Jens Zimmermann

It Manager, Emea Sap Coe Operations | Abap Dev Lead & It Change Manager

Zimmer Biomet · Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

Present

Leading a diverse team of SAP experts across EMEA and offshore (India) ensuring optimal SAP operations, functional enhancements and projects: • SAP Modules: PP, PM, QM, DMS, • Scope: 6 manufacturing sites in EMEA and China. Managing the EMEA SAP IT Change Management Process, facilitating seamless implementation of necessary SAP changes. NEW: Overseeing an ABAP Developer team, driving project success and enhancing development capabilities. Team size / direct reports (inhouse/offshore and on projects): 28 team members.

It Manager, Emea Sap Coe Operations, Dms, Qa Lead & It Change Manager

Zimmer Biomet · Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

Leading a small team of SAP experts. We are responsible for our SAP Operations in ZB's EMEA and China Manufacturing Sites (SAP PP, PM, QM and DMS). Managing the EMEA SAP IT Change Management Process ensuring seamless functioning of all necessary SAP changes.

It Manager, Emea Sap Security Operations Lead

Zimmer Biomet · Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

SAP Security responsibilities for 2 large SAP ERP Systems as part of EMEA's IT Centre of Excellence. Leading a team of IT Security Analysts, supporting EMEA's Commercial and Manufacturing Operations focusing on compliant authorizations. Process improvements and business collaboration were essential parts!

Finance Manager Global System Access & Role Risk

Zimmer Biomet · Zug, Switzerland

Global responsibility for SAP User Access Governance, newly created role with Influencing, X-organizational and X-functional exposure (150+ direct stakeholders across ZB), Reporting to HQ Finance Key Achievements: SAP GRC Implementations and Improvements, PowerBI GRC Reporting, Global Functional Internal Controls Policy Implementation, User Access Standardization, Consulting on S4/HANA Access Governance concepts & roll-out

Project Lead - Internal Control System

Triumph International · Zürich Area, Switzerland

1 year project: Fantastic opportunity in a well known 1886 established and privately owned iconic global lingerie company. Re-definition of key financial risks and internal controls in Triumph’s new Finance Operating Model (BPO / SSC), and supporting the implementation of the refreshed Internal Control System.

Studying (Professional / Personal)

Beyond Audit & Compliance · Zurich, Switzerland

Professional Accreditations: Certified Fraud Examiner - CFE (2017) Certified Internal Auditor - CIA (2018)

Manager Internal Audit, Europe

Amcor · Zürich Area, Switzerland

Experiencing the packaging industry, benefiting from previous learnings & applying it (CI for business & IA) Adding value to a small but efficient IA function, focusing on business process optimization and analytics, audits (HQ, shared services, plants, corporate functions), fraud investigations and compliance topics in a global environment. Key advisory projects (examples): - Review and refinement of global 5 Steps procurement processes, supporting global savings of >$600m - Formalizing complex transfer pricing processes across several locations (RM Procurement) >$10m benefits - Working capital improvement project, supporting plants improving cash generation and stabilizing WC KPI - Amcor HQ Consulting (Corporate Functions, HR/Payroll, process & controls mapping "Fit for Purpose", etc.) - Development of Anti-Bribery & Corruption “Red Flag” Procedures - Internal Controls System implementation for European plants Commercial Leadership Development Program (2013), CI Management (2016) Man…

Senior Corporate Auditor

Philip Morris International · Lausanne Area, Switzerland

Getting solid Internal Audit experience, "Big 4 style" within PMI's Global Functions, including Shared Service Centers (Procurement/HR/Accounting), Outsourced Activities (Marketing Service Business Partners, Brand Integrity), R&D or Product Security. Carried out affiliate audits in Europe (i.e. Greece, Italy, Spain, or Nordics). Special projects: ESG/Labour practices compliance review on Tobacco farms, Anti-Contraband & Counterfeiting activities (in-house / 3rd parties), etc. Support of junior colleagues during their induction periods and audit quality improvement projects. Just the best IA learning experience someone can have! No doubt.

Business Controls Specialist / Internal Auditor Emea

Lenovo Deutschland GmbH · Stuttgart Area, Germany

Started it with supporting Lenovo's global ERM project (with AON Risk Services), then switched in the freshly set-up IA Team, acting as team member and audit team lead. EMEA Position, Lenovo just acquired the IBM PC division that time with an ambitious goal to become market leader (starting from No 4, 2015/16 they are No.1). My start in a big global "startup" (Chinese Lenovo), but influenced from the Big Blue Chip IBM within the organization, and all its challenges. We audited it in EMEA. A great learning experience.

Assistant to Ceo/Coo and Manager Legal Affairs

net-linx AG · Dresden Area, Germany

Manager Legal Affairs, all legal topics, labour law to contracts, and aligning the external counsels Assistant to CEO/COO, Due Diligence and support 3rd party due diligence Responsibility for global Insurance Programs Enterprise Risk Management (Developed during my MBA for this company) Internal Audit, Process Optimization/Improvement Shareholder Relations, Managing Partner in Employee Share Program Main legal involvement in EU HR Function ...a very diversified, challenging, international job in an SME, but truly global company.

Sales Consultant

Star Telecommunications Deutschland GmbH

Establishing a regional sales office for Saxony in Dresden, a fresh brain from university with limited business experience (from banking). Career couldn't start any better with such an approach. "Learning how to swim in cold water."

Assistant for Real Estate Financing /Finance Centre

Deutsche Bank AG

Credit Applications and -evaluation Marketing activities ...still financing my studies, but now with the biggest German player. Great opportunity!

Assistant for Real Estate Financing and Business Clients/Loans

Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechselbank AG · Greater Dresden Area

Relationship manager real estate loan brokers - Processing of incoming loan applications - Handling of poor loans Sales Assistant for business clients - Review of loan applications ...just finished the apprenticeship, but wanted to study law, and needed the money.