☑ Fully work authorized in US.I am a results-driven, efficiency-focused global operations supply chain and procurement leader with 20+ years of experience leading supply chain operations for multinational companies with annual revenues of up to $30M. I offer broad expertise in achieving operational excellence through inventory and logistics management, superior productivity, and team leadership and development. My career is dedicated to impacting bottom-line results for supply chain operations. As a motivational team contributor with the ability to generate cross-functional alignment, I have been credited with motivating teams to top achievement and retaining high-value talent. I am a contributor and cross-functional team leader who enhances team competencies with better procedural controls, resource management practices, process optimization, and improved training. I am also a C-suite relationship builder and trusted partner with a keen business sense and the ability to establish rapport, maintain trust, and negotiate complex deals. Uncanny ability to quickly distill clarity from ambiguity.I am multilingual: English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian.📷 CAREER SNAPSHOT:📌 EXECUTIVE SCOPE: Lean & Six Sigma, PRINCE2 Project Management | Global Span | Direct/Indirect Reports: 18/650 📌 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: Leveraged Lean Manufacturing Principles to Increase Efficiency and Productivity📌 INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Transportation | Logistics | Mail Distribution | Waste Collection & Recycling | Water & Coffee | Facility Management🎯 SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:☑ Increased revenue by $6M+ while cutting supply chain costs by $15M and reducing spend by $2M.☑ As a chief operating officer, turned around 24/7 multisite operations with a 50% improved productivity in 6 months. ☑ Successfully implemented 20 projects in 5 months and reduced employee turnover 75%. ☑ As director of Nordic operations, achieved a 200% increase in upselling to existing customers and secured a 72% boost in revenue from technical services.🔍 SPECIALTIES: Supply Chain Management | Team Supervision & Training | Demand & Supply Planning | Inventory Management | Material Requirements Planning | P&L Management & Cost Control | Sales & Operations Support | Continuous Improvement | Forecasting, Scorecards & KPIs | Scheduling & Logistics | Strategic Sourcing | Regulatory Requirements📩 LET’S CONNECT: I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my expertise can drive strategic initiatives that will bring sustainable benefits to your organization. Please contact me at: J@COBSEN.CO
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