Andreas Schrödl - Managing Director

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Fashion , and Retail . Andreas also has some experience in Transportation , Professional Services , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Logistics , Operations , and Project Management . Andreas also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Information Technology , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Fashion , Food and Beverage , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management .

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Hildesheim, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2017 - Present

8 years 8 months

Managing Director

Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung

Support and project management for companies in all sectors of the economy through consulting, interim management, process design, and future development
IT project management at a leading textile logistics service provider in Germany
Warehouse manager in the textile trade with 30 employees/80K items per year
Restructuring of the logistics organization of an organic wholesaler
Setting up a new logistics system for a German fashion company

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year 1 month

Germany

Managing Director

Charles Vögele Import GmbH

Coordination of all customs-related activities of Charles Vögele Trading AG

Nov 2013 - Aug 2017

3 years 10 months

Switzerland

Division Head Group Logistic

Charles Vögele Switzerland

Management of all operational logistics for Charles Vögele Mode AG from international sourcing markets to the point of sale
Coordination of all operational logistics activities within the supply chain
Responsibility for interfaces with external service providers, purchasing, and IT
Leading the process development team within the supply chain

Sep 2006 - Oct 2013

7 years 2 months

Head of Distribution Logistic

Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH

Management of the logistics sites in Lehrte and Sigmaringen for Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH with budget responsibility
Management of all logistics activities for the country subsidiaries in Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands
Project work within the group on logistics projects

Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

8 months

Regional Manager

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 9 months

Head of Distribution Center Waghäusel

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Project management for setting up the Waghäusel distribution center from the ground up (in time/on budget) and leading it after launch
Overall operational responsibility for warehousing, logistics, and order fulfillment
Recruiting and training all employees for the new site
Developing the new organizational structure
Managing and further developing logistics processes, with benchmarking using KPIs
Regular analyses, identifying growth potentials and implementing process improvements
Liaison for internal stakeholders and suppliers

Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

3 years 1 month

Head of Meckenheim Small Parts Distribution Center

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Managing the distribution center, responsible for budget and 300 employees

Jan 1997 - Sep 1999

2 years 9 months

Managing Partner

IBAS BioReform GmbH

Integrating Bettscheider Frische GmbH and B.Fiech GmbH into IBAS BioReform GmbH
Establishing the new organization as part of the merger
Developing new processes and structures
Responsible for route planning, order picking, and IT

Dec 1992 - Dec 1996

4 years 1 month

Managing Partner

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Aug 1986 - Nov 1992

6 years 4 months

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Fashion, Retail, Transportation, Professional Services, and Agriculture.

Food and Beverage

Fashion

Retail

Transportation

Professional Services

Agriculture

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Sales.

Logistics

Operations

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Sales

Summary

Many years of project experience and leadership skills in demanding international trade and business environments Entrepreneurial mindset combined with organizational talent and the ability to quickly build strong relationships Proven communicator with a feel for people at all levels and negotiation skills even in delicate situations Strategist & implementer – I also roll up my sleeves Strong sense of responsibility and a firm handshake

Skills

Distribution And Transport Logistics In Retail
Supply Chain And Procurement Logistics From Asia To Europe
Management And Executive Leadership
Process And Organizational Development, Efficiency Improvement
Coordination With Stakeholders, Suppliers, Logistics Partners
Training And Development Of Employees
Project Management And Leadership
Planning, Budgeting, And Controlling

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Qualified Merchant in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant

Oct 1978 - Jun 1981

Journeyman Carpenter · Carpenter

Certifications & licenses

Trainer qualification exam

Leadership development

Gallup Strengthsfinder

Myth of Leadership

Myth of Motivation

New Work, Agility in Business

Project Management

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Food and Beverage 21.5 y

Avg length 4 y

Longest experience 8 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Division Head Group Logistic, Head of Distribution Logistic

Main industries Food and Beverage, Fashion, Retail

Main business areas Logistics, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Division Head Group Logistic, Head of Distribution Logistic.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Fashion, and Retail. Andreas also has some experience in Transportation, Professional Services, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, and Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Fashion, Food and Beverage, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended education in Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Trainer qualification exam, Leadership development, and Gallup Strengthsfinder.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.