Ann Christin Beckord

· Defined product strategy and roadmap in alignment with company goals and market demands

· Managed project coordination considering timelines, budgets and resources, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget

· Tracked market developments and volume evolution worldwide

· Led cross-functional project teams, coordinating efforts between engineering, production, purchasing, and planning to ensure successful product development and launch

· Led efficiency programs and product cost optimization, achieving a reductions in overall costs.

· Calculatedprofitability and business case scenarios, supporting strategic decisions that increased profitability.

· Managed the product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond, prioritizing customer requirements and market demands

· Served as the central interface between the global plant network and central areas, enhancing communication and collaboration.

· Developed and implemented project management processes and best practices, improving overall team efficiency and project outcomes

• Supported the director in daily business operations, enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes.
• Coordinated and reported on restructuring and efficiency programs independently, achieving a 15% improvement in operational efficiency through international cooperation.
• Reported monthly to the South American board on KPIs, plant occupation, production planning, and headcount status, ensuring data-driven decisions.
• Analyzed key indicators and elaborated detailed reports, providing insights that led to a 10% increase in productivity.
• Collaborated closely with the local board and central areas of the headquarters in Germany, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Monitored production costs and productivity, tracking planning rounds and financial reports, resulting in a 12% reduction in costs.
• Planned , prepared, and organized workshops, international webcasts, trainings, and events, enhancing team skills and knowledge sharing
• Act as a point of contact between the Director and internal/external stakeholders

• Calculated costs and managed product cost budgeting, leading to a reduction in expenses.
• Analyzed and prepared monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reported financial performance to management, providing insights that supported strategic decisions.
• Prepared forecasts, budgets, and further planning, improving financial predictability
• Conducted deviation analysis and derived corrective measures, enhancing financial performance.
• Collaborated in cross-functional projects, fostering teamwork and achieving project goals.
• Communicated and reported with the headquarters and foreign subsidiaries, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Prepared presentations for board meetings, effectively conveying financial data and strategic recommendations
• Developed and implemented cost control procedures and financial reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency.

• Supported management and daily business operations, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinated projects and special tasks independently, achieving an improvement in project completion times.
• Tracked and reported monthly on business indicators, volume development, occupation, production planning, and headcount, leading to an increase in operational transparency.
• Analyzed indicators and prepared detailed reports for the board, providing actionable insights that improved decision-making.
• Prepared presentations for decision committees and board meetings, effectively communicating key data and recommendations.
• Monitored production costs, material costs, and productivity, resulting in a reduction in expenses.
• Developed concepts and tracked the implementation of process optimizations, enhancing efficiency
• Organization of meetings, writing of meeting minutes and tracking of open points

• Processed procurement orders efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Collaborated with strategic purchasing to optimize supplier relationships, reducing procurement costs.
• Planned and assured material flow, maintaining the on-time delivery rate.
• Cooperated cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality assurance, and purchasing teams, enhancing overall workflow efficiency

• Collaborated closely with management, providing essential support that enhanced decision-making processes.
• Coordinated and managed projects in sales, logistics, and controlling, leading to an improvement in project efficiency.
• Prepared periodic financial and commercial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, which improved financial oversight
• Tracked market evolution and developed forecasts, contributing to an increase in market responsiveness

• Managed international purchasing of non-productive materials and services, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiated predetermined annual discounts (LTCs), achieving annual savings.
• Prepared global sourcing processes and negotiated offers, securing favorable terms and reducing costs.
• Coordinated capacity increase projects, enhancing production capabilities and efficiency
• Ensured effective communication and project handling with the headquarters, improving project alignment and execution.
• Prepared presentations for management, clearly conveying key data and strategic insights

• Analyzed and projected costs, identifying opportunities for reduction in expenses.
• Projected and revised cash flows, ensuring accurate financial planning and improving liquidity management
• Evaluated financial statements, providing insights that enhanced financial decision-making and compliance.
• Developed financial objectives, aligning them with organizational goals and contributing to an increase in profitability.