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Jonas Schofer

Dulwich Hill,NSW

Summary

A highly effective, outcome-driven, resilient and enthusiastic Managing Director & Strategic Leader with 10+ years of top management experience in logistics and supply chain, project management, process and performance improvement and more. Well-known for excellence and effectiveness in logistic and supply chain operation optimisation, general management, people management, business planning and development, financial management, risk management, quality assurance and change management.

Most highly valued skills include the ability to think critically and efficiently solve problems, drive strategic growth and successfully manage key stakeholder relationships. Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and ability coupled with the excellent financial management, stakeholder management skills and an ability to lead teams in driving the success of operations. Highly capable of assessing situations quickly, specifying the needs of an organisation with extreme accuracy and initiating efficient and seamless organisational developments.

Proven history of success in growing scalable, sustainable operations. A true expert in stakeholder relations, supply chain management, procurement and strategic planning across various business levels and segments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR & REAL ESTATE AGENT (Sabbatical)

Drew & Schofer Real Estate
Balmain, NSW
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • 1.5 year sabbatical to manage divorce. I used time productively to establish a small boutique real estate agency, following interest in property investments
  • Lead the establishment of operational systems consisting of CRM, Valuation Systems & Accounting tools to facilitate efficient business operations
  • Managed Finance + FP&A processes including reporting, and cash management
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to ensure success in residential property sales and auctioneering.
  • Managed daily operations

MANAGING DIRECTOR (Business Transformation)

FTI Consulting, Inc
Sydney, Australia
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Managed, directed and provided support to national consulting team to assist clients with cash release from working capital through business transformation and process improvement in Procure-to-Pay, Forecast-to-Fulfill and Order-to-Cash processes
  • Led change and transformation across business areas (Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement) to deliver benefits and align company resources.
  • Reporting directly to CFOs and CEOs of client organisations, like: GFG Alliance, Elders, Speedcast and reporting on project targets often exceeding $100m in cash release
  • Upheld holistic approach in implementing process improvement, conducting bespoke working capital analysis including areas such as reporting, supply chain finance products and change management
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies, winning $1.5m in professional fees in first 3 months

CONSULTING DIRECTOR (Working Capital Optimisation)

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sydney, Australia
09.2015 - 07.2018
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans for greater efficiency and cash release in Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance processes, triggering cost and cash benefits of $10m - $100m per project
  • Project managed implementation and change management for large organisations across APAC (Asahi Premium Beverages, Telstra, AGL Energy, OLAM International)
  • Managed and supported team as well as networked with global skill leaders within organisation
  • Oversaw new account management, building and managing solid and loyal customer relationships with rapid success in winning new engagements

DIRECTOR (Working Capital Optimisation)

The Hackett Group
Johannesburg (South Africa) & Berlin (Germany)
12.2009 - 08.2015
  • Created long-term value for industry clients with global footprint (Airbus, FrieslandCampina, Continental Automotive)
  • Typical projects focused on optimising the working capital of the client organisation by improving forecasting, inventory management, procurement, manufacturing processes, management & billing
  • Total project targets reached $250m of cash release
  • Created market opportunities through local partnerships; strategised to achieve or surpass sales targets
  • Directed working capital opportunities assessment and implementation programs for Procure-to-Pay improvements for major global brewery
  • Conducted comprehensive opportunities analysis and implementation of inventory performance improvement programs

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (Supply Chain & Logistics)

ZLU Logistics Consulting
Berlin, Germany
01.2007 - 11.2009
  • Ensured delivery of multi-site improvement projects whilst maintaining relationships and communication with key clients; kept top management informed through prompt reporting
  • Hands-on manufacturing planning, demand planning and supply management for various production plants
  • Decreasing manufacturing lead times in complex projects for Airbus Defence
  • Developed and executed solutions for key clients such as beverage distribution network optimisation for beverage FMCG and bottleneck logistics management for a tier 1 automotive supplier.

CONSULTANT/SENIOR CONSULTANT

ZLU Logistics Consulting
Berlin, NSW
07.2004 - 01.2007
  • Projects focussed on supply chain, production quality management and inventory improvement (Audi, Freudenberg, Volkswagen)
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.

Intern

BMW AG
Berlin, Germany
02.2001 - 04.2001
  • Planned and executed inventory optimisation at final assembly line for motorbikes
  • Designed Inventory tracking tracking and demand & supply modelling tools

Intern

Geyer Umformtechnik GmbH
Berlin
07.1999 - 08.1999
  • Gained shopfloor manufacturing and metal working experience
  • Trained in operation of CNC machines, drilling and filing operations for tool engineering and manufacturing
  • Quality control for high value products

Forwarding Agent

Neska Transport & Shipping Agency
Cologne, Germany
08.1996 - 09.1998
  • Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
  • Planned and oversaw third-party shipments, managing stakeholder relationships and contracted rates.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and overseeing global transports using intermodal transports (road, rail, sea, air)
  • Payables and receivables accounting for executed transport orders

Social Service in Lieu of Conscript Military

Cologne Youth Hostel
Cologne, Germany
07.1995 - 08.1996
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Education

MBA - Corporate Finance, Total Quality Management

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
05.2006

Bachelor & Master - Industrial Engineering

University of Technology
Berlin, Germany
05.2004

High School Certificate -

Max Planck Secondary School
Delmenhorst, Germany
05.1995

Skills

  • Supply Chain Performance Improvement
  • Inventory & Logistics Management
  • Project & Change Management
  • C-Suite Stakeholder Management
  • Procurement & Terms Negotiation
  • Contract negotiation & Auctioneering
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Reporting, Data and Performance Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Business Acumen

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional business acumen and commercial awareness; apply sound business management practices, analytical skills and proactive thinking to understand organisational needs and develop integrated solutions to complex problems in a change-orientated environment.
  • Proven leadership and talent development skills, using a motivating and collaborative approach to re-invigorate and develop teams focusing on performance and growth.
  • Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritise multiple projects.
  • Aptitude to strategise and deliver tangible, measurable results that support and enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and business improvement objectives.
  • Maintained objectivity in looking at problems, tending to gather and analyse facts and other related factors prior to proposing or implementing solutions.
  • Strong ability to manage and direct a team to achieve common goals underlying the importance of accomplishing assigned tasks and hands-on supervision and guidance.

Additional Information

  • INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES: Real Estate Investing, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu (Black Belt), Cooking the perfect steak
  • FULL AUSTRALIAN WORK RIGHTS (Citizen since 2021)

Timeline

DIRECTOR & REAL ESTATE AGENT (Sabbatical)

Drew & Schofer Real Estate
04.2021 - 08.2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR (Business Transformation)

FTI Consulting, Inc
07.2018 - 04.2021

CONSULTING DIRECTOR (Working Capital Optimisation)

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2015 - 07.2018

DIRECTOR (Working Capital Optimisation)

The Hackett Group
12.2009 - 08.2015

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (Supply Chain & Logistics)

ZLU Logistics Consulting
01.2007 - 11.2009

CONSULTANT/SENIOR CONSULTANT

ZLU Logistics Consulting
07.2004 - 01.2007

Intern

BMW AG
02.2001 - 04.2001

Intern

Geyer Umformtechnik GmbH
07.1999 - 08.1999

Forwarding Agent

Neska Transport & Shipping Agency
08.1996 - 09.1998

Social Service in Lieu of Conscript Military

Cologne Youth Hostel
07.1995 - 08.1996

MBA - Corporate Finance, Total Quality Management

University of Newcastle

Bachelor & Master - Industrial Engineering

University of Technology

High School Certificate -

Max Planck Secondary School
Jonas Schofer