Alexander Witzke
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LinkedIn User
Alex is a special individual with a talent that not only extends to technical but also to the softer skills. He works with a whole spectrum people with different working styles. He is able to find a win win scenario even with the most difficult people. A truly remarkable individual.
LinkedIn User
Alex is a special individual with a talent that not only extends to technical but also to the softer skills. He works with a whole spectrum people with different working styles. He is able to find a win win scenario even with the most difficult people. A truly remarkable individual.
LinkedIn User
Alex is a special individual with a talent that not only extends to technical but also to the softer skills. He works with a whole spectrum people with different working styles. He is able to find a win win scenario even with the most difficult people. A truly remarkable individual.
LinkedIn User
Alex is a special individual with a talent that not only extends to technical but also to the softer skills. He works with a whole spectrum people with different working styles. He is able to find a win win scenario even with the most difficult people. A truly remarkable individual.
Experience
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ONE ALLIANCE
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Jul 2022 - Present
"CONNECT - PARTICIPATE - SHIP"Using Technology to build a strong Logistics Network & Alliance.One Alliance connects Small and Medium sized Transport Enterprises around to country to a national network. We empower our Partners to participate in a competitive market which they no longer will be disadvantaged and not to miss out on customers having a need to ship nationally from a single or multi locations setup across Australia. Their strengths, dedication and passion to providing an excellent service will exceed what currently is on offer. Essentially One Alliance's technology platform not only provides a Transport Management System (TMS) to manage shipments end to end but also provides access to the network itself.
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Prological
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Dec 2021 - Present
Project Lead for Domestic Freight & Distribution- What if Scenarios- Cost Modelling- Carrier Solutions- Service Options- eCommerce offering (inflight management, out of home delivery options) Project Lead for Domestic Freight & Distribution- What if Scenarios- Cost Modelling- Carrier Solutions- Service Options- eCommerce offering (inflight management, out of home delivery options)
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Amplify Procurement
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Affiliate
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Oct 2021 - Present
Subject Matter Expert for Domestic Freight & Distribution- Tendering for transportation services (procurement) - Contract Management- Best Practices- Supplier Relationship Management- Healthcare (dangerous goods, specialised and sensitive freight, standard freight and courier services) Subject Matter Expert for Domestic Freight & Distribution- Tendering for transportation services (procurement) - Contract Management- Best Practices- Supplier Relationship Management- Healthcare (dangerous goods, specialised and sensitive freight, standard freight and courier services)
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Linde
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United Kingdom
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Category Manager Logistics
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Oct 2020 - Present
Category Management Logistics, Freight & Distribution:Business Units: BOC, Elgas and South Pacific Welding Group for the region South Pacific (AU, NZ and Pacific Islands) Scope of worksDistribution • Gases distribution (cylinders and bulk)• General freight requirements (pallets, cartons, courier)Fleet management• Governance and • Supplier relationship management (OEM, FMO Fleet Management Operator, Bodybuilder and accessories such as cranes and tailgates)• Telematics for NCV, LCV and HCVManagement of all Freight Forwarding services and requirements • Air, Sea, Courier, Cartage, Customs Brokerage
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GLG
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United States
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Information Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Expert
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Sep 2020 - Present
As a GLG Network Member, I bring 20+ years’ of experience in the logistics industry to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around supply chain operations and freight transportation.GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise. As a GLG Network Member, I bring 20+ years’ of experience in the logistics industry to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around supply chain operations and freight transportation.GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.
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Business Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Present
Overall capability and experience:○ Transport Services- Distribution Solutions - General, Express & Priority Freight - eCommerce & B2C solutions, inflight management and out of home delivery options - Sensitive Freight - Lead Logistics Partnering LLP and 4PL models - Fleet Management - OEM, FMO, Bodybuilding - Telematics - Routing○ Control Tower Solutions (operational and technology)○ Supplier Relationship Management○ Strategic Sourcing and Procurement ○ Implementation of SaaS enabling fully integrated and end-to-end supply chain reporting/ transparency coverage (raw material sourcing, manufacturing, shipping, warehousing, distribution, reverse logistics)Business Partner to Swivel Software/ Stitch - www.stitchb2b2.com - Consultant Supply Chain & Logistics - Supply Chain Visibility & Analytics - Control Tower & Dashboards - Environment & Sustainability - Quality Control & Assurance - Freight & Logistics - Data Governance
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DHL Supply Chain
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager - Transport
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2020
Commercials & External Partner Network (Carrier)Led the development and implementation of account plan, including relationships building, people coverage plans, opportunity prioritisation, overall account strategy and a budget/target for business development.• Identified and qualified opportunities for additional business; developed qualified opportunities from ‘contact to contract’, together with the relevant P&L owners• Accountable for working closely with all key stakeholders to identify efficiencies to drive operational transformation and improved business performance in the supply chain process • Supported the preparation of the AOP (Annual Operating Budgets) within the areas and the achievement of the annual productivity targets • Managed P&L from across business lines to ensure customer obligations are met by the discipline of the commercial arrangements in place• Sourced and managed strategic partners (vendors, carrier and agent network) with a combined annual spend of $80m including tendering and contracting, performance management through all levels of engagement• Initiated and owned the business-intelligence data warehouse project, which accelerated reporting abilities and enhanced customer experience and satisfaction. This led to productivity gain as well as timely reporting customers• Created processes to ensure timely, accurate and efficient billing to protect customer revenues of $200m per annum. Built automated boutique customer billing processes to increase staff productivity• Strategic Commercial Projects & Solutions• Strategic Business Partnership/ Relationships and Carrier Partners/ Suppliers• Transport Lead for e-commerce solutions
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Commercial Account Manager
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
Commercial owner of the Lead Logistics Partnering (LLP) contract for a major print company, driving value creation and cost savings into customers operations whilst ensuring supplier commitment for business continuity.- Supplier Relationship Management- Contract Management- Continuous Improvement - Change Management- Reporting and Business Intelligence
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Project Manager
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Led various projects in the White Goods and Retail/ Fashion sector to create efficient and strong operations, building successful relationships with internal teams as well as customers and driving performance to turn achieve profitability. Project “Optimisation”• Acted as the Operations Manager to stabilise inbound and replenishment procedures for customer True Alliance Brands Pty Ltd. (Speedo, Ugg)• Improved warehouse processes and shift planning considering forecasted volume (end-to-end-processes, workflow, value-added services including SOP review and adjustment)Project “Relocation”• Planned detailed relocation plan for customer goods (Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Pty Ltd) to new premises including material handling equipment, staff, office and IT infrastructure• Designed new warehouse layout considering the type of goods stored• Ensured daily business is not affected by the unavailability of products (stock control, critical quantity management)
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DHL
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Germany
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Revenue Manager
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Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Consulting and auditing role, developing and implementing the Revenue Management Program into DHL Freight operations, including training and long-term transfer of knowledge to local teams.• Building and rolling out revenue management program to consult, audit and execute solution proposals to all DHL Freight countries. • Conducting business analysis of current processes and identifying gaps. Identified revenue leakages and risks, potentials and process inefficiencies (~€50 million) have contributed directly into EBIT improvement.• Creating and implementing best practice solutions for contract management and customer offer/ sales processes. Application of LEAN concepts to standardise processes and train staff.• Building strong relationships and managing all stakeholders (C-Suite to clerical) in country offices, coordinating with Head Office and developing an approach to harmonise processes in order to achieve operations excellence across Europe.• Presenting findings to country management (C-Suite) including action plans supported by a suite of KPI's, increasing transparency and enabling improvement.
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Quality Improvement Manager DHL Freight
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2010
• Quality Management• Development of analysis and performance measurement system• Development of comprehensible tools for analysis• Introduction of scorecard• Generating and implementing new KPIs to increase transparency • Development of solutions to improve operational performance
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Coordinator Linehaul & Equipment
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May 2006 - Oct 2008
• Controlling and coordination of DHL Terminal Network• Strategic planning of domestic network• Linehaul management including subcontractor management• Equipment handling, planning, invests and network implementation• Department Manager for Key Account customer in Automotive industry
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Dispatcher national road transport
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2001
Dispatching national road transportCartage & Linehaul
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Apprentice
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Aug 1998 - Jan 2001
Apprenticeship as a forwarding agent
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Education
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Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences
Diplom-Wirtschafts-Ingenieur, Transport Engineering and Management/ Logistics -
Erzbischöfliche Marienschule, Leverkusen-Opladen, Germany
A-Levels, Mathematics, Italian, Sports