Anders Werneland

Anders Werneland

Independent advisor / Senior Buyer, Logistics & Production Specialist

About

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement professional with 25+ years of experience driving performance across sourcing, production, logistics, and global distribution.I specialize in building, optimizing, and stabilizing complex supply chains – often in fast-changing or challenging environments. My background spans end-to-end operations, from supplier sourcing and manufacturing in Asia to distribution across international markets and large-scale retail networks.Throughout my career, I have:• Led and transformed procurement, supply chain, and production functions• Built and optimized global sourcing strategies and supplier networks• Managed complex logistics flows across 40+ markets and thousands of points of sale• Driven cost efficiency, quality improvements, and operational scalability• Worked hands-on with compliance frameworks including CE marking, ISO standards, REACH, and RoHSI combine a strategic mindset with a strong operational drive – I don’t just design processes, I make them work in reality. I am particularly effective in interim roles or transformation phases where structure, speed, and clear direction are required.With extensive international experience, especially in Asia, I am comfortable navigating cultural differences, supplier negotiations, and high-stakes decision-making.I am known for being direct, solution-oriented, and results-driven – with a focus on creating sustainable, efficient, and commercially viable supply chain operations.

Country

Sweden

City

Gävle

Industry

Retail

Skill

Inköp, Strategiskt Inköp, Inköpschef, Affärsutveckling, Asien, Global Sourcing, EU-Regulations, REACH Compliance, International Trade, Quality Improvement Processes, Operational Efficiency, Business Efficiency, Cost Efficiency, Production Efficiency, Product Development, Production Improvement, Color Management, Printing Specialist, Start-ups, FMCG

Experience

Frilans

Independent advisor / Senior Buyer, Logistics & Production Specialist

Frilans

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Gävle, Gävleborg, Sverige. Shanghai, China. Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities and assignments in selection: • Strategic purchasing, sourcing, second sourcing and low-cost sourcing, mainly in Asia • Optimization of supply chain, S&OP, warehouse, transport and logistics flows • Negotiation strategies, supplier assessment and risk management • Implementation of management systems and quality requirements (ISO, CE, EU directives) • Business support when establishing in new regions including customs, test lab, compliance and agreements • Consulting in e-commerce and Amazon FBA (product selection, logistics and regulations) • Helping Chinese companies with businessconnections in Europe.

Nordbutiker AB

Purchasing Manager (Interim)

Nordbutiker AB

2021-1 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs

Norrtälje

Nordbutiker operates a large number of online stores in a variety of categories in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Specialized electric cars for children, personal mobility aids and scooters, electric bicycles, bicycle trailers. • Optimization of warehouse, freight logistics and purchasing processes. • Procurement and planning of sea/road/air freight. INCOTERMS, Customs Tariff. • Restructuring of purchasing teams and e-commerce teams. • Sourcing of electric vehicles, batteries, components and consumables. • Responsibility for quality, factory visits, ISO and CE compliance. • Implementation of GS1 barcodes, second sourcing and packaging optimization. • Personnel responsibility: approx. 5 people. Reporting to the CEO.

Arc E-commerce AB

Purchasing and Sourcing Manager (Interim)

Arc E-commerce AB

LinkedIn
2019-1 - 2020-12 · 2 yrs

Stockholm

The company conducts e-commerce in consumer products. Home, bathroom, interior design, leisure, electrical components, electrical kitchen appliances, construction, garden, furniture, electric vehicles, home chargers, air heat pumps, sauna heaters, electric awnings, ATVs. • Building a purchasing and sourcing organization. Sourcing, competitive analysis, price strategy. • 90% production under own brand via Asian contract manufacturers. • Recruitment in Sweden and China, as well as factory audits. • Implementation of CE documentation, ISO9000, Deferred L/C, barcode system. • Design of packaging, labels, instructions for use, and production planning. • Warehouse optimization, freight optimization, procurement of sea/road freight. • INCOTERMS, Customs Tariff. • Personnel responsibility: 5 people. Reporting to the CEO.

Partyking AB

CPO/Strategic Purchaser and Sourcing Manager

Partyking AB

LinkedIn
2016-6 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Gävle

Partyking is Scandinavia's largest e-retailer in party supplies, toys, games, bar equipment, candy. Over 20,000 items. Online sales in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. • Moving purchases from EU wholesalers to direct purchases in Asia. • Responsibility for product development, packaging design, CE/ISO, marketing materials. • Logistics optimization from Asia to the Nordic countries. Procurement of sea/road freight. • INCOTERMS, Customs Tariff. • Implementation of LEAN, Second Sourcing, Deferred L/C. • Building up export/wholesale operations in the Nordic countries. • Competitive analysis and price strategy. • Personnel responsibility for purchases, warehouses and seasonal staff. Reporting to the CEO.

Frescano Group

Group Purchaser

Frescano Group

LinkedIn
2014-10 - 2016-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

Stockholm, Sweden

Purchasing Manager for the group's three companies (Svenska Julförlaget, Vår Bazaar and Nextory). Christmas magazines, consumer products, toys, audiobooks. • Responsibility for purchasing/logistics for three group companies (toys, educational materials, audiobooks). • Establishment of direct purchasing from Asia. • Logistics procurement (sea, air), 3PL, IATA dangerous goods, customs and inventory control. • LEAN processes and internal training. • Production of sales catalog (800,000 copies).

Sourcing

Sourcing

Sourcing

2012-9 - 2014-8 · 2 yrs

Gävle, Sweden/Shanghai, China. Dubai, UAE. Palermo, Italy.

Family-owned company with focus on export and import between Europe and Asia. • Trading and business support between European and Asian players • Support for major industrial projects and machinery investments. The biggest project of my life, responsible purchaser of a large printing system. 50 printing presses, 70x100, 7-color, with associated peripheral equipment for feeding printing inks, moisture alcohol and service and maintenance agreements for a Chinese printing company with 15,000 employees. Total deal 1.6 billion SEK.

Card Group International AB

Production/Purchasing/Sourcing Manager

Card Group International AB

LinkedIn
2005-6 - 2012-8 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Gävle, Sweden/Shanghai, Hong Kong. China.

Card Group is Sweden's largest franchise chain. Established in over 45 countries and with approximately 40,000 sales outlets. • Establishment in 45 countries (from 5 countries in 7 years). • Responsibility for the Asia operation: sourcing, production, shipping, logistics, supplier visits. • Procurement and planning of freight from around 20 factories in Asia to warehous in Sweden and out to 45 countries via sea, road, train and air freight. INCOTERMS, Customs Tariff. • 6–8 months/year in China for negotiations and supplier management. • Implementation of ISO/CE, S&OP, GS1, KPIs and currency strategies. • Project management for marketing support, sales materials and advertisements in 45 countries. International analysis and pricing strategy. • Personnel responsibility: 6 people. Reporting to the CEO.

Type Production

CEO

Type Production

2004-1 - 2005-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Gävle, Sweden

Own company. Worked as consultant in production optimization. ColorManagement as speciality. Helping companies with procurement of graphic equipment and software.

Type Production

CEO

Type Production

2002-1 - 2003-12 · 2 yrs

Gävle, Sweden

Own company. Worked as consultant in production optimization. ColorManagement as speciality. Helping companies with procurement of graphic equipment and software.

Gavle Marknadskommunikation AB

IT Manager

Gavle Marknadskommunikation AB

2003-1 - 2003-12 · 1 yr

Gävle, Sweden

IT-responsible + Sales leader (TM-company). Sales training. Recruiting. Procurement. Responsible for several sales teams. Varying from 20-50 employees depending on season or project.

Mac Data AB

Graphic Systems Specialist/Sales Representative

Mac Data AB

2001-6 - 2002-1 · 8 mos

Gävle, Sweden

Sales representative. Specialist in Graphic systems. Consultant in optimized production workflow and Color Management.

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