Hans Duschner

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About Hans Duschner

Strategic and results-driven executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, projects, and aftermarket across multinational companies in mining, industrial, energy, construction and capital equipment sectors. Recognized for building high-performing teams, leading customer-centric transformations, and delivering exceptional P&L and operational performance. Proven track record of exceeding company targets and operational KPIs while leading cross-functional teams across Chile and South America. Expert in driving strategic sourcing, leading high-value CAPEX/OPEX procurement initiatives, and optimizing supplier performance. Proven success in managing supply chain operations for large-scale EPC projects, mitigating risk, and aligning with sustainability and compliance standards. Strong background in capital projects, supply chain optimization, and stakeholder engagement. Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and cultural intelligence across Latin America, China, India, Korea, USA and Australia. Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build collaborative frameworks to drive value creation. Fluent in English and Spanish. Ready to lead supply chain transformation for global organizations. Leadership & Team Development • Strategic Thinking & Execution • Emotional Intelligence • Adaptability & Resilience • Negotiation & Influence • Stakeholder Relationship Management • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Conflict Mediation & Problem-Solving • Innovation & Continuous Improvement Mindset • P&L and Business Unit Management • EPC Project Management • Project Procurement & Contract Negotiation • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development • Operational Excellence • Operations & Supply Chain Optimization • Compliance & Risk Management • Aftermarket & Service Leadership • Cultural Awareness & Diversity Management • Decision-Making Under Pressure • Interpersonal Communication Excellence • Mining Industry Expertise • Strategic Procurement Management • Contract Administration & Management • Change & Transformation Management • Vendor Qualification & Auditing • Logistics & Freight Forwarding • Inventory Optimization • Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) • Regulatory Compliance (Mining & Industrial) • Risk Assessment & Mitigation • ERP Systems Integration • Lean 6 Sigma Methodology • S & OP Implementation