Thomas
COO/Managing Director - Germany - iCEO #31802

Experience

Managing director, strong experience in logistics main emphasis: supply chain management, strategic planning, change management and store logistics. optimization and implementation of logistical processes, leadership ,strong personality

Major Achievements

Interim manager Logistics/Consulting • optimization and arrangement of global logistical processes • optimization of internal work logistics • export management (custom clearing, document transactions, export limitations) • choice of and freight negotiations with forwarding agents • arrangements with internal and external service providers • freighting controlling 02/2006 - 06/2007 Managing director • Grounds and planning of a pharmaceutical sales organization in Cameroon • Market analysis and specification of the strategic orientation • Budgeting and budget responsibility 5 million euros • Staff development and responsibility for 15 employees 02/2001 - 09/2006 Managing director • Planning and erection of a logistics center with attached 10 branches, in the Supply Chain system as a service provider for names is liable to branch managers • Design and specification of the strategic orientation of the enterprise • Acquisition of investors and customers • Planning and putting into action of the logistics plant with high shelf and commissioning area • Complete responsibility for the operative business, the business management result and the administration structure • Budgeting and budget responsibility 10 million euros • Staff development and responsibility for 55 employees 04/1999 - 09/2006 Forwarding agency head • Management of the operative business • Turnaround management • Support of the customers and canvassing of new customers • Management of the technical purchase • Form of contract with service providers and customers • Responsible for 130 full and part-timers • Budget responsibility 15 million euros 02/1998 – 04/1999 Acting logistics leader • Coordination of five commissioning stores • Optimization of the store structure • Receipt of goods and out walk control • Responsible for 95 whole time strengths 04/1994 - 02/1998 Export manager • development and support of the foreign market • Arrangement of the trade and sales activities in the CIS states • Sales responsible foreign markets • Form of contract and carrying out • Location and marrow analyses in the CIS states • Design and control of the export and logistics budget 20 millions • Leadership of 19 whole time employees

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Systems Integration

Consumer Goods

Medical Equipment

Office Supplies

Professional Objectives

Function: Change and / or SCM Management

Sector: Management

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: everywhere

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

Germany

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)