Systems thinking, quality-focused, and tenacious professional, offering solid skills and knowledge of supply chain and operation management systems and processes honed from hands-on background and comprehensive training. Highly analytical and strategic in developing programs and applications to support organizational needs and resolve issues and problems. Trained in agile project management and regarded for consistency in completing tasks with precision, as well as in formulating key procedures focused on lean methodology, increasing efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. Commended for excellent decision-making, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Global Commodity Manager @ • Formulation and implementation of global strategies for all aspects of a 120M global spend responsibility.
• Employment of extensive market and supply base knowledge to manage $20M Plastic parts spend, which includes injection molded and extrusion parts; $40M Resale products including engineered parts such as machined and turned parts, castings, cables and electronics parts; $30M Aluminum - raw material and $30M Indirect white collar spend including marketing, IT , and temporary labor.
• Surpassing savings target by establishing best cost sourcing strategies and supplier rationalization while collaborating with manufacturing sites to guarantee the alignment with service and quality requirements.
• Utilization of Total Cost of Ownership models and development of cross-functional communication with product management and sales to ensure adherence of profit margins, quantities, quality, packaging, and timely delivery.
• Display of change management skills in implementing a variety of ABB initiatives and guidelines such as conflict minerals, supplier management projects, eSourcing tools, and data consolidation initiatives in Thomas and Betts HQ as well as 12 US plants.
• Key role as member of various global “Continues Improvement Process Sourcing” (CIPS) Teams, accountable for direct and indirect materials. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Memphis, TN, USASupply Chain Management Trainee @ • Hands-on engagement in strategic and operational purchasing, supplier management, project management, legal aspects and tender management, contract and negotiation management, finance in supply chain management, and procurement tools that honed skills in key areas.
• Completion of comprehensive trainings in companies across the globe such as STOTZ, Striebel & John, and Thomas & Betts. From January 2013 to July 2014 (1 year 7 months) Heidelberg and Sasbach, Germany; Memphis, TN, USAProject Manager (Student Project) @ • Expert oversight to the replacement of the regular six-week Hult “Action project” with a two-month on-the-ground biogas project in rural Indonesia.
• Fulfillment of key tasks including determining the scope and risks; securing funding; developing stakeholder management and communication plan; identifying local support; producing time line; and planning equipment, labor costs, and account for local mindset in developing the four-month Agile project plan.
• Generation of a comprehensive business report which included an evaluation of the industry, financial feasibility report, social impact report, risk and social return on investment review as well as a replication handbook which distinguished challenges and opportunities to scale the project for the project partners and sponsors including HSBC Bank and Satoe Indonesia. From 2012 to 2012 (less than a year) Jakarta, IndonesiaProject Manager @ • Optimization of communication and coordination among Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service departments. To ensure first-rate and consistent customer experience.
• Keen monitoring of all official documents to improve the English translation, content, layout, and design, which included sales catalogs, websites, technical documentations, manuals, and training materials.
• Establishment of processes through a shared technical dictionary or automated creation of manuals and technical documentations in both German and English languages. From 2012 to 2012 (less than a year) Troisdorf, GermanyAssurance and Global Professional Practice @ • Accurate performance of statistical assessment on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) comments on financial reports to enhance the quality of those reports and expand “client conduct guidelines”.
• Active involvement in global conference calls to communicate new regulations and policies and present statistical findings to E&Y partners.
• Close monitoring and review of sustainability efforts, reports, and assurance procedures for E&Y’s foreign domestic investor clients and present findings to partners. From 2012 to 2012 (less than a year) London, United KingdomStudent Internship, Digital Marketing @ • Expansion of university’s online presence through development of a new website with RSS feed and social media presence.
• Organization of career building opportunities for students while collaborating with local enterprises to establish new internship opportunities as well as to strengthen the network between Mars Hill University and local businesses. From 2010 to 2011 (1 year) Mars Hill, NCMarketing Research @ • Preparation of a comprehensive research and analysis report to forecast renewable energy expansion in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, as part of a project intended to increase ABB China’s global role in renewable energy.
• Utilization of extensive knowledge of Chinese working culture and mindset in working closely in a team of three. From 2010 to 2010 (less than a year) Shanghai, ChinaProduct Management @ • Provision of outstanding support to new product development by installing, testing, and measuring results for new mounting and cooling systems for solar panels.
• Assurance of the efficiency and equality of all product lines by generating sales forecasts and redesigning SolarWorld’s product labels. From 2010 to 2010 (less than a year) Bonn, Germany
Master's Degree, Social Entrepreneurship, 3,5 @ Hult International Business School From 2011 to 2012 Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration with concentration in Finance & Economics, 3.6 @ Mars Hill University From 2008 to 2011 Bachelor, Asian Economics @ Shanghai University of Finance and Economics From 2010 to 2010 Coursework, Business Engineering @ RWTH Aachen University Friddy Hoegener is skilled in: Teamwork, Research, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Economics, Project Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Innovator, Social Media, Financial Analysis, PowerPoint, SAP, Fundraising, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Efficiency, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Materials Management