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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

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:

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