Ernst Kranert-Freelance management consultant and interim manager
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Freelance management consultant and interim manager
kranert-consulting
Head of Procurement WEBA-Group
ARISTON Group
- Purchasing volume approx. €500 million
- 32 employees (19 at WOLF GmbH)
Head of Corporate Procurement
CENTROTEC SE
- Led corporate procurement as an additional responsibility to being Head of Purchasing for the WOLF Group
- Assignment ended due to the sale of the WOLF Group to ARISTON Group at the end of 2022
Head of Strategic Procurement at WOLF Group, authorized signatory
WOLF GmbH
- Purchasing volume: approx. €360 million, of which €300 million in production materials and approx. €60 million in investments, goods and services
- 19 employees
- 2 years of interim leadership and restructuring of operational procurement
Head of Central Purchasing, authorized signatory
VOGT electronic AG
- Purchasing volume: approx. €245 million
- 31 employees at 2 locations
Head of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics, Authorized Signatory
Consumer Electronic AG
- Purchasing volume: €60 million
- 8 employees
Technical electronics buyer with power of attorney
LOEWE Opta GmbH
- Volume: €100 million
- 1 employee
Team leader and buyer for passive components
LOEWE Opta GmbH
- Purchasing volume: €10 million
- 4 employees
Officer career in the technical troops (Army)
Bundeswehr
- Platoon leader, basic training company
- Maintenance officer, electronics repair company
- Maintenance officer, repair battalion
- Rank: Captain
Telecommunications electronics technician
BOSCH – Telenorma
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.
Skills
Driving Licenses A, B, C, E
Safety Engineer (Part A And B)
Logistics Concepts: Sts, Stl, Jit, Jis, Kanban
In-Depth Knowledge Of Managing External Supply Chains And Materials Management Processes
Broad Market Knowledge In The Electronics And Metal Industries Through Long-Standing Market Contacts
Detailed Process Knowledge Of The Technical Industry
Strong Contract Law Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite
Sap/R3
Lotus Notes
Enaio Contract Management (Os)
"Abbino" Supplier Portal (Nicando)
Afi-Direct Purchase Control (Dpc)
Ai Applications, Digitalization, Industry 4.0, Procurement 4.0
Many Years Of Procurement Experience In China
16 Years As A Member Of A Purchasing Cooperation With 20 Mechanical Engineering Companies
Entrepreneurial Thinking, Holistic Business Mindset With A Strong Understanding Of Business Contexts And Strategic Foresight.
Strong Leadership And Organizational Skills, I Support My Employees As A Mentor And Guide Them Purposefully To The Desired Goals Without Undermining Their Personal Responsibility.
High Self-Discipline And Stress Resistance, Even In Challenging Situations I Keep A Cool Head And Make Sound Decisions.
Recognition And Respect, My Interaction With Superiors, Employees And Colleagues Is Always Friendly And Based On Mutual Appreciation.
Excellent Communication And Negotiation Skills: Business Partners Value Me As A Demanding And Professional Counterpart.
Languages
Education
University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Communications Engineering · Munich, Germany
BOSCH – Telenorma
Apprenticeship as a telecommunications electronics technician · Telecommunications Electronics Technician · Kassel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Driving licenses A, B, C, E
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Ernst is based in Eging am See, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Ernst speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Ernst has at least 46 years of experience. During this time, Ernst has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Ernst may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ernst would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance management consultant and interim manager, Head of Procurement WEBA-Group, Head of Corporate Procurement.
Ernst's most recent position is Freelance management consultant and interim manager at kranert-consulting.
In recent years, Ernst has worked for kranert-consulting, ARISTON Group, CENTROTEC SE, and WOLF GmbH.
Ernst is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services. Ernst also has some experience in Telecommunication.
Ernst is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Logistics. Ernst also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Strategy.
Ernst has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Ernst has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Strategy.
Ernst holds a Bachelor in Communications Engineering from University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich.
Ernst has 2 certificates. These include: Driving licenses A, B, C, E and Safety engineer (Part A and B).
The availability of Ernst needs to be confirmed.
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