Nils Hempel-Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
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Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
International University
- Lectured Supply Chain Management for Bachelor Program in International Business
Head of Supply Chain
Footprint.Club GmbH
- Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain
- Led a team of 52 employees in a variety of business units (warehouse, fulfillment, procurement, logistics)
- Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
- Restructured and revamped P&L of acquired venture (21% logistics costs cut in first 4 weeks)
- Carved out new distribution systems for D2C food deliveries
- Forged and curated relationships with key suppliers/providers. Successfully negotiated SLAs and frame agreements
Co-Founder/Chief Logistics Officer
Fliit Holding GmbH
Directed 20+ members in various departments in 2 offices (Berlin & Riga). Fostered cross functional feedback system and development programs. Mentored key members and shaped future leaders in the company.
Transformed the company in two key dimensions – human resources (scaled up 2→80 international employees) and capital (raised €22m+ venture capital driven by strategic partnership with Maersk)
Represented the company as keynote speaker at national and international sponsored events and panel discussions
Designed and launched a fast pace operations infrastructure that is monthly capable of handling 5,000+ pan-European transports across 20+ distribution centers
Envisioned and incorporated group-scale strategy for supply chain. Conceptualized KPI frameworks and charted operational processes
Consultant for Lean Management Project
Knome Inc.
Procurement Manager
Lürssen-Kröger Shipyard
B2B Product Manager
German Post DHL Parcel Service
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Procurement, Product Development, and Logistics.
Summary
13-year experienced senior leader in logistics and supply chain. Earned proven track-record in transformation and change management. Striving for scaling up ambitious companies by substantial operations experience. Showcased excellent leadership skills by managing, motivating highly diverse and international teams.
Skills
- Scholarship Of The Schule Schloss Salem
- First Choice Initiative Champion (Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Project & Communication Tools (Atlassian, Asana, Monday Etc.)
- Last Mile Operations Tools (Onfleet, Urbantz, Routific)
Languages
Education
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Master of Science · Global Management and Governance · Hamburg, Germany
European University of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts · Logistics Management · Brühl, Germany
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Study Abroad Program · Barcelona, Spain
Certifications & licenses
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Nils is based in Berlin, Germany.
Nils speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).
Nils has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Nils has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Nils may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nils would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer, Supply Chain Management, Head of Supply Chain, Co-Founder/Chief Logistics Officer.
Nils's most recent position is Lecturer, Supply Chain Management at International University.
In recent years, Nils has worked for International University, Footprint.Club GmbH, and Fliit Holding GmbH.
Nils is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology. Nils also has some experience in Food and Beverage and Education.
Nils is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources. Nils also has some experience in Procurement, Product Development, and Logistics.
Nils has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Education.
Nils has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, and Operations.
Nils holds a Master in Global Management and Governance from Hamburg School of Business Administration and a Bachelor in Logistics Management from European University of Applied Science.
Nils has 1 certificate: Six Sigma Green Belt.
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