Stefan Lenhart

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

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.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Owner at Stefan Lenhart Consulting .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Stefan Lenhart Consulting and The IRONMAN Group .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Sport , Manufacturing , and Information Technology . Stefan also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Sport and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Customer Service , and Operations .

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Germany

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.

Feb 2021 - May 2024

3 years 4 months

Liederbach am Taunus, Germany

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

Oct 2015 - Jan 2021

5 years 4 months

Liederbach am Taunus, Germany

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

May 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 5 months

France

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

Apr 2010 - Sep 2015

5 years 6 months

Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany

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

Nov 2007 - Mar 2010

2 years 5 months

Heidelberg, Germany

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

May 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 6 months

Germany

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.

Sport

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Customer Service, and Project Management.

Logistics

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Customer Service

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

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Aug 2003 - Jul 2004

Universidad de Sevilla

Study abroad - Erasmus program · Industrial Engineering · Seville, Spain

Oct 2000 - Apr 2006

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (TH)

Diploma · Industrial Engineering and Management · Karlsruhe, Germany

Aug 1990 - May 1999

Augustinerschule Friedberg

High school diploma · Friedberg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Sport 8.5 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner, Director of Technical Operations EMEA, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA

Main industries Sport, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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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).

Stefan is immediately available for suitable projects.

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