David Kaufmann
About David Kaufmann
David Kaufmann is a Supply Chain Engineer at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held roles at MAN Energy Solutions and Sulzer, and holds multiple qualifications in engineering and management.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
David Kaufmann has been employed as a Supply Chain Engineer at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he coordinates the EUHUB, focusing on establishing the finishing process and ensuring products are sales-ready. He leads the coordination of prototype and pilot production in assembly, facilitating a smooth transition to series production. Additionally, he acts as a representative for Supply Chain Management in NPDI milestone, operations, and PRB meetings.
Previous Experience at MAN Energy Solutions
Prior to his current position, Kaufmann worked at MAN Energy Solutions from 2010 to 2019 as AVOR & Teamleiter der Fertigung. His responsibilities included overseeing manufacturing processes in Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz. This role followed his tenure at MAN Diesel & Turbo, where he served as AVOR Mitarbeiter from 2008 to 2010 and as Wellendreher from 2004 to 2008, accumulating a total of six years of experience in various capacities within the organization.
Education and Qualifications
David Kaufmann studied Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen at Fernfachhochschule Schweiz (FFHS), earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2015 to 2018. He also completed a diploma as Techniker HF in Unternehmensprozesse at sfb Bildungszentrum from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he achieved qualifications in Lean Management and Shopfloor Management from Wertfabrik AG in 2017. His foundational training as a Polymechaniker occurred at Ausbildungszentrum Winterthur from 2000 to 2002.
Skills in Supply Chain Management
Kaufmann enhances supply chain efficiency by improving and developing planning procedures and processes using existing tools. He conducts quarterly sales planning with responsible departments to manage product availability and mitigate delivery issues and capacity bottlenecks. His expertise includes serving as a SAP PowerUser, providing first-level support for the ECC module, and contributing to various SAP projects.
Language Proficiency
In addition to his technical qualifications, David Kaufmann studied English at EC English Language Centres, achieving an Intermediate level in 2014. This language proficiency complements his professional skills and enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments.