Tim Trostel

End-to-End ownership of the EU & MENA Fleet Procurement (12 countries) for the Amazon LastMile business (Vans and Micro Mobility solutions). Managing an annual spend >$1B. Responsible for the long-term pan EU fleet sourcing strategy (Business Development) until 2030+. Accountability for operational-, 3 year-, and 2025-2030 fleet planning (OpEx, CapEx, Resourcing). Management and growth of high performing managers and individuals.

End-to-End ownership of the EU & MENA Supply Chain for the Amazon LastMile Fleet (Vans and CargoBikes) from strategic partner selection, procurement, transportation, vehicle conversion, storage in delivery hubs, until vehicles are handed over to Amazons transportation partners. Accountable for operational and strategic financial planning.

Procurement of the worldwide Amazon Last Mile fleet in EU and NA, sourcing ~20k vans (+200% YoY) for the EU fleet and managing the supply chain, ensuring 100% on time availability, despite supply chain challenges. Managed EU Business Development for Amazon Logistics Last Mile delivery fleet by managing relationships with established and new OEMs on C Level, developing long term relationships and end-to-end strategy to secure 2022 supply and simultaneously generate savings and increase flexibility

Lead Buyer for powertrain components (e.g., high-pressure-pump, injector and fuel rail of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans). Managed annual spend of ~0.5B EUR

Buyer of engine control units for all gasoline engines at Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans. Managed yearly spend of about 200 million €. Nominated and negotiated software and hardware projects

International production planner and project manager for end of line processes, electronic diagnoses, and testing of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans across 6 international car manufacturing plants worldwide (located in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt and Vietnam).

Title: „Development of a controlling instrument for the national and international supply chain“ Implementation and development of a Balanced-Score-Card for the center IPB at Daimler AG

- Committee work - Critical parts management - Survey development

- Warehouse and supply chain optimization - Project management - Supply chain management

- „Make or Buy“ calculation - Project management

- Optimization of assembly process - Lean production - Project management