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Markus (Ludwig) Krauß-Central S&OE Project Manager
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Jun 2025 - Jun 2026
1 year 1 monthGöttingen, Germany
Central S&OE Project Manager
Sartorius Stedim GmbH
Position Summary
Central S&OE Project Manager at Sartorius Stedim GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
- Led the project for implementing a central Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE)
- Standardized production planning processes worldwide
- Established a new department for S&OE
- International travel
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Interim Head of Planning and Logistics
JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin
Position Summary
Interim Head of Planning and Logistics at JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Logistics
Operations
- Managed 12 employees across 3 teams
- Supported the introduction of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Took over multiple projects
- Hired and trained a successor
Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
11 monthsProject Manager Warehouse Process Optimization
CureVac Manufacturing GmbH
Position Summary
Project Manager Warehouse Process Optimization at CureVac Manufacturing GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
- Optimized warehouse processes in SAP
- Implemented a barcode scanner system
- Standardized processes
- Optimized storage capacity
- Trained employees
Sep 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 4 monthsProject Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials
Affimed GmbH
Position Summary
Project Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials at Affimed GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
- Led multiple project teams
- Selected and qualified new service providers
- Managed suppliers
May 2022 - Oct 2022
6 monthsProject Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials
Thermofisher Scientific
Position Summary
Project Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials at Thermofisher Scientific
Industries
Biotechnology
Business Areas
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
- Led multiple project teams
- Conducted business reviews
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
1 yearMainz, Germany
Head of Operational Supply Chain Management
BioNTech GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Operational Supply Chain Management at BioNTech GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Business Areas
Operations
Supply Chain Management
- Led the operational supply chain management for the CoVac vaccine
- Process harmonization
- Troubleshooting
- Software and process development
Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
7 monthsHilden, Germany
Head of Production Planning
Qiagen GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Production Planning at Qiagen GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Business Areas
Operations
Production
- Optimized production output
- Implemented production controlling
- Implemented a new team structure
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
7 monthsHamburg, Germany
Head of Demand Management Team
Upfield Deutschland GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Demand Management Team at Upfield Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Logistics
Operations
Supply Chain Management
- Led the demand management team for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy
- Created complete demand planning using Excel
- Established standard procedures and processes
- Supported the implementation of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
- Relocated two distribution warehouses during ongoing operations
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
2 monthsInterim Analyst, Active Ingredient Market (Enzyme Sector)
Confidential Client
Position Summary
Interim Analyst, Active Ingredient Market (Enzyme Sector) at Confidential Client
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Procurement
Research and Development
- Analyzed the active ingredients market in the enzyme sector
- Selected potential suppliers and made recommendations
Mar 2015 - Nov 2019
4 years 9 monthsHead of Supply Chain & Logistics
MUCOS Emulsionsgesellschaft mbH
Position Summary
Head of Supply Chain & Logistics at MUCOS Emulsionsgesellschaft mbH
Industries
Chemical
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Logistics
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
- Managed departments for procurement, production planning/SCM, and warehouse/intralogistics/distribution
- Full responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain
- Functional and disciplinary leadership of 13 employees (including 3 team leaders)
- Responsible for efficient planning to supply markets and achieve business goals
- Budget responsibility
- Introduced an S&OP process with production planning
- Managed operational safety
- 25% travel requirement
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Project Manager SAP Logistics Europe-Africa
Zoetis Deutschland GmbH
Position Summary
Project Manager SAP Logistics Europe-Africa at Zoetis Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Information Technology
Logistics
Project Management
- Overall responsibility for SAP implementation in logistics in Europe and Africa
- Conversion of 2 central and 10 local distribution centers in ongoing operations
- Functional leadership for 40 employees
- Negotiation and structuring of contracts with external service providers
Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
1 year 8 monthsBerlin, Germany
Market Lead Germany/Austria/Switzerland
Zoetis Deutschland GmbH
Position Summary
Market Lead Germany/Austria/Switzerland at Zoetis Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Logistics
Procurement
- Head of procurement and logistics
- Functional and disciplinary leadership of 8 employees and 2 distribution centers
- Budget responsibility
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
1 year 7 monthsBerlin, Germany
Demand Manager
Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Position Summary
Demand Manager at Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Operations
Supply Chain Management
- Inventory responsibility
- Negotiation of supply chain agreements
- Creation of sales forecasts
Dec 2008 - Feb 2011
2 years 3 monthsBerlin, Germany
Trainer (freelance)
Parexel Akademie GmbH
Position Summary
Trainer (freelance) at Parexel Akademie GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Supply Chain Management
- Training in supply chain management
- Training in process management
Jan 2008 - May 2011
3 years 5 monthsBerlin, Germany
Senior Clinical Logistics Specialist
Parexel International GmbH
Position Summary
Senior Clinical Logistics Specialist at Parexel International GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
- Setup of supply chain for clinical studies
- Project management
- Supplier management
Aug 2006 - Dec 2007
1 year 5 monthsClinical Research Nurse
Parexel International GmbH
Position Summary
Clinical Research Nurse at Parexel International GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Research and Development
- Clinical trial participant care
- Study execution support
Jan 2004 - Jul 2006
2 years 7 monthsParamedic
Various emergency service providers
Position Summary
Paramedic at Various emergency service providers
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Operations
- Emergency service deployment
- Patient care and emergency management
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Chemical, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Biotechnology
Chemical
Healthcare
Professional Services
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Project Management, and Research and Development.
Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Operations
Logistics
Project Management
Research and Development
Summary
- Born on April 9, 1980
- Widowed, 2 children
Skills
- Logistically Skilled
- Organizational Talent
- Experienced In Leadership
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Apr 2007 - Jun 2010
Administrative and Business Academy Potsdam
Business Economist (VWA) · Business Administration · Potsdam, Germany
Dec 2002 - Dec 2003
State Rescue School Brandenburg e.V.
Vocational training as a paramedic · Paramedic · Brandenburg, Germany
Apr 1995 - May 2000
Einstein Grammar School Angermünde
Angermünde, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Logistics Controller (DLA)
Organizational Incident Commander (Rescue Service)
Supply Chain Manager (DLA)
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 17
Experience in Pharmaceutical 11.5 y
Avg length 1 y 4 m
Longest experience 4 y 8 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany
Expertise
Recent roles Central S&OE Project Manager, Interim Head of Planning and Logistics, Project Manager Warehouse Process Optimization
Main industries Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Biotechnology
Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations
Qualifications
Certifications earned 3
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Markus is based in Potsdam, Germany.
Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Markus has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Central S&OE Project Manager, Interim Head of Planning and Logistics, Project Manager Warehouse Process Optimization.
Markus's most recent position is Central S&OE Project Manager at Sartorius Stedim GmbH.
In recent years, Markus has worked for Sartorius Stedim GmbH, JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin, CureVac Manufacturing GmbH, Affimed GmbH, and Thermofisher Scientific.
Markus is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology. Markus also has some experience in Chemical, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
Markus is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Operations. Markus also has some experience in Logistics, Project Management, and Research and Development.
Markus has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.
Markus has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Operations.
Markus attended Administrative and Business Academy Potsdam for Business Administration.
Markus has 3 certificates. These include: Logistics Controller (DLA), Organizational Incident Commander (Rescue Service), and Supply Chain Manager (DLA).
Markus will be available from July 2026.
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