Matthias Kreichelt
Geneva,United States of America
Summary
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Hub Operations ORD & RFD
Schenker Inc.
Chicago – Franklin Park, IL, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes within logistics operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain management and reduce costs.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to improve service levels and minimize expenses.
- Carrier Evaluations, Rate Negotiations and QBR's
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
Head of Airfreight Operations Ireland & UK
Schenker Limited
London Heathrow
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Manage Airfreight Operations in Ireland and the UK
- Euro Hub Management, Euro Hub Sales, etc.
- Budget and P/L Responsibility
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Head of Airfreight Export
Schenker Deutschland AG
Duesseldorf
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well with a team of 17 agents and operators setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Apprenticeship - Forwarding Expedient
Kuehne + Nagel Bielefeld
06.1998
Accomplishment of 10th Grade - General Education in School
Bosse Real School
Bielefeld, Germany06.1992
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Carrier and Rate negotiations
- Out of the Box thinking
- Project planning
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluations
- Budget control, Risk Management
- Business development
Accomplishments
- Responsible for Full and Split Charters to Canada, Brazil and the USA from May 2000 to May 2003
- Nomination to the High Potential (HIPO) Training Program of Kuehne + Nagel in August 2004
- Successful Handling of a Product Launch of an international High Tech Customer from Hong Kong in 2006
- Full Charter to Entebbe, Uganda in November 2007
- Founder of the Euro Hub in the UK in 2016, generating 12 Million GBP in revenue over the next 5.5 years
- Move +15000 Tons of Transmissions and Engines from Chicago to Johannesburg from Feb 2023 to date
ACTIVITIES:
Soccer Running Hiking Go Karting Table Tennis
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Team Sports
- Motor Sports / Formula 1
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Food Tourism
Timeline
Manager Hub Operations ORD & RFD
Schenker Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Head of Airfreight Operations Ireland & UK
Schenker Limited
12.2016 - 01.2022
Head of Airfreight Export
Schenker Deutschland AG
01.2015 - 11.2016
Apprenticeship - Forwarding Expedient
Kuehne + Nagel Bielefeld
Accomplishment of 10th Grade - General Education in School
Bosse Real School