Stefan Lenhart-Owner
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Owner
Stefan Lenhart Consulting
- I solve what is stuck in procurement, logistics, and operations.
- I support mid-sized and growing companies in identifying bottlenecks along their value chain and removing them in a targeted way, for example in chaotic procurement processes, sluggish logistics, or overloaded day-to-day operations.
- My work is based on 15+ years of leadership experience in international supply chains, medical technology, and the event business.
- In 2025, I launched Ultreia: a workshop format that helps companies turn vague project ideas into concrete, actionable roadmaps.
- I do not sell effort, I sell results, and I build my consulting model around exactly that.
Director of Technical Operations EMEA
The IRONMAN Group
- Built and led the new Technical Operations function with four areas of responsibility across 17 countries
- Led an EMEA-wide tender for timing services with savings of around 15%
- Introduced On-Site Printing: awarding and printing personalized materials directly on site - less waste, smoother processes, additional revenue potential
- Developed and rolled out the EMEA Ops Playbook as a binding framework for operational excellence
- Introduced service-level tracking for athlete inquiries: more transparency, clearly measurable improvements in customer satisfaction
Head of Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA
The IRONMAN Group
- Built a working Europe-wide logistics model for event materials
- Introduced practical tools for forecasting, cost tracking, and material planning
- Worked closely with country teams to standardize processes while taking local requirements into account
Vice President Global Supply Chain
BIT Group
- Developed and implemented a global supply chain strategy with annual savings of around €500,000
- Built and integrated a new production site in Kunshan (China) - from the supplier network to internal processes
- Helped develop the BIT Global Production System (Lean Toolkit) and designed core ERP processes
Head of Supply Chain BIT Germany
BIT Group
- Reduced inventory by about 20% through better planning and leaner processes
- Optimized ordering and logistics processes to improve on-time delivery and reduce excess stock
- Worked closely with production to better connect material availability and production flow
Strategic Buyer
Heidelberg
- Repeatedly exceeded savings targets through smart sourcing strategies and successful negotiations
- Sub-project lead for the outsourcing of complex assemblies to Hungary and China
- Close link between development, production, and suppliers, with technical understanding and a strategic mindset
Management Trainee
Heidelberg
- Support with procurement for a new product line with unusual volumes and a high share of external production – introduction to strategic procurement thinking
- Independently rolled out a new CRM system in Mexico, from process mapping to training
- Helped with a market study on customer productivity in the "Product Strategy" team
- Analyzed improvement potential for low-volume/high-mix products using lean logic and one-piece flow
Industry experience
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Experienced in Sport, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Customer Service, and Project Management.
Summary
If your supply chain is stuck, I can help.
Whether it’s chaotic procurement processes, exploding logistics costs, or sluggish production workflows - I help mid-sized companies regain structure, efficiency, and speed.
What I bring 15+ years of leadership experience in procurement, logistics, operations, and supply chain management - in international mid-sized companies, in medical technology, and in the event business. I have built, realigned, and fixed supply chains. In Germany, Europe, Asia, and the USA.
How I work Pragmatic. Hands-on. Results-oriented. I don’t deliver slides, I deliver solutions. Whether in the form of a compact diagnostic workshop, a clearly defined project, or temporarily in a leadership role (some call that interim management, I call it taking responsibility).
Let’s talk if … ...you need clarity and structure in your processes ...you are growing, but the processes are not keeping up ...you are tired of consulting without results
Skills
- Intercultural Skills
- Production Planning
Languages
Education
Universidad de Sevilla
Study abroad - Erasmus program · Industrial Engineering · Seville, Spain
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (TH)
Diploma · Industrial Engineering and Management · Karlsruhe, Germany
Augustinerschule Friedberg
High school diploma · Friedberg, Germany
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Stefan is based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Stefan has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, Director of Technical Operations EMEA, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA.
Stefan's most recent position is Owner at Stefan Lenhart Consulting.
In recent years, Stefan has worked for Stefan Lenhart Consulting and The IRONMAN Group.
Stefan is most experienced in industries like Sport, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Stefan also has some experience in Professional Services.
Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement. Stefan also has some experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Project Management.
Stefan has recently worked in industries like Sport and Professional Services.
Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Customer Service, and Operations.
Stefan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (TH).
The availability of Stefan needs to be confirmed.
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