Experience

Mar/2018 – today

Professor for Logistics & International Management

at FOM University in Dortmund – Germany

  • Teaching & Research: in SCM, Lean-6-Sigma, Project Management, IT-Systems Basics, International & Intercultural Management, Quantitative Methods
  • Research Project: ADINA Automation, Digitization & Ergonomic Support in Innovative Picking & Packing Concepts
  • International Assignments: Procurement, Production & Marketing, at WUHAN Business University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China

Mar/2013 – Feb/2018

Lecturer & Doctoral Candidate

at Institut für Prozessmanagement & Digitale Transformation – IPD, FH-Muenster

  • Lecturer & Trainer: Logistics & SCM, Lean Six Sigma, International Project Management, International Management, Procurement, Organization, Analytic Thinking and Workshop Management.
  • E-Learning Platform: Development and implementation of e-learning platform including content development (videos, quizzes, tests) and content management system application.
  • Kompetenzzentrum Coesfeld: Developing, marketing and managing courses. E2E execution of courses, workshops and conferences.
  • Website Development: Development & Implementation of new Website, mail-servers, course-rooms for Kompetenzzentrum Coesfeld.

Feb/2010 – Sep/2013

Project Manager

at KombiConsult – Frankfurt, Germany

  • Market Intelligence in intermodal logistics: market survey on intermodal transport in Europe identifying actors, quantities, business models and competitive strategies
  • Cost Reduction and Sustainability: cost reduction between 5% and 20% and CO2 savings of up to 60% by introducing intermodal rail/road transportation for shippers (FMCG, chemical, automotive).
  • Systems Integration: Development & Integration of diverse rail-specific tracking, tracing and surveillance systems in TIGER Project (EC-FP7)
  • International Projects: Acquisition and management of international consulting & research projects in multinational consortia of varied complexity employing English, Italian and Spanish language skills

Nov/2007 – Oct/2009

Research Consultant

at Fraunhofer SCS – Nürnberg, Germany

  • Distribution Network Improvement: creating transparency regarding costs, stakeholders, subcontractors and distribution channels for multinational electric equipment manufacturer. Employing scenario modelling, process management, activity-based-costing and market intelligence.
  • Supply Chain Strategy: conducting a holistic analysis of the inbound, production and outbound logistics employing TOC and LEAN management tools for SME in the food processing industry. Developing with the client the future operations and investment strategy.
  • IT-Application-Development in Transport Planning: developing an online planning tool for intermodal transportation and route planning in international consortium with PTV. Project work included benchmarking, cost modelling, process modelling and the elaboration of training materials.
  • Economic Forecasting and Business Cases: evaluating the introduction of new technical equipment including the rate of market penetration, economic impact, ecological impact, cost situation, case studies and corridor analysis

May/2005 – Oct/2007

Program Manager

at DHL – Exel Supply Chain – Brussels, Belgium

  • Implementation and stabilization of a high tech spare parts supply chain solution in 16 European countries: involving the management of KPIs, customer business reviews, IT and operations reviews
  • IT-Systems Integration: acting as main liaison with external & internal IT service providers; including business requirements definition, functional modelling, release planning & implementation.
  • Performance Analytics: Analysis and stabilization of performance levels through the statistical process control, root cause analysis, engagement of all involved departments and organizations. Stabilization of operational performance to levels well above the agreed minimum KPIs.
  • Continuous improvement of supply chain solution: by implementing a continuous improvement cycle, cost reduction, customer satisfaction, standardization, and change management. Reduction of head count from 12 to 6 whilst taking on new business and improving KPI performance. Automation and implementation of new KPI management dashboard as part of a gain sharing initiative between DHL and HP.

Jan/2004 – Mar/2004

Trainee

at Neolight & Co. Ltd. – Bangkok, Thailand

  • Customer Satisfaction Survey: developing and executing a customer satisfaction survey for a Thai specialized chemical distributor. Including the development of a questionnaire, conduct of interviews and analysis of the results.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: preparation and conduct of supplier meetings and visits with senior management and customers at different facilities.

Aug/1995 – Jul/1998

Vocational Trainee

at Reckhenrich – Münster, Germany

  • Sales, warehousing, order management, distribution, external service, supplies for optical products (cameras, beamers, projectors, screens)