Martin Czarnowski is a procurement and supply chain expert with over ten years’ experience in the international sourcing of consumer and industrial goods. His focus lies on the analysis and optimisation of supply chains, the development of high-performing supplier structures, and the successful implementation of complex procurement and logistics projects.

Drawing on his experience in procurement (both strategic and operational), (online) category management, supply chain management, product management and business development, he combines strategic thinking with pragmatic implementation skills. In doing so, he always keeps an eye on overarching business processes and develops sustainable, cost-effective solutions across the entire value chain.

Core competencies

• Strategic purchasing and international sourcing
• Establishing and developing supplier relationships (sourcing, onboarding, phase-out)
• Analysis and process optimisation across the supply chain
• Supply chain and inventory optimisation
• Purchasing and procurement management for consumer and industrial goods
• Definition and implementation of logistics concepts (warehouse logistics, sea, air and land freight)
• Project management for complex procurement and change management projects
• Product management and new product development in the consumer goods sector
• Business development and new customer acquisition
• Development of sales and marketing strategies
• Interface management between procurement, engineering and sales
• Solution-oriented conflict management and operational crisis management
• Expertise in brick-and-mortar retail and e-commerce