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Singapore

Led the start up and expansion of Duracell ASIA located in the Singapore Headquarter reporting to the Duracell ASIA President. Directed the ASIA Product Supply organization to improve Operating income, service delivery to the customers, operational cost savings and implement process optimization to improve the speed to market.Business Planning: - Over delivered revenues and margins for every commercial segment in the ASIA Region - Implemented tracking… Show more Led the start up and expansion of Duracell ASIA located in the Singapore Headquarter reporting to the Duracell ASIA President. Directed the ASIA Product Supply organization to improve Operating income, service delivery to the customers, operational cost savings and implement process optimization to improve the speed to market.Business Planning: - Over delivered revenues and margins for every commercial segment in the ASIA Region - Implemented tracking systems to measure progress and sufficiency versus Key Performance Indicators Initiative Planning: - Provided analysis and recommendations to strategic plans and initiatives - Initiated cost reduction through product line simplification and sourcing optimization Supply Planning: - Supported the analysis and decision on productivity and supply chain cost budgeting, - Showcased 100% customer service level over a 12 months period Procurement Operational Excellence: - Established Procurement Governance and Purchasing Stewardship - Designed standard contractual Framework Demand Planning: - Introduced processes to provide balanced forecast in collaboration with the customer and the commercial teams - Instituted monthly S&OP sufficiency meetings Show less

Singapore

Selected to direct the strategic integration of the Duracell business from Procter & Gamble to Berkshire Hathaway reporting to the Global PSIntegration Leader. Responsible for the global development of the ERP Customer Service module and the foundation of the Duracell ASIA Product Supply Team.Facilitated a Business Acquisition - Coordinated all ASIA country go to market strategies - Initiated and performed newly to be appointed distributor assessmentsStreamlined… Show more Selected to direct the strategic integration of the Duracell business from Procter & Gamble to Berkshire Hathaway reporting to the Global PSIntegration Leader. Responsible for the global development of the ERP Customer Service module and the foundation of the Duracell ASIA Product Supply Team.Facilitated a Business Acquisition - Coordinated all ASIA country go to market strategies - Initiated and performed newly to be appointed distributor assessmentsStreamlined Service Processes - Developed new global business processes in SAP - Supervised the implementation and go live of the new ERP systemFormed an Organization - Introduced new and unique Product Supply roles to the business - Hired and trained new employees across different countries Show less

Singapore

Chosen by the Regional VP to remodel the Duracell ASIA Supply Network, re-engineer the operational processes and boost the business unit operating income. Crafted Executable Localization Plans - Founded a new supply design concept for ASIA Duracell - Launched local versus global sourcing implementation plans Delivered Business Objectives - Decreased cash flow impact by 40% - Improved operating income by +10%

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Restructured and redesigned the local organization to improve the customer service key performance indicators and establish strong business relationship with targeted customer groups. Established strong team fundamentals - Achieved best in class service and cash results in the CEEMEA regions after 12 months - Initiated and implemented new trade terms with the top customers (Walmart, Shoprite, Clicks)Pioneered Back Office Operations - Moved the Accounts… Show more Restructured and redesigned the local organization to improve the customer service key performance indicators and establish strong business relationship with targeted customer groups. Established strong team fundamentals - Achieved best in class service and cash results in the CEEMEA regions after 12 months - Initiated and implemented new trade terms with the top customers (Walmart, Shoprite, Clicks)Pioneered Back Office Operations - Moved the Accounts Receivable Organization to Dubai - Centralized Supply Planning in Egypt Show less

Geneva/Johannesburg

Joined the global Sara Lee acquisition team (for those Categories in scope) reporting to the global Integration VP. Established a CEEMEA task force in every participating country and took additional responsibility as the local integration leader in South Africa.Accelerated Project Management Fundamentals - Formed an interdisciplinary team across 6 countries and 9 functions (Sales, Finance, PS, Marketing, Regulatory, Tax, Legal, HR… Show more Joined the global Sara Lee acquisition team (for those Categories in scope) reporting to the global Integration VP. Established a CEEMEA task force in every participating country and took additional responsibility as the local integration leader in South Africa.Accelerated Project Management Fundamentals - Formed an interdisciplinary team across 6 countries and 9 functions (Sales, Finance, PS, Marketing, Regulatory, Tax, Legal, HR, IT) - Delivered the fastest integration ever within P&G (5 months after deal closure) Show less

Geneva/Dubai

Enabled the Implementation of the ""Organization 2005"" business model in all CEEMEA countries and established x-country Customer Service Teams and Business process measures, reporting to the CEEMEA Steward.Engineered new Business Models - Changed all CEEMEA countries go to market strategies by introducing new Tax and Legal regulations - Implemented new ERP processes and re-engineered the product supply functionalities in SAP - Customized the new acquisitions of… Show more Enabled the Implementation of the ""Organization 2005"" business model in all CEEMEA countries and established x-country Customer Service Teams and Business process measures, reporting to the CEEMEA Steward.Engineered new Business Models - Changed all CEEMEA countries go to market strategies by introducing new Tax and Legal regulations - Implemented new ERP processes and re-engineered the product supply functionalities in SAP - Customized the new acquisitions of Wella, Gillette and Braun to comply with the new business requirements Launched a new organizational design - Formulated Back Office Solutions for the CEEMEA region - Pioneered the centralization of a business team from Geneva into Dubai - Established a CEEMEA central Customer Service team leading regional KPI improvements Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Consulted the Western Europe Task Force to improve regional Purchase to Pay processes. Orchestrated Regional Product Supply - Coordinated 20+ manufacturing sites across Western Europe - Developed and Executed trainings to 300+ employees

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Assumed responsibility for the EIMEA Baby Care Logistic Budget to improve cost, cash and service.Restored Basic Conditions - Implemented Inventory forecasting process and monthly reconciliations - Remodeled ways to transport using rail deliveries, x-category shipments and round tripsYielded Business Objectives - Decreased operational Cash Flow by 25% - Reduced Transport and Warehousing cost as % of Net Sales by 30%

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Relocated to the Regional Baby Care Headquarter and shaped the Global Baby Wipes Initiative Planning Team. Founded a new Organization - Established the global Wipes Initiative network - Launched 3 projects within 12 months

Germany

Project Management - Coordinated a x-category project between Baby Care and Home Care. Executed the technical Qualification and launch of the new product category within 6 month " - Controlled the schedule of Planning, Manufacturing and Engineering during the relocation of a production line Industrial Engineer - Remodeled technical savings projects from calculation to implementation … Show more Project Management - Coordinated a x-category project between Baby Care and Home Care. Executed the technical Qualification and launch of the new product category within 6 month " - Controlled the schedule of Planning, Manufacturing and Engineering during the relocation of a production line Industrial Engineer - Remodeled technical savings projects from calculation to implementation - Chartered the first plant wide “loss analysis” involving 200+ employees Physical Distribution and Outbound Logistics - Reduced Cash Flow by implementing inventory optimization models for approximate 100.000 pallets - Developed a concept to support the launch of a new product initiative which has been never used before globally Raw and Pack Material Logistics - Demand and supply planning process optimization by close Interaction with global raw material suppliers - Designed a new logistic concept for reusable packing materials by redesigning the material flow process Human Resources - Pioneered a „Business connect program“ to attract students to P&G - Launched training material and delivery of: Effective communication, Analytical Trouble Shooting, Train the Trainer, Project Management and Quality Assurance Show less

Post Graduate, Business/Managerial Economics

Master'S Degree, Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Law