Jiri H.-Interim Supply Chain & Logistics Manager – Construction & Automotive
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Experience
Interim Supply Chain & Relocation Manager – Tier 1 Automotive
ERICH JAEGER GROUP GmbH
- Ensured on-time material supply while meeting inventory and delivery targets
- Took responsibility for preparing the business case and business solution scenarios
- Created and implemented an efficient supplier structure (also in SAP)
- Worked closely with the production and logistics departments
- Reported actual figures to management to support workforce reductions, restructuring and production relocation
- Maintained and monitored planning master data in the ERP system
- Supported the implementation of production under the "Toll Manufacturing" model
- Negotiated with existing and new suppliers
- Reduced inventory costs through greater efficiency and optimized stock levels
- Introduced a standardized procurement process within the plant to improve the efficiency of material ordering and tracking
- Regularly planned inbound and outbound deliveries
- Prepared annual demand and production plans
Interim Supply Chain Manager – Petfood
PROVITAL GmbH
- Ensured on-time material supply while meeting inventory and delivery targets (cans, meat, dry goods, raw materials)
- Independently planned purchased parts and raw materials in national and international markets
- Placed orders and monitored and followed up on delivery dates
- Worked closely with the production and logistics departments
- Processed order confirmations, payment reminders and complaints with QA
- Maintained and monitored planning master data in the ERP system
- Supported the optimization of procurement and planning processes
- Managed procurement activities and coordinated deliveries in compliance with GMP, GDP and HACCP guidelines
- Negotiated with existing and new suppliers
- Closed purchase contracts
- Reduced inventory costs through greater efficiency and optimized stock levels
- Introduced a standardized procurement process within the plant to improve the efficiency of material ordering and tracking
- Regularly planned inbound and outbound deliveries
- Prepared annual demand and production plans
Interim Specialist Project Manager, Plant Logistics Optimization
Air Liquide
- Optimized warehouse operations through inventory counts
- Sorted out materials and introduced a fixed warehouse
- Assessed connection to an ERP system (e.g. SAP) to improve inventory visibility
- Reduced inventory costs through greater efficiency and optimized stock levels
- Introduced a standardized logistics process within the plant to improve the efficiency of material ordering and tracking
- Trained employees and introduced reporting
- Ensured on-time material supply while meeting inventory and delivery targets (gas production, cylinders, valves, regulators)
- Placed orders and monitored and followed up on delivery dates
- Worked closely with production, logistics and strategic procurement
- Maintained and monitored planning master data in the ERP system
- Supported the optimization of procurement and planning processes
Interim Material Purchasing, Coordination and SCM Turnarounds & PIT Stops, EU
DOW Chemicals
- Yard management (goods receipt and dispatch)
- Ensured on-time material supply while meeting inventory and delivery targets for chemical plant construction
- Independently planned purchased parts and raw materials in national and international markets (pipes, flanges, valves, cables, HVAC, pumps)
- Placed orders and monitored and followed up on delivery dates
- Worked closely with production, scheduling, turnaround management, logistics and strategic procurement
- Processed order confirmations, payment reminders and complaints
- Maintained and monitored planning master data in the ERP system
- Supported the optimization of procurement and planning processes
- Ordered materials in SAP according to the relevant job plan and date
- Managed the warehouse and inspected incoming materials on site for quality assurance
- Stored materials at the installation site and carried out incoming goods inspections
- Prepared documentation and checked the WAC
- Structured and ensured effective organizational processes
- Monitored and optimized logistics processes
- Ensured standards were followed and continuous improvements were made within the work group
- Took responsibility for occupational health and safety measures, as well as the formal and procedural management of health, safety and environmental guidelines
- Analyzed risks and introduced preventive and corrective measures in health and safety
- Recommended new production lines and processes in line with legal requirements
- Implemented health, safety and environmental training plans
- Took responsibility for meeting ISO requirements and completing audit follow-up actions
- Trained internal and external employees
Interim Production Planning, Production Control and Supply Chain Management
eta Plus electronic
- Planned, implemented and monitored the entire supply chain strategy, focusing on quality, cost and time (segments: chips, chokes, transformers, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, assembly materials)
- Defined, prepared and implemented project and work steps for A, B and M samples, pre-series and SOP in production, logistics and purchasing
- Independently managed suppliers and cooperation partners
- Continuously optimized inventory levels using KPIs
- Determined requirements based on sales data and sales forecasts
- Calculated and negotiated prices and terms with suppliers
- Served as the communication link between all company departments
- Worked closely with R&D to identify alternatives
- Redesigned and optimized production
- Introduced flow production, including automation technology
- Optimized internal and external material flows
- Identified and developed new suppliers and built and maintained supplier relationships
- Defined and implemented a purchasing strategy based on demand, stock and delivery times
- Defined key KPIs and tracked the resulting actions
- Developed solutions to improve supply chain processes
- Trained employees and colleagues on defined processes (production, logistics, warehouse, purchasing)
- Worked closely with order processing, development, production and controlling teams
- Managed and monitored goods receipt and dispatch processes
- Optimized the use of warehouse space and POFs at the point of use through synchronized production cycles
- Monitored all warehouse processes and ensured goods were available to production on time
- Planned, managed and carried out inventory counts
Technical Supply Chain Consultant – Cockpit Manufacturing & E-Mobility OEM Projects
Self-employed / Freelance
- Independent management of product groups (cable harnesses, onboard electrical systems), including gold plating, platinum plating, and complete ZSB battery modules
- Determining material requirements, placing orders, and tracking orders with suppliers
- Preparing production and sales forecasts while taking regulatory production capacity into account
- Managing the flow of goods within the company
- Inventory control, including monitoring and managing production lead times
- Worldwide communication with production sites and countries
- Preparing statistics and variance analyses, and consolidating forecasts
- Sample approval process
Material Manager – VBU LOT 2 TOTAL Refinery Project, Leuna
KAPSAM
- Yard management (inbound and outbound goods)
- Warehouse management
- On-site inspection of incoming materials for quality assurance
- Storage at the installation site
- Performing and arranging incoming goods inspections
- Preparing and reviewing WAZ documentation
- Structuring and ensuring effective organizational workflows
- Monitoring and optimizing logistics processes
- Ensuring standards are implemented and continuous improvements are made within the work group
- Responsibility for occupational health and safety measures
- Monitoring and optimizing processes in the procurement area
- Implementing projects focused on SAP implementation and integration with existing ERP systems
- Leading the team and supporting the customer through digital transformation
- Responsibility for the entire material delivery process, including planning, design, Q-check, and go-live
Interim JIS/JIT Implementation Manager – Production Control, Jaguar Land Rover Pre-Series
GQsystems
- Developing an overall logistics concept and implementing data transfer between ERP systems
- Introducing a 100% scanning system and traceability
- Setting up a launch at the plant
- Inbound logistics, goods receipt, and returnable packaging management
- Yard management (inbound and outbound goods)
- Warehouse setup and management
- Line feeding (transporting goods between the inbound warehouse and the production line)
- Ensuring compliance with statutory occupational health and safety standards
- Formal and process-based handling of occupational health and safety and environmental policies
- Analyzing risks and initiating preventive and corrective measures in health and safety
- Recommending new production lines and procedures in line with legal requirements
- Recommending and implementing training plans in occupational health and safety and environmental matters
- Responsibility for implementing ISO requirements and audit follow-up actions
Interim External Warehouse Manager – Daimler AG E-Mobility Launch
G-Team Management
- Overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding maintenance, and shipping of a wide range of electrical components and spare parts
- Designing the layout and ensuring efficient warehouse organization
- Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing optimal operating policies and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for storage, handling, and shipping
- Implementing health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Planning work rounds, assigning tasks, and evaluating results
- Regularly preparing reports and statistics (IN/OUT status report, inventory report)
- Accepting repair requests and advising customers
- Creating repair orders and recording goods movements using a PC/ERP system
Interim Supply Chain Project Manager – Pre-Series and Series Production for Tiguan + Arteon, VW AG – Relocation of Škoda Karoq
CSC Consulting
- Setting up and managing planning structures for transport networks
- Leading initiatives for new body shop construction (automation, press shop)
- Ongoing transport and network optimization
- Introducing, implementing, and optimizing JIT/JIS supply to production lines
- Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing transport management processes
- Supporting logistics tenders and selecting suitable service providers, including automation technology
- Integrating, managing, and optimizing the entire supply chain
- Ensuring compliance with statutory occupational health and safety and environmental standards
- Analyzing risks and initiating preventive and corrective measures in health and safety
- Recommending new production lines and procedures, as well as training plans in occupational health and safety and environmental matters
- Responsibility for implementing ISO requirements and audit follow-up actions
Project Manager R&D and Production – Juveril Pharma Research
Self-employed / Freelance
- Monitored the development and production of pharmaceuticals and dermocosmetics in terms of time frame, milestones and budget
- Developed processes based on product requirements and the state of the art
- Prepared the related process FMEA and identified measures to reduce risks
- Defined and implemented production-ready test setups
- Defined interfaces and coordinated MES/PLC, PLC/printer, camera/PLC
- Prepared and evaluated facility layouts
- Conducted and evaluated cycle time analyses
- Planned, designed and evaluated workstations and production areas
- Prepared detailed process descriptions, including interface definitions and specifications
- Led pharmaceutical projects targeting Legionella and skin and intestinal disorders, from idea generation through project completion
- Budgeted, planned and delivered projects based on timelines, staffing resources, costs and investments
- Set up and continuously optimized the project organization, and prepared and maintained project plans and documentation
- Set the strategy, used best practices and developed internal and external partnerships for engineering, automation and IT topics
- Developed technical and human resources to ensure excellent product manufacturing
Logistics Specialist – Johnson Controls
Self-employed / Freelance
- Planned logistics processes and prepared layouts, including material flow diagrams
- Prepared process cost estimates, concepts and quotations
- Worked closely with the sales team
- Prepared statistics and key performance indicators
- Developed and implemented logistics concepts
- Managed tenders and requests for proposals
- Ensured quotations were submitted on time
Warehouse Logistics Specialist
Amazon.co.uk
- Picked and packed electronic products
Military Service
Military Service
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace and Defense, Chemical, and Retail.
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Experienced in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Project Management, and Production.
Summary
I have extensive experience in managing supply chain and logistics across various industries, including automotive, construction, chemicals, and electronics. My background spans planning, implementation and continuous improvement of processes in supply chain management, procurement, warehouse management and production logistics. I am used to working with ERP systems, optimizing inventories and streamlining operations to achieve significant cost reductions.
I bring a hands-on approach bolstered by strategic planning and problem-solving skills. I focus on delivering efficient, reliable material supply while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. My expertise in project management and process optimization consistently supports organizational and operational goals.
Skills
Plant Engineering
Purchasing And Supply Chain Management
Project And Process Management
Warehouse Management
Logistics
Logistics Planning
Erp Systems
Sap
Production Planning And Production Control
Jit/Jis
Automotive Industry
Chemicals And Petrochemicals
Refinery
Continuous Improvement
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Gemba
Kansei
Sap Mm
Sap Pp
Sap Wm
Logis
Xpert
Solidworks
Simatic S7
Ms Project
Ms Office
Abas
Power Apps
Ms Dynamics Navision
Knowledge And Experience In Project Management And Process Implementation In Plant Engineering, Petrochemical, Automotive And Chemical Environments, Mainly In Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production And Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Parameter Setting, Layouts, Measurement Systems, Conveyor And Plant Engineering
Specialist In Project Management Throughout The Entire Lifecycle, Production Relocation Projects, Start-Up Phase, Jit/Jis, Intralogistics, Logistics Concepts And Lean Manufacturing, Scm
Knowledge Of Gmp
Knowledge Of Gdp
Knowledge Of Iso 9001
Knowledge Of Iso 14001
Knowledge Of Iatf/Ts 16949
Knowledge Of Vda 6.1
Knowledge Of Vda 6.3
Knowledge Of Vda 5010
Knowledge Of Apqp/Ppap
Knowledge Of Six Sigma
Knowledge Of Msa
Knowledge Of Mrp I/Ii
Knowledge Of Scrum
Knowledge Of Kanban
Knowledge Of Jit/Jis
Languages
Education
Cambridge Business School
Executive Master of Business Administration · United Kingdom
Eckert Hochschulen
Logistics and Logistics Management · Germany
Gymnasium Tachov
General stream · Tachov, Czech Republic
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Frequently asked questions
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Jiri is based in Tachov, Czech Republic.
Jiri speaks the following languages: Czech (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Slovak (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Jiri has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Jiri has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Jiri may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jiri would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Supply Chain & Relocation Manager – Tier 1 Automotive, Interim Supply Chain Manager – Petfood, Interim Specialist Project Manager, Plant Logistics Optimization.
Jiri's most recent position is Interim Supply Chain & Relocation Manager – Tier 1 Automotive at ERICH JAEGER GROUP GmbH.
In recent years, Jiri has worked for ERICH JAEGER GROUP GmbH, PROVITAL GmbH, Air Liquide, DOW Chemicals, and eta Plus electronic.
Jiri is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Jiri also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Retail.
Jiri is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Jiri also has some experience in Procurement, Project Management, and Production.
Jiri has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Automotive.
Jiri has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management.
Jiri holds a Master in Executive Master of Business Administration from Cambridge Business School.
Jiri is immediately available for suitable projects.
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