Andreas Zich - Supply Chain Director for Warehousing

Recommended expert

Vienna, Austria

Check rate

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Trumau, Austria

On-site

Commercial Operations Management Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management

HOFER KG

Compliance with trade and commercial regulations.
Technical and functional management.
Cooperation with authorities and regulatory bodies.
Liability and risk responsibility within the scope of legal requirements.
Strategic network planning for the entire supply chain infrastructure (AT, CH, IT, SI and HU).
New construction, expansion, and conversion of warehouse locations including the integration of intralogistics automation.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025

5 years

On-site

Project Manager

HOFER/ALDI SÜD

Construction of a warehouse (over 50,000 m² usable space) in the role of client representative

Industry: grocery retail - including temperature-controlled zones (chilled and frozen goods)

International corporate environment

Tendering for general planners and logistics technology providers as well as separate awarding of construction trades

Stakeholder management

Obtaining all building and commercial permits

Project management

Integration tests, data migration

Sep 2017 - Dec 2023

6 years 4 months

Sattledt, Austria

Director Supply Chain Management

HOFER KG

Strategic network planning for the entire supply chain infrastructure (AT, CH, IT, SI and HU).
New construction, expansion, and conversion of warehouse locations 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.

May 2016 - Aug 2017

1 year 4 months

Sattledt, Austria

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).
Planning of construction and execution for a logistics site based on an intralogistics automation solution.
Operational setup of the national customer service center (AT).

Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

8 months

Weißenbach am Lech, Austria

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).

Nov 2012 - Aug 2015

2 years 10 months

Stockerau, Austria

Regional Area Manager Sales

HOFER KG

Responsibility for the operational processes of five to seven stores, ensuring strict compliance with HOFER quality standards and the achievement of key business KPIs.
Taking on personnel responsibility for up to 100 employees, including recruitment, performance management, and the professional development of store managers.
Ensuring coordination between the stores and senior management, as well as optimizing organizational processes and reporting structures.

Nov 2010 - Oct 2012

2 years

Vienna, Austria

Account Executive, Freight & Logistics

Baumax

Responsibility for increasing logistics site volume by carrying out feasibility studies and cost calculations for new logistics projects, as well as conducting contract negotiations and providing high-level support for existing key accounts.

May 2009 - Oct 2010

1 year 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Project Manager Telematics

AustriaTech

System analyses and the creation of key performance indicators for commercial inland shipping

Feb 2009 - Jul 2010

1 year 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences for Logistics and Transport Management

bfi Wien

Head of the seminar for the preparation of bachelor's theses (academic writing)
Evaluation of bachelor's theses for the entire degree program
Member of the examination board

May 2008 - Apr 2009

1 year

Vienna, Austria

Research Associate 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

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Retail, Transportation, and Education.

Retail

Transportation

Education

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy, and Product Development.

Operations

Logistics

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

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 projects are implemented outside the core business – with analysis and concepts, but above all with operational execution and interim leadership.

Skills

Development And Analysis Of End-To-End Supply Chain Strategies For International Corporations And Regionally Active Smes
Leadership And Organizational Development 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 Team Leadership (Power Of Attorney)
Design And Implementation Of High-Performance Supply Chain Infrastructures
Transformation Of Processes, Systems, And Operational Workflows

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna

Master (FH) · Logistics and Transport Management · Vienna, Austria

Oct 1998 - Jun 2003

Commercial Academy St. Pölten

Secondary School Leaving Certificate · Commercial Academy · Saint Pölten, Austria

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Retail 15 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 6 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Commercial Operations Management Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management, Project Manager, Director Supply Chain Management

Main industries Retail, Transportation, Education

Main business areas Operations, Logistics, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

August 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

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 10 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 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: Commercial Operations Management Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management, Project Manager, Director Supply Chain Management.

Andreas's most recent position is Commercial Operations Management Warehousing and Director Supply Chain Management at HOFER KG.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for HOFER KG and HOFER/ALDI SÜD.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Retail, Transportation, and Education.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology, Strategy, and Product Development.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Retail.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Strategy.

Andreas holds a Master in Logistics and Transport Management from University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna.

Andreas will be available full-time from October 2026.

Daily Rate Distribution

0 2 4 6 8

<€800 €800-960 €960-1120 €1120-1280 €1280+

The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.

Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000

750

500

250

Daily rate avg. 911 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

1000

750

500

250

Median rate 840 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.