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Jochen Köhler

Bio
Jochen Köhler is a cost and operations expert with 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, and industrials. A former Senior Project Manager at Horváth, he has led global projects in cost & value management, lean manufacturing, and supply chain optimization, delivering measurable impact across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia.
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Cost & Operations Excellence Consultant
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Germany
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Member since 2025
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Verified
position
Cost & Operations Excellence Consultant
location
Germany
date
Consultport member since 2025
Bio
Jochen Köhler is a cost and operations expert with 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, and industrials. A former Senior Project Manager at Horváth, he has led global projects in cost & value management, lean manufacturing, and supply chain optimization, delivering measurable impact across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia.
Expertise
Cost & Value Management Lean Manufacturing Production Optimization Supply Chain Strategy
Jochen is available for hire
Work Experience
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Senior Advisor and Founder Jochen Köhler Consulting 2025 – Present
  • Led operations-focused consulting projects across automotive, aerospace, and industrials
  • Specialized in cost optimization, lean, and organizational performance programs
Senior Project Manager Horváth 2021 – 2024
  • Managed international transformation programs across EMEA, Americas, and Asia
  • Focused on cost & value management, supply chain strategy, and operational excellence
Managing Consultant Horváth 2019 – 2021
  • Delivered large-scale cost transformation and procurement optimization initiatives
  • Supported post-merger integration and organizational redesign efforts
Experienced Consultant Cylad Consulting 2018 – 2019
  • Led shopfloor optimization and lean projects in the aviation industry
  • Implemented continuous improvement and Kanban processes
Education
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Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Maschinenbau Technische Universität Braunschweig 2009 – 2015
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