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AGC Automotive EuropeGroup Leader - Program Management
Nov. 2023Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Region, BelgiumLeads program management team responsible for Mercedes-Benz projects. Leads CLA (C174) / Sunroof with switchable glazing (pdlc) program with SOP in 09/2026.
AGC Automotive EuropeProgram Manager
Jul. 2017 - Nov. 2023Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Region, BelgiumLed cross functional teams to successfully complete programs, which start with RFQ and continue with business nomination, design, industrialisation, validation and end after start of serial production. Team members consist of industrialisation, quality, purchasing, logistics and design functions. Main point of contact for customer for all project related topics. Constantly in touch with customers and internal stakeholders to steer activities towards project targets, which are on-time & in-full deliveries, high profitability and quality levels. Ensured readiness of necessary deliverables for executive gate reviews, adherence to program budget and compliance to APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology. Uses SAP PPM (Project Portfolio Management) and Siemens Team Center extensively. Created first program planning (MS Project) with earned value management principles. Led full development of glazing for Mercedes-Benz A Class Sedan (V177) and GLC Class (X254) on top of some running changes and facelifts. Supported BMW X1 (U11 in Europe, U12 in China) during SOP phase. Led development programs for glazing of NA5 and NA7 carlines (BMW BEV, SOP: July 2025) with p-polarized HUD. Very familiar with Mercedes-Benz and BMW passenger car development requirements and antenna on glass, encapsulation on glass, coated glass, HUD (Head-Up Display) applications.
TennecoSenior Program Manager
Aug. 2016 - Jul. 2017St-Truiden, Flemish Region, BelgiumLed cross functional teams from Europe, Asia Pacific and South Africa regions. Acquired and led Daimler MRA2 program (total value above 400 million USD), which includes shock absorber production for all Mercedes-Benz C Class passenger cars, that will be produced worldwide between 2020 and 2032. Initiated program budget tool, with launch, development, prototypes and tooling categories. Actively took part in the implementation of new program management methodology TenPLUS.
DonaldsonSupply Chain Manager
Jun. 2013 - Nov. 2015Leuven, Flemish Region, BelgiumLed purchasing, logistics and planning teams. Responsible for purchasing, subcontracting, planning, logistics, inventory and supplier development. Led cross-functional teams for cost and lead-time reduction programs. Slashed down costs by 3% of COGS each year. Kept project costs under control to hit GM targets. Led and finalised multiple price and planning negotiations with suppliers from Americas, Europe and Asia. Gave direction to 3PLs to prioritise their activities. Managed RFQ and supplier selection processes. Identified and audited new suppliers, followed up supplier KPIs. Launched SharePoint InfoPath applications to streamline supply chain processes. Ensured proper inventory levels are in place to meet demand. Used JD Edwards and Oracle R12 extensively. Completed multiple large scale, B2B, industrial projects (with values up to 12 million Euros) on time and in budget for demanding customers like GE Power, Alstom Power, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, GE Oil & Gas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
DonaldsonQuality Manager
Jun. 2010 - May. 2013Leuven, Flemish Region, BelgiumLed quality team. Faced customers constantly to translate their requirements into project quality plans. Attended in-process and final quality inspections at suppliers in various countries with and without customers. Audited/qualified new suppliers, ensured proper use of CCR/8D systems. Completed multiple large scale projects according to various customer quality specs. Performed first piece qualifications for new products and new suppliers.
DonaldsonProject Coordinator / Master Planner
Jun. 2008 - May. 2010Istanbul / TurkeyResponsible for project planning and supplier capacity management. Prepared, followed up project timelines to show project status to all stakeholders, including customers. Visited suppliers regularly to observe production status and to ensure necessary capacity is available for projects. Initiated master planning tool to centralise all planning activities, which include lead-time evaluation, capacity management and creation of project timelines. Initiated supplier KPIs, final packing reports, expediting reports and “capacity pre-booking” for potential projects.
Daimler AGSales Planning & Technical Coordination Specialist
Mar. 2007 - Jun. 2008Istanbul / TurkeyBusiness Unit: Bus
Department: Sales Planning Reported to sales planning manager. Responsible for product configuration management and S&OP. Configured products for special customer requests. Prepared, followed up and updated sales, stock and production figures. Used SAP extensively. Took part in tender clarifications for big customers like SAPTCO.
Daimler AGProgram Coordinator - Warranty Cost Reduction
Feb. 2004 - Mar. 2007Istanbul / TurkeyBusiness Unit: Bus
Department: Research & Development Reported to R&D director. Member of a global quality team with locations in Turkey, Germany, Brazil, Mexico and USA. In-house consultant role between after-sales, R&D and quality departments to define and follow up action plans, which aim to increase quality levels and decrease warranty costs. Analysed warranty cost data regularly and provided updates about ongoing activities to top management to help them take strategic decisions, such as serial changes or field actions. Worked in Ulm, Germany production plant for three months due to a temporary assignment. Took part regularly in workshops to forecast future warranty costs. Achieved up to 40% warranty cost decreases for several product groups.
Daimler AGAftersales Consultant
Jun. 2000 - Sep. 2002Istanbul / TurkeyBusiness Unit: Truck
Department: Aftersales Services Reported to the after sales manager. Responsible for all technical after-sales activities of Actros trucks. Coordinator between truck plant in Germany and dealers in Turkey. Completed several field recall actions. Developed relationships with customers like BP and Shell by leading several projects, like implementing vehicle data loggers and brake tests for big fleets.
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