Esther EDIKIN
Frankfurt am Main,Germany
Summary
With 9+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics within international companies such as Kuehne+Nagel and Siemens Healthineers, I bring strong expertise in operational processes, supplier management, and cost optimization. In my current role as operation Manager, I work in a time-critical logistics environment with close exposure to operational cost drivers and cross-functional stakeholders. I have hands-on experience in spend analysis and supplier-related activities and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving. I am now seeking to further develop my career in Procurement, focusing on strategic sourcing, framework agreements, and continuous cost optimization.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Manager
Time:matters (Lufthansa Group)
Neu Isenburg, Germany
2022.02 - Current
- Conducted supplier performance management (e.g. Geodis) through KPI design and monitoring, improving delivery reliability in a time-critical logistics environment.
- Led supplier negotiations (e.g. Universal), achieving 15% cost optimization while ensuring business continuity and service quality.
- Performed spend analysis and invoice validation, identifying discrepancies, securing credit notes, and improving cost control and billing accuracy.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with IT to enhance process automation (POD availability in SPLIT), improving customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Supported supplier selection and network optimization by onboarding new logistics providers (e.g. LM2S), improving service performance and customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to cost optimization initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and proposing improvement actions.
- Partnered closely with multicultural stakeholders to align procurement-related needs and business requirements.
Spare parts Logistics coordinator
Siemens Healthineers
Paris, France
2019.09 - 2021.09
- Managed end-to-end supply and distribution processes using SAP order management, ensuring supplier coordination, quality compliance, and on-time delivery performance across the network.
- Supported supplier and partner management activities, ensuring service reliability and alignment with operational requirements in a regulated international environment.
- Implemented a data-driven reverse logistics optimization tool, reducing spare parts cycle time from 20+ to 10 days (SLA compliance), improving operational efficiency and delivering €25K in quarterly cost savings.
- Contributed to cross-functional procurement-related projects, including SAP P58 implementation, improving system efficiency, data visibility, and process standardization.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between operations, engineers team, and external partners to align supply chain execution with procurement and service requirements in a high-performance logistics environment.
- Applied continuous improvement mindset to identify inefficiencies and support cost optimization and service performance enhancement.
- Designed and delivered training workshops for junior logistics staff on SAP order management best practices, enhancing team capability and maintaining high compliance with SOPs in daily execution.
Logistics Manager
KUEHNE+NAGEL
Paris, France
2018.09 - 2019.09
- Improved warehouse operational efficiency by 10% through implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (5S, Kanban, PDCA, Gemba walks), driving standardized and more reliable execution processes.
- Managed high-volume logistics operations of ~2,500 pallets per week and coordinated a team of 25 FTE, ensuring consistent achievement of service level and customer delivery targets.
- Reduced billing discrepancies and improved financial accuracy by designing an automated Excel-based pallet tracking tool, enhancing transparency between client and logistics provider.
- Strengthened operational performance monitoring by introducing structured control routines, improving process reliability and execution consistency.
- Contributed to cost control and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in warehouse processes and implementing corrective actions leading quarterly workshops for staff on optimized workflows, resulting in measurable reduction of overtime hours.
- Led contract management activities for temporary workforce over 18 months, overseeing contract lifecycle (creation, renewal, compliance) in SAP, ensuring service continuity and supporting €500K+ in staffing-related operational value.
Assistant Methods and Logistics Operations
KUEHNE+NAGEL
Paris, France
2015.09 - 2018.08
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (Working Instructions), supporting internal/external audits and applying Value Stream Mapping (VSM), resulting in 4 hours of daily productivity gains.
- Improved onboarding and operational ramp-up efficiency by designing structured training documentation, reducing integration time from 10 days to 3–5 days.
- Enhanced operational safety and compliance culture by implementing a near-miss reporting system, contributing to an 8% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Strengthened supplier and customer collaboration by conducting benchmarking analyses and implementing best practices to improve service quality and operational alignment.
- Supported continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives using Lean methodologies and change management principles in a multicultural logistics environment driving measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, team engagement, and adherence to standardized procedures across diverse teams.
Education
Master's degree - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PROMOTRANS
Paris, France 2019.09 - 2021.09
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Cost Optimization & Spend Analysis
- Contract & Performance Management
- Procurement Process Optimization (Framework mindset)
- SAP & Supply Chain Systems
- AI & Data-Driven Process Optimization
- Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement (5S, PDCA, Kanban, Gemba)
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Problem-Solving & Structured Decision-Making in complex environments
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Solution-oriented approach
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Native
Affiliations
- Reading
- Kizomba & Semba dancing
- Hiking – Summited Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Time:matters (Lufthansa Group)
2022.02 - Current
Spare parts Logistics coordinator
Siemens Healthineers
2019.09 - 2021.09
Master's degree - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PROMOTRANS
2019.09 - 2021.09
Logistics Manager
KUEHNE+NAGEL
2018.09 - 2019.09
Assistant Methods and Logistics Operations
KUEHNE+NAGEL
2015.09 - 2018.08