Frank Wiegand
About Frank Wiegand
Frank Wiegand is the Head of Category Management Carbon Steel Flat at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with over 15 years of experience in procurement and inventory management within the steel industry.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Frank Wiegand is currently the Head of Category Management Carbon Steel Flat at thyssenkrupp, based in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the category management of carbon steel flat products. This position places him at the helm of strategic decision-making for procurement and inventory management within the category.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp
Frank Wiegand has an extensive history with thyssenkrupp Schulte GmbH. He served as the Head of Procurement Carbon Steel Flat from 2018 to 2020, leading procurement strategies for the category. From 2014 to 2018, he was the Teamleiter Procurement Carbon Steel Flat, managing teams and procurement activities. Prior to that, he held the position of Teamleiter Bestandsmanagement from 2009 to 2014, focusing on inventory management. His initial role at thyssenkrupp was in Bestandsmanagement from 2007 to 2009, based in Nürnberg.
Experience at Grundig Intermedia GmbH
Before transitioning to the steel industry, Frank Wiegand worked at Grundig Intermedia GmbH as a Planungsreferent in Central Planning and Distribution from 1998 to 2007. During his nine years at Grundig, he gained significant experience in central planning and distribution, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in procurement and inventory management.
Expertise in Steel Industry
Frank Wiegand has over 15 years of experience in procurement and inventory management within the steel industry. His expertise encompasses managing carbon steel flat products, having led both procurement and category management teams. His career in the steel industry began in Nürnberg and has seen him take on progressively senior roles at thyssenkrupp Schulte GmbH in Essen.
Career Transition and Progression
Frank Wiegand transitioned from a role in central planning and distribution at Grundig Intermedia GmbH to the steel industry in 2007. Since then, he has built a robust career at thyssenkrupp Schulte GmbH, holding various leadership positions over a span of more than 13 years. His career progression highlights his expertise and leadership in procurement and inventory management within the steel industry.