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Thorsten Heinisch

Interim Manager for Purchasing, Logistics & SCM

€1,200/day
München, DE
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Thorsten

Expertise: I have built and expanded in-depth expertise in purchasing, distribution, and warehouse logistics over many years.

Management Style: As a manager, I am characterized by my analytical approach, structure, and pragmatism. I focus on clear objectives and efficient strategy implementation.

Employee Development: Personal contact with employees is particularly important to me. I place great value on fostering and challenging my teams to reach their full potential.

International Experience: I have successfully managed purchasing and logistics departments across multiple international locations, achieving success in both department setup and restructuring.

Digitalization and Automation: I am an advocate for the digitalization and automation of processes. My actions are characterized by a continuous search for opportunities to increase efficiency and competitiveness through innovative technologies.

Throughout my career, I have proven myself to be a dedicated and competent manager with a strong focus on efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

My comprehensive expertise and passion for advancing purchasing and logistics processes have made me a valued expert in my field.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
München (up to 50km), Köln (up to 50km), Berlin (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Hersteller techn. Textilien (TIER 2/3)
    Head of Global Purchasing ad interim
    AUTOMOBILE
    June 2024 - January 2025 (7 months)
    - Management of the global purchasing team for raw materials and indirect purchasing
    - Organizational development
    - Role definition
    - Takeover of the Global Logistic Function
    o Development of a global transport strategy for 6 locations (DE, US, CN, VN)
    o Tender management
    o Definition of logistics processes and mapping in ERP Canias
    - Price and contract negotiation for raw materials and CAPEX
  • Thorsten Heinisch - Interim Management & Managing Consulting
    Owner
    August 2021 - Today (4 years and 10 months)
    Augsburg, Germany
  • OEM Nutzfahrzeuge
    Interim Head of Purchasing
    AUTOMOBILE
    December 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)
    ERP implementation (Abas)
    - Definition of target processes
    - Organizational development
    - Definition of category and supplier strategy
    - Strategic purchasing for all direct materials
    - Definition of warehouse concept

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Education

  • Forwarding Agent
    Andreas Schmid Logistik AG
    Forwarding Agent
  • Master of Professional Studies
    Chamber of Commerce, Augsburg
    Master Professional of Business Management (CCI), Business Management, Marketing

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