Jens Behre is a Vice President at Kearney’s Strategic Operations Practice.He supports ambitious clients with procurement optimization, cost optimization programs and holistic working capital improvements programs in various industries. His client base mainly consists of large, globally operating mid-caps. He is located in Kearney’s Düsseldorf office.Selected consulting engagement experience (20 years):-Global cost reduction program including concept and implementation of central procurement organization and processes for a global consumer manufacturer -Implementation of KPI systems in supply chain and procurement with setup of worldwide category management approach for an automotive supplier-Analysis and determination of maturity level of global supply chain organization, operations and procedures to identify strategic fields of action for improvement for various industries-Definition of global sourcing and logistic strategy for a global automotive supplier -Implementation and execution of a global working capital program for various industries-Development and implementation of IT systems for managing supply chain operations for a international machinery manufacturer-Development of controlling and management parameters for procurement in various industries