Supply chain and procurement consulting for the consumer goods industry

Dr. Bernhard Höveler,
Managing Partner

Dr. Bernhard Höveler has dedicated over two decades to the field of procurement optimization. He specialized in this area during his business administration studies at the University of Cologne, further cementing his expertise with a doctoral degree on a procurement topic from the same institution, as well as the University of Nebraska, USA. His dissertation was recognized with the Science Prize by the Federal Association for Materials Management, Procurement, and Logistics (→ BME e.V.). Prior to establishing HÖVELER HOLZMANN, Dr. Höveler lent his expertise to a procurement consultancy as Managing Partner and led projects focused on procurement optimization at A.T. Kearney.

Contact details: Tel.: +49 211 - 56 38 75 - 0, email: bernhard.hoevelerdontospamme@gowaway.hoeveler-holzmann.com

Jan Laakmann,
Partner & COO

Jan Laakmann is Partner and Chief Operating Officer at HÖVELER HOLZMANN. With more than ten years of international consulting experience in a wide range of industries, he manages procurement and supply chain projects as well as sustainability initiatives for leading companies in the chemical, aviation, and transportation industries, numerous retail sectors (fashion, food and non-food, luxury goods, travel), FMCG, and private equity. He gives our clients specialist advice in sustainable supply chain management and procurement, strategy development, procurement transformation, and in the context of cost optimization programs.

Contact details: Tel.: +49 211 56 38 75 43, email: jan.laakmanndontospamme@gowaway.hoeveler-holzmann.com

Dennis Goetjes,
Partner

Dennis Goetjes serves as Partner at HÖVELER HOLZMANN, specializing in comprehensive optimizations in supply chain management. He primarily focuses on the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector, particularly within the food and beverage industry. Mr. Goetjes oversees a variety of projects, ranging from reconfiguring supply chains and establishing supply chain organizations to enhancing Sales & Operations Planning processes and streamlining inbound and outbound logistics.

In his book "Sales & Operations Planning in der Konsumgüterindustrie: Mit Best-Practice-Prozessen nachhaltig die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit steigern" (Sales & Operations Planning in the Consumer Goods Industry: Increasing Competitiveness through Best-Practice Processes), he outlines methods tailored to medium-sized enterprises for refining Sales & Operations Planning. A significant aspect of his work involves identifying and leveraging cross-departmental potential.

Contact details: Tel.: +49 211 - 56 38 75 - 50, email: dennis.goetjes@hoeveler-holzmann.com

Antje Böttger,
Principal

Antje Böttger works as Principal at HÖVELER HOLZMANN. Boasting over 13 years of experience in project management, as well as supply chain management and procurement within various international trading corporations, she is a recognized authority in the further development of procurement organizations, optimization of purchasing conditions, comprehensive transformation processes, and supply chain optimization. Ms. Böttger directs projects for leading companies in the retail sector (non-food, food, lifestyle & luxury, DIY), consumer goods industry (food, non-food), and businesses in the realms of transportation, logistics, and infrastructure. Furthermore, she supervises consulting projects for sector clients and public clients.

Contact details: Tel.: +49 211 - 56 38 75-55, email: antje.boettgerdontospamme@gowaway.hoeveler-holzmann.com

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