Felipe Drummond-Senior Project Management, Process Optimization & Supply Chain Transformation

Project scope: Supported the establishment, scaling and continuous improvement of project management and support processes by modernizing governance, processes, documentation, deliverables tracking, training content and tool-supported ways of working across a complex energy project environment.

Key contributions

• Supported the build-up and maturation of the PMO department, including governance structures, operational frameworks, project management processes, templates and deliverables tracking mechanisms.
• Conducted As-Is analysis of existing processes and their documentation, including process inventory, interface mapping, problem identification and creation of visualizations and white papers to improve shared understanding.
• Reviewed and improved project management documentation, templates and work instructions, including support for a project document master list to strengthen standardization and control.
• Designed and supported rollout of a lessons learned process and related system/application, including pilot preparation, coordination and implementation support.
• Mapped and supported implementation of a new resource management process connected to the rollout of a resource planning tool.
• Led and supported adoption of agile ways of working and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence team boards, plans/roadmaps, dashboards, sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Acted as key user for continuous usage improvements in PMO tools and collaboration practices.
• Developed training curricula, instructional videos, supporting materials and PMO Open Doors sessions to improve capability transfer and provide a recurring forum for updates and information sharing.
• Developed a skills matrix concept and supported rollout as a basis for structured capability management and training demand analysis.
• Supported preparation of department offsites, implementation of a new Integrated Management System (IMS), creation of a SharePoint-based PMO website and department integration after restructuring.

Results / business impact

• Improved project management & PMO structure, processes and their documentation
• Enhanced transparency and standardization across processes, documentation, governance routines and project deliverables tracking.
• Enhanced information flow and knowledge transfer through SharePoint-based communication, PMO forums, training curricula and instructional videos.
• Strengthened lessons learned, resource planning, agile collaboration, capability management and post-restructure department integration.

Project scope: Mapped core purchasing processes and trained stakeholders in BPMN 2.0 and swimlane methodology to improve process transparency and shared understanding across purchasing areas.

Key contributions

• Mapped main purchasing processes using BPMN 2.0 and swimlane-based process visualization.
• Trained purchasing stakeholders in BPMN 2.0, swimlanes and structured process documentation.
• Identified process bottlenecks and provided high-level improvement recommendations.

Results / business impact

• Created official, digitalized and standardized process maps for purchasing processes.
• Improved transparency of process flows, pain points and interfaces between purchasing departments.
• Provided reusable process documentation to support onboarding and process alignment.

• international consulting engagements across energy, defence, e-commerce, supply chain and project management environments

Project scope: Conducted Lean Six Sigma trainings and coached improvement projects in mechanical engineering and medical technology environments, supporting process optimization, quality-management methods, process documentation and practical implementation of improvement measures.

Key contributions

• Conducted Lean Six Sigma trainings for Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Black Belt audiences.
• Coached Lean Six Sigma improvement projects in supply chain, customer service and operational process environments.
• Supported the implementation, documentation and evaluation of management systems and quality-management methods.
• Supported process assessments, audits and improvement workshops in client environments.
• Created SOPs and supported digitalization and standardization of internal processes.
• Coordinated project activities, client stakeholders and employee involvement during consulting delivery.
• Reported project progress and improvement topics to senior client management.

Results / business impact

• Strengthened employee knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts, methods and tools through structured training and coaching.
• Improved process stability, lead times, departmental cooperation and customer satisfaction.
• Supported digitalization, documentation and standardization of internal processes.
• Strengthened quality-management and management-system maturity through process documentation, assessment and improvement activities.
• Supported client teams in translating process and quality-management requirements into practical implementation measures.

Project scope: Managed regional HR technology and HR process improvement activities across Europe and Africa, coordinating stakeholders, reporting, change communication and local implementation readiness for global HR initiatives, including the rollout of SAP SuccessFactors as part of the broader HR IT landscape modernization.

Key contributions

• Managed HR technology and HR improvement project activities across the Europe and Africa region.
• Coordinated multiple project workstreams while adapting global implementation concepts to regional and local requirements.
• Partnered with leadership, project teams and local stakeholders to define scope, allocate resources and drive accountability for delivery.
• Prepared weekly and monthly status reports, tracked progress, monitored timelines and escalated risks where required.
• Acted as interface between branches, operating units, regional stakeholders and global functions.
• Supported senior management workshops, kick-offs, closure meetings and lessons learned sessions.
• Created and executed local communication and change plans together with local responsible stakeholders.
• Supported role clarification with CEOs, CFOs and local implementation stakeholders.

Results / business impact

• Improved regional rollout coordination and alignment between global project direction, regional requirements and local implementation needs.
• Strengthened project transparency through structured status reporting, progress tracking, risk escalation and management communication.
• Improved stakeholder alignment, communication flow and project buy-in across regional and local stakeholder groups.
• Supported stronger delivery control across timelines, KPIs, risks and implementation responsibilities.
• Helped clarify roles and responsibilities for senior and local stakeholders during the HR technology transformation.

Project scope: Supported procurement and supply chain improvement across European entities by developing commodity strategies, bundling demand, consolidating supplier portfolios, negotiating improved commercial terms and streamlining operational purchasing processes.

Key contributions

• Organized and executed global, cross-regional and regional demand bundling across legal entities, plants and branches to leverage purchasing power.
• Developed and managed procurement, supply and commodity strategies aligned with corporate targets.
• Implemented preferred supplier contracts and improved commercial conditions through direct negotiations.
• Defined risk and contract management concepts to reduce supply risks and warranty exposure.
• Maintained regular contact with internal and external stakeholders to identify relevant market and demand developments early.
• Aligned commodity targets to country level and defined strategies to achieve savings and supply-chain objectives.
• Participated in cross-functional purchasing and improvement projects to optimize purchasing performance and savings realization.
• Improved operational purchasing processes, created SOPs and supported supply chain improvement projects.
• Prepared presentations and reports for upper management and trained / mentored analyst colleagues.

Results / business impact

• Achieved average yearly savings 20% above company target through improved negotiations and preferred supplier implementation.
• Consolidated supplier portfolio and purchasing strategy, improving supply-chain structure, transparency and purchasing performance.
• Improved cooperation between purchasing and cross-functional partners through clearer processes, communication and workflow.
• Streamlined operational purchasing processes, improving efficiency and execution consistency.
• Strengthened analyst capability through mentoring, training and structured project support.

Project scope: Managed procurement and supply chain improvement projects for client organizations, with focus on commercial optimization, supplier portfolio improvement, sourcing measures, negotiation support, procurement process analysis and management-level project reporting.

Key contributions

• Managed and implemented procurement and supply chain improvement projects at client sites.
• Negotiated directly with current and alternative suppliers to improve pricing, payment terms, discount tables and bonus agreements.
• Conducted international benchmarking and analyzed procurement processes, supplier portfolios and material groups.
• Performed supplier research, offer evaluation and commercial comparison to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.
• Supported preparation and negotiation of supplier agreements and framework conditions.
• Conducted value, outsourcing and make-or-buy analyses to support procurement and supply chain decisions.
• Prepared management presentations and project reports for client upper management.
• Trained and guided analyst employees during project delivery.

Results / business impact

• Delivered procurement and supply chain improvement projects above target and with strong client satisfaction.
• Improved commercial conditions through supplier negotiations, benchmarking and structured sourcing measures.
• Optimized supplier portfolio structures and purchasing strategies for client organizations.
• Identified and implemented purchasing and supply chain improvement measures across client environments.
• Strengthened management decision-making through supplier, market, value, outsourcing and make-or-buy analyses.

Project scope: Managed logistics, purchasing and operational improvement activities in a recycling plant environment, including coordination of a complete plant turnaround, warehouse and production-control improvements, international purchasing with customs clearance and implementation of new logistics and purchasing processes.

Key contributions

• Planned and coordinated a complete plant turnaround.
• Managed local and international purchasing activities, including customs clearance.
• Optimized warehouse layout, warehouse organization and production control processes.
• Developed and implemented new processes in logistics and purchasing.
• Worked closely with maintenance, operations and plant management to coordinate operational improvement activities.
• Supported plant maintenance and assisted the CEO with operational and organizational improvement topics.
• Regularly presented findings and implementation progress to the management board.

Results / business impact

• Completed the plant turnaround in time and within scope.
• Improved internal processes in logistics, purchasing and production control.
• Strengthened warehouse organization, material flow transparency and operational control in a complex plant environment.
• Supported implementation of operational improvement measures from concept to execution.
• Built cross-functional support for improvement initiatives across management, operations, maintenance and plant functions.

Project scope: Led Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives in production, logistics and warehouse operations for a hydraulic fittings and couplings manufacturer, including operational process analysis, production/warehouse footprint redesign, statistical process control, design of experiments and market research for Russia and Brazil.

Key contributions

• Assessed Lean improvement opportunities in warehouse operations using Toyota's 7 wastes framework.
• Identified and structured operational quick wins in warehouse organization, goods receipt, material flow and packaging material handling.
• Developed a consolidated production and warehouse footprint to improve material flow and support consolidation of separate warehouse areas.
• Applied statistical process control to reduce counting errors in goods receipt and order consignment processes.
• Conducted design of experiments to optimize sawing parameters and support productivity improvement.
• Created SOPs and supported process standardization in production and logistics.
• Conducted market research to support market-entry strategy development for Russia and Brazil.
• Reported findings and progress to management stakeholders.

Results / business impact

• Improved production, logistics and warehouse processes through Lean Six Sigma methods, process analysis and structured improvement measures.
• Redesigned the production and warehouse footprint, improving material flow and supporting warehouse consolidation.
• Developed a warehouse consolidation concept expected to save approx. EUR 60k in annual rent.
• Supported expected labor productivity improvement of approx. 20% through improved warehouse and material-flow concepts.
• Delivered total quantified improvement potential of approx. EUR 240k per year.
• Supported market strategy development for Russia and Brazil.