Thomas Bilger Email & Phone Number

Switzerland

Singapore, Singapore

Basel, Switzerland

Global functional head for customs and foreign trade operations, accountable for managing the delivery of the operating model in line with corporate business strategy - considering the emergence of international trade tensions. Leadership and development of an international team of customs and foreign trade managers to improve the cost of customs for the business while ensuring compliance with trade regulations. Main accountabilities are to: • Control and optimize the foreign trade and customs duty budget at group level ($200m+) and driving performance through agreed KPIs• Create an environment for efficient decision making and trade-off decision governance considering customs regulations, transfer pricing, arbitrage between operating profit and net profit after tax• Develop and monitor 3rd party relationship management by establishing a strong partnership model with global and regional suppliers• Act as a business process owner and support priorities for investment

Basel, Switzerland

Global lead for optimization of foreign trade processes and governance models with the objective to develop an operating model which sustains compliant operations while optimizing customs duties spend. Main accountabilities are to:• Contribute to the development of a global trade strategy and framework • Build and sustain a best-in-class operating model which is supported by adequate technology • Establish clarity of roles and responsibilities of the different actors of customs and foreign trade by ensuring a strong cross-functional link with legal, tax and finance functions

Basel, Switzerland

Finance business partner to the Head of Global Logistics and member of the Global Logistics Leadership Team, with control of a $1bn spend and a network of 4 regional logistics finance business partners. Intensive collaboration within cross-functional teams to:• Build, consolidate and track progress of global logistics budget and latest estimates• Drive functional performance through delivery of cost savings• Develop new procedures for freight cost management and visibility in a fully outsourced logistics service model (4PL)• Influence senior management to pursue major transformation programs• Apply financial reporting policies in the area of distribution and warehousing, including standard costing procedures

Basel, Switzerland

Team leader of a group of 2 regional supply chain controllers and member of EAME Production & Supply Finance Leadership Team with control over a budget of $265m.

Basel, Switzerland

Accounting and controlling manager for international export business ($300m sales) to developing countries in Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Basel, Switzerland

Product costing expert (standard costing method) for Swiss units and partner to global product cost consolidation.

Karlsruhe, Germany

Business development project to re-launch the breakdown service Michelin Euro Assist in German, Austrian and Swiss markets.

Master Of Science (Msc), International Management

Master of Science as part of the IPBS program (International Partnership of Business Schools), with classes helded at Reims Management.

Master Of Science (Msc), International Management

Master of Science as part of the IPBS program (International Partnership of Business Schools), with classes helded at Reims Management.

Graduate In Management And International Affairs