Bernd Homner

Business Process Owner for SAP S/4HANA Own Retail across Market Europe. Leading business-side process design, harmonization and rollout across Concept Stores, Factory Outlets, Concession Corner and Franchise. Driving cross-functional alignment, business readiness, testing, migration, cutover, go-live and operational stabilization. Building market capabilities through upskilling and ensuring scalable processes, adoption and business continuity across European markets.

•Implemented robust project management frameworks and processes, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects •Worked closely with senior leadership to drive strategic milestones, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals •Held responsibility for critical strategic priorities •Demonstrated dynamic leadership across both direct and indirect reporting lines, fostering a culture of high performance that played a vital role in achieving key targets

•Drove the development and successful implementation of the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) European Factory Outlet Merchandising Strategy •Owned the initiative to drive efficiency improvements by managing and enhancing processes and tools, resulting in the optimization of overall business operations •Led the Department of System/Tools, showcasing leadership acumen in overseeing initiatives and delivered successful project results

•Led the development and execution of strategies in store portfolio management, ensuring alignment with business goals and contributing to the achievement of significant milestones •Operational Point of Contact for the designated market area, providing instrumental support to drive performance and achieve European Merchandising goals, including budget and RFC targets •Led cross-country activities, fostering collaboration and synergy among diverse teams to enhance overall performance

•Developed and executed strategic merchandise plans to align with organizational goals, ensuring optimal product assortments and inventory management. •Conducted in-depth market analysis and trend forecasting to anticipate consumer preferences, contributing to informed buying decisions and successful product launches. •Optimize assortment strategy to reduce excess inventory and maximize sales •Business review to optimize product performance and contributing to overall business growth

•Led a dynamic stockroom team to achieve operational efficiency •Leveraged technology solutions for inventory tracking and management •Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the stockroom, creating a secure working environment •Initiated and led continuous process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for efficiency gains and implementing solutions to enhance stockroom operations