Lindsey Waldorf-Christensen
Zurich,ZH
Summary
Accomplished Director with a proven track record at Convatec Group, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance through strategic planning and effective leadership. Skilled in fostering high-performing teams and implementing key projects, including software rollouts and S&OP processes. Demonstrates strong communication and operations management, significantly improving project outcomes and KPIs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Global Demand Planning, S&OP
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
04.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy through highly effective S&OP process.
- Hired, trained and developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Led various projects from software implementation to portfolio transitional introductions.
- Own, monitor and publish performance metrics concerning key KPI's such as forecast accuracy, bias, ageing stock, write off risk, delivered in full on time.
Transformation Lead
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Established effective communication channels, fostering collaboration among departments and stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful change management and streamlined operations around new product launches.
- Led project to implement risk methods software into organization, provided training & guidance to the end users.
Global Demand Planning Manager
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Maximized revenue growth by collaborating with sales and marketing teams to align promotional activities with demand forecasts.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced overall efficiency of the demand planning process.
- Improved forecast accuracy with regular reviews of historical sales data, identifying trends and adjusting future projections as needed via market and regional S&OP meetings.
- Managed the market demand plans over the planning horizon to identify trends through demand analysis, demand scenarios, reconciliation with financials and commercial collaboration.
- Developed highly collaborative and trusted relationships with the Commercial and Marketing organizations to ensure Demand requirements are understood and accurately transmitted to production.
Freelance Consultant
ELIX BEAUTY AG
Zurich, Switzerland
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for setting up and managing Supply Chain activities.
- Developed Planning tools and reporting to measure and align with financial targets.
- Responsible for vendor sourcing and procurement strategy.
Senior Program Manager
KRM AG Retail Company For ECCO Shoes
Zug, Switzerland
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Led the solution design, development, and implementation of a merchandise assortment planning system to run the pre-season and in season open to buy, merchandise and assortment plans.
- Prepared the organization concerning change management, collaborating with ECCO affiliates.
- Managed a team to identify and solve gaps in the development of the AX ERP system.
Demand Planning and Business Intelligence Manager
KRM AG, Retail Company For ECCO Shoes
Zug, Switzerland
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Established and developed the Buying and Merchandising department functions and responsibilities, hired and trained the team.
- Managed the Planning and Buying team.
- Responsible for in season forecasting and buying activities, through overall Open to Buy management.
Director of Operations and Planning
Sequel AG - Timex Group Division
Zug, Switzerland
02.2008 - 05.2014
- Managed an international team consisting of 7 direct reports.
- Responsible for 20m$ purchasing budget and 1.5m$ off-price budget.
- Head of Global demand and inventory planning overseeing supply to 65 distributors.
- Managed allocation and shipping activities internationally for the Guess and Gc watch brands.
- Supervised the product costing and pricing, driving cost saving initiatives.
- Managed relationships and activities of international supplier network in Switzerland and Hong Kong.
Planning Manager
Sequel AG - Timex Group Division
Zug, Switzerland
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Established the operations of a new European headquarters in Zug, Switzerland.
- Transitioned customer service and planning functions from the United States to Switzerland.
- Hired, trained, and developed the Swiss based team.
Relocation
The Netherlands To Switzerland
05.2006 - 10.2006
Relocated to Switzerland from The Netherlands and was job searching during this time.
Demand and Inventory Planner
Nike European Headquarters
Hilversum, The Netherlands
11.1999 - 04.2006
- Responsible for category demand and inventory planning, in season management and forecasting
- Presented monthly forecast updates to senior management, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
- Led SAP implementation for Planning department, including testing and training.
Education
BTEC National Diploma
Oldham Technical College
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom09.1994
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Strong Communicator
- Team Management
- Effective Leader
- Operations Management
- Project Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Director Global Demand Planning, S&OP
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
04.2022 - Current
Transformation Lead
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
07.2020 - 03.2022
Global Demand Planning Manager
Convatec Group, Medical Device & Technology
12.2018 - 06.2020
Freelance Consultant
ELIX BEAUTY AG
05.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Program Manager
KRM AG Retail Company For ECCO Shoes
01.2016 - 04.2017
Demand Planning and Business Intelligence Manager
KRM AG, Retail Company For ECCO Shoes
06.2014 - 12.2015
Director of Operations and Planning
Sequel AG - Timex Group Division
02.2008 - 05.2014
Planning Manager
Sequel AG - Timex Group Division
11.2006 - 01.2008
Relocation
05.2006 - 10.2006
Demand and Inventory Planner
Nike European Headquarters
11.1999 - 04.2006
BTEC National Diploma
Oldham Technical College