Martina Wendt-Interim Manager Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement
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Independent Interim Manager – Procurement, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Materials Management & Restructuring
Independent Consultant and Member of a Business Consulting Firm
- Project manager in national and international industrial companies in the mechanical engineering, automotive supplier, plant engineering, medical technology and energy sectors, with teams of up to 23 people
- Took responsibility for line and project management in procurement, materials management, production planning/control and supply chain
- Developed and implemented restructuring projects
- Analyzed, optimized and implemented efficient processes, organizational and reporting structures
- Provided professional and disciplinary leadership and development for staff in these areas
- Planned and managed cost, quality and delivery performance across the entire supply chain
- Redesigned and digitized modern procurement processes including SAP adjustments
Head of Procurement and Materials Management
GKN Aerospace GmbH
- Responsible for procurement, warehousing and shipping at the Munich plant with a direct budget responsibility of €42 million and leading a team of 13 employees
- Managed all procurement, warehousing and shipping processes to ensure material availability, on-time order fulfillment and improved cost structure
- Coordinated closely with internal departments and external partners
Lead Buyer for Plastics and Project Manager – Establishing Purchasing in Italy and Czech Republic
Linde AG, Refrigeration and Equipment Technology Division
- Managed strategic purchasing in the plastics category and other commodities
- Led the project to establish plant purchasing organizations in Italy and the Czech Republic
- Led a team of eight buyers and managed a budget of €130 million
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies, supplier management and cost optimization to ensure timely, high-quality material supply
- Coordinated closely with international sites and cross-functional teams to harmonize global purchasing processes
SCM Manager/Project Leader Logistics/Production Control
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Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, and Aerospace and Defense.
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Production, Project Management, and Logistics.
Summary
Committed and results-oriented leader with extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, materials management and production planning. Proven track record in developing and implementing business strategies, realigning structures and optimizing processes across the entire value chain. Responsible for managing international projects, implementing cost reduction programs and ensuring efficient, customer-focused production and delivery performance. Experience in multinational corporations and mid-sized companies, combined with strong execution skills, analytical thinking and team orientation. Structured time management with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently. Hands-on mentality, resilient, authentic and solution-focused – even in dynamic and challenging environments.
Skills
- Strategic And Operational Procurement
- Cost Management And Budget Responsibility
- Operations: Strategy And Performance Improvement
- Supplier Management And Global Sourcing
- Production Relocation, 3rd Party Production
- Supply Chain Management
- Restructuring And Organizational Development
- Logistics And Materials Management
- Project And Change Management
- Production Planning And Control
- Customer Service
Languages
Education
Munich University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Internal Auditor Training (ISO 9001)
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Experience
Global experience
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Martina is based in Aschheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Martina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).
Martina has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Martina has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 years. Note that Martina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Martina would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Interim Manager – Procurement, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Materials Management & Restructuring, Head of Procurement and Materials Management, Lead Buyer for Plastics and Project Manager – Establishing Purchasing in Italy and Czech Republic.
Martina's most recent position is Independent Interim Manager – Procurement, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Logistics, Materials Management & Restructuring at Independent Consultant and Member of a Business Consulting Firm.
In recent years, Martina has worked for Independent Consultant and Member of a Business Consulting Firm.
Martina is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy. Martina also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense.
Martina is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Production. Martina also has some experience in Project Management and Logistics.
Martina has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing.
Martina has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain Management.
Martina holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.
Martina has 2 certificates. These include: Internal Auditor Training (ISO 9001) and Manager for Applied AI Transformation.
The availability of Martina needs to be confirmed.
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