Chris Ludwig
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Chris Ludwig is from Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States. Chris is currently VP Materials Management - Region North America at ZF Group, located in Metro Detroit, Michigan, United States. Chris also works as VP Procurement - Division Electronics & ADAS at ZF Group, a job Chris has held since Feb 2023. In Chris's previous role as a Head of Materials Management Division E North America at ZF Group, Chris worked in South Carolina, United States until Feb 2023. Prior to joining ZF Group, Chris was a Director Corporate Materials Management & Program Purchasing, Division Electrified Powertrain at ZF Group and held the position of Director Corporate Materials Management & Program Purchasing, Division Electrified Powertrain at South Carolina. Prior to that, Chris was a Director Car Powertrain Technology Program Purchasing at ZF Group, based in Gray Court, South Carolina, USA from Jul 2019 to Jan 2021. Chris started working as Sr. Purchasing Manager at ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, South Carolina in Aug 2014. From Jul 2011 to Aug 2014, Chris was Manager Corporate Purchasing Automotive Business at Bosch USA, based in Anderson, SC, USA. Prior to that, Chris was a Sr. Commodity Buyer at Robert Bosch, based in Anderson, South Carolina from May 2008 to Jul 2011. Chris started working as Commodity Buyer at Robert Bosch in Anderson, South Carolina in Nov 2005.
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Responsible for all Program Purchasing topics related to P Division's Product Line 2 – eDAPT & 9HP Global
As head of the purchasing department for ZF Transmissions in Gray Court SC my focus is primarily on how the department best positions itself to assure highest quality parts are sourced at most competitive pricing. At a Purchase Volume of approx. 1.3 Bil. USD and a very steep growth curve due to the innovative product, the challenges in capacity and cost management dictate the day to day business. While MPV targets have to be reached, I am also driving the process of growing the department itself by 200% while implementing the required standards and processes to function as one unit in an efficient and effective way. From establishing KPIs in line with ZF's overall strategy to defining processes for supply chain activities, the focus continues to be on developing this young start-up and Purchasing department to a mature and seasoned purchasing force with the ultimate goal to be the benchmark of ZF Purchasing worldwide. Overall responsibilities: - manage approx 1.3 Bil USD Purchasing Volume across various commodities (casting, forgings, stampings and assemblies) - implementation of all organizational targets via appropriate Policy Deployment - implementation of processes and standards to support maturation of new PU organization - leading 29 Purchasing associates in the functions Commodity and Program Purchasing - prepare strategic sourcing direction in alignment with Corporate and Divisional Sourcing Vision - manage close to 100 international suppliers - prepare and lay foundation for ZF Sourcing Board Decisions incl. Make & Buy / Make vs Buy Scenarios
Responsible for all Machined Parts, Die Casting, Sintered and Forged Parts Purchasing in NAFTA for Bosch's seven Automotive Divisions. Managing an international Team of six Commodity Buyers in Anderson with target reporting to a VP in Germany. Overall Budget Responsibility for the department, as well as all quarterly reviews and annual Business Planning. Major Focus on Transmission Control and Direct Injection Component Supply Needs.
Responsible for all Machined Part Purchasing for Bosch's Gasonline Division in NAFTA.
Responsible for Throttle Body Project previously launched in Anderson for GM. Transitioned into Divisional Commodity Management for Gasoline Systems in 2007, taking on responsibility for Maschined Parts Commodity.
Project Buyer for a GM project with responsibilities for various commodity parts (stampings, plastic parts, turned parts, and castings). Managed project until SOP. Assured on time PPAP submissions and safe launch (plus 90 days after PPAP) including all QG reviews from a purchasing perspective.