Jens Leitermann

Angestellt, Head of Supply Chain Management Automotive Americas, Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Fort Mill, Vereinigte Staaten

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Management
SAP
Supply Chain
Customer service
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Information technology
Data Management
Warehousing
Business Process Management
Process Optimization
Production planning and control
Materials Management
Production logistics
Inventory Management
Reliability
Efficiency
Accuracy
Analytical skills
International experience
Intercultural competence
Organizational skills
hands-on mentality
Leadership skills
Customer orientation
willingness to travel
Motivation
Professional experience
Leadership
Empathy
problem solving skills

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Jens Leitermann

  • Bis heute 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, seit Juni 2025

    Head of Supply Chain Management Automotive Americas

    Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

    Directed end-to-end supply chain strategy across 14 manufacturing plants in the Americas. Architected multi-year transformations driving major improvements in delivery reliability and cost efficiency. Partnered with manufacturing to deliver massive inventory reductions and optimize working capital. Established executive KPI dashboards and governance routines to track transformation progress. Aligned global stakeholders with demand goals.

  • 2 Jahre und 11 Monate, Juli 2022 - Mai 2025

    Supply Chain Manager Automotive Americas

    Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

    Directed regional supply chain, distribution, and logistics across Americas Automotive manufacturing facilities. Developed a cross-functional S&OP process, driving a boost in forecast accuracy and aligning supply with goals. Partnered with plant and logistics teams to optimize inventory, eliminate bottlenecks, and enhance working capital. Implemented standardized operational controls, analytics, and performance tracking to drive continuous supply chain improvements.

  • 4 Jahre und 4 Monate, März 2018 - Juni 2022

    Manager Supply Chain Management

    Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG.

    Directed Raw Material Procurement, Shop Floor Control, Logistics, Demand Capacity Check, Data Management, Customer Service and Production Planning. Spearheaded Supply Chain strategies to boost material availability and flexibility. Implemented rolling long-term planning aligned with Sales. Created and monitored critical KPIs (inventory, backlog, delivery reliability, special freights, replenishment times). Ensured strict budget adherence.

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2018

    Manager Masterplanning and Logistics

    Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

    Directed 9 supply chain (Procurement, Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving, Material Handling, Shop Floor Control, Customer Service, DCC, Data Management) and all plant Production Planners. Scaled Lean Manufacturing frameworks to optimize material flow, eliminate bottlenecks, and maximize throughput. Enforced FFQ compliance and maintained strict fiscal/P&L accountability, aligning scheduling and capacity with strategic business objectives.

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, März 2014 - Dez. 2015

    Specialist Process Integration

    Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG.

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Jan. 2012 - Feb. 2014

    Specialist Supply Chain Management

    Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG.

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Dez. 2011

    Specialist Production Planning, Purchasing and IT

    Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Juni 2007 - Okt. 2010

    Supervisor Logistics

    Schaeffler KG

  • 4 Jahre und 11 Monate, Juli 2002 - Mai 2007

    Supervisor Mill Supply

    Schaeffler KG

  • 6 Monate, Jan. 2002 - Juni 2002

    SAP-Trainer (Module MM - Material Management)

    Schaeffler KG

  • 10 Monate, März 2001 - Dez. 2001

    Coordinator Mill Supply

    Schaeffler KG

Ausbildung von Jens Leitermann

  • 3 Jahre und 4 Monate, Sep. 2003 - Dez. 2006

    Informatik-Betriebswirt VWA

    Academy for Administration and Business in Nuremberg, Germany

    Major: Business Administration and Information Technology

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    C1 (Fließend)

  • Deutsch

    C2 (Verhandlungssicher / Muttersprachlich)

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