Pierre Schmidt

Pierre Schmidt is an accomplished logistics professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and global transportation management. Currently serving as Global Logistics Leader at Magnera Corporation since November 2024, Pierre has held key positions at Glatfelter, including Global Transport, Warehousing, and Customs Manager, as well as Global Supply Network Manager. Previous roles also encompass senior consultancy at Chain IQ Group AG and significant positions at Zimmer Biomet, where responsibilities included managing a transportation and logistics spend exceeding $170 million. Pierre's career began with foundational roles in logistics, including apprenticeship as a Forwarding Merchant at DB Schenker. Holding an MBA in General Management from HTWG Hochschule Konstanz and a qualification as a State-certified Business Economist, Pierre combines academic knowledge with practical expertise in logistics and supply chain optimization.