Andreas Z.-Trade Law Managing Director Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management
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Experience
Founder & Owner
AZentron Solutions
- Interim management: Temporary leadership in supply chain, logistics, and operations - including budget, investment, and personnel responsibility.
- Project management: Steering infrastructure, construction, and automation projects as well as transformation and digitalization programs.
- Supply chain consulting: End-to-end strategies, network and site planning, intralogistics, and automation - from international corporations to regional SMEs.
- Process and organizational development: Optimization of workflows, systems, and control logic; building KPIs and reporting structures.
- Executive mentoring: Supporting leaders in growth, change, and crisis situations.
Trade Law Managing Director Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management
HOFER KG
- Compliance with trade and commercial regulations.
- Technical and functional managing director responsibilities.
- Cooperation with authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Liability and risk responsibility within the scope of legal regulations.
- Strategic network planning for the entire supply chain infrastructure (AT, CH, IT, SI and HU).
- New build, expansion, and conversion of warehouse sites including the integration of intralogistics automation.
Project Manager
HOFER/ALDI SÜD
Construction of a warehouse (more than 50,000 m² usable space) in the role of client representative
Industry: food retail - incl. temperature-controlled zones (chilled and frozen goods)
International corporate environment
Tendering for general planner and logistics technology providers as well as separate awards for the construction trades
Stakeholder management
Obtaining all building and trade-related permits
Project management
Integration tests, data migration
Director Supply Chain Management
HOFER KG
- Strategic network planning for the entire supply chain infrastructure (AT, CH, IT, SI and HU).
- New build, expansion, and conversion of warehouse sites including the integration of intralogistics automation.
- Business coordinator for digital transformation projects (SAP and Manhattan) in warehousing and outbound transportation (AT, CH, HU, SI and IT).
- Deployment lead for digital transformation projects (SAP, Manhattan and Salesforce) in the areas of sales, store expansion, finance, intralogistics, transport (inbound and outbound), demand management and customer interaction.
Director Project Management
HOFER KG
- Business coordinator for digital transformation projects (SAP and Manhattan) in warehousing and outbound transportation (AT, CH, HU, SI and IT).
- Construction and execution planning of a logistics site based on an intralogistics automation solution.
- Operational setup of the national customer service center (AT).
Director Warehouse Management
HOFER KG
- Business coordinator for digital transformation projects (SAP and Manhattan) in warehousing and outbound transportation (AT, CH, HU, SI and IT).
Regional Area Manager Sales
HOFER KG
- Responsible for the operational processes of five to seven stores, ensuring strict compliance with HOFER quality standards and the achievement of key business KPIs.
- Took on people management responsibility for up to 100 employees, including recruiting, performance management, and the professional development of store managers.
- Ensured coordination between the stores and senior management, and optimized organizational processes and reporting structures.
Account Executive, Freight & Logistics
Baumax
- Responsible for increasing logistics site volume by carrying out feasibility studies and cost calculations for new logistics projects, as well as leading contract negotiations and providing high-level support for existing key accounts.
Project Manager Telematics
AustriaTech
- System analysis and creation of key performance indicators for commercial inland shipping
Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences for Logistics and Transport Management
bfi Wien
- Head of the seminar for preparing bachelor's theses (academic writing)
- Evaluation of bachelor's theses for the entire degree program
- Member of the examination committee
Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Logistics and Production
Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU)
- System analyses and the creation of Key Performance Indicators for commercial inland shipping
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Retail, Education, Construction, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Logistics, Operations, Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Summary
A strategically minded and results-driven leader with a strong drive to get things done. Takes clear responsibility and makes well-founded decisions. Works in a structured, practical, and solution-oriented way with a strong analytical base. Very effective in complex, international matrix organizations. Drives change across department boundaries.
Independent since 2026: I support companies where initiatives are implemented outside the core business - with analysis and concepts, but above all with operational execution and interim leadership.
Skills
- Creation And Analysis Of End-To-End Supply Chain Strategies For International Corporations And Regional Smes
- Leadership And Organizational Setup In Complex Operational Environments
- Project Management For Infrastructure Projects Incl. Intralogistics Automation Solutions (Capex +100m) And Group-Wide Transformation And Digitalization Projects
- Full Responsibility For Budgets, Investments, And Personnel Management (Power Of Attorney)
- Design And Implementation Of High-Performance Supply Chain Infrastructures
- Transformation Of Processes, Systems, And Operational Workflows
Languages
Education
University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna
Magister (FH) · Logistics and Transport Management · Vienna, Austria
Commercial Academy St. Pölten
Matura · Commercial Academy · Saint Pölten, Austria
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Experience
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Andreas is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Owner, Trade Law Managing Director Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management, Project Manager.
Andreas's most recent position is Founder & Owner at AZentron Solutions.
In recent years, Andreas has worked for AZentron Solutions, HOFER KG, and HOFER/ALDI SÜD.
Andreas is most experienced in industries like Retail, Transportation, and Education. Andreas also has some experience in Construction and Manufacturing.
Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Andreas has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Retail, and Construction.
Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management.
Andreas holds a Master in Logistics and Transport Management from University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna.
Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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