Lothar Welker - Interim Management and Logistics Consultant

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Brey, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2010 - Present

15 years 11 months

Brey, Germany

Management and Logistics Consultant, Interim Manager

Freelance

Business optimization tasks considering strategy, organization/IT, quality and service management, logistics, as well as controlling/performance management in industry, trade and services
Customer consulting (potential analyses) and contract logistics acquisition, planning and implementation projects, e.g. as part of tenders from industry and trade
IT project management (requirements management, software selection, tender management, implementation support)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Interim management (e.g. multi-project management, logistics consulting)

Feb 2002 - Oct 2010

8 years 9 months

Mainz, Germany

Senior Executive/Authorized Officer in the Sales Division, Logistics Service Department

DB Schenker Rail GmbH

Operational management and key involvement in the setup of the department
Leadership of transport, plant and warehouse logistics projects for leading companies, including in the chemical, paper, automotive, mining and FMCG sectors
Management of IT projects (RFID, logistics control center)
Key involvement in the 'Railport' product development and launch (pan-European network of multimodal logistics centers)

Aug 1999 - Jan 2002

2 years 6 months

Mainz, Germany

Logistics Manager in the Sales Division, Chemical Market Segment

DB Cargo AG

Sales planning, control and reporting
Introduction of a balanced scorecard as a strategic controlling tool
Development and implementation of logistics concepts and products (e.g. ChemCargo, now DBchem-solution)
Internal implementation of group-wide optimization projects

Dec 1996 - Jul 1999

2 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager

Zentrum für Logistik und Unternehmensplanung GmbH

Site analysis for a commercial vehicle spare parts warehouse in Eastern Europe for an international vehicle manufacturer
Development of a concept for the cooperative supply and disposal for a renowned university hospital
Optimization of rail-based shipping logistics in a plant of a world-leading chemical company by implementing a central 'Rail Service Unit'
Logistics training in sales for a leading rail freight transport company

Apr 1995 - Nov 1996

1 year 8 months

Andernach, Germany

Project Manager Organizational Development

SHD Datentechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Support of a project to implement new ERP software
Implementation of a document management system

Dec 1991 - Mar 1995

3 years 4 months

Koblenz, Germany

Head of Project Management/Organization

Erich Denkhaus Internationale Spedition AG

Organizational development and quality management projects for the contract/warehouse logistics subsidiary Denkhaus Logistik GmbH

Feb 1988 - Nov 1991

3 years 10 months

Koblenz, Germany

Assistant to Management

Denkhaus Intern. Ges. für Auslandsverkehr mbH

Led a project to select TMS/forwarding software

Industry experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Chemical, and Automotive.

Transportation

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Retail

Chemical

Automotive

Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Information Technology, and Strategy.

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Logistics

Information Technology

Strategy

Skills

Ms Office Including Ms Project
Basic Knowledge Of Logistics Software Solutions Such As Wms, Tms, Container Management, Telematics, Rfid (No Operational User-Level Expertise From Clerical Work)
It Project Management, Process- And Requirements-Oriented, At The Interface Between Users, The It Department And External It Service Providers

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1984 - Jul 1988

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration, focus on Organization/Business Informatics, Controlling · Koblenz, Germany

Karthause State Gymnasium

General higher education entrance qualification · Koblenz, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Transportation 21 y

Avg length 5 y 5 m

Longest experience 15 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Management and Logistics Consultant, Interim Manager, Senior Executive/Authorized Officer in the Sales Division, Logistics Service Department, Logistics Manager in the Sales Division, Chemical Market Segment

Main industries Transportation, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Member since

July 2024

Last update

July 2025

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

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

Lothar has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Lothar has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months. Note that Lothar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Lothar would be well-suited for roles such as: Management and Logistics Consultant, Interim Manager, Senior Executive/Authorized Officer in the Sales Division, Logistics Service Department, Logistics Manager in the Sales Division, Chemical Market Segment.

Lothar's most recent position is Management and Logistics Consultant, Interim Manager at Freelance.

In recent years, Lothar has worked for Freelance.

Lothar is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Lothar also has some experience in Retail, Chemical, and Automotive.

Lothar is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance. Lothar also has some experience in Logistics, Information Technology, and Strategy.

Lothar has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Retail.

Lothar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Logistics, and Project Management.

Lothar holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, focus on Organization/Business Informatics, Controlling from Koblenz University of Applied Sciences.

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