Matthias Herbst

Matthias Herbst is an experienced procurement and logistics professional with a robust career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Head of Purchasing at STI Group since November 2018, Matthias also holds the position of Procurement Lead at Coty, where significant cost savings and effective contract management have been achieved for a spend of 60 million euros. Matthias has extensive experience at Procter & Gamble, where leadership roles included Logistics Manager, Material Supply Manager, and Production Planner, overseeing substantial budgets, implementing logistics improvements, and managing supplier relationships. Previous positions at Wella involved material planning and production planning for multiple production lines, contributing to inventory reduction and ensuring material availability.