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Odense, Dk

Odense Area, Denmark

Kolding Area, Denmark

Part of international team working with optimisation of logistics and transportation for European markets. Main targets: Improve service, quality, cost.-responsible for planning, executing and controlling of international logistics tenders /logistics projects.-continuously improving the distribution of VELUX products.-handling and developping business partners and processes at external distribution and warehousing.-close cooperation with international service providers and local VELUX sales / logistics organizations.Example of results:-implement parcel solution for Italy; i.e. cost reduction, shorter lead time, better customer service.-European parcel tender for 19 countries -restructure distribution structure Schweiz-cost to serve project – harmonized cost structure to create holistic picture-developing key strategic service providers in terms of cooperation, relation, performance, experienced customer service and quality for several European regions.

Brabrand, Denmark

As integrated part of TOP-TOY A/S global supply chain, the job responsibility covers the entire supply chain of NORSTAR A/S, which represents the Wholesale Business Unit of the TOP-TOY group. Supply Chain contains procurement team, warehousing incl. packaging, transportation, order planning, ERP and process development, customs, work environment responsiblity.Management of several teamleaders / 65 people. Member of management group.Example of results:-Establishment and integration of central procurement team.-Development and implementation of company supply models and forecasting.-Integration of E Business Platform in the logistics environment.-Increase delivery performance, quality.-Optimizations within transportation, warehousing, materials.-Substantial reduction of tied capital in the warehouse (minus 30%).-Continious improvement of processes, resource allocation, tools and reporting structure.-Successful communication, handling and management of warehouse consolidation and later on closure of NORSTAR as a company, including the supply chain function. In spite of mentally challenging situation, people remained motivated and work with own development. No cultural or performance wise breakdown at all.

Århus Area, Denmark

Overall responsible for entire logistics function, i.e. customer service, warehouse, packaging, transportation, order planning, customs, project and ERP development function.Management of several teamleders / 65 people. Member of management group.2010, the company was sold to TOP-TOY A/S and changed name to NORSTAR A/S.Example of results:-development, establishment and integration of company's logistics organisation (there was no existing logistics depmt. when hired).-Establishment of involving and proactive organizational culture; create ownership.-Improvement customer service and relationships.-Increase process quality and reporting.-Implementation ERP platform.-Substantial savings throughout OPEX area, e.g. transportation, internal/external warehouse, optimizing organization.-establishment of work environment function.-develop people into other parts of own organization, company function or team leaders.

Kolding Area, Denmark

Overall responsible for logistics processes, such as prod.planning, procurement, warehouse, transportation, customer service. Part of management team. Management of 2 teamleaders / 35 employees .Example of results:-Improvement delivery performance.-Establishment of customer feedback process and culture.-Substantial cost savings for transportation incl. increased quality.-Improved cross organizational co-work, with 80/20, Lean as integrated part.-Reduction of tied capital.-Improvement customer satisfaction incl. reporting and incentive programs.

Vejle Area, Denmark

-Responsible for all outsourced logistics processes, coordinating of 3rd party suppliers.-Responsible manager for at group of people, 8 team members-Change management from own brands company into BtoB supplierExample of results:-Implementation ERP platform Axapta.-Development and definition interfaces and cooperation.

Vejle Area, Denmark

-Part of Agile project; professionalization of all Supply Chain processes-description/structuring processes..-Innovation project; design, development and establishing of new product-, packaging- and business concept.

Böblingen, Germany

-Project management to develop and establish new business areas and processes.-Automotive, mobile phone, electronics.-Establishing JIT, VMI supply concepts; productions areas, assembly lines and IT systems.

Böblingen, Germany

First job as qualified professional.-Project work within process- and business development, internal/external consultant.-Development of logistics processes and IT systems within different industries; e.g. automotive, electronics.-ISO certification.

Böblingen, Germany

-Purchase of spare parts for all divisions, global internal and external suppliers.-Securing high supply level.-Planning inventory level.

Dip / Mini Mba

Diplom Betriebswirt (Fh), Logistik, Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf

Integrated Studies, English / Economy / Organisation

Industriekaufmann