Holger Sommer

About

Procurement / Logistics Manager

Problem solver| Continuous Improvement | Strategist & Delivery Driver | Decision Maker

- Seasoned Supply Chain Manager with 20 + years’ experience in Aviation Logistics.

- Independent thinker, strategist, problem-solver, fast Processor of information, highly adept at internal and external networking. Confident Team Leader with an analytical mindset and strong cooperation skills.

- Very good argumentation, business management and negotiation skills.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across cultures and functions. Languages: German (native), English (C2).

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Skills

Airline Management

Cargo Security

Case Management

Civil Aviation

Global Logistics

Global Operations

Global Strategy

Humanitarian Assistance

Humanitarian Logistics

Import Logistics

International Logistics

Logistics Consulting

Procurement

Purchasing

Team Leadership

Open for

fulltime

Work Experience

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.

2013-03 -

Workplace

Duty Officer AOG Desk

Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Central point of contact for all material and parts required for AOG situations, MEL A, B, C and D requirements as well as Maintenance findings. Purchasing of Aircraft Material. - Implemented SWISS AOG Desk, developing guidelines and processes with shareholders. - Improved shipping cost- and time-efficiency by arranging and coordinating urgent shipments. - Managing numerous AOG Cases, including Charter of Cargo Aircraft. - Supporting other Departments in purchasing and shipping.

SR Technics Switzerland

2011-10 - 2012-02

Workplace

Aog Desk Duty Engineer

Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Central point of contact for all AOG Material Requests for Pool Part Customers. Strong and deep work with dedicated Aircraft Manuals & Documentation, Engineering Documents to offer a solution. Purchasing of Aircraft Material. - Provided urgent needed spare parts for over 800 contracted Aircraft. - Handled and solved all AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Parts request for Pool Part Customers. - Arranged and coordinated urgent shipments

Hapag Lloyd Fluggesellschaft mbH / TUIfly

2003-05 - 2010-09

Workplace

Logistics Officer

Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Central point of contact for all material and parts required for AOG situations. Warehousing. Material Management. Purchasing of Aircraft Material. AOG Field Missions. Charter of Cargo Aircraft. - Arranged and coordinated urgent shipments. - Ensured effective communication with Maintenance Control Centre, Line and Base engineers.