
Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung
Industries
Fashion
Food and Beverage
Transportation
Professional Services
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Support and project management for companies in all sectors through consulting, interim management, process design and future development
  • IT project management at a leading textile logistics service provider in Germany
  • Warehouse manager in textile retail with 30 employees/80K items per year
  • Restructuring of the logistics organization of an organic wholesaler
  • Establishment of new logistics operations for a German fashion company
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Germany

Managing Director

Charles Vögele Import GmbH

Position summary
Managing Director at Charles Vögele Import GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Supply Chain Management
  • Coordination of all customs-related activities of Charles Vögele Trading AG
Nov 2013 - Aug 2017
Switzerland

Division Head Group Logistic

Charles Vögele Switzerland

Position summary
Division Head Group Logistic at Charles Vögele Switzerland
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
  • Management of all operational logistics for Charles Vögele Mode AG, from international sourcing markets to the point of sale
  • Coordination of all operational logistics activities within the supply chain
  • Responsibility for interfaces with external service providers, purchasing and IT
  • Management of the process development team within the supply chain
Sep 2006 - Oct 2013

Head of Distribution Logistic

Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH

Position summary
Head of Distribution Logistic at Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Project Management
  • Management of the logistics sites in Lehrte and Sigmaringen for Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH, with budget responsibility
  • Management of all logistics activities for the German, Polish and Dutch country organizations
  • Project work within the corporate group on logistics projects
Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

Regional Manager

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Position summary
Regional Manager at dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Operations
Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

Head of Waghäusel Distribution Center

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Position summary
Head of Waghäusel Distribution Center at dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
  • Project management for setting up the Waghäusel distribution center from the ground up (in time/on Budget) and management after commissioning
  • Overall organizational responsibility for warehousing, logistics and goods provision
  • Recruitment and training of all employees for the new site
  • Development of the new organizational structure
  • Management and continuous improvement of logistics processes as well as benchmarking based on KPIs
  • Regular analyses and identification of development potential through to the implementation of process improvements
  • Interface for internal stakeholders and suppliers
Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

Head of Meckenheim Small Parts Distribution Center

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Position summary
Head of Meckenheim Small Parts Distribution Center at dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Operations
  • Management of the distribution center with budget and personnel responsibility for 300 employees
Jan 1997 - Sep 1999

Managing Shareholder

IBAS BioReform GmbH

Position summary
Managing Shareholder at IBAS BioReform GmbH
Industries
Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Integration of Bettscheider Frische GmbH and B.Fiech GmbH into IBAS BioReform GmbH
  • Establishment of the new organization as part of the merger
  • Development of new processes and structures
  • Responsibility for route planning, order picking and IT
Dec 1992 - Dec 1996

Managing Shareholder

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Position summary
Managing Shareholder at Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Operations
Sales
Aug 1986 - Nov 1992

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Position summary
Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk at Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Logistics
Procurement
Sales

Industry experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Fashion, Retail, Transportation, Professional Services, and Agriculture.

Food and Beverage
Fashion
Retail
Transportation
Professional Services
Agriculture
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Sales.

Logistics
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Information Technology
Sales
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Summary

Many years of project experience and leadership skills in demanding international trade and business environments Entrepreneurial thinking combined with organizational talent and the ability to quickly build strong relationships Proven communicator with an understanding of people at all levels and strong negotiation skills, even in difficult situations Strategist & implementer – I am also willing to roll up my sleeves High sense of responsibility and integrity

Skills

  • Distribution Logistics And Transport Logistics In Retail
  • Supply Chain And Procurement Logistics From Asia To Europe
  • Management And Executive Leadership
  • Process And Organizational Development, Improving Efficiency
  • Coordination With Stakeholders, Suppliers, Logistics Partners
  • Training And Development Of Employees
  • Project Management And Leadership
  • Planning, Budgeting And Controlling

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk

Oct 1978 - Jun 1981

Qualified Carpenter · Carpenter

Certifications & licenses

Führungskräfteentwicklung

Gallup Strengthsfinder

Mythos Führung

Mythos Motivation

New Work, Agilität Im Business

Projektmanagement

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Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Food and Beverage 22 y
Avg length 4 y
Longest experience 9 y 1 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Division Head Group Logistic, Head of Distribution Logistic
Main industries Food and Beverage, Fashion, Retail
Main business areas Logistics, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7
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Andreas is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Andreas has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Division Head Group Logistic, Head of Distribution Logistic.

Andreas's most recent position is Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Fashion, and Retail. Andreas also has some experience in Transportation, Professional Services, and Agriculture.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Sales.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Fashion, Food and Beverage, and Transportation.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

Andreas attended education in Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk.

Andreas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Ausbilder Eignungsprüfung, Führungskräfteentwicklung, and Gallup Strengthsfinder.

The availability of Andreas needs to be confirmed.

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