Dr Gert Schade - Self-employed

Q: Where is Dr Gert based?

Dr Gert is based in Gernsheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dr Gert speak?

Dr Gert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dr Gert have?

Dr Gert has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Dr Gert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Dr Gert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dr Gert's latest experience?

Dr Gert's most recent position is Self-employed at SCM Interim Management & Consulting .

Q: What companies has Dr Gert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dr Gert has worked for SCM Interim Management & Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Dr Gert most experienced in?

Dr Gert is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Automotive , and Manufacturing . Dr Gert also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Dr Gert most experienced in?

Dr Gert is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Logistics . Dr Gert also has some experience in Project Management , Procurement , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Dr Gert worked in recently?

Dr Gert has recently worked in industries like Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Dr Gert worked in recently?

Dr Gert has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Operations , and Project Management .

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Gernsheim, Germany

Experience

Oct 2020 - Jul 2025

4 years 10 months

Self-employed

SCM Interim Management & Consulting

Project management, new business implementation, analysis of organisation and processes, RFQ support, logistics planning, automation.
03.2025: Follow-up with end customer (automation).
02.2023 - 02.2025: Interim manager Engineering & Automation for a global LSP.
01.2022 - 11.2022: Project management for the implementation of a new site for a logistics service provider (30,000 sqm), including robots/automation.
09.2021 - 01.2022: Consulting, analysis of processes and organisational structure, recommendations for workflow optimisation across all functional areas.
01.2021 - 09.2021: Supported engineering and sales of a global logistics service provider by compiling RFQ responses for German OEMs.

Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

2 years

Director Implementation

Neovia Logistics

Technical planning and realisation of a highly complex, automated kit-picking facility for a known tier-1 supplier; heading the "Logistics" workstream.
Investment of 150 M EUR; staff: 8; managing external consultants.
Achieved planned throughput and functionality; motivated the team in a very demanding work environment.

Oct 2015 - Sep 2018

3 years

Global Account Director Volkswagen Group

Neovia Logistics

Key account management for the Volkswagen Group across multiple sites, focusing on new business acquisition. Strong engagement in technical solution design and in Neovia's "Innovation Circle".
Annual site revenues approx. 7 and 10 M EUR each; project staff approx. 10.
Received several business awards (e.g. Scania PDC in the UK, extension of the PDC in Russia) with healthy EBIT.

Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 3 months

Director Business Development

Neovia Logistics

Implemented a new segment (inbound logistics), participated in RFQs in CKD, JIS and in-house logistics. Developed a "Tier-1 Strategy", acquired new clients (BMW, Magna, Krones).
Planned annual revenue of 10-25 M EUR per project; team staff approx. 10.
Neovia became well known and established for inbound logistics RFQs in several OEMs' logistics and procurement departments.

Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

3 months

Management Consultant (ad interim)

Self-employed

Consulting mandate for a 3PL to implement a consignment warehouse (VMI) for a well-known machine tool manufacturer.

Jan 2007 - Mar 2014

7 years 3 months

Director Solution Design & Implementation (Contract Logistics) EMENA Region

UTi Worldwide

Setting-up a regional team for solution design and implementation in the business unit contract logistics (CL). Introducing authoritative calculation methods, implementing a governance to reinforce compliance. Development of an awareness in the freight-forwarding-biased sales community for disparity in CL (Pricing, HR, Risk Management etc.). Safeguarding profit ratios for new acquisitions.
Team staff 8 (based in DE, UK and PL); project revenue 1…8 M €.
Benchmark-Implementation for adidas in Cairo; setting-up an EU-export-hub for a tier-1 (Leoni); development of a complex calculation tool and a supplemental toolset for client proposals.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006

5 years

Sr. Manager Logistics Planning

Vector SCM (Joint-venture with General Motors)

As a founder member in Europe, building the team inbound-logistics. Initially pursuing quick-wins with short ROI periods to fund the strategic projects (network re-design). Running large-scale RFQs. Miscellaneous operational tasks (freight audit, rail operation center).
Annual freight sourcing volume of 20 … 30 M EUR; team staff: 7.
Realised savings >10 M € during JV term. Development of a truthful collaboration with the JV partner in a highly sensitive outsourcing environment.

Oct 2001 - Dec 2001

3 months

Head of Competence Center Industry & LSP

Ilas AG

The contractually agreed scope of the position was not granted, hence I left during probation time.

Nov 1998 - Sep 2001

2 years 11 months

Project Manager IT 2000

Rieter Automotive

Leading the ERP roll-out at six European sites (DE, BE, NL, CZ) for manufacturing and plant logistics. Monitoring the budget, optimising and harmonising processes.
Leading the local teams (approx. staff of 20) plus external consultants.
Duly delivery of system; very positive client feedback.

Jul 1997 - Oct 1998

1 year 4 months

Head of Plant Logistics

Rieter Automotive

Heading plant logistics including shop-floor control (site Gundernhausen).
Staff approx. 25 (total site approx. 250).
Certification as per VDA 6.1, several critical product launches regarding timeline and manufacturing technology.

Oct 1995 - Jun 1997

1 year 9 months

Project Manager Production Logistics

ITT Automotive

Conducting re-engineering projects at several manufacturing sites. Introduction of innovative methods (VMI, Kanban), reinforcement of corporate objectives. Perceptible increase of material turn-rate and significant increase of machine utilisation.
Annual project savings in the range of 50k … 250k EUR with return periods less than 12 months.
Annual savings in the range of 6-digit amounts (e.g. Segmentation project in site Rheinböllen).

Dec 1990 - Sep 1995

4 years 10 months

Research Assistant

Technical University of Darmstadt

Development of operating strategies for automated channel storage systems (multiple LIFO handling units per location). Proof-of-concept in an industrial partnership, several other 3rd-party projects (e.g. for Opel, Lufthansa).
Implementing a new operating strategy for a 30 000-location channel storage of a paper mill in Biberist (CH), achieving a boost of performance by 15%.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Transportation

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Project Management, Procurement, and Research and Development.

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Logistics

Project Management

Procurement

Research and Development

Summary

Logistics professional with a passion for innovative solutions that meet clients' needs and ensure a healthy EBIT. Experienced in building and motivating teams across regions, cultures and functional areas. Striving to find the right balance between pragmatic quick wins and strategic foresight.

Skills

It: Very Experienced In Transforming Client Needs Into Efficient, Robust Processes. Conversant With Functionality And Data Structures Of Erp, Wms And Tms As Well As Integration Aspects (Edi). Versed In Applying Engineering Tools (Material Flow Simulation, Network Design).
Soft Skills: Team Player, Respectful Toward Individuals, Active Listener, Keen To Upskill, Able To Take Criticism, Ready To Step Out Of The "Comfort Zone".

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Doctorate · Darmstadt, Germany · good

Oct 1983 - Jun 1990

Technical University of Darmstadt

Diploma in Industrial Engineering, focus: Manufacturing & Materials Management · Industrial Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany · good

Oct 1978 - Jun 1983

Main-Taunus-Gymnasium

Abitur · Hofheim, Germany · B

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

VDA 6.1

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Transportation 23.5 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 7 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Self-employed, Director Implementation, Global Account Director Volkswagen Group

Main industries Transportation, Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Dr Gert based?

Dr Gert is based in Gernsheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dr Gert speak?

Dr Gert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Dr Gert have?

Dr Gert has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Dr Gert has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Dr Gert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dr Gert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dr Gert would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed, Director Implementation, Global Account Director Volkswagen Group.

What is Dr Gert's latest experience?

Dr Gert's most recent position is Self-employed at SCM Interim Management & Consulting.

What companies has Dr Gert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dr Gert has worked for SCM Interim Management & Consulting.

Which industries is Dr Gert most experienced in?

Dr Gert is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Dr Gert also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Dr Gert most experienced in?

Dr Gert is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Logistics. Dr Gert also has some experience in Project Management, Procurement, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Dr Gert worked in recently?

Dr Gert has recently worked in industries like Transportation.

Which business areas has Dr Gert worked in recently?

Dr Gert has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Dr Gert's education?

Dr Gert holds a Doctorate in Doctorate and a Master in Industrial Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt.

Does Dr Gert have any certificates?

Dr Gert has 1 certificate: VDA 6.1.

What is the availability of Dr Gert?

Dr Gert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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