Matthias Kuck
Düsseldorf,NW
Summary
Supportive Team Lead with more than 10 years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Category Management
Obi Corporate Center GmbH
09.2022 - Current
- Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
- Improved user experience by collaborating closely with design and development teams on UI/UX enhancements.
- Mentored junior Product Managers in effective project management techniques and industry best practices.
- Managed product roadmaps, aligning with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of key features.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through proactive communication of feature updates, bug fixes, and other relevant information related to the products managed.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless product development.
- Championed customer feedback loops to continuously refine products according to evolving customer requirements.
Senior Category Manager
Obi Corporate Center GmbH
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
- Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers.
- Developed robust sourcing plans ensuring continuity of supply while minimizing exposure to commodity price fluctuations.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
Senior Product-Manager
EMIL LUX GmbH & Co. KG
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Increased product adoption by identifying customer needs and developing innovative product features.
- Improved user experience by collaborating closely with design and development teams on UI/UX enhancements.
- Mentored junior Product Managers in effective project management techniques and industry best practices.
- Managed product roadmaps, aligning with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of key features.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through proactive communication of feature updates, bug fixes, and other relevant information related to the products managed.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments for seamless product development.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies for efficient project management and rapid iteration cycles in response to changing market demands.
- Streamlined internal processes by implementing best practices in product management, increasing team efficiency and productivity.
Category-Manager Hometextiles
real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Supplier Management
- Assortmentplanning & building assortments
- Trend- & marketanalysis
- Import & supply chain management
- strategy setting of all assortments
- Advertising strategy
Merchandise Manager
MGB Metro Group Buying Shanghai , P.R. China
02.2013 - 12.2016
- sourcing with focus on all Asian markets
- factory Audit
- production tracking
- product development
- product management
- suppliermanagement
Department Head Sales Menswear / Sportwear
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Team Lead
- staff planning
- turnover planning
- store management
- marketing strategie planning
- Personal & Umsatzplanung,
Trainee International Sourcing ( Menswear )
MGB Metro Group Buying HK Ltd.
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Creation of product catalogue and offer
- price benchmark
- preparation of buying trips
Department Manager Assistant Menswear
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Claim Management
- Controlling
- Stockmanegment
- Storemanagement
Merchandiser in Retail
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
08.2000 - 03.2008
- Storemanegement,
- Retailmanagement
Education
Apprenticeship Mechandiser in Sales -
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
Bonn01.2003
Secondary School Level I -
Carl Schurz Realschule
Bonn, Germany06.2000
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Production Monitoring
- Employee Evaluation
- Product Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Trend tracking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Supervision
- Team motivation
Languages
Deutsch
Englisch
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Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/28/83
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport
- Mode
- Reisen
Timeline
Team Lead Category Management
Obi Corporate Center GmbH
09.2022 - Current
Senior Category Manager
Obi Corporate Center GmbH
02.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Product-Manager
EMIL LUX GmbH & Co. KG
07.2019 - 01.2021
Category-Manager Hometextiles
real,- SB-Warenhaus GmbH
01.2017 - 07.2019
Merchandise Manager
MGB Metro Group Buying Shanghai , P.R. China
02.2013 - 12.2016
Department Head Sales Menswear / Sportwear
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
10.2010 - 01.2013
Trainee International Sourcing ( Menswear )
MGB Metro Group Buying HK Ltd.
04.2010 - 10.2010
Department Manager Assistant Menswear
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
03.2008 - 03.2010
Merchandiser in Retail
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
08.2000 - 03.2008
Apprenticeship Mechandiser in Sales -
Galeria Kaufhof GmbH
Secondary School Level I -
Carl Schurz Realschule
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