Dr Gert S.-Self-employed
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Experience
Self-employed
SCM Interim Management & Consulting
- Project management, new business implementation, analysis of organisations and processes, RFQ support, logistics planning, automation.
- 03.2025: Follow-up with end customer (automation).
- 02.2023 - 02.2025: Interim manager Engineering & Automation for a global LSP.
- 01.2022 - 11.2022: Project management for the implementation of a new site for a logistics service provider (30 000 sqm), including robots/automation.
- 09.2021 - 01.2022: Consulting, analysis of processes and organisational structure, recommendations for workflow optimisation across all functional areas.
- 01.2021 - 09.2021: Support for engineering and sales at a global logistics service provider in preparing RFQ responses for German OEMs.
Director Implementation
Neovia Logistics
- Technical planning and delivery of a highly complex, automated kit-picking facility for a well-known tier-1 supplier; leading the “Logistics” workstream.
- Investment of 150 M EUR; staff: 8; managing external consultants.
- Delivery of planned throughput and functionality; motivating the team in a very demanding work environment.
Global Account Director Volkswagen Group
Neovia Logistics
- Key account management for the Volkswagen Group across multiple sites, with a focus on acquiring new business. Strong involvement in technical solution design and Neovia’s “Innovation Circle”.
- Annual site revenues approx. 7 respectively 10 M EUR each; project staff approx. 10.
- Several business awards (e.g. Scania PDC in UK, extension of PDC Russia) with healthy EBIT.
Director Business Development
Neovia Logistics
- Set up a new segment (inbound logistics), participated in RFQs in the areas of CKD, JIS and in-house logistics. Developed a “Tier-1-Strategy", acquired new clients (BMW, Magna, Krones).
- Planned annual revenue 10 … 25 M EUR per project; team staff approx. 10.
- Established Neovia as a well-known provider for “inbound logistics“-RFQs in several OEMs' logistics and procurement departments.
Management Consultant (ad interim)
Self-employed
- Consulting mandate for a 3PL to implement a consignment warehouse (VMI) for a well-known machine tool manufacturer.
Director Solution Design & Implementation (Contract Logistics) EMENA Region
UTi Worldwide
- Setting-up a regional team for solution design and implementation in the business unit contract logistics (CL). Introducing authoritative calculation methods, implementing a governance to reinforce compliance. Development of an awareness in the freight-forwarding-biased sales community for disparity in CL (Pricing, HR, Risk Management etc.). Safeguarding profit ratios for new acquisitions.
- Team staff 8 (based in DE, UK and PL); project revenue 1…8 M €.
- Benchmark-Implementation for adidas in Cairo; setting-up an EU-export-hub for a tier-1 (Leoni); development of a complex calculation tool and a supplemental toolset for client proposals.
Sr. Manager Logistics Planning
Vector SCM (Joint-venture with General Motors)
- As a founder member in Europe, building the team inbound-logistics. Initially pursuing quick-wins with short ROI periods to fund the strategic projects (network re-design). Running large-scale RFQs. Miscellaneous operational tasks (freight audit, rail operation center).
- Annual freight sourcing volume of 20 … 30 M EUR; team staff: 7.
- Realised savings >10 M € during JV term. Development of a truthful collaboration with the JV partner in a highly sensitive outsourcing environment.
Head of Competence Center Industry & LSP
Ilas AG
- The contractually agreed scope of the position was not granted, hence I left during probation time.
Project Manager IT 2000
Rieter Automotive
- Leading the ERP roll-out at six European sites (DE, BE, NL, CZ) for manufacturing and plant logistics. Monitoring the budget, optimising and harmonising processes.
- Leading the local teams (approx. staff of 20) plus external consultants.
- Duly delivery of system; very positive client feedback.
Head of Plant Logistics
Rieter Automotive
- Heading plant logistics including shop-floor control (site Gundernhausen).
- Staff approx. 25 (total site approx. 250).
- Certification as per VDA 6.1, several critical product launches regarding timeline and manufacturing technology.
Project Manager, Production Logistics
ITT Automotive
- Led re-engineering projects at several manufacturing sites. Introduced innovative methods (VMI, Kanban) and strengthened corporate objectives. Achieved a noticeable increase in material turnover and a significant increase in machine utilization.
- Annual project savings ranging from 50k … 250k EUR, with payback periods of less than 12 months.
- Annual savings in the six-figure range (e.g. segmentation project at the Rheinböllen site).
Research Assistant
Technical University of Darmstadt
- Developed operating strategies for automated channel storage systems (multiple LIFO handling units per location). Proof of concept in an industrial partnership, plus several other third-party projects (e.g. for Opel, Lufthansa).
- Implemented a new operating strategy for a 30 000-location channel storage system at a paper mill in Biberist (CH), increasing performance by 15%.
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Experienced in Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Procurement, and Research and Development.
Summary
Logistics professional with a passion for innovative solutions that meet clients' needs and ensure healthy EBIT. Experienced in building and motivating teams across regions, cultures and functional areas. Striving to find the right balance between pragmatic quick wins and strategic foresight.
Skills
It: Very Experienced In Turning Client Needs Into Efficient, Robust Processes. Familiar With The Functionality And Data Structures Of Erp, Wms And Tms, As Well As Integration Aspects (Edi). Skilled In Using Engineering Tools (Material Flow Simulation, Network Design).
Soft Skills: Team Player, Respectful Of Individuals, Active Listener, Keen To Learn, Able To Take Criticism, Ready To Step Out Of The “Comfort Zone”.
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Education
Doctorate · Darmstadt, Germany · good
Technical University of Darmstadt
Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur, focus: Manufacturing & Materials Management · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · good
Main-Taunus-Gymnasium
Abitur · Hofheim, Germany · B
Certifications & licenses
VDA 6.1
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Frequently asked questions
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Dr Gert is based in Gernsheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Dr Gert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Dr Gert has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Dr Gert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Dr Gert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Dr Gert would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Director Implementation, Global Account Director Volkswagen Group.
Dr Gert's most recent position is Self-employed at SCM Interim Management & Consulting.
In recent years, Dr Gert has worked for SCM Interim Management & Consulting.
Dr Gert is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Dr Gert also has some experience in Professional Services.
Dr Gert is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Logistics. Dr Gert also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement, and Research and Development.
Dr Gert has recently worked in industries like Transportation.
Dr Gert has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management.
Dr Gert holds a Doctorate in Doctorate and a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt.
Dr Gert has 1 certificate: VDA 6.1.
Dr Gert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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