Chris Ludwig Email & Phone Number

Simpsonville, Sc, Us

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

South Carolina, United States

South Carolina

Gray Court, South Carolina, Usa

Responsible for all Program Purchasing topics related to P Division's Product Line 2 – eDAPT & 9HP Global

Gray Court, South Carolina

As head of the purchasing department for ZF Transmissions in Gray Court SC my focus is primarily on how the department best positions itself to assure highest quality parts are sourced at most competitive pricing. At a Purchase Volume of approx. 1.3 Bil. USD and a very steep growth curve due to the innovative product, the challenges in capacity and cost management dictate the day to day business. While MPV targets have to be reached, I am also driving the process of growing the department itself by 200% while implementing the required standards and processes to function as one unit in an efficient and effective way. From establishing KPIs in line with ZF's overall strategy to defining processes for supply chain activities, the focus continues to be on developing this young start-up and Purchasing department to a mature and seasoned purchasing force with the ultimate goal to be the benchmark of ZF Purchasing worldwide. Overall responsibilities:- manage approx 1.3 Bil USD Purchasing Volume across various commodities (casting, forgings, stampings and assemblies)- implementation of all organizational targets via appropriate Policy Deployment- implementation of processes and standards to support maturation of new PU organization- leading 29 Purchasing associates in the functions Commodity and Program Purchasing- prepare strategic sourcing direction in alignment with Corporate and Divisional Sourcing Vision- manage close to 100 international suppliers- prepare and lay foundation for ZF Sourcing Board Decisions incl. Make & Buy / Make vs Buy Scenarios

Anderson, Sc, Usa

Responsible for all Machined Parts, Die Casting, Sintered and Forged Parts Purchasing in NAFTA for Bosch's seven Automotive Divisions. Managing an international Team of six Commodity Buyers in Anderson with target reporting to a VP in Germany. Overall Budget Responsibility for the department, as well as all quarterly reviews and annual Business Planning. Major Focus on Transmission Control and Direct Injection Component Supply Needs.

Anderson, South Carolina

Responsible for all Machined Part Purchasing for Bosch's Gasonline Division in NAFTA.

Anderson, South Carolina

Responsible for Throttle Body Project previously launched in Anderson for GM. Transitioned into Divisional Commodity Management for Gasoline Systems in 2007, taking on responsibility for Maschined Parts Commodity.

Anderson, South Carolina

Project Buyer for a GM project with responsibilities for various commodity parts (stampings, plastic parts, turned parts, and castings). Managed project until SOP. Assured on time PPAP submissions and safe launch (plus 90 days after PPAP) including all QG reviews from a purchasing perspective.

Mba, Management

Diplom Betriebswirt, International Business

Activities and Societies: Diplom Betriebswirt is the German equivalent to a US Masters Degree.

Bsc, Marketing/Management