JOCHEN MEYER

Mebane, NC 27302 (919) 627-5431 jochenmeyer1@gmail.com

SENIOR INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE

Results-oriented Supply Chain Executive offering 20 years experience as a President/GM, Director Supply Chain, Vice
President of Global Procurement, Vice President of Global Operations and Management Consultant working for industry
leading organizations.
Strategic thinker with proven ability to lead comprehensive, global business, purchasing and operational activities. Systematic
problem-solver routinely exceeding all performance based objectives. Experienced in international business management,
multi-factory management functions and Lean Production/Kaizen methodologies. Deep technical understanding of
manufacturing processes combined with business acumen and financial diligence. Tri-lingual in English, German and French.
CORE COMPETENCIES
SUPPLY-CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Continuous material cost reduction Negotiating successful contracts Developing a reliable supply-base in low-costcountries MRP and inventory optimization Ensuring technology leadership Building strong partnerships
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Managing P&L Establishing successful global teams Attracting and developing talent Keeping projects in time and under
budget Starting-up new operations Understanding and managing cultural differences
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Lean Production CI Process / Kaizen Quality Management New product introduction Make-or-buy decisions
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Director Supply Chain - AKG North America, Inc., Mebane, NC

2012 to present

Market leader for complex cooling systems for commercial vehicles, headquartered in Germany.

Re-focused purchasing department and reorganized operations to address and resolve specific technical, quality and
commercial aspects. Responsibilities included strategic purchasing, operational material planning and procurement for 2
production facilities, supplier quality and supplier development.

Saved over $300k p.a. through Re-negotiated Global and domestic Logistics, introduced 3PL and freight bill auditing
Saved over $700k p.a. through developing new suppliers for key critical commodities, aluminum castings, fabrication
Developed MRP process and planning tools to effectively manage long-lead global raw material supply chains.
Optimized inventory levels and increased inventory turn-rate
Introduced vendor managed Kanban supply for C-parts reducing administrative effort, prices and stock-out situations.

Owner / CEO - PMJ Service Parts Management, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA

2011 to 2013

Located in the US and Germany PMJ is a specialized consulting company focused on improving the aftermarket parts business for its
clients. Additionally PMJ executes the service parts operations as a fourth parts logistics provider (4PL).

Expanded existing German consulting business to North America with full responsibility for all aspects of the business.

Created partner network with logistics and SW providers, engaged with first clients for audit projects

President / General Manager - FLABEG Solar US Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA

2009 to 2011

$300M global market leader for automotive rear view mirrors and high-performance reflectors for concentrated solar power applications
headquartered in Nuernberg, Germany with 10 plants worldwide.

Reporting to the CEO set-up new 230k sqft manufacturing facility for solar reflectors from the ground up. Responsible for all
plant functions and North American purchasing activities for all three FLABEG US plants. Full budgeting and P&L
responsibility. Conceived and executed strategic business plans that expanded employees from 2 to 190 over in 18 months.

Saved over $2 million in capital expenditure spending against project estimate through rigorous project management.
Implemented comprehensive SAP system during start-up managing all local customization efforts.
Established new supply-chains for all commodity groups by developing local vendors to meet advanced specifications.

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Director of Purchasing - Truck-Lite Company LLC, Falconer, NY

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2005 to 2008

Market leader for vehicle lighting and mirror systems for commercial vehicles in North America with subsidiaries in UK, Germany and
Mexico, part of the PENSKE automotive group.

Took over ailing purchasing department with 10 FTE and reorganized operations to address and resolve specific technical,
quality and commercial aspects. Responsibilities included BOM material, MRO items, ODM products and supplier quality.

Initiated and managed multiple cost reduction programs that consistently exceeded yearly cost-reduction objectives.
Established a global supply base for an economy turn-key product line to support multi-brand marketing strategy.
Initiated and negotiated raw material surcharge programs with major OEM customers.
Implemented a Just-in-Time delivery process for pre-assembled Chinese manufactured components.

VP of Global Procurement and Quality - Global Payment Technologies, Hauppauge, NY

2003 to 2005

Worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of currency handling equipment used extensively in payment systems, ticketing, gaming
and vending machines.

One of three VPs responsible to create and implement comprehensive turn-around plan to address challenging business
situation. Responsible for all purchasing, quality control and technical documentation activities. Took over sales
responsibilities for major accounts in Germany and Austria.

Developed multiple cost reduction initiatives that reduced PCB costs by 20% and wiring costs by 30%.
Established competitive bidding processes and negotiated corporate pricing agreements for major electronic components.
Managed product improvement programs that strengthened customer loyalty and confidence across all product lines.

VP of Global Operations- Atronic International GmbH, Luebbecke, Germany

1999 to 2002

Globally active subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group, the leading provider of gaming devices in Europe. Atronic was focused on video
gaming machines for international casino markets with development and manufacturing facilities in Austria, USA, Australia and Russia.

Reporting to the CEO supervised all operations activities worldwide including production, purchasing and QA. Member of
the global steering committee.

Increased global production from 500 to 2,000 units per month while reducing product lead time by 40%.
Established a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia with local sourcing activities

Assembly/Materials Manager - Robert Bosch GmbH, Leinfelden, Germany

1998 to 1999

World renowned automotive supplier and leading manufacturer of power-tools.

Maintained direct responsibility for four assembly lines with 250 FTE in the main manufacturing plant for professional powertools including industrial engineering function. Also integrated the material planning and warehousing function to ensure
optimal parts availability at minimal inventory.

Reduce unplanned downtime on the shop-floor by 90%.

Re-engineered the vendor consignment program and significantly improved service levels.
EDUCATION

Master Engineering/Mechanical Engineering, Technical University, Munich, Germany

BA, Business, Fernuniversitaet Hagen, Germany