Patrick Elmer

Background

About Patrick Elmer

German supply chain management & logistics executive with 10+ years of experience at Mercedes-Benz, leading operations across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM. Proven record of success across the full SCM spectrum, including strategic planning and sourcing, demand forecasting, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, ERP integration, transportation, and distribution (sea, air, road). Extensive expertise in strengthening supply chain resilience and KPI performance through partnership-based supplier management, stakeholder management, preventive risk management, and regulatory compliance across complex, multi-country networks. Consistently delivered large-scale supply chain transformations and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, financial performance, and service quality. Global leadership experience includes expatriate assignments in Malaysia, Spain, and Mexico, building and managing multi-site, multicultural teams of 15+ nationalities. Recognized for advancing sustainability and ESG initiatives focused on carbon footprint reduction, supplier engagement, and circular economy development. Trusted by executive stakeholders for global and regional strategy execution through strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.