Olaf Konopka - Liquidation of a warehouse site

Q: Where is Olaf based?

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

Q: What languages does Olaf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is Liquidation of a warehouse site at Cegeka .

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

In recent years, Olaf has worked for Cegeka , coco-koeln , TechnoCargo Logistik GmbH u. Co. KG, Vaillant Group , ADM Wild Europe GmbH , and Midsona GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Real Estate . Olaf also has some experience in Transportation , Food and Beverage , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Logistics , and Project Management . Olaf also has some experience in Human Resources , Strategy , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Real Estate , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources , and Strategy .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Liquidation of a warehouse site

Cegeka

Project plan creation and monitoring
Coordination of necessary activities
Regular status meetings
Personnel planning for cut over
Completion and handover of all trades to the end customer with documentation

Mar 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 10 months

Cologne, Germany

Further development and optimisation of an existing corporate housing property

coco-koeln

Analysing the current profitability
Coordination of necessary adjustments in marketing
Coordination of architect and specialist trades
Adaptation of existing contracts with service providers

May 2023 - Jan 2024

9 months

Neuss, Germany

Head of Business Unit Handling

TechnoCargo Logistik GmbH u. Co. KG, Vaillant Group

Management of the Central Distribution Centre of Vaillant GmbH
Management of an organisation with 380 FTE, 24 h operation, 3 shifts
Reorganisation and structure of the operational teams
Preparation of the organisation for future growth
Selection and induction of the new Head of Business Unit Handling

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager Supply Chain Management

ADM Wild Europe GmbH

S4 HANA rollout preparation (localisation of a US Blueprint)
Recording of the requirements
Fit gap analysis
Identification and implementation of necessary customisations
Go live preparation
Change management

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

Ascheberg, Germany

Interim Manager Logistics

Midsona GmbH

Operative leadership
Reorganization of different teams and tasks
Structural development
Coaching for team leads
Implementation of a logistics control center
Implementation of a new team structure and organization

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany

Process consulting and Key user Implementation SAP EWM

Marquardt GmbH

Process consulting logistics internal processes
Process consulting production supply
Takeover defined tasks from IT after customizing
Test of all business transactions in ERP and EWM
Test documentation
Preparing user trainings

Feb 2021 - May 2021

4 months

Dinslaken, Germany

Analysis of BackOffice processes / Definition of Organizational Concept

Signode System GmbH

Document all tasks in BackOffice logistics
Fit gap analysis based on Microsoft Dynamics 365
Concept development for reorganization of the teams and structure
Presentation of these concept to the German and European board
Define a future organizational chart

Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

2 months

Hypercare Phase under SAP EWM for Siemens Contract-Logistics

DB Schenker

Support the operational leaders – crisis management
Process analysis and improvement
KPI development
Stock management
Backlog management
Clearing case-management

Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

10 months

Preparing a logistics concept under SAP EWM

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland GmbH

Collect the “as is” situation under Lexmark inventory control
Developing a target process in collaboration with the logistics lead
Fit gap analysis by considering EWM standard processes
Working out the future concept and prioritization

Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 11 months

Planning, concept and realization of a corporate housing concept

coco-koeln

Project preparation: feasibility study, project conception, milestones, utilisation concept
Project planning: blueprint planning, approval planning, cost planning, departmental planning
Execution preparation: approve tender documents, offer analysis, negotiation assignment, order release
Project execution: start of construction, completion of construction stage, final acceptance
Project completion: hand over to the new user, balancing of accounts

Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

9 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Manager Global Digitalization dLX

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH

SAP implementation across Lanxess Group; FIT (Future Integrated Template)
Process expert and process manager stream logistics & inventory
Reporting to worldwide program management
Implement S 4HANA (18.09), EWM 9.0, TM
SAP development project following agile project philosophy
Leading the local customizing and the offshore teams in India
Consulting and developing the future global business processes within logistics and transport management
Green field approach
Interface management and coordination of all involved streams
Pilot preparation for North America

Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

10 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Managing Director

Fiege BV Netherlands

Leading the Netherlands organization of the Fiege Group
Turnaround management
Operational responsible for two operations and country administration
Full P&L responsibility
Implementation of new customer contracts
Contract prolongation
Implementation of a new plant
Change management and reorganization of the NL organization
Implementing new KPI systems
Reporting to the German board of Fiege Logistics

Dec 2015 - May 2017

1 year 6 months

Hünxe, Germany

Regional Manager, Plant Manager

HP Inc. EMEA Distribution Center, Printing, Cluster, Center Pool, Logistics Group International GmbH

Leading the LGI site in Hünxe, 65 000 m², 400 employees, 24/7 operation
Responsible for the key accounts HP, European wide on different operations
Full P&L responsibility
Organizational development
Strategic development of the operation and customer contract extension
Process improvement
Review and change of the controlling systems
Implementation of daily P&L reporting
Project lead and member of steering board to implement new processes and fulfill customer requirements
Substantial improvement of customer satisfaction and scoring

Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year 6 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Senior Project Manager SUMMIT

Friesland Campina GmbH

SAP implementation across the group (project focus Germany)
Project lead, interface manager, coach, change owner, key user Plant Cologne
Reporting to plant leader and German steering committee
Implementation of SAP EWM, APO PPDS, Smart Buy
Leading the project phases: factory blueprint, validation, change impact, change management, integration test, user acceptance test, key user training, end user training, go live, hypercare phase
Consulting of the operations departments regarding SAP implementation
Interface management and coordination over the whole course of the project
Supervising the change management process as interface between SAP consulting and operational organization
Optimization within the supply chain for the Cologne plant

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Wuppertal, Germany

Logistics Manager

BONG GmbH

Operational steering of the central warehouse
Management of all transport providers and contracts
Process and organization analysis and description of necessary next steps
Development of a logistics controlling concept
Process changes operative and ERP changes under Microsoft Dynamics AX
Development and implementation of a complaint management system
Reorganization of the operative logistics processes

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Leader Logistics

Kabel Deutschland GmbH

Analyze actual condition of processes, systems and warehouse physics
Analyze structure and volumes of the existing business and projects
Reorganization of the logistic strategy at existing location
Modification of organization and processes for new business model
Change of task structure and realignment of operative workforce
Implementation of a new satellite warehouse for specific product groups
Conception and catalog of requirements for a new warehouse management system
Introduction of new quality assurance procedures
Generate a catalog of requirements for a new logistics facility
Selection of a new central warehouse and relocation during running business
On-the-job training of the new long term logistics leader

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Global Supply Chain Coordinator

AB Enzymes GmbH

Operational steering of the central warehouse and central contact for all external logistics providers and internal customer service
Management of all transport providers and contracts
Central contact for all worldwide supply chain sides (Brazil, USA, Singapore, China)
Monthly standard reporting of the global supply chain (costs, performance, quality)
Implementation of a new SAP system (responsible for all supply chain processes)
Adjustment of new employees (customer service, supply chain manager)
Operational management of the regional warehouse North America
Cooperation and support to the North American sales organization
Closing the regional warehouse in Mexico

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Interims Management, Project-Management, Consulting, Training

coco-koeln

Interims management
Project management
Consulting
Training

Jan 1996 - Dec 2010

15 years

Authorized officer and Director Supply Chain Services

Computacenter UK, GE Capital ITS, CompuNet

Budget responsibility > 600 Mio. €
Leading an organization > 200 employees
Responsible for logistics, purchasing, international transports, production, spare parts and customer service
Roles: Leader Spare Part Logistics, General Logistics Manager, Manager Logistics Controlling

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Real Estate, Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Real Estate

Transportation

Food and Beverage

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Human Resources, Strategy, and Procurement.

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Project Management

Human Resources

Strategy

Procurement

Summary

Dynamic management professional with advanced knowledge in general supply chain management based on 30 years of experience; proven ability to combine strategy with organizational change and people; strong record of increasing profitability and improving operational efficiencies; strong focus on people management and development; hands-on personality. Agitation is the atmosphere of the brains. Calmness is the cradle of power.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Materials Administration
Logistics
International Transportation Management
Production
Longtime Experience In Supply Chain, Interim Management, Project Management In Supply Chain, Strategy And Concepts, Inventory Reduction, Sales & Operations Planning, Process Management (I.e. Erp Implementation In Supply Chain Organizations), International Logistics And Transport Management, Warehousing (Including Outsourcing), Interim Management, Business Unit Manager, Operations Management, Project Lead, Highly Specialized In Implementing New Business Strategies
Purchasing
Organizational Development
Team Development
Outsourcing
Leading Supply Chain Organizations Or Parts Of Them With International And National Focus
Operational Management
Supply Chain Projects
Crisis- And Turnaround- Management
Supply Chain Processes And Organizations
Establishing And Leading National And International Supply Chain Sites
Management Of Complex Organizations / Crisis Intervention
Development Of Daily Business And Teams
Logistics Management And Outsourcing (Including Warehouse Outsourcing)
National And International Transport Management, Contracts And Optimization
Sap S4 Hana Ewm, Tm
Microsoft Dynamics
Lexware
Sap R/3 Implementation (Mm, Wm, Sd) Germany, France And England
Reorganization Of A Logistics-center
Conception And Implementation Of "Best Price Vs. Best Buy" In Purchasing
Organizational Realignment "Customer-orientation"
Strategy Workshops And Goal Definition Within A Supply Chain Organization
Management Trainings (Goals And Objectives For Employees And Conflict Management)
Training "Communication Within A Team"
Design Of An Internal Performance Charging System
Item Cost Reduction By 20% Due To Process Optimization
Request For Proposal, Selection And Implementation Of Service Providers (Transportation, Warehousing, Temporary Employment, Maintenance Agreements)
Management Of International Transport Networks
Implementation Of Import And Export Competence Centers Before Aeo (Authorized Economic Operator) Application
Development And Implementation Of A Supply Chain Controlling System To Measure Cost, Performance, Quality And Productivity
Benchmarking Different Logistics Processes In Various Countries
Kpi Implementation In Different Countries Under Sap R/3
Project Leader Of An Outsourcing Project Within The Supply Chain
Transformation Of A Supply Chain Cost Center Into A Profit Center
Speaker, Moderator, Coach And Workshop Leader For Topics Such As Logistics Controlling, Logistics Security, Logistics Management, Transport Management, Logistics Controlling Under Sap R/3, Sales Controlling, Supply Chain Management And Others
Assistant Professor For Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Controlling And Human Resources Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

German railways

Electrician · Germany

University of applied sciences

Graduate business engineer, Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. · Business administration and technology management · Iserlohn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified ScrumMaster®

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Professional Services 16 y

Avg length 2 y 4 m

Longest experience 16 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Netherlands)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Liquidation of a warehouse site, Further development and optimisation of an existing corporate housing property, Head of Business Unit Handling

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Real Estate

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Olaf based?

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

What languages does Olaf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Olaf have?

Olaf has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olaf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: Liquidation of a warehouse site, Further development and optimisation of an existing corporate housing property, Head of Business Unit Handling.

What is Olaf's latest experience?

Olaf's most recent position is Liquidation of a warehouse site at Cegeka.

What companies has Olaf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olaf has worked for Cegeka, coco-koeln, TechnoCargo Logistik GmbH u. Co. KG, Vaillant Group, ADM Wild Europe GmbH, and Midsona GmbH.

Which industries is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Real Estate. Olaf also has some experience in Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Olaf most experienced in?

Olaf is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Project Management. Olaf also has some experience in Human Resources, Strategy, and Procurement.

Which industries has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Real Estate, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Olaf worked in recently?

Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategy.

What is Olaf's education?

Olaf holds a Bachelor in Business administration and technology management from University of applied sciences.

Does Olaf have any certificates?

Olaf has 1 certificate: Certified ScrumMaster®.

What is the availability of Olaf?

Olaf is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Olaf?

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