250 Years !!!

Supply chain and operations leader with 15+ years of experience in global manufacturing, procurement, logistics, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, S&OP, SAP/MRP systems, strategic sourcing, and international operations across Europe and North America. Fluent in English, German, Swedish, and Spanish.

Program Chair – Supply Chain Management & Logistics - IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(2023-01)

• Lead Supply Chain Management and Logistics programs aligned with manufacturing, procurement, transportation, warehousing, and defense-industry workforce needs.
• Develop partnerships with manufacturers, logistics providers, and employers to align training with industry requirements.
• Support workforce placement initiatives and industry engagement throughout Indiana.

Owner & General Manager - WOW MOTORCARS LLC

(2019-01 - 2025-01)

• Managed international sourcing, transportation, export compliance, ocean freight, and customer fulfillment operations.
• Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts while overseeing procurement, inventory acquisition, and supplier relationships.

Project Manager & Global Procurement Coordinator - THYSSENKRUPP NOTHELFER AG - Germany

(2000-01 - 2004-12)

• Led global manufacturing and supply chain projects across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• Directed S&OP processes, SAP MRP planning, supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and inventory strategies.
• Managed international suppliers, logistics operations, production scheduling, and materials planning for automotive manufacturing.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and supplier performance initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Warehouse & Transportation Logistics Manager - BEHRINGER GMBH - Germany

(1999-01 - 1999-12)

• Managed warehousing, inventory control, transportation, and distribution operations supporting European markets.
• Led warehouse startup activities in Stockholm and coordinated supply chains connecting Chinese manufacturing with European distribution centers.
• Negotiated transportation and 3PL contracts while improving inventory accuracy and delivery performance.

International Sales & Logistics Coordinator - Malden Mills Europe - Netherlands

IPO Project Manager - Rücker AG - Germany

Managed international logistics, warehouse operations, project coordination, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives.

Ph.D. - Technology Management (Manufacturing Systems) - Indiana State University

MBA - University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Business Administration - University of Örebro