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Costa Mesa, California, United States

Union City, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

● Led several teams with 20+ supply chain engineers in total● Partnered with Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, and other Supply Chain functions for program launches● Coordinated factory-wide optimization projects, covering 800+ workstations on multiple production lines● Managed capacity and layout planning for over 3M+ ft² of warehousing space● Ensured stable and efficient supply processes for all components, incl. battery packs & drive units

Palo Alto, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

● Provided technical expertise in storage capacity planning for Press Shop, Body Shop & General Assembly● Supported executive decisions through cost analyses & risk assessments of various production scenarios● Accelerated requirements planning for material flow processes of complex program portfolios by establishing company-wide standards & best practices

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Vance, Alabama● Managed intra-logistics planning for new electric SUVs● Led team of 7 logistics engineers in planning processes, layout, workforce, and equipment● Coordinated logistics procurements with a budget of USD 15M● Ensured successful completion of project quality gates● Improved readiness tracking, change management, and reporting to executive leadership● Collaborated with cross-functional groups for complex and tightly timed implementations

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Vance, Alabama● Planned and implemented processes and layout for integration of new car models● Introduced line supply of Engines & Transmissions via automated guided vehicles (AGV)● Achieved successful relocation of 45 sequence cells● Developed an internal tool to visualize & optimize slotting● Restructured warehouse setup for returnable container management

Dingolfing, Germany

Ramp-up and implementation planning of sequences, BMW AG, Dingolfing● Administered ramp-up and implementation plan for relocation of sequences● Developed concept for removing bottlenecks in receiving and re-sequencing of JIS-parts● Created tool to visualize forklift traffic and utilization in assembly halls● Reviewed planning progress and communicated implementation status to stakeholders

Shenyang City, China

BMW-Brilliance Automotive (Shenyang), China● Planned process and layout for waste and empties management center● Programmed planning tool to automatically assign storage locations● Created 3D models of process equipment in SketchUp for procurement documents● Conducted tendering and procurement process for automated equipment● Oversaw execution, and control of the project implementationAchievements:● Doubled capacity of returnable packaging & dunnage handling processes● Introduced centralized waste sorting process with conveyor technique and automated baler● Established bin cleaning concept for small and large load carriers● Optimized number of required returnable packaging in the loop, thereby saving new investments

Munich, Germany

­Logistic integration and ramp-up planning for new engine models, BMW AG, Munich● Developed a lean concept for line supply and storage processes● Introduced a part-specific logistics quantity structure (plan for every part)● Analyzed space and process options for storage areas and line side presentation

Dalian City, China

● Enhanced delivery to line process of CKD parts● Improved packaging processes of spare parts dispatch● Maximized lineside rack capacity at assembly lines

Bonn

● Advised the unit managers in application of IT and system questions● Operated database of 20,000+ Senior Experts● Accelerated process of creating consultant profiles and project descriptions● Corresponded with project-related partners in Germany and overseas