Dieter Schraad - SAP OTC Process Consultant, 20 Years

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Neuenkirchen-Vörden, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Apr 2026

1 year 4 months

Overall OTC Process Responsibility, Including Harmonization, Target Vision Definition and Governance / Requirements and Quality

Qiagen AG

SAP ECC → S/4HANA transition in the international pharmaceutical industry
Analysis and optimization of SAP Order-to-Cash processes, focusing on SAP SD, CS and GTS
Ensuring alignment across all process steps, from order entry through delivery and invoicing to payment
Defining global end-to-end process standards
Facilitating resolution of conflicting goals between local entities and the global model
Preparing decision documents for management
Assessing process variants independently of system implementation
Managing incidents, changes and requirements through Jira; using Confluence for central project documentation
Supporting the setup of test management in Jira Xray
Managing order processing, invoicing, and subscription and milestone billing
Improving accounts receivable processes, integrating third-party tools and monitoring metrics such as cash cycle time and invoice accuracy
Defining work packages and milestones based on the analysis
Ensuring quality in requirements management between the business and IT service providers
Preparing and facilitating decision-making sessions, management briefings and C-level status meetings
Setting up and maintaining standardized reporting (status reports, milestone tracking, risk register)
Ensuring compliance with existing governance and reporting requirements
Applying pharmaceutical industry standards and methods, including GxP and Computer System Validation (CSV)

Aug 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 2 months

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Ströer AG

Technical assessment of the SAP LO-VC solution in discrete manufacturing
Assessing the technologies used in terms of performance, efficiency and architectural quality
Analyzing the current implementation to identify strengths, weaknesses and potential improvements
Developing proposals to improve the solution, taking alternative technologies into account
Conducting cost-benefit analyses to develop well-founded recommendations
Aligning and communicating with stakeholders to shape practical improvement measures

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

Service / After-Sales Process Responsibility – Harmonization & Target Vision

X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE

S/4HANA implementation using the SAP Activate methodology in the semiconductor industry
Defining and aligning a harmonized target vision for service and after-sales processes across multiple sites
Facilitating resolution of business conflicts between global standards and local requirements
Preparing decision-making materials for management committees on process standardization
Managing incidents, changes and requirements through Jira and Confluence
Preparing and facilitating management briefings and C-level status meetings
Contributing to the definition and optimization of organizational structures and processes
Supporting organizational redesigns, process harmonization and interface optimization
Applying Computer System Validation (CSV) and GxP standards and methods

Aug 2023 - May 2024

10 months

OTC Stream Lead (SAP SD)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Contributing to the design of customer, material and pricing master data as part of an S/4HANA transition
Assessing migration rules and objects such as customers, orders and conditions
Analyzing and resolving error messages
Validating and cleansing data in preparation for migration
Ensuring master data quality in collaboration with Data Governance

Jan 2022 - Apr 2025

3 years 4 months

Process Consulting for Development and Production Processes (E2E Bills of Materials)

Deutscher Automobilhersteller

Harmonizing end-to-end processes for engineering and production bills of materials (SAP MM and PP)
Facilitating cross-functional workshops to align target visions and role models
Defining governance and decision-making structures to embed processes sustainably
Planning, carrying out and documenting tests (unit tests, integration tests, user acceptance tests)
Supporting go-live activities, including the hypercare phase
Ensuring compliance with budget and schedule requirements
Preparing for the S/4HANA transition
Defining project goals and creating milestone plans
Developing and implementing communication strategies for steering committees and stakeholder groups
Taking existing governance and reporting requirements into account

May 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 2 months

Münchwilen, Switzerland

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Diversey Holdings Ltd.

Proof of concept for using KMAT (configurable material, SAP LO-VC)
Design and development of a prototype within the existing SAP installation
Integration of the prototype into the end-to-end process chain, including requirements and test management
Definition of project goals and creation of project and milestone plans
Development and implementation of communication strategies for steering committees
Preparation and facilitation of management briefings and status meetings at C-level
Contribution to defining and optimizing organizational structures and processes as part of process digitalization
Implementation of process harmonization and interface optimization between business and IT teams

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

10 months

Waldenburg, Germany

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

R. Stahl AG

Selection process for a new CRM system in an international environment
Gathering and prioritization of requirements from a global sales organization
Preparation of a requirements specification suitable for tenders and contracts
Vendor-neutral software market research
Planning and execution of the software tender process (e.g., Salesforce vs. SAP)
Stakeholder management and coordination with international business teams
Preparation and facilitation of decision-making sessions at C-level

May 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 8 months

Co-author

Espresso Tutorials

Co-author of a specialist book on variant configuration in SAP S/4HANA (SAP AVC)
Published by Espresso Tutorials

Jan 2020 - May 2020

5 months

Aarau, Switzerland

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Jura Materials Jura Management AG

Conducted the SOLHANA Assessment (S/4 HANA)
Developed the right sizing, as well as opportunities, risks and a detailed plan for a new installation or migration to S/4HANA in a series of workshops

May 2019 - Mar 2026

6 years 11 months

Project Manager / Stakeholder Management

Internationally active energy utility

Led various IT projects in a regulated, multi-legal-entity structure
Implemented SAP ILM for 120 Legal Entities, with responsibility for time and budget
Requirements management, implementation and setup of the test organization
Managed testing for SAP GUI updates (7.5–8.0)
Designed IT service cost allocation for 25 Legal Entities
S/4HANA transition: analysis of interfaces and third-party systems
Active project management using Jira and support for program and portfolio management
Defined project goals and created milestone plans
Harmonized business processes and developed governance models
Advised management committees on target states, risks and implementation options
Set up and maintained standardized reporting (status reports, risk register)
Supported organizational redesigns and interface optimization

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

4 months

Detmold, Germany

Project Manager / Solution Architect

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

Proof of concept for using KMAT (configurable material, SAP LO-VC)
Design and development of a prototype within the existing SAP installation
Integration of the prototype into the end-to-end process chain
Development of communication and information strategies for stakeholder groups
Support for organizational redesigns and process harmonization

Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Trainer

HDP Management Consulting GmbH

Delivery of training on new functions in S/4HANA (1709)
Presentation of possible transformation scenarios
Introduction to SAP Activate as an implementation guide and to SAP Fiori Apps

Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

1 month

Bern, Switzerland

Trainer

Stadt Bern

Delivery of training on new functions in S/4HANA (1709)
Presentation of transformation scenarios for government organizational structures
Introduction to SAP Activate and SAP Fiori Apps
Consideration of existing governance and reporting requirements in the public sector

Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

1 month

Cologne, Germany

Trainer

b.itmap digital services GmbH

Delivery of training on new functions in S/4HANA (1709)
Presentation of possible transformation scenarios
Introduction to SAP Activate as an implementation guide and to SAP Fiori Apps

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

10 months

Waldenburg, Germany

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

R. Stahl AG

Selection of a product configuration tool
IT assessment and business process analysis to identify potential improvements
Gathering of technical and functional requirements and preparation of a requirements specification
Software market research and tender process, including creation of a shortlist
Delivery of product presentations and workshops; definition of contract terms
Design and development of a global SAP template for a worldwide rollout through the hypercare phase
Preparation and facilitation of management briefings and C-level status meetings
Establishment and maintenance of standardized reporting
Contribution to the optimization of organizational structures, processes and interfaces

Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Test Manager

Lufthansa Industry Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Developed a test concept for the FRA-Ost MES system environment
Optimized workflows in a newly established workshop to reduce turnaround times
Defined the test strategy, selected test methods and created documentation templates
Decided on the test environment and test automation
Coordinated the interaction between different test levels and their integration with other project tasks
Set up metrics to monitor test progress and product quality
Created a test plan, including the assignment of responsibilities
Integrated the SAP modules SD, MM, PP, PM, FI, CO

Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Jungheinrich AG

Led the global rollout of a web-based vehicle configurator and its integration into the SAP CRM environment
Managed the implementation of business requirements
Created a test concept and planned the rollout phase
Reported to senior management using Power BI
Integrated the SAP modules SD, MM, PP, PM, FI, CO
Defined project goals and created milestone plans
Set up and maintained a standardized reporting system
Helped optimize organizational structures and processes between business and IT departments

May 2017 - Aug 2017

4 months

Bad Salzuflen, Germany

Subproject Lead / Consultant

POS Tuning Udo Voßhenrich GmbH & Co. KG

Advised and trained users on SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) in the S/4HANA system
Supported subproject management and coordinated business requirements
Planned and carried out tests to ensure system functionality
Prepared and delivered training sessions for end users
Ensured successful implementation and user acceptance

Feb 2017 - May 2017

4 months

Dortmund, Germany

Senior Consultant

KHS GmbH

Advised on, designed and created a requirements specification for the SAP modules CS, SD, QM
Defined the framework, goals and benefits for users
Identified user groups and defined system requirements
Planned resources and provided detailed descriptions of requirements
Compared customer-specific developments with standard functions to optimize the system

Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager / Subproject Lead

Daimler AG

Designed a service to provide technical vehicle data worldwide
Was responsible for developing the concept, including time and budget management
Planned and coordinated the integration of more than 30 different software systems
Managed a team of around 60 project employees
Prepared and facilitated decision-making sessions at Management Level A4
Designed a digital twin covering the entire product lifecycle of all vehicles
Advised on modular bills of materials and event management
Analyzed existing processes and data flows to identify opportunities for improvement
Defined system requirements and aligned them with business departments and IT teams
Documented the results and developed implementation strategies for pilot phases

Sep 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Neuenkirchen-Vörden, Germany

Managing Director and Shareholder

neocore GmbH

Managing and providing strategic leadership for the consulting company
Building an S/4HANA best-practice system (internal)
Designing and delivering operational end-to-end processes for a manufacturing company in an SAP S/4HANA 1809 system
Configuring standardized business processes
Implementing and integrating SAP modules: SD, MM, PP, PM, FI, CO
Responsible for planning, coordinating and successfully implementing the system

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

7 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Service Manager

Ciber Managed Services GmbH

Managed services for clients across various industries, with budget responsibility
Managing internal and external IT and business staff
Assessing risks for individual changes and defining actions
Monitoring service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensuring quality
Improving processes and workflows in the managed services environment
Preparing reports for C-level management
Promoting continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

4 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Solution Architect

Audi AG

Designing and developing procurement and production processes using the SAP standard for pre-series production
Focus on lot size 1 and analysis of production and material flow processes
Aligning and integrating processes with logistics, production and procurement
Supporting system implementation and configuration
Ensuring integration into end-to-end process chains for series production preparation

Mar 2015 - May 2016

1 year 3 months

Pfäffikon, Switzerland

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Condair AG

Post-merger process harmonization and target-state definition in an international environment
Developing a consistent end-to-end process model following a corporate merger
Facilitating management workshops to define global standards
Supporting the organization through the transition to harmonized processes
Integrating SAP modules SD, MM, PP, PM, FI, CO
Planning and conducting testing and hypercare phases
Establishing and maintaining standardized reporting for management committees

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Member of the Executive Management Team, Business Unit Head SAP

treorbis GmbH

Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

1 year 1 month

Wasserburg am Inn, Germany

Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management

Bauer Frischdienst GmbH

Greenfield implementation of SAP ECC 6.0 with a project budget of approx. 2 Mio. EUR
Led the implementation, focusing on sales, distribution logistics and warehouse processes
Developed custom SAP add-ons and integrated them with accounting
Planned and carried out project phases, including testing and hypercare
Migrated data from the legacy system in preparation for the S/4HANA migration
Prepared and facilitated management briefings at C-level

Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

11 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Management Consultant / Project Manager

Ciber AG

Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 8 months

Quakenbrück, Germany

ERP Division Head

SLA Software Logistik Artland GmbH

Jan 2010 - May 2012

2 years 5 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Business Development Manager

Ciber Managed Services GmbH

May 2008 - Dec 2009

1 year 8 months

Saarbrücken, Germany

Senior Management Consultant

IDS Scheer AG

Feb 2004 - Apr 2008

4 years 3 months

Oldenburg, Germany

Senior Management Consultant

BTC Business Technology Consulting AG

Jul 2000 - Dec 2003

3 years 6 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Senior Consultant

Zeda GmbH & Co. KG

Feb 1996 - Jun 2000

4 years 5 months

Osnabrück, Germany

Senior Consultant

MBI Software Company GmbH

Mar 1993 - Jan 2000

6 years 11 months

Osnabrück, Germany

Management Assistant

Unternehmensberatung Brose & Partner

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Energy

Manufacturing

Automotive

Transportation

Business area experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Product Development

Marketing

Summary

Senior process consultant with over 20 years of experience in international transformation and harmonization programs. Specialized in end-to-end process design, target visions and cross-organizational standardization – independent of technology. Strong in analysis, structuring and discussions on an equal footing with management and consulting peers. Focused on conceptual process work, harmonization and target vision definition

Skills

Role Focus

Sap S/4hana Stream Lead (Otc / Sd)
Solution Architect
Variant Configuration Expert (Lo-Vc / Avc)
Test Management Setup
Template & Rollout Programs

S/4hana Transitions

Experienced In S/4hana Transitions

Sap Knowledge

Sap Sd – Highly Experienced
Sap Lo-Vc / Avc – Highly Experienced
Sap Pp – Experienced
Sap Mm – Experienced
Sap Pm – Experienced
Sap Fi – Basic Knowledge
Sap Co – Basic Knowledge

Project Management

Traditional, Waterfall – Highly Experienced
Agile, Scrum – Highly Experienced
Hybrid, Combining Traditional And Agile – Highly Experienced
Itil Best Practices – Experienced

Tools

Jira – Highly Experienced
Confluence – Experienced
Ms Office Products – Highly Experienced

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1992

Fachhochschule Emden Leer

Diplom-Kaufmann (FH), Business Information Systems & Controlling · Business Administration · Emden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP – OTC-Berater

SAP

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 34

Experience in Professional Services 28.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 10 y 1 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Overall OTC Process Responsibility, Including Harmonization, Target Vision Definition and Governance / Requirements and Quality, Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management, Service / After-Sales Process Responsibility – Harmonization & Target Vision

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Energy

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Member since

May 2026

Last update

October 2026

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Dieter is based in Neuenkirchen-Vörden, Germany.

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

Dieter has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Dieter has worked in at least 22 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Dieter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Dieter would be well-suited for roles such as: Overall OTC Process Responsibility, Including Harmonization, Target Vision Definition and Governance / Requirements and Quality, Project Manager / Solution Architect / Stakeholder Management, Service / After-Sales Process Responsibility – Harmonization & Target Vision.

Dieter's most recent position is Overall OTC Process Responsibility, Including Harmonization, Target Vision Definition and Governance / Requirements and Quality at Qiagen AG.

In recent years, Dieter has worked for Qiagen AG, Ströer AG, X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, Hitachi Energy Ltd., and Deutscher Automobilhersteller.

Dieter is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Energy. Dieter also has some experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation.

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

Dieter has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Automotive.

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

Dieter holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Fachhochschule Emden Leer.

Dieter has 1 certificate: SAP – OTC-Berater.

Dieter will be available full-time from January 2027.

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