Stefan Weiß - Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 32 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year 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 Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation at Aakamp GmbH .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Aakamp GmbH , Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG , Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG , Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG , and Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Manufacturing , and Healthcare . Stefan also has some experience in Chemical , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation

Aakamp GmbH

Comprehensive analysis of the site in terms of organization and processes, information and data flow, creation of a fit/gap analysis for S4H implementation, optimization of the entire supply chain including production planning and related QM activities
Modules: SD, MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Designing and holistically transforming the goods flow concept
Establishing a Kanban system
Increasing posting accuracy in the legacy system by 75%
Creating a planning matrix for prioritizing production orders based on optimized production sequence or urgency
Analyzing the product portfolio by revenue, volume, EBITDA to optimize purchasing costs (-17.5%), production utilization (+27.5%) and working capital (+32.8%)
Leading and restructuring the organization to optimally prepare for the S4H implementation, including training and hands-on instruction from C-level to shop floor
Preparing data using AI and introducing sanity checks to prevent and quickly resolve errors across all production areas

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

5 months

Overall project management for organization and SCM

Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG

Comprehensive analysis of the sites regarding processes, planning, efficiency gains, redesign and improvements
Optimizing order quantities, improving delivery times and packaging formats for the stores

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

3 months

Overall SCM project management under S/4HANA

Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG

Comprehensive analysis of the Danish sites (3× Aarhus, 1× Copenhagen) for SAP optimization and business process analysis to resolve current delivery issues
Processes: Order-to-Cash gap management, Procure-to-Pay gap analysis, Lead-to-Order gap management, Make-to-Deliver process analysis
Modules: MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Designing and holistically transforming the goods flow concept
Developing cross-team solutions and resolving cross-departmental issues
Micro-coachings and training for end users on SAP S/4HANA functions
Analyzing and resolving production planning issues to improve system performance

Apr 2024 - May 2024

2 months

Overall project management for S/4HANA implementation

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Project management of the S/4HANA implementation in the DACH region
Coordination with the Italian parent company EssilorLuxottica

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Consulting and design of the new corporate structure

Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG

Optimizing the value chain (order intake to goods issue)
Description of the current state and core issue analysis
Definition of the target state with possible solution approaches and overarching topics
Summary for successful implementation and impact on lead times and working capital in the prospective scenario
Weak-point analysis of the base data in the ERP for quick correction
Design, development and use of ERP functionalities (e.g. S&OP) for site integration
Production and capacity planning, analysis and procurement of new production machinery
Clarification of interfaces in LIMS, quality systems, SCM, logistics and administration
Realignment of the organization with a 50% reduction in lead time and a 40% improvement in working capital

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

10 months

Overall Project Management SCM under S/4Hana

GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH

Supporting the member of the management board in the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational topics as part of the company restructuring
Setting up and expanding a KPI system in Power BI for strategic and operational management (management board, purchasing, SCM, warehouse)
Gap management and design for Idea2Product, Lead2Order, Order2Cash, Procure2Cash
Process analysis and redesign of Make2Deliver
Setting up integrated data storage and an SCM process for S&OP to boost inventory turnover and lower tied-up capital, handing off the interface to the AI planning system Blue Yonder
Data management: analyzing current data status and systems, designing a new data structure for multi-channel warehouses, setting up sanity checks to validate master data
Project management of infrastructure and SAP S/4Hana quick wins
Analyzing and consolidating logistical processes for multi-channel distribution centers in Unna and Essen
Assortment optimization

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

3 months

Overall SCM Project Management

Peter Jensen GmbH

Aligning with the managing partners on the current status, open issues, and approach
Leading the steering committee
Functional and organizational leadership of cross-site SCM teams (approx. 350 employees)
Process analysis (CIP) for main warehouse, warehouse and order picking across 33 terminals
Assortment optimization in terms of availability, deliverability, and customer requirements
Creating a project plan with critical paths, milestones, and dependencies for reliable information sharing
On-site analysis of success-critical locations and requirements gathering
Inventory, turnover, supplier, and route analysis as a basis for S&OP planning
Bringing together all project stakeholders (software providers ProAlpha, ProLogistic, and subcontractors)
Reducing the number of items from 35,000 to 25,000 while increasing availability

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Overall Project Manager for Supply Chain Management

Merck KGaA

Functional and organizational leadership of the international project team (25 people) for relocating the business unit to Asia
Leading interdisciplinary functions (purchasing, planning, reporting, QA, shipping, goods receipt, logistics) at the Darmstadt site
Reporting to overall project management and steering committee (C-level)
Bottleneck management during the go-live
On-time delivery of the go-live
Establishing intercontinental reporting and process structures between Germany, China, Korea, and Taiwan
Conducting team training sessions and workshops on achieving common goals
Creating and monitoring SAP S/4H test scenarios (modules: WM, PP, SD, APO, LIS)
Coordinating information flows and removing roadblocks

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

5 months

Head of Distribution Center

Füngers Feinkost GmbH

Functional, disciplinary, and organizational leadership of the distribution center/finished goods warehouse (approx. 70 employees)
Realigning the distribution center and coaching the management
Analyzing, restructuring, and changing process flows (CIP) for full-pallet, individual, and order picking as well as assortment picking
Introducing a cross-department KPI system via QlikSense
Planning and designing infrastructure measures to optimize inbound/outbound speed, picking efficiency, and S&OP functions
Conducting transport tenders with savings of 15% (€1.9 million)
Reducing the return rate by 45% and cutting costs of expiration-date controlled goods by 50%

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

3 months

Project Manager for the Introduction and Setup of a Barcode System

Buzil Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Project planning and control, conducting meetings at management board level
Comprehensive analysis of business processes to streamline the Order-to-Delivery process, reducing chaos and scrap quantities
Establishing and strengthening the 5S methodology in warehousing, production, and filling
Coordinating all IT activities with the consulting firm and manufacturer
Data analysis in the ERP system (FOSS) and cleansing of data contents
Designing and implementing training measures for all process participants
Bottleneck management
Reducing the Order-to-Delivery process to 2.5 days
Introducing an IBC container management system

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

7 months

Head of Distribution Center on S/4Hana

Upfield Sourcing Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG

Functional, disciplinary and organizational leadership of the distribution center (approx. 60 employees)
Leading negotiations to open the collective bargaining agreement
Change management in the order-to-cash area and development of an S&OP system
Budget planning and control (P/L responsibility €15M)
Preparation and approval of investments
Implementation of a slot management system
Strategic board decision proposals on FTS/AGVs, live loads, and task interleaving
Introduction of an IT-supported S&OP process across the entire process chain (sales, customer service, production, logistics, warehouse, carriers)
KPI system in Power BI
Investment tenders with savings of 23% (€1.5M)
Reduction of overflow costs by 50% (€1.5M)
Increase in inventory turnover rate by 35%

Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

4 months

Managing Director/Site Leader DACH

Cynosure GmbH

Restructured the operational unit in order management, warehousing/parts supply, service/field service engineers, marketing, and sales
Coordinated setup and transfer activities in the post-merger process with private equity
Increased sales by 25% (€1.0M)
Reduced RMA rate by 80%
Improved repair efficiency by 75% and field service engineer utilization rate by 35%
Optimized inventory, reducing stock value by 40% to €4.0M
Increased inventory turnover rate by 65%
Implemented a KPI system

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

11 months

Senior Project Manager / Member of the Steering and Decision Committee

Amecke GmbH & Co. KG / Glockengold AG

Organized the integration of two companies under a strategic partnership (contract manufacturing)
Project planning, management, and monitoring
Preparation, approval, and management of investments
Collaborated with the owners of both companies and led a project team (12 employees)
Established a European logistics center (6,500 pallet spaces) and procured capital goods
Integrated and optimized two SAP R/3 systems (Key User PP, WM, SD, FI/CO, MM)
Implemented an S&OP and slot management system
Reduced export freight costs by 15% (€375,000) and import freight costs by 22% (€450,000)
Led investment negotiations achieving savings of approx. 27% (€2.25M)

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Volketswil, Switzerland

Senior Project Manager / Member of the Steering and Decision Committee

La Prairie Group

Led and managed a new strategic 3PL project (cGMP certified)
Project planning, action management, and tracking
Coordinated infrastructure work at the 3PL site
Prepared decision proposals for the steering and decision committee (C-level)
Conducted background analyses for strategic alignment
Developed a company-wide S&OP system
Controlled and adhered to the budget (+/-5%)
Implemented a cloud-based project management tool

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

3 months

Supplier Developer / Subproject Manager RX-20

Still GmbH

Managed all supplier-related topics, including coordination with quality, purchasing, and development
Qualified and audited existing and potential suppliers
Monitored the effectiveness of corrective actions
Supported suppliers in ramp-up and quality planning
Implemented immediate measures in case of escalation
Evaluated suppliers and planned actions
Prepared decision proposals for C-level
Improved delivery reliability by 23% and established a stable supply chain

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Program/Section Manager Service Logistics

Olympus GmbH & Co. KG

Operational management of 15 employees in master data management, customer service, purchasing and planning
Analysis of existing structures and optimization of local and European SCM (integrated S&OP)
Development of a European service and distribution strategy for 3 plants (expanding to 5 plants)
Model creation and proof of concept for SAP R/3 (modules SD, MM, PP, WM, QM, APO)
Establishment of an operational controlling and planning system
Reduced the volume of missing parts by 35% and optimized planning processes by 73%
Reduced working capital by 27%

May 2015 - Oct 2015

6 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Purchasing Officer

Veridos GmbH

Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

2 years

Wiesbaden, Germany

Managing Director Organization/Technology

Just Nature

Conceptualization and restructuring of the existing ERP system
Analysis and consolidation of decentralized resources from a Lean and 5S perspective
Establishment of a controlling system and development of strategy
Optimization of inventory and improvement of revenue performance
Increased cash flow from 3% to 11% and total revenue by 2.5%

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

1 year 1 month

Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany

Head of Purchasing/Warehouse/Logistics

Thermo Fisher Scientific Biosciences GmbH

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Bad Nauheim, Germany

Head of Materials Management and Order Management

Entdecker GmbH

May 2012 - Nov 2012

7 months

Beringen, Switzerland

Project Manager Supply Chain

Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Ltd

Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

3 months

Schalksmühle, Germany

Strategic Buyer

Belden Deutschland GmbH

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

6 months

Köngen, Germany

Senior Manager / Project Manager

Staufen AG

Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Purchasing Manager (Strategic Purchasing)

Sunrise AG

Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

1 year 5 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Project Manager Purchasing/Materials Management/Logistics

Carl Zeiss Meditec GmbH

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

3 months

Senior Consultant

BrainNet Supply Management Consultants GmbH

Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

6 months

Hattersheim am Main, Germany

Supply Chain Manager

Deutsche Präzisionsventil GmbH

May 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 4 months

Höchberg, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Viasys Healthcare GmbH

May 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 8 months

Dublin, Ireland

Head of Purchasing

Gerard Laboratories

Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

2 years 7 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Senior Specialist Capital Goods Purchasing

Merck KGaA

Nov 1999 - Sep 2000

11 months

Neuss, Germany

Category Manager

Esser Sicherheitstechnik GmbH

Jul 1998 - Sep 1999

1 year 3 months

Hanover, Germany

Team Lead Purchasing/Logistics

MTU Maintenance GmbH

Nov 1995 - Jun 1998

2 years 8 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany

Buyer / Team Lead

Adam Opel AG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Chemical, Retail, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Chemical

Retail

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Logistics

Operations

Strategy

Summary

SCM professional and leader with commitment, enthusiasm, and goal orientation, certified ESUG and reconstruction consultant (DIAI), strategist and pragmatist in one, organizational developer, preserver and transformer, successfully integrates strategic initiatives into the client organization and creates balance-sheet and profit-impacting working capital optimization in the SCM environment.

I have always been interested in how to develop people and organizations to make them more effective. During my studies in industrial engineering (production-oriented), I recognized how important foundational work is. The versatile and solid training was and still is of enormous benefit to me and my clients. I enjoy bringing my knowledge into various disciplines. I pursue strategic goals with the aim of serving the well-being of employees and the company. This motivates me every day to apply my performance, skills, and abilities while also learning a lot of new things. I consider personal development, including as a leader, essential in this position and am happy to share it for the benefit and growth of my clients. I can apply my knowledge at all levels and hierarchies because I have learned from the ground up and have developed myself accordingly. My firm belief is that difficult situations are life's challenges that, with the right support, can be overcome and encourage growth. I am happy to guide you a bit and support you – with hands-on help and good advice.

I look forward to working together with you.

Skills

Expert In Balance-sheet And Profit-impacting Working Capital Optimization In Purchasing / Materials Management / Logistics And Scm, Preserver And Transformer, Best Practices From Diverse Companies, Bringing Visionary And Strategic Ideas Into The Here And Now And Preparing Employees And The Organization, Hands-on Mentality, Demanding / Goal-oriented, High Ethics, People-oriented, Pragmatic, Clear Communication, Empathetic And Motivating.
Awakening Team Intelligence, Leading Up To 70 Direct Reports, Strong Leadership And Decision-making Skills, Communicative Across All Levels (Including C-level), Creating Added Value Through Long-term, Concrete Alignment Of People And Organizations, Core Expertise In The Strategic Environment Where It’s About Embedding New Products / Production Lines / Manufacturing Capabilities Into The Existing Organization.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Märkische Fachhochschule

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH), Production · Industrial Engineering · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1990

Werner Hopf GmbH & Co. KG

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant · Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Eschborn, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Ludwig-Erhard-Schule

High School Diploma (Abitur) · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Reconstruction and Restructuring Consultant (StaRUG)

German Institute for Applied Insolvency Law (DIAI)

ESUG Consultant

DIAI

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 33

Experience in Manufacturing 6 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 2 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Ireland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation, Overall project management for organization and SCM, Overall SCM project management under S/4HANA

Main industries Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stefan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year 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: Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation, Overall project management for organization and SCM, Overall SCM project management under S/4HANA.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation at Aakamp GmbH.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Aakamp GmbH, Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG, Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG, Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG, and Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Stefan also has some experience in Chemical, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Märkische Fachhochschule.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 2 certificates. These include: Reconstruction and Restructuring Consultant (StaRUG) and ESUG Consultant.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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