I am a transformational Supply Chain Leader experienced in creating high performing End-To-End Supply Chain Solutions, efficient Logistic Setups and agile Advanced Planning Systems that service customers reliable, agile and economic.Having more then 17 years of international experience in various operational and strategic supply chain functional areas, I have a track record in defining and connecting the critical elements of systems, processes and tailored organizational setups into an effective SCM operating model and leading it operationally within integrated large scale manufacturing networks.As the head of supply chain I work for medium- to large sized companies in the process industry and since the last 8 years in the pharma sector . I am accountable for the development and running of the end-to-end global supply chain platform, i.e. all related supply chain activities such as Customer Order Management and distribution, scheduling and supply planning of the API and FDF sites, Integrated Business Planning as well as Master Data, Artwork Management and SCM strategy and projects. My main focus is to ensure having the right level of capacity in order to deliver our medicinal products to the patients in time and in full.In all of my positions I have been able to significantly improve the supply performance, optimize the processes, implement advanced planning systems and create Organizations for sustained SC excellence.I have graduated at the University of Karlsruhe as industrial engineer and hold a PhD in Operations Research. To enhance my skills in the SCM domain I have educated myself as an APICS certified Supply Chain Professional as well as a certified SAP solution consultant.A key interest of mine is to identify industry trends and discuss solutions whilst being well connected with other SCM industry experts.- E2E Supply Chain Planning in Pharma API and FDF Networks- Implementing effective Sales & Operations Planning Processes and Capacity Managment - Leading and optimizing Operations (ERP Systems, Order Fulfilment, Production Scheduling, Logistics)- Developing Scheduling Strategies with Advanced Planning Systems (SAP APO)- Applying Operations Research Methodologies with focus on Scheduling in the process industries - Business Process Optimization and Reengineering (Cplex, Ilog Optimization Suite, C / C++, Witness Simulation Suite)