Torben is the Functional Head of Supply Chain of Kongsberg Defence Australia. Responsible for the overall Supply Chain Performance to support all Programs of Kongsberg Defence Australia. Torben directs and oversees Kongsberg Defence Australia professional supply chain resources and is responsible for all supply chain functions management including strategic procurement, business improvement, subcontracts management, logistics, warehousing, inventory optimization management, International Trade Compliance (Export control and ITAR), Spares Modeling & Material forecasting, Business Analytics, Capacity planning, Master scheduling and financial costing.He has a high degree of leadership, strategic and interpersonal skills. Excellent change management and problem solving as well as strong people management, relationship management and communication skills. Torben likes to take on new challenges when others do not and completes every task to the end.He has a high degree of controlling financial budgets including very strong negotiation, planning and project management skills.Torben has Master degrees in Business and Economics and Graduate Diplomas and Certificates in Leadership and Management, Business Operational Management, Logistics, Aviation and Aerospace and is qualified in Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma and Kaizen).He is a Professional Certified Member of the CSCMP Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, since 2005.Torben improves the overall business including supply chain which results in a reduction in costs, improves lead times resulting on-time deliveries and the prevention of material losses.Torben volunteers as the Treasurer & Member of the Management Committee of the Queensland OCD Support Group (NFP).