Henning Lehmann - Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Q: Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Bad Krozingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Henning speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at hlc-solutions .

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

In recent years, Henning has worked for hlc-solutions and Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Transportation , and Professional Services . Henning also has some experience in Construction , Aerospace and Defense , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Logistics , and Project Management . Henning also has some experience in Operations , Procurement , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Transportation , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

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Bad Krozingen, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Bad Krozingen, Germany

Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management

hlc-solutions

Focus areas: SCM, warehouse and transport logistics
Implementation of ERP systems (SCM): blueprints, realization
Implementation of warehouse management systems
SCM concepts
SCM controlling (reporting)
Purchasing and procurement processes
Consolidation of companies after acquisitions
Inventory optimization

Jan 2015 - Jul 2021

6 years 7 months

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Head of Logistics

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Personnel and technical leadership for the logistics department in Germany (about 250 employees) - production and commercial organization
Budget responsibility for the logistics department (70 million €)
Integration of logistics areas of Aryzta Food Solutions (commercial organization) and Aryzta Bakeries (production)
Ensuring continuous delivery capability while meeting cost and quality targets
Optimization and further development of business processes in SCM
Ensuring optimal alignment of warehousing and distribution structures
Management of various cost-saving and restructuring projects

Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

9 months

Project lead for reorganization of the Demand Management and Export department (S&OP)

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Project location Zurich
Project language English

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

6 months

Project lead for SAP MM (P2P) implementation

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Project location Zurich
Project language English

Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

11 months

Project lead for SAP WM implementation

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Project location Zurich
Project language English

May 2011 - Dec 2014

3 years 8 months

Head of Logistics South/Austria

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Personnel and technical leadership for the logistics area in Southern Germany and Austria (approx. 100 employees)
Budget responsibility for the logistics area South/Austria (€15M)
Strategic and operational optimization of logistics structures in Southern Germany and Austria

Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

9 months

Head of Warehouse Organization/Planning

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Personnel and technical leadership for tour scheduling with a transport volume of €23M (11 employees)
Personnel and technical leadership for warehouse organization at 6 sites (30 employees and external partners)
Budget responsibility for warehousing (€8M)
Establishment of the Stuttgart warehouse

Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

3 years

Head of Projects/Services

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Personnel and technical leadership for the projects/services area (3 employees)
Lead role in truck procurement
Development and optimization projects in logistics controlling (key figure systems/cost forecast tool)
Projects in distribution/warehouse/IT (implementation of telematics management system, further development of automatic dynamic route planning system, warehouse location analysis)
Projects in sales and corporate organization (logistics consolidation Hiestand & Suhr and Fricopan; integration of the Hiestand production warehouse into the trading organization; decentralization of logistics structures as part of the "Field Sales" sales project; setup of contract logistics for logistics customers; proposal preparation for key account customers)

Feb 2006 - Jul 2007

1 year 6 months

Head of Dispatch

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Personnel and technical leadership for tour dispatch with 120 own trucks and 10 external carriers (7 employees)
Management of national and international transports
Project management for the implementation of a dynamic route planning system
Instructor for the vocational profile 'Clerk for Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services'

Aug 2005 - Jan 2006

6 months

Executive Assistant to Management

Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH

Operational tasks for management
Budgeting and cost analyses
Project support for building in-house logistics for Hiestand Switzerland

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Internship

Migros Zurich Cooperative

Topic: Process-oriented logistics controlling

Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Internship

Migros Zurich Cooperative

Topic: Inventory management with SAP R/3

Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

2 years

Celle, Germany

Apprenticeship as a Bricklayer

Jürgen Peters Construction Company

Sep 1996 - Jun 1997

10 months

Celle, Germany

Basic military service

4th Armored Training Battalion Celle

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Transportation, Professional Services, Construction, Aerospace and Defense, and Retail.

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Professional Services

Construction

Aerospace and Defense

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Information Technology.

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Information Technology

Summary

Expertise: Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Project Management
Over 15 years of leadership experience
6 of those years with responsibility for over 300 employees across 3 hierarchy levels / 7 direct reports
Industries: Trade, manufacturing, industry
Food (frozen, fresh, dry logistics), non-food
Project experience/management in introducing new business concepts (change management)
Consolidation of companies after acquisitions focusing on logistics processes
Restructuring of departments
Implementation of ERP systems SAP WM/MM/APO (E2E: P2P/O2C); Infor M3
SCM projects (including S&OP)
Implementation of route planning and telematics management system
Set up of new warehousing and distribution sites
Project management methods (traditional, agile)
Change management / lean management
HACCP / IFS Logistics

Skills

Sap Erp Wm/mm/apo, S4/hana, Sap Business One, Navision, Infor M3, Weclapp
Route Planning / Telematics Systems (E.g. Wanko, Ptv, Ortec)
Ms Office Applications
Process Modeling With Viflow
Project Management Software (Helios Software Gmbh, Factro)

Other

Certified Trainer (Ihk) For 'Clerk In Freight Forwarding And Logistics Services'

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1999 - Jul 2005

HTWK Leipzig (FH)

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Economics, Industrial Engineering (Construction) · Leipzig, Germany · 2

Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

Baugeschäft Jürgen Peters

Bricklayer · Celle, Germany

Jul 1982 - May 1996

Hermann Billung Gymnasium Celle

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Celle, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Trainer (IHK)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Food and Beverage 16 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Head of Logistics, Project lead for reorganization of the Demand Management and Export department (S&OP)

Main industries Food and Beverage, Transportation, Professional Services

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Bad Krozingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Henning speak?

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

How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Henning be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Henning would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Head of Logistics, Project lead for reorganization of the Demand Management and Export department (S&OP).

What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Business Consultant and Interim Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at hlc-solutions.

What companies has Henning worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Henning has worked for hlc-solutions and Aryzta Food Solutions GmbH.

Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Transportation, and Professional Services. Henning also has some experience in Construction, Aerospace and Defense, and Retail.

Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Project Management. Henning also has some experience in Operations, Procurement, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Transportation, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

What is Henning's education?

Henning holds a Bachelor in Economics, Industrial Engineering (Construction) from HTWK Leipzig (FH).

Does Henning have any certificates?

Henning has 1 certificate: Certified Trainer (IHK).

What is the availability of Henning?

Henning is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Henning?

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