Joern Schwarz
About Joern Schwarz
Joern Schwarz is the Head of Project Office and Risk Manager at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with extensive experience in global project management and strategic supply chain management.
Current Roles at thyssenkrupp
Joern Schwarz holds two key positions at thyssenkrupp. He serves as the Head of Project Office and also operates as a Risk Manager. His work is based in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. In these roles, he oversees project management and implements risk assessment strategies, contributing to the operational efficiency and strategic planning of the company.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp
Before his current positions, Joern Schwarz was a Key Account Manager at thyssenkrupp from 2015 to 2016 and a Global Project Manager at ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include serving as a Senior Manager of Logistics/SCM at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd. from 2012 to 2014 in Shanghai, and as a Strategic Supply Chain Manager at ThyssenKrupp AG in 2011. He also worked as a Commodity Manager in Kiel, Germany, from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Joern Schwarz holds a Master Business Consulting degree from Hochschule Wismar, where he studied Consulting and Project Management from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Diplom-Kaufmann (FH) in Business Economics from the University of Applied Science Flensburg, studying from 2003 to 2007. His formal education has provided a foundation for his career in project and supply chain management.
Early Career Experience
Joern Schwarz has a varied background with experience in multiple industries. Early in his career, he worked as an Intern in Purchasing and Commercial Contracts at Alitalia Maintenance Systems S.p.A. in Rome, and as an Intern in HR at Lufthansa Technik AG in Hamburg. He also held a position as a Buyer and Supply Chain Manager at Mylan dura GmbH in Darmstadt. His career began with an apprenticeship at Joachim Uhing KG GmbH & Co in Mielkendorf.
International Work Experience
Joern Schwarz has significant international experience, notably as a Senior Manager of Logistics/SCM at ThyssenKrupp (China) Ltd. in Shanghai from 2012 to 2014. His global perspective is enriched by roles in various countries, including his internships in Rome and Hamburg and his professional roles in China and Germany. This international exposure has equipped him with a broad understanding of global supply chain and project management.