Christoph Meier
About Christoph Meier
Christoph Meier is a Global Operational Excellence Buyer at Daimler AG, where he focuses on enhancing digitalization in procurement through Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. He has over eight years of experience in the Automotive and Renewable Energy sectors, having previously held roles at companies such as Solarworld and Ford-werke Gmbh.
Current Role at Daimler AG
Christoph Meier serves as the Global Operational Excellence Buyer at Daimler AG, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing digitalization efforts within the procurement department. He leverages advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to promote digital transformation, aiming to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Christoph Meier worked at Solarworld as a Purchasing Controller from 2013 to 2017, where he was involved in supply chain management for four years in Hillsboro, Oregon. He briefly served as a Supply Chain Controller at Solarworld for five months in 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at Ford-Werke GmbH as a Supply Chain Management Analyst in 2012 and as a Diploma Student and Intern at TRW Family of Companies in 2011.
Internship and Early Career
Christoph Meier began his career with an internship in Procurement and Logistics at Schuco USA LLLP in 2010, which lasted five months in Newington, Connecticut. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in supply chain and procurement. His diverse internships provided him with a broad understanding of operational processes in various sectors.
Expertise in Automotive and Renewable Energy
With over eight years of experience in the automotive and renewable energy sectors, Christoph Meier has developed a strong understanding of industry trends. He has a particular interest in electric and autonomous driving developments, which informs his work and strategic initiatives within procurement at Daimler AG.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Christoph Meier is recognized for his structured approach and creativity in problem-solving. He possesses proven analytical skills, which he applies to enhance digitalization efforts in his current role. His ability to explore compelling new data sets contributes to the ongoing transformation of procurement processes at Daimler AG.