Christian A. Rehbein

Leading logistics, transportation and site operations across EMEA, incl. customs, export, quality and facility management. Responsible for the European Distribution Centre in Emsdetten & regional logistics activities. • Leadership across multiple logistics functions & countries • Freight procurement & transport tender governance • Improved operational performance & transportation cost efficiency • Implemented logistics reporting & process management solutions • Supported strong Health & Safety performance

Group-level role within Rhenus Freight Group while serving as General Manager / Authorised Signatory. Developed & established the “Chemical Control Tower” as a centralized logistics supply chain solution for chemical industry customers & internal operations. • Designed and launched a logistics control tower service • Established KPI-driven reporting structures • Supported integrated transportation and supply chain services across Europe • Oversaw operations supporting customers with >€35m annual turnover

Responsible for the operational setup and leadership of the Schkopau branch following organizational restructuring within the network. • Led establishment and operational ramp-up of the branch • Managed transition and transfer of operational activities following the Mannheim site closure • Established stable operational structures and processes for the new branch setup • Led local operational performance and customer-related logistics activities • network consolidation & organizational transformation

Responsible for P&L management, operational leadership & business development of the Hamburg • Full operational and commercial responsibility for the Hamburg branch • Managed restructuring & operational stabilization following SAP/MER organizational changes • Led operational performance, customer & team development activities • Developed an internal successor for local site leadership • Improved DBI ratio by more than 9%p. & increased revenue by >15% • Strategic customer and logistics network development

Responsible for operational and financial performance of a logistics business unit within Rhenus Chemical Logistics. • Full P&L responsibility for a ~€30m business unit • Led multi-site operations and organizational transformation initiatives • Turned a loss-making organization into a profitable business through restructuring and operational optimization • Member of the management circle of Rhenus Road Freight Germany • Led implementation of a group-wide logistics cost calculation tool (~€250k project)

Supported a local dog training and education initiative on a voluntary basis. Key activities included: • Supported website administration and organizational activities • Assisted with finance-related and administrative documentation • Contributed to maintenance, improvement and operational support activities at the training grounds • Supported community and training events with up to 40–55 participants per week

Responsible for organizational development & change management following a company-wide reorganization within Rhenus. • Led transformation across operational structures & logistics networks • Optimized partner structures, staffing & location strategies • Supported restructuring and operational transition activities • Managed closure of the Mannheim & transfer to the Schkopau branch • Contributed to operational stabilization & process optimization • Supported cross-functional transformation projects

Managed consulting and freight tender projects for customers across chemical, automotive, engineering and construction industries. • Managed freight tenders across road, ocean and air freight • Responsible for a profit center with >€500k annual budget • Developed a transport cost calculation tool supporting sales and tender activities • Managed freight tender projects with transport expenditures exceeding €60m • Supported logistics optimization and sourcing initiatives

Managed European freight tender projects for Rhenus Road Europe. • Managed freight tenders across European road transportation networks • Supported negotiations for tenders exceeding €2m annually • Executed 300+ freight tenders with volumes up to €40m • Generated and secured >€70m revenue through tender processes • Led development of the Freight Tender Module within the Rhenus CRM environment

Managed strategic customer relationships and business development activities. • Managed customer portfolio exceeding €3.5m annual revenue • Increased portfolio revenue by >18% • Acquired and managed mid- and large-size customer accounts (€100k–€1m turnover) • Achieved highest revenue and margin growth within the German Special Services division

Supported operational and customer service activities for a global medical technology key account. • Coordinated urgent shipments including charter flights and special deliveries • Supported international customer operations and service recovery activities • Improved operational reporting and customer service processes • Supported high-priority healthcare and medical logistics requirements

Completed cross-functional apprenticeship across logistics operations, customer service, finance and sales within TNT Express Germany. • Gained experience across multiple logistics and business functions • Developed foundation in transportation and commercial operations • Final grade: 1.1 • Awarded “Best Apprentice” by TNT Express Group

Early entrepreneurial and online business activities alongside school education. Activities included: • Built and managed small-scale online resale and e-commerce activities • Created and maintained websites and online platforms • Supported private and small-business IT setup and hardware projects • Worked with early internet services and digital business models during the early growth phase of e-commerce • Developed first experiences in customer interaction, sales and digital operations

Logistik und Transport, Distribution, Trade- und Supplymanagement | (pausiert)