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 19 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 9 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

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Germany

Owner

Stefan Lenhart Consulting

I solve whatever is stuck in procurement, logistics, and operations.
I help mid-sized and growing companies identify and eliminate bottlenecks along their value chain, such as chaotic procurement processes, stalled 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 don't sell effort, I sell results, and I build my consulting model around that.

Feb 2021 - May 2024

3 years 4 months

Liederbach am Taunus, Germany

Director of Technical Operations EMEA

The IRONMAN Group

Set up and led the new 'Technical Operations' function with four areas of responsibility across 17 countries
Led an EMEA-wide tender for timing services, achieving around 15% savings
Introduced on-site printing: ordering and printing personalized materials directly on-site – less waste, optimized 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 functional Europe-wide logistics model for event materials
Introduced pragmatic tools for forecasting, cost tracking, and material planning
Worked closely with country teams to standardize processes while considering local conditions

May 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 5 months

France

Vice President Global Supply Chain

BIT Group

Developed and implemented a global supply chain strategy, generating annual savings of around 500,000 €
Set up and integrated a new manufacturing site in Kunshan (China) – from the supplier network to internal processes
Co-developed the 'BIT Global Production System' (Lean toolkit) and designed key central ERP processes

Apr 2010 - Sep 2015

5 years 6 months

Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany

Head of Supply Chain BIT Germany

BIT Group

Reduced inventory levels by about 20% through better planning and leaner processes
Optimized ordering and logistics workflows to improve on-time delivery and reduce excess stock
Worked closely with production to better align material availability and production flow

Nov 2007 - Mar 2010

2 years 5 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Strategic Buyer

Heidelberg

Repeatedly exceeded savings targets through clever sourcing strategies and negotiation successes
Led the subproject for outsourcing complex assemblies to Hungary and China
Acted as a close interface between development, manufacturing, and suppliers, with technical understanding and strategic focus

May 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 6 months

Germany

Management Trainee

Heidelberg

Supported procurement for a new product line with unconventional volumes and a high share of external production – an introduction to strategic sourcing
Solely responsible for deploying a new CRM system in Mexico, from process mapping to training
Contributed to a market study on customer productivity in the “Product Strategy” team
Analyzed optimization potential for low-volume, high-mix products using lean principles 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 stalled production workflows - I help mid-sized companies regain structure, efficiency, and momentum.

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. Result-oriented. I don't deliver slides, but solutions. Whether in the form of a compact diagnostic workshop, a clearly defined project, or temporarily in a leadership role (some call it interim management, I call it taking responsibility).

Let's talk if … ...you need clarity and structure in your processes ...you're growing but your processes can't keep up ...you're 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

University of Karlsruhe (TH)

Diploma · Industrial Engineering · 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 2 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

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

What languages does Stefan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 19 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 9 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

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.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

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

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

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

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.

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.

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

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

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from University of Karlsruhe (TH).

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

Stefan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.