Helge Langenkämper

Responsible for developing a vision and leading the operations value stream for GE Healthcare PDX Business to meet and exceed customer ambitions. Accountable for end to end scope including manufacturing plants strategy execution, global forecasting, logistics, inventory, order fulfilment to revenue targets and New Product Introduction.

Leading global supply chain for 3 business clusters Precision Diagnosis, Image Guide Therapy, Connected Care and corporate trade compliance, responsible for execution of entire process from forecast to revenue recognition. • Improvement of customer experience with optimized total cost of ownership through supply chain design, operational excellence and monthly executive S&OP. • Leading an engaged and globally connected supply chain team of 1500 employees embracing the needs of our customers.

Global supply chain and S&OP leader for 3 business groups Diagnostic Imaging, Image Guided Therapy and Ultrasound • Leading team of 500 employees responsible for monthly Sales and Operations plan and supply chain execution, mitigating risks and driving growth through partnering with suppliers, factories and sales. • Drive Operational Excellence program to improve customer satisfaction, focus on delivery and quality.

Global Operations and Supply Chain Leader of MRI business. Responsible for planning, procurement, 7 manufacturing sites, global logistics and installation at customer site. • 7% year on year productivity through LEAN deployment and launch of dedicated productivity program.

Operations leader responsible for procurement, 3 manufacturing sites and global logistics. • Implemented supply chain strategy based on customer pull referencing benchmark data. Reduced manufacturing footprint by 40%.

Global Operations leader of Diagnostic X-Ray leading all DXR emerging markets production transfers. • Reduced operations cost by 6% annual after introduction of LEAN continuous improvement system and production process automation.

Supply Chain Manager for all final assembly areas and service for Hamburg. Olympus design and manufacture precision diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. Site has more than 1000 employees. • Planning and construction of a lean manufacturing area and new green field site in Eastern Europe. Introduction of material replenishment via digital KANBAN.

Project management lead for production and technology transfer of new solid-state laser from USA to Germany.