General Manager

Taking on a position general manager for an international firm will exactly be the next step in my career. I am open to international relocation and will easily adapt to any environment.

Manager Import/Purchase with longstanding experience at a renowned Hamburg-based trading and logistic management company – possess broad scope that covers all strategic and operative tasks of purchasing and importing b2b business & industrial equipment. Bring in finely honed management skills and international business experience.

Professional Development

12/2001 until today Import Sourcing Manager
A Hanseatic Trade Company, Hamburg
• Import of industrial equipment from the Far East for the German and EU market
• Introduced various new products to European mar-ket – globally leading B2B mail order company
• Involved in projects on strategic sourcing and sup-plier management
• Conduct price negotiations under consideration of diverse risks
• Perform supplier rating system / factory audit
• Perform customs clearance for traded goods
• Standardized and streamlined order processing
• Perform sales activities for Europe, Japan and USA

Special achievements:
Increased core business 2001 - 2007 as follows:
• Increased supplier base (China, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Spain)
• Increased turnover


07/2001 - 08/2001 Purchasing Manager (temporary assignment)
Caterpillar GmbH & Co. KG, Kiel
• Purchasing of engine parts


02/2000 - 06/2001 Spare parts specialist
Travag GmbH (VW trucks), Lόbeck
• Performed sales of spare parts
• Managed export to Lithuania and Finland
• Managed logistic and order processing

10/1997 - 01/2000 Spare parts specialist
Hansen GmbH (VW/Audi/Skoda dealer), Langballig
• Sales of spare parts
• Managed export Denmark, Norway
• Managed logistic and order processing

Miscellaneous

Military service Corporal (1995 – 1997)
• Corps Europιen, Strasbourg
• Multinational Division, Mostar
• School of Integrated Administration, Cologne

Education

10/2005 - 11/2007 Master of Business Administration
University of East London (UEL), London
• Approved programme in International Business
• Extra-occupational studies of management.

06/2005 –09/2006 Betriebswirt IHK ('Certified business economist')
Chamber of Commerce, London
• Approved Management Training Programme
• Extra-occupational studies of management.

08/1992 – 06/1994 Apprenticeship as Wholesale & Export Trader
Klaus GmbH + Co. KG, Flensburg
(Mercedes-Benz dealer + service/repair company)
• Completed apprenticeship as it is typical in Germany: strong involvement in daily business, final exam at local (Flensburg) Chamber of Commerce.
School:

1995 Vocational school in Flensburg

Languages English: Very good, advanced negotiator’s level
French: Basic

Countries Regular visits to the Far East (China)

EDV MS-Office (daily in use)
SAP R/3 (good)