René Klöpper, Mba (Oubs), Six Sigma Black Belt (Sscd) Email & Phone Number

Kempen, Nrw, De

Bönen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Leading sustainability activities for the Becker Metals group of companies.- Communication & Reporting to the Becker Metals Group CEO.- Responsibility for implementing the long-term sustainability strategy of the group, ensuring its integration across all areas of Becker Metals.- Close collaboration with management and other executives to integrate sustainable practices into the group and business unit strategies.- Identification of areas for improvement and the implementation of measures to enhance resource efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions across all organizational areas.- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and laws, as well as continuously improving environmental performance through innovative solutions and efficient resource use at local sites.- Managing relevant and required sustainability certifications for the companies within the Becker Group.- Participation in various customer-based sustainability platforms.- Support in data collection for the Becker business areas to create the Corporate Carbon Footprint as part of CSRD reporting.- Preparation of monthly sustainability reports and internal communication.- Conducting training programs for employees at all levels to promote sustainability and responsible actions within the company.- Providing internal sustainability information to enhance the knowledge of all employees.- Internal coordination and networking with Klöckner & Co. SE, Strategic Sustainability Group.- External cooperation with business partners to promote sustainable solutions and further expand our commitment within the industry.- Participation in and contribution to industry trade shows and specialized sustainability events.

Bönen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bönen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Head of Contract & Document Management- Responsibility for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and optimization of contract and document management for Becker Aluminium-Service.- Development and implementation of efficient processes and systems for managing, storing, and archiving contracts and business-relevant documents.- Introduction and management of digital tools to automate and improve document workflows.- Review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts in close collaboration with relevant internal departments and the Becker Metals legal team.- Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, internal guidelines, and compliance standards.- Risk analysis and assessment of contract content, as well as identification of optimization potentials.- Ensuring proper documentation and filing of important company documents, including confidentiality and security standards.- Communication and coordination with management to prepare decision-making processes.- Escalation & Customer Retention Management during Infor 10.7 ERP transformation roll out in 2023 - Co-development & implementation of Becker Aluminium strategy 2023-2025- Development & implementation of the Becker Aluminium export growth strategy 2023plus- Automotive OEM Business Coordinator- Business Development of Green Aluminium Solutions rollout for automotive customers- Internal change manager for business process improvements- Becker Aluminium Marketing, Communications & Social Media Manager- Project Manager, Aluminium 2022 exhibition and customer event, on time and within budget- Project Manager, Aluminium 2024 exhibition and customer event, on time and within budget - Project Manager, production & global rollout of Becker Green Solutions video series- Project Manager, development and roll-out of the Becker Aluminium customer newsletter

Greater Dusseldorf Area

Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

- Sales of aluminum flat-rolled products and cut-to-size/shape drawing parts.- Key Account Management Embraer (OEM) and UK Tier 1 companies Gardner Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, Magellan Aerospace, BAe Systems.- Contract negotiation and KPI management.- Project manager, multinational Wing of Tomorrow project (wing technologies of tomorrow).Results:- 20% increase in profit at the key account Embraer, annual sales $ 50 Mio through product mix optimization and implementation Value-Adding Services.- Conclusion of an R&D cooperation agreement with GKN Aerospace.

Essen Area, Germany

- Head of Aerospace Division Germany, 03-2004 – 12-2006, with 3 direct reports.- Global strategy development/implementation, „5-5-500 strategy” (2012-2017), „2020plus“ (2018-2023).- Project and sub-project management of international "Supply Chain Management" and "Value- Added-Services “projects with multicultural teams with up to 45 employees:* Airbus Helicopters „Germany-Mexico material „supply chain transfer”* Airbus A 320 Neo Composite Multispar Flap* Aerospace Composite (CFRP) Market Entry* Aerospace Sales Training Programme* Aerospace Negotiation Training Programme* Customer Intelligence Deep Dives* Airbus Helicopters Dienstleistungsvertrag „Supply Chain Services“- Head of global relationship management between the thyssenkrupp Group and Eaton Corporation, USA.- Sales of aluminum, titanium, steel semi-finished products to aero OEM´s and Tier 1-3 partners. - Sales of supply chain management, 3PL solutions for aviation industry customers.- Development and global implementation of multinational sales and negotiation training programs.- International training "Global Opportunity Pipeline" for sales engineers and Key Account Managers.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Results: - Won first long-term contract for thyssenkrupp Aerospace, aluminum plates, and blanks, 3-year contract, $ 5Mio/year.- Successful takeovers of Alcoa Service Contracts & Apollo Metals with subsequent implementation of post-merger integration & change management processes.- thyssenkrupp Group / Eaton Corporation initiative, sales increase from $ 70 to $ 100Mio in 2 years through cross-divisional sales activity.- Relocation of the Airbus Helicopters Germany supply chain to Mexico. Cost cutting of 10% achieved without interrupting the supply chain and increased service level.- Won the Airbus Helicopter “Supply Chain Services” contract, value $ 50Mio.

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Overall responsibility for global marketing activities and communication campaigns with budget responsibility of $ 1Mio.- Project management and implementation of the Paris Airshow (budget $ 500K), Farnborough Airshow (Budget $ 250K) as well as Aviation Forum and SpeedNews Conferences.- Planning, design, and implementation of new, trilingual product brochures, company presentation and website (www.thyssenkruppaerospace.com). - Editor of the 3-language employee magazine OnAir.- Management and regional introduction (change manager) of the worldwide thyssenkrupp re-branding campaign in 2016.- Preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the international, annually recurring customer satisfaction survey.- Preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the international, semi-annual Town Hall meetings.

Düsseldorf Area, Germany

- Sales of corrosion/heat resistant nickel, titanium, and stainless-steel alloys.- Business development and expansion of the aviation, automotive, chemical, and biomedical business in the D-A-CH region.- Coordination between customers and the manufacturing plants in the USA & UK.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Results:- Aerospace, automotive, chemical and biomedical sales increase from $ 12 to $ 20Mio.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Sales of titanium and corrosion/heat resistant nickel alloys.- Order entry / invoicing of customer orders.- Creation of purchase and sales contracts for customers and suppliers.- Shipping/customs clearance, completion of freight/storage orders.- Billing with customers and partners.- Deadline monitoring and inventory management.- Import/export letters of credit and document collections.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Results:- Titanium and corrosion/heat resistant nickel alloys sales increase from $ 6 to $ 14Mio

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

- Contract creation and processing with global suppliers.- Material disposition & shipping.- Review and payment processing of supplier invoices.

Master Of Business Administration (Aacsb, Amba, Equis), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Open University Business School AlumniMaking a difference: the management initiative (Development, rollout.

Diploma Business Adminstration (Mba Stage 1), Business Administration And Management, General

Organisational structure, power & politics, and change management Managing people and organisations Managing financial resources Marketing.

Professional Certificate In Management, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Organizations & People Marketing & Finance The Integration Challenge

Bachelor For Trade & Commerce (Handelsfachwirt)

Economics Marketing & Retail Management Business Organization & IT Human Resources Trade Law Purchasing & Inventory Management Sales.

Apprenticeship - Merchant For Wholesale And Foreign Trade

Activities and Societies: Apprenticeship at Rohstoffhandel GmbH - Global Iron & Manganese ore import for Thyssen, Krupp, Hoesch &.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General

Accounting I Business Economics Economics I Commercial Law Mathematics & Statistics

Senior Certificate (Transvaal Education Department), Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Mathematics Physical Science Geography English (first language) Afrikaans (second language) German (third language)