Steffen Strößner

* Taking the lead on all mezzanine structures projects in Europe; * Manage the complete lifecycle of the projects from contract award to close out through all phases; * Define and agree project time schedules, ensure materials and resources are delivered on time, to budget and according to specifications and regulations; * Actively manage the client relationship with key account customers; * Management of on-site installation teams incl. fitters, supervisors and other contractors;

* Analyse design parameters and technical details of new projects: pallet racking systems, drive-in racking, mezzanine structures, mobile racking and shuttle systems; * Determine and control that the time schedules, coordinate in-house engineering and production, purchases, deliveries and assemblies; * Responsible for production release, organization of transports as well as on-site installations; * Service Manager for projects related to the key account IKEA;

* Single point of contact for all key account business with IKEA; * Responsible for the project management and technical design of pallet racking systems in IKEA stores, warehouses and distribution centers in South East Asia; * Build the business plan, define priorities with regards to timely execution of actions, carry out a detailed cost- and sales analysis with forecast; * Implementing and overseeing compliance with IKEA’s supplier code of conduct (IWAY);

* Project design and feasibility study for ripening systems and controlled atmosphere rooms; * Implementation of a project-management system, drafting documents and selecting instruments, define and implement standards, rules and regulations to work project-oriented; * Define and monitor detailed project plans; follow up all steps from quotation, purchase, manufacturing, quality control, etc.; * Improve quality and reduce costs in projects, tighten time schedules and increase work efficiency;

* Seeking opportunities and generating new business and customers; * Cost estimation and calculation for mechanical parts and subassemblies incl. quality control; * Operation scheduling for projects from start to delivery; * Coordinate a team of project-engineers, technical buyers, quality engineers and logistician to guarantee an efficient and successful project performance;

* Distribution, sales and marketing of exclusive, high quality and high priced audio products (high-end audio systems from 10,000 to 200,000 Euro); * Supporting highly demanding customers during purchase, installation and modification of complex audio equipment; * Consulting and supporting manufacturers to enter into the Chinese market;

* Machining / manufacturing of mechanical parts and subassemblies, by: turning, milling (CNC and conventional), drilling, thread-cutting, grinding, punching, welding, etc.; * Installation and set up of complex textile machines; * Production planning; * Profound technical training in various production methods and in operating production machines;

Participated in Chinese classes

* Market and marketing research (primary and secondary research), international business and management, B2B and B2C marketing, business and company strategies; * Finished 150% of the entire content of studies in 2 semester; * Reached final grade within the best 30% of students;

Participated in Chinese classes

* Automation technology, electronics and electromechanical systems, control and feedback control systems;