Bernd Pollinger - Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE

Q: Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Zwiefalten, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bernd speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE at ZEBROS GmbH .

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

In recent years, Bernd has worked for ZEBROS GmbH , HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH , Bruker BioSpin AG , VOITH TURBO GmbH & Co KG , and Makat Candy Technology GmbH a Syntegon Technology GmbH Company .

Q: Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Information Technology . Bernd also has some experience in Biotechnology , Food and Beverage , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Project Management . Bernd also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Zwiefalten, Germany

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Experience

May 2024 - Nov 2024

7 months

Zwiefalten, Germany

Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE

ZEBROS GmbH

Side-by-side refrigerator, fire truck, LEICA camera
Setup and documentation of product data structures, master data, characteristics and evaluation rules
SAP user training: LO-VC basics, classification, material master data creation (KMAT), configuration models (PMEVC)
Spatial visualization of object environments for spatial configurators
Capturing customer environments with 3D scans
Definition of a workflow for data capture
S/4 HANA - AVC: creation of AVC demo configurators, interface definition to web and app-based 4DE configurators, harmonization of features for interface description, alignment of JSON formats, documentation and testing
SAP-ERP (ECC, S/4), CA-CL, LO-VC, AVC, MM, SD, Confluence, JIRA, Polycam, Magicplan

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

11 months

Gundelfingen, Germany

Harmonization of product configuration using a cloud-based design configurator and CRM system

HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH

Seamless SAP transfer of configuration features from the online design configurator for orders and technical customer documentation
Setup of a unique product key/nomenclature from the variant configuration for the nameplate and customer documentation
Simplification of the change process for product extension/modification
Definition and implementation of the ETO process from the design configurator
Integration of the design configurator into the new online CRM system sales process
Merging of 2 product lines into one configuration model
SAP-ERP, PDM/PLM, CRM, ECM, OCM, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM, SD, Confluence

Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

10 months

Product structure redesign with product configuration, system-related services and installation services

Bruker BioSpin AG

SAP-VC, PLM, SD, CS
Setup of a VC team for a pilot project
Project management
Design of domain-based product pilot
Creation of classes and characteristics
Setup of domain-based dependencies
Definition of ECM/OCM related to product configuration
Variant pricing, implementation of a factor-based pricing model

Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

1 year 9 months

SAP VC Support AMS

VOITH TURBO GmbH & Co KG

High- and low-level modeling (model extensions, modifications)
Error handling
Product master data
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, MM, PP, SD

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

On-site

Support for engineering during SAP Go-Live

Makat Candy Technology GmbH a Syntegon Technology GmbH Company

SAP and MDS user support onsite and remote
Migration and test management of bill of materials master data from FORB to SAP
Handling MDS workflows for material master creation, product release, change requests, document management, classification
Wiki user documentation
After-Go-Live Support
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, MM, PP, SD

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

6 months

Extension of variant models for the PCI product line

Bruker GmbH

Go-live of the PCI product model
Transfer of master data and relationship knowledge
Test support
Transaction data reconciliation
After-Go-Live Support
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM, SD

Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

2 years 1 month

On-site

Engineering support for SAP go-live

Kliklok, LLC a Syntegon Technology GmbH Company

SAP and MDS user support onsite and remote
Migration and test management of BOM master data: PRMS AS400 -> SAP, AGILE-PLM -> PRMS AS400 -> SAP
Handling MDS workflows for material master creation, product release, change requests, document management, classification
Wiki user documentation
After-Go-Live Support
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, MM, PP, SD

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

SAP-VC, SD, CS and contract management

Bruker BioSpin AG

System-related services for installations
Design of service configurator
Creation of classes and characteristics
Dependencies between hardware and service characteristics
Adjustment of hardware configurators for service-compatible hardware systems
Variant pricing, implementation of a complex pricing model with hardware dependencies

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

1 year 1 month

Gundelfingen, Germany

Extension of variant model S-Line

HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH

Implementation of additional characteristics into the SAP configuration model and the interface to the online design expert/calculation tool
Documentation of the configuration model (material and sales BOMs, classes and characteristics for classification, class nodes, relationship knowledge, K-Matrix)
Implementation of CSA certification, coatings and baseplate versions
Definition of new interface parameters to the online design expert/calculation tool
Preparation, testing and execution of cutover and go-live
Project documentation (DE, EN)
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM, SD

Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

1 year 2 months

Update and redesign of 17 variant models for the PCI product line

Bruker GmbH

Implementation of new sales options, restructuring of the high-level configuration, bug fixing, documentation
Documentation of the configuration models (classes and characteristics, relationship knowledge, K-Matrix)
Implementation of new product features
Correction of option validity related to the products
Implementation of dependencies (must-have) and option suggestions
Setup of pop-up for "non-standard" options and definition of changes in form printing
Expansion of pop-up for "COVID disclaimer" and definition of changes in form printing
SAP-ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM, SD

May 2020 - Jun 2020

2 months

Internal training

ZEBROS GmbH

ABAP-OO
SAP contract management

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 4 months

Zwiefalten, Germany

Senior Consultant PLM, PDM and VC

ZEBROS GmbH

Product/variant modeling
SAP variant configuration
Consulting product development processes
Consulting system evaluation
Process modeling PLM/PDM/MDM
Test management
Documentation
SAP ERP, JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, SharePoint

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

4 months

Gundelfingen, Germany

Extension of V-Line variant model (USA motor series)

HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH

Implementation of a USA motor series, base plate design, and condition technique for variant price determination
Documentation of the configuration model (material and sales bills of materials, classes and characteristics for classification, class nodes, relationship knowledge, K-matrix)
Implementation of USA motor series
Preparation for the changeover of price determination from variant tables to price lists using the condition technique
Preparation, testing, and execution of cut-over and go-live
Project documentation (DE, ENG)
SAP ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM, SD

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

3 months

Gundelfingen, Germany

Extension of V-Line variant model (media temperatures)

HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH

Implementation of a motor series for the extended market requirements in the area of higher media temperatures
Analysis of the existing variant model and custom programming of technical preliminary design and technical specification of pump/motor combinations
Documentation of the configuration model (material and sales bills of materials, classes and characteristics for classification, class nodes, relationship knowledge, K-matrix)
Implementation of new motor series and dependent sealing designs
Preparation, testing, and execution of cut-over and go-live
Project documentation (DE, ENG)
SAP ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

7 months

Böblingen, Germany

Consultant, Project Manager

Spirit21 GmbH

Customer projects in the area of SAP variant configuration and SAP PLM
Analysis, conception
Requirements management
Consulting, training
Test management
Project management and coordination
Technical documentation (DE, ENG)
Project documentation (DE, ENG)
SAP ERP, JIRA, Confluence

Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Cloud Based business MVP

Bosch Gruppe

Developed commercial and logistical controls for launching combined physical products and cloud-based services with license management using SAP ERP and third-party systems
Designed and modeled variant and configuration models (sales BOMs/set processing, multi-level configuration, relationship knowledge, material BOMs, classes and characteristics for classification, class nodes, and variants)
Project management and coordination
Technical documentation (DE, EN)
Project documentation (DE, EN)
SAP ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

2 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Built a prototype in SAP ERP variant configuration

Weiss Technik / Schunk Gruppe

Conducted a feasibility study (POC) for a new product line (pharma technology)
Trained employees in SAP VC
Developed the data model and VC class model for the product line
Modeled high- and low-level configuration in SAP with relationship knowledge
Handled master data modeling and creation (material master, classes, characteristics, BOMs, class nodes, classification)
Documented the POC
Managed tests and resolved questions from key users' functional tests
Collaborated on planning, costing, and alignment for a 2020 implementation project with expansion to additional product groups
SAP ERP, CA-CL, LO-VC, MM

Aug 2013 - May 2019

5 years 10 months

Bad Buchau, Germany

CAD Administrator, SAP/IT Key User, Engineering Process Representative

Kessler Group

Built, maintained, and optimized the CAx/PDM/PLM system landscape on a national and international level
Managed product lifecycle of product and production data (PDM/PLM)
Handled requirements management, consulting, training, test management, project management and coordination, technical documentation (DE, EN), project documentation (DE, EN)
Implemented SAP Project System (PS) to plan design capacities
Rolled out mass maintenance and cross-department training for SAP cross-plant material status
Controlled product lifecycle in Siemens Teamcenter via Siemens SAP interface T4S with workflows for creating, changing, and locking SAP material masters and production documents
Managed material listing and exclusion
Advised sales and product management
Clarified the differences between customer, sales organization, and/or sales channels
Created process and user documentation
Defined spare and wear parts in BOMs: developed terms for "spare and wear parts", and assigned them to product components and assemblies
Advised on source of information via material master, class characteristic, or BOM item
Defined, tested, and released a user exit to suggest values from the material master when creating a BOM item in SAP
Documented in the design manual and the work instruction "Creating BOMs"
Trained the technical and service departments
Managed master data handover between responsible plants: defined necessary changes in SAP and Teamcenter to transfer technical responsibility for a product or component regarding CAD native data, metadata, and SAP master data
Advised on SAP group BOM and plant assignment
Designed and implemented workflows in Teamcenter to transfer data sets to different authorization groups
Advised on building SAP and Teamcenter process documentation
Trained technical and change management departments
Handled classification and variant configuration: planned and built component and product class systems in SAP and Teamcenter, and provided training and coaching (e.g., for purchasing and design)
Designed and built variant models (VC) in SAP
Handled order and sales configuration (VC) including pricing conditions and customer special requests
Built a prototype variant model in Teamcenter (Variant Administration / BOM Management / role and authorization concept)
Extended the design guideline with classification and variant configuration in Teamcenter and SAP
Managed SAP master data: requirements management, concept development, process design, tool evaluation for end-to-end master data management in SAP ERP using MDM/MDG
SAP ERP, Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens T4S SAP interface, Siemens Solid Edge, MS Office, MS SharePoint, Confluence, Bizagi Process Modeler (BPMN)

Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

3 years 10 months

Bad Buchau, Germany

Design Engineer for spindle systems / rotary tables / swivel rotary tables

Kessler Group

Worked on customer projects: designed in Solid Edge, Teamcenter, and SAP
Developed standard product series for rotary and swivel tables
Part of the project team for the "Teamcenter Rapid Start PDM/PLM System" implementation
SAP ERP, Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens T4S SAP interface, Siemens Solid Edge, MS Office

Mar 2003 - Sep 2009

6 years 7 months

Römerstein, Germany

Design Engineer, CAD/IT Administrator

Rückle GmbH

Planned and executed customer projects
Designed and developed standard product series for rotary and swivel tables
Set up and maintained CAD/PDM/PLM systems
Provided user support
Planned and coordinated the IT system landscape
Syslog, Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink

Mar 1993 - Feb 2003

10 years

Albstadt, Germany

Technical draftsman (CAD) and IT administrator

Johannes Boss GmbH & Co KG

Design and drafting of prototype components for in-house tool production
Setup, maintenance, coordination of the CAD and IT system landscape
Pro/Engineer, Pro/Intralink, CADDA, Linux, MS Windows

Aug 1989 - Feb 1993

3 years 7 months

Albstadt, Germany

Industrial mechanic (apprenticeship)

Johannes Boss GmbH & Co KG

Training in the field of device and precision engineering

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Production

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Senior Engineering Consultant (Plm, Pdm, Ca-d/e/m/s)
Process Design
Workflow Design
Product Design Of Variant-rich/configurable Products
Sap Variant Configuration (High- And Low-level)
Requirements Management
Business Process Modeling
Project Management
Technical Documentation (De, En)
Dimp (Mechanical Engineering, Device Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
B2b Services
Mechanical And Electrical Design
Product Management
Master Data Management
Variant Configuration
Product Lifecycle Management
Engineering Change Management
System Administration (Plm, Pdm, Cad)
Siemens Teamcenter
Solid Edge
T4s
Bct Inspector
Pro Engineer
Pro Intralink
Syslog
Cadda
Sap Erp: Ps, Mm, Ca-cl, Lo-vc, Ectr
Linux
Ms Sharepoint
Atlassian Suite (E.g. Jira, Confluence)
Vmware
Ms Office
Visio

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

DAA-Technikum - Gemeinnützige Fernunterichts GmbH

State-certified technician, part-time · State-certified technician · Essen, Germany

Aug 1989 - Feb 1993

Johannes Boss GmbH & Co KG

Industrial mechanic (journeyman certificate) · Device and precision engineering · Albstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified strategy project manager

Marco Elling -

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Manufacturing 35 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE, Harmonization of product configuration using a cloud-based design configurator and CRM system, Product structure redesign with product configuration, system-related services and installation services

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Bernd based?

Bernd is based in Zwiefalten, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bernd speak?

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

How many years of experience does Bernd have?

Bernd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE, Harmonization of product configuration using a cloud-based design configurator and CRM system, Product structure redesign with product configuration, system-related services and installation services.

What is Bernd's latest experience?

Bernd's most recent position is Setup of product configurators in SAP ECC for use in 4DE at ZEBROS GmbH.

What companies has Bernd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernd has worked for ZEBROS GmbH, HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH, Bruker BioSpin AG, VOITH TURBO GmbH & Co KG, and Makat Candy Technology GmbH a Syntegon Technology GmbH Company.

Which industries is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Bernd also has some experience in Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Bernd most experienced in?

Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management. Bernd also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Bernd worked in recently?

Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Bernd's education?

Bernd attended DAA-Technikum - Gemeinnützige Fernunterichts GmbH for State-certified technician.

Does Bernd have any certificates?

Bernd has 1 certificate: Certified strategy project manager.

What is the availability of Bernd?

Bernd is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernd?

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