Karen Guske

• Ensured timely delivery of engines and approx. 6.500 different engine parts by optimizing scheduling and logistics
• Created and oversaw production schedules for 4 partner companies and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines
• Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials
• Developed strong relationships with suppliers throughout Joint Venture and ensuring reliable delivery of materials
• Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
• Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues
• Established clear performance metrics to track progress towards goals and ensure accountability among team members
• Increased overall productivity through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

• Developed relatively new business segment (IGT Asset Management)
• Developed processes, drafted contracts, calculated cost and created technical documents
• Created "tools" to support day-to-day operations
• Supervised (from preparation to customer support and invoicing) MTU's own lease engines and rotables in accordance with manufacturer, as well as regulatory and legal requirements
• Determined scope of repairs, as well as calculated and generated funds required to overhaul and maintain MTU's own assets
• Supervised and supported lease and sales offers in cooperation with sales department
• Negotiated lease contracts with end customer or supplier, and ensured that content, terms and conditions and requirements are up to date
• Checked technical condition and suitability of engines i.a.w. customer's requirements
• Preparation and associated invoicing, as well as receivables management in the event of delinquent payments
• Organized shipping and transport of lease engines and rotables
• Established and managed lease-in network for the strategic expansion of the business segment including analysis of suppliers
• Budget planning, investment management and purchasing of lease engines and rotable assets (expansion of product portfolio in relation to market demand)

In addition, if required: support of customer engines in the shop (Customer Account Manager)

• Prepared proposals for gas turbine repairs, spare parts and on-site field service jobs
• Prepared associated quotation calculations
• Coordinated internal approval process for bid submission
• Supported during contract negotiations
• Customer acquisition for European and Asian market
• Supported development of new "MTU Power" brand

• Project manager for development and implementation of new voice-guided logistics solution to increase efficiency of good returns
• Supported during implementation of new marketing campaigns, among others for above mentioned voice solution
• Organized international conferences for existing and potential customers
• Analyzed logistic concepts of warehouses in order to provide potential solutions for improvement
• Translated company website from English to German

• Supported preparation of proposals for gas turbine repairs, spare parts and on-site field service jobs
• Organized international exhibitions and customer events
• Planned and organized customer visits
• Prepared/executed market analysis and evaluated results
• Prepared company presentations for customers and employees

Volunteer work:

• Coordinated tasks to individual team members
• Reception of exchange students and support during acclimatization in Germany
• Accommodation search for international students/interns