Torsten شولز, Group Head

Torsten شولز

Group Head

RA International

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
التعليم
الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, Logistics And Transport
الخبرات
24 years, 7 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :24 years, 7 أشهر

Group Head في RA International
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يوليو 2018

RA International is Africa’s leading remote site service provider. RA offer a full range of integrated services, from the construction of infrastructure

Head في Middle East and Afric
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • يناير 2017 إلى يونيو 2018
Procurement Manager في Doka Gulf F.Z.E. Dubai
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • مارس 2013 إلى ديسمبر 2016

Lead the Logistics and Procurement Departments of the U.A.E. Country organisation
• Responsible for the movements of all material in Import, Export and within the country in compliance with national, regional and
local Free zone regulations to ensure optimal stock management and full supply chain co-ordination
• Develop and optimize inbound & outbound, domestic & international freight processes, ensuring execution by responsible teams
in the organization to reduce delivery times and costs
• Manage the day to day Ocean, Air and Road Freight import / export transactions and align with Freight Forwarders to ensure
trade compliance
• Participate in compliance audits, designing and conducting internal training programs when needed
• Implementation of online GPS delivery track and trace system for internal team and customers to advance schedule all activities
• Development of KPI’s with visual dashboards to reduce the down time for equipment and manpower to add customer value
• Leading the Procurement Department to maintain the correct supply of all required direct and indirect item groups
• Responsible for selecting suppliers and managing the company’s procurement activities
• Motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency whilst working within the company’s operational processes
• Organise and maintain the purchase of all goods, services and contracts on a matrix of best price / best quality / best delivery
• Ensuring the on-time supply of all required locally produced material, consumables and equipment to meet customer demands
• Responsible for the Facility & Fleet Management of 3 office & warehouse facilities and 85 vehicles
• Managing and training staff in the operation of Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing & Materials Management Systems

Head of Operations في Allied Haulage Group
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • مارس 2012 إلى مارس 2013

GCC Road freight
Allied Haulage Group is specialized in land freight transportation and haulage of all types of cargo. It has set the standard of excellence through effective
quality management systems and outstanding customer service, which has paved the way for further growth and expansion. AHG has the region’s fastest
growing fleet with right now almost 3, 000 vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a multinational team of transport professionals with the objective to deliver cross-border transport solutions within the
Middle East focusing on food customers (using reefer transport assets)
• Responsible for the cost effective and best utilization of own fleet of 180 Reefer and closed Box Trailer Equipment
• Setting objectives and reviewing performance in all operational areas with regards to fleet management activities
• Monitor maintenance deficiencies and capital improvements for all equipment and recommend solutions for the same
• Work on Strategy planning, mergers, implementation & evaluation activities
• Organizational re-structures and alignment of operational processes
• Design and Implementation of a Control Tower concept for a higher efficiency of equipment monitoring and customer service
• Business development by improving operational processes and supply chain solutions through hands-on management.
• Drive product improvement initiatives, company strategy, best-in-class service offering, network expansion opportunities
• Key account management of customers to improve service levels as per the customer demands
• Holding regularly meetings with customers and suppliers for operational improvement, communicating new product
developments and setting of KPI for performance measurements

Head of Operations في DHL Freigh
  • يونيو 2011 إلى مارس 2012

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Logistics
DHL Freight ensures to provide the best overland freight transport solutions. As part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company,
DHL Freight deliver reliability, innovation and value including green transportation solutions tailored to your individual logistics needs. The comprehensive
overland transportation service comprises more than 208 road terminals in more than 40 countries, over 43 million shipments a year, door-to-door tariffs
and full tracking capability, all supported by customs experts in more than 275 offices.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations of 80 reefer trucks
• Development and implementation of a Logistics Freight System in Eastern Europe for Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Products
• Operate as internal consultant on strategic planning, project implementation and execution of distribution network optimization
• Collaborate across DHL Europe to implement a Healthcare distribution network, which included 3PL-managed facilities
• Managed several process implementations in collaboration with logistics, operations, IT systems and related teams
• Fleet management activities, setting objectives and reviewing performance of own equipment and 3PL
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities specialized for Pharmaceutical & Healthcare manufacturers and dealers,
establishing strategies through the logistical network
• Implementation and training for GDP Guidelines for Medical & Healthcare products

Operations Manager في Transdanubia Speditionsgesellschaft GmbH
  • فبراير 2007 إلى مايو 2011

Perishable and Pharmaceutical Logistics
Transdanubia is one of Europe’s leading road freight transport provider. Transdanubia accompany your goods from production to your customer through
the whole of Europe. Thanks to the tight network of specialists in your area and in your country, we provide the perfect platform for transporting goods all
over Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developing, implementing and maintaining a business plan for the branch
• Planning, executing and monitoring integrated business development and promotion activities, implementing sales and
promotional strategies with tangible results for Eastern Europe Region
• Establishing operations across Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Trade Line Management in these Eastern Europe Countries
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities specialized for Pharmaceutical & Healthcare manufacturers and dealers,
establishing strategies and researching the movement of items through logistical network
• Providing periodic reports on operating costs, purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment, maintenance, repair, replacement
and disposal of vehicles
• Developing aggressive action plan to promote organizational growth and overcome competitors

Department Manager في Kraftverkehr Nagel GmbH Co KG
  • ألمانيا
  • نوفمبر 2004 إلى يناير 2007

Forwarding Business
The Nagel-Group, which specializes in food logistics, employs over 12, 000 people at more than 130 locations in 16 European countries. With around
7, 000 vehicles, the Nagel-Group moves more than 100, 000 shipments every day. Recently the company reported a turnover of 2 billion euros. The
competencies lie in individual solutions along the entire supply chain. As specialists in temperature-controlled logistics, we work together with our
customers to develop the right solution - tailor-made and efficient. We use the latest IT systems and uniform and certified quality standards for all
modules throughout Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
• Highlight: Played a major role in establishing the Hungarian national subsidiary, planned and executed strategies for conducting
operations for international forwarding business, specialized in temperature-controlled foodstuff
• Managed logistics and supply chain operations, formulated strategic plans for expansion, project planning, client relations,
system analysis / design and process re-engineering
• Monitored daily operations, improving warehousing capacities, logistics components and costs
• Analysed critical scenarios and established standardized processes for efficient trouble-shooting
• Identified and developed new streams for long-term revenue growth
• Maintained relationships with customers to achieve business targets
• Sourced and negotiated contracts with vendors for best deals, ensured proper scheduling and shipping practices
• Led, trained and motivated international teams, ensuring their positive contribution to the company

Manager في Kraftverkehr Nagel GmbH & Co KG
  • ألمانيا
  • يونيو 1999 إلى أكتوبر 2004

National and International Traffic
Key Responsibilities:
• Designed efficient transport operation processes, arranged long-distance traffic vehicles and standardized procedures to reduce
overheads and enhance revenue/profit margins
• Researched applicable logistics solutions for proposed project bids, created detailed costing and feasibility reports for
corresponding projects, developed models, validated future projections and evaluated project feasibility
• Worked closely with customs brokers, government agencies, freight forwarders to ensure coordination and logistics of imports

الخلفية التعليمية

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, Logistics And Transport
  • في Logistics Academy Dresden
  • يناير 2002

:

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها,
  • في Logistics Academy Dresden
  • يناير 1999

Military service in the Federal Armed Forces

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها,
  • في Logistics Academy Dresden
  • يناير 1998

: Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium (high School),

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها,
  • في Logistics Academy Dresden
  • يناير 1992

: Polytechnische Oberschule,

Specialties & Skills

LOGISTICS
PROCESS ENGINEERING
SUPPLY CHAIN
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
NETWORKING
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
PROCUREMENT
QUALITY
STRATEGIC

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
الالمانية
متمرّس
الهنغارية
متمرّس