Holger W.-Interim Head of Supply Chain | Procurement | Logistics | Operations
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Experience
Supply Chain Management Consultant
Quantum Systems GmbH
- Ensuring material availability for ongoing production
- Managing and supporting procurement processes
- Identifying and addressing critical material shortages
- Actively coordinating with suppliers, Procurement, Production, Logistics, and other internal teams
- Following up on open orders, delivery dates, and order confirmations
- Monitoring shortages, backlogs, and supplier performance
Project Manager, Production Outsourcing & Procurement
ADVAstore GmbH
- Managed a production outsourcing project to relocate production and assembly work from Traunstein.
- Identified, researched, and shortlisted potential production, assembly, and supply partners in Europe.
- Assessed potential partners for capacity, technical suitability, process maturity, delivery capability, and commercial fit.
- Created, organized, and maintained project documents, including RFQ, NDA, supplier, assessment, and decision documents.
- Held and followed up on meetings with potential partners to clarify technical, commercial, and organizational requirements.
- Managed NDA issuance and coordinated document processing during the selection and RFQ process.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders across Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Management.
- Prepared reports, status updates, supplier profiles, and decision documents; supported the preparation of contract-related project documents.
- Conducted external partner visits to assess sites, processes, manufacturing capabilities, and operational suitability.
Core skills: Production outsourcing, Procurement, supplier selection, RFQ/NDA management, partner assessment, stakeholder management, contract preparation, reporting
Project Manager, Commercial Construction – Large-Roof Structure, Nou Mestalla Stadium Roof
Pfeifer Structures GmbH
- Managed procurement and project packages for a major stadium construction project in line with technical specifications.
- Coordinated international logistics to ensure the on-time delivery of specified steel and construction components.
- Negotiated and coordinated purchasing, contract, and delivery agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated related construction site activities, including interfaces with HSE, site coordination, and suppliers.
- Avoided costs of approx. 1 million EUR by preventing anti-dumping duties from being applied to steel imports.
Core skills: Construction supply chain, Procurement, international logistics, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, HSE interface, cost avoidance
Interim Head of Procurement – Instruments, Medical Technology / ISO 13485
Getinge AG
- Established and stabilized a procurement governance framework for operational procurement activities in a regulated medical technology environment.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 13485 requirements and internal quality standards across procurement and supplier interfaces.
- Introduced monitoring of material availability and on-time delivery to improve management of supply conditions.
- Conducted supplier assessments and developed action plans to stabilize the supplier base.
- Improved operational procurement processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Core skills: Procurement governance, ISO 13485, supplier performance, material availability, OTD, quality assurance, MedTech supply chain
Interim Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics / Site Manager – Electronics
MKS Instruments GmbH
- Worked as part of the global crisis team after a ransomware attack and restored all site processes within approx. two months.
- Took on site management duties during a leadership transition and provided direct support to senior management.
- Led 8 to 60 employees in warehousing, logistics, and procurement functions.
- Developed and implemented a warehouse restructuring plan, including sourcing and introducing partial automation for order picking.
- Modernized equipment, tools, and operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Stabilized supply chain operations after the crisis to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
Core skills: Crisis management, site management, warehouse optimization, process automation, change management, team leadership, business continuity
Lead Manager Supply Chain Management – Personal Care Industry
CultivateCo Pty
- Built complete supply chain structures for a production site in New Zealand within approximately three months under remote conditions.
- Managed global sourcing and procurement of natural base products for the manufacture of personal care products.
- Coordinated international supplier relationships in Germany and Brazil, including end-to-end logistics to New Zealand.
- Identified, qualified, and negotiated with new suppliers to support international business expansion.
- Optimized logistics routes and supplier performance to ensure a reliable flow of materials across multiple continents.
Core Competencies: Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Development, Supplier Qualification, Contract Negotiation, International Logistics, Remote Operations
Director Supply Chain Management – Construction and Retail Projects
SyCo Ingenieros SA
- Led procurement and logistics for simultaneous construction and renovation projects at multiple locations in Peru.
- Achieved approximately 10% savings in procurement costs through rapid supplier integration and strategic negotiations.
- Optimized construction site logistics for projects in Lima, Pucallpa, Piura, and Huancayo despite the large geographic distances.
- Developed department-specific processes to clearly assign responsibilities and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained stakeholder relationships with construction, retail, and supplier partners.
Core Competencies: Multi-Site Project Management, Procurement Optimization, Construction Site Logistics, Process Design, Cost Reduction, Supplier Management
Consultant Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Civil Drone Production
Intel Germany (Ascending Technology)
- Analyzed and reorganized procurement, logistics, and production planning processes in a technology-focused manufacturing environment.
- Managed data and master data to improve system accuracy and reporting.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration between procurement, logistics, and production planning.
- Coordinated global warehouse operations, including the interface with the Miami, USA site.
- Served on a global task force to resolve critical product defects affecting production and delivery.
Core Competencies: Process Analysis, Supply Chain Optimization, Global Logistics, Master Data Management, Task Force, Problem Solving
Advisor for Training Government Officials
Ministry of the Interior of Peru - National Security Department
- Advised on training government officials in flood disasters and their supply chains
Supply Chain Management Manager
Swissmin SAC
- Established a new open-pit mining site on the Peruvian coast south of Arequipa
- Managed the purchase and rental of machinery, vehicles, and tools
- Planned all imports and logistics operations
- Coordinated the exploration phase
Logistics & Procurement Manager
Laconia South America SAC
- Set up a dormant mining project in the Andes (5000 m) under the COO
- Managed procurement and logistics activities, as well as import planning and execution
Logistics & Procurement Superintendent
Terra Nova Natural Resources Peru SAC
- Managed logistics and procurement operations in coordination with senior management during company setup
- Procured all materials for mining operations, including food
- Managed logistics for machinery, vehicles, equipment, and employee supplies
Central Logistics Manager – Mining Industry / Civil Explosives Supply Chain
FAMESA Explosivos SAC
- Managed an annual budget of approx. 55 Mio. USD and led a logistics and procurement team of approx. 60 employees.
- Achieved approx. 6 Mio. USD in cost savings through strategic raw material sourcing and new suppliers.
- Led global logistics planning, reducing costs by approx. 5% across transportation and distribution processes.
- Optimized supply chain processes for mining customers, focusing on material availability and safety requirements.
- Developed and monitored KPIs for logistics performance, budget compliance, and delivery reliability.
Core skills: Mining Supply Chain, budget responsibility, team leadership, strategic procurement, global logistics planning, KPI management
Purchasing & Logistics Consultant
Nueva Granada
- Provided operational support in setting up procurement and logistics functions as part of a business expansion.
- Established procurement processes, supplier relationships, and logistics infrastructure.
- Advised on best practices for supply chain efficiency, cost management, and operational execution.
Core skills: Supply Chain Setup, Procurement Strategy, operational consulting, process implementation
Logistics Manager & Office Manager – Mining Services
STRACON SAC
- Led procurement and logistics operations for a mining services provider with remote project sites.
- Directly supported the CEO on operational and strategic supply chain matters.
- Managed supplier relationships and logistics coordination for demanding mining environments.
Core skills: logistics management, procurement, executive support, mining industry, supplier management
Lecturer – International Trade, International Business & Logistics
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
- Teaching International Business, international trade, customs procedures, Incoterms and logistics management.
- Developing practical course content on global supply chains, trade documentation and international
business processes.
Core skills: Teaching, international trade, Incoterms, customs, logistics, International Business
Transportation & Freight Specialist – Air Cargo, Freight Forwarding, Customs & Trade
Various international companies
- Roles at, among others, British Airways Cargo, Air France Cargo, DHL at Frankfurt Airport, as well as Panalpina and Lufthansa in Lima.
- Managing international freight processes across air, sea and road transport.
- Coordinating customs clearance, trade compliance and shipping documentation for international shipments.
- Building strong expertise in Incoterms, freight forwarding, carrier management and international logistics regulations.
Core skills: Freight forwarding, international transport, customs clearance, trade compliance, carrier management, multimodal logistics
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Metals and Mining, Education, Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Construction.
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Hands-on Interim Manager and Supply Chain/Procurement leader with over 25 years of international experience in DACH and Latin America. Focused on end-to-end supply chain, strategic and operational procurement, logistics, warehousing, transport, trade compliance, production outsourcing, site/warehouse restructuring, and operational stabilization under time pressure. Proven impact in crisis management, turnaround situations, international projects, and cost optimization. Experienced link between Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Management, and external partners; led teams of up to 60 employees.
- Avoided anti-dumping duties on steel imports, resulting in a cost impact of approx. 1 million EUR on the Nou Mestalla stadium project in Valencia.
- Restored operational site processes within approx. two months after a ransomware attack as part of a global crisis team.
- Achieved savings of approx. 6 million USD through strategic procurement, supplier diversification, and process optimization.
- Responsible for approx. 55 million USD in spend/budget and led a logistics/procurement team of up to 60 employees.
- Achieved approx. 10% savings in procurement costs through rapid supplier integration, negotiations, and optimized sourcing strategies.
- Hands-on implementation of warehouse restructuring, partial automation, supplier stabilization, and KPI-based management.
Skills
- Supply Chain & Logistics: End-To-End Supply Chain Management; S&Op/S&Oe Interfaces; Material Availability; Otd/Otif; Inventory Management; Warehouse Optimization; Wms/Tms; 3pl Management
- Procurement & Suppliers: Strategic Procurement; Operational Procurement; Global Sourcing; Supplier Selection; Supplier Development; Rfq/Rfp; Nda; Contract Negotiation; Supplier Performance
- Operations & Projects: Production Outsourcing; Relocation Projects; Ramp-Up; Site Restructuring; Crisis Management; Change Management; Kpi Governance; Stakeholder Management
- Trade & Transport: Air Freight; Sea Freight; Road Transport; Rail Transport; Customs; Incoterms; Trade Compliance; International Documentation
- Erp & Scm: Sap Mm; Oracle; Qad; Erp Implementation & Optimization; Wms; Tms; Inventory Management Systems
- Projects & Analysis: Ms Project; Ms Visio; Agile Methods; Traditional Project Management; Advanced Ms Excel; Advanced Powerpoint; Kpi Dashboards; Data Analysis
Languages
Education
AfW, Frankfurt
Dipl. Außenhandelskaufmann · International Business
Universidad Isabel I
Master in Künstlicher Intelligenz · Artificial Intelligence · Barcelona, Spain
Certifications & licenses
Trained Firefighter At FFW Dietzenbach V. 1992-2000
Munich
Big Data
IDB
Big Data
Interamerican Bank Of Development
Big Data - Data Visualization & Storytelling
Tec De Monterrey
Data Visualization & Storytelling
Tec de Monterrey
Design Thinking
University Of Sydney, AUS
Design Thinking
University of Sydney
Design Thinking And Creativity For Innovation
University Of Queensland
Design Thinking For Business Strategy
University Of Sydney
Design Thinking for Business Strategy
University of Sydney
Diplom-Außenhandelskaufmann / Certified Foreign Trade Merchant
AfW Akademie für Wirtschaft
Feuerwehrausbildung / FFW
Financial Markets
University Of Yale, USA
Financial Markets
Yale University
Humanitarian Logistics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, USA
Justice
Harvard University
Justice
University Of Harvard, USA
Leadership & Change Management
University of Leeds
Leadership And Change Management For Sustainability Success
University of Leeds/UK
Operation Management
Indian Institute Of Management Bangalore
Operations Management
IIM Bangalore
Organizational Analysis
Stanford University
Organizational Analysis
University Of Stanford, USA
Supply Chain And Logistics Design Of Supply Chain Systems Supply Chain Strategy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT, USA
Supply Chain Management
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
Supply Chain Systems
MIT
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Holger is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Holger speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Native), French (Elementary).
Holger has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Holger has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Holger may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Holger would be well-suited for roles such as: Supply Chain Management Consultant, Project Manager, Production Outsourcing & Procurement, Project Manager, Commercial Construction – Large-Roof Structure, Nou Mestalla Stadium Roof.
Holger's most recent position is Supply Chain Management Consultant at Quantum Systems GmbH.
In recent years, Holger has worked for Quantum Systems GmbH, ADVAstore GmbH, Pfeifer Structures GmbH, Getinge AG, and MKS Instruments GmbH.
Holger is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Metals and Mining, and Education. Holger also has some experience in Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Construction.
Holger is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Procurement. Holger also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Holger has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Healthcare.
Holger has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.
Holger holds a Master in Artificial Intelligence from Universidad Isabel I.
Holger has 26 certificates. Among them, these include: Trained Firefighter At FFW Dietzenbach V. 1992-2000, Big Data, and Big Data.
Holger is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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