Manuelle Backer
About Manuelle Backer
Manuelle Backer is a Global Key Account Managerin with over 15 years of experience in multinational companies, specializing in procurement, logistics, and product management. She currently works at Gebrüder Weiss in Düsseldorf and has held various roles in companies such as General Motors, Volvo, and Bosch.
Work at Gebrüder Weiss
Manuelle Backer has been employed at Gebrüder Weiss as a Global Key Account Managerin since 2022. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in product management and logistics to manage key accounts and enhance customer relationships. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and communication with clients to ensure their needs are met effectively. Based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, she contributes to the company's growth and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to her current position, Manuelle Backer worked as a Senior Produktmanagerin at NGK SPARK PLUG EUROPE GmbH from 2021 to 2022. She also held the same title at General Motors Mercosur from 2017 to 2019. Her experience in product management spans over several multinational companies, where she developed skills in inventory management, cost analysis, and supplier negotiation.
Education and Expertise
Manuelle Backer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt (HfWU), where she studied International Management from 2019 to 2021. She also completed a postgraduate degree in Internationale Wirtwissenschaft at FAE Business School from 2012 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in logistics, procurement, and product management.
Background in Logistics and Supply Chain
Manuelle Backer has over 15 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. She has worked in various roles, including Senior Logistikanalystin at Volvo Construction Equipment and Logistikspezialistin at Furukawa Industrial S.A. Her experience includes leading the implementation of logistics distribution centers in Panama and Colombia, highlighting her capabilities in international logistics projects.
Internships and Early Career
Manuelle Backer began her career with several internships, including roles at Banco Santander and CNH Industrial. These early experiences provided her with foundational skills in supply chain and product management. She also worked as a Werkstudentin in software development at Bosch.IO, further diversifying her skill set within the industry.