Stefan Weiß - Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H...

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

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation

Aakamp GmbH

Holistic 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 adjacent QM activities
Modules: SD, MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Design and complete overhaul of the material flow concept
Establishment of a Kanban system
Increased posting accuracy in the legacy system by 75%
Creation of a planning matrix to prioritize production orders based on optimized production sequence or urgency
Analysis of the product portfolio by sales, quantity, 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 trainings and hands-on instructions from C-level to shop floor
Data preparation using AI and introduction of sanity checks to prevent and rapidly clear errors across all production areas

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

5 months

Overall Project Management - Organization and SCM

Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG

Holistic analysis of the sites with regard to processes, planning, efficiency savings, redesign, and improvements
Order quantity optimization, improvement of delivery times and packaging formats for the branches

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

3 months

Overall Project Management SCM under S/4Hana

Knorr-Bremse DK / subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG

Holistic 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-Cash gap analysis, Lead-to-Order gap management, Make-to-Deliver process analysis
Modules: MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Design and complete overhaul of the material flow concept
Development of cross-team solutions and resolution of cross-department issues
Micro-coachings and trainings for end users on SAP S/4HANA functions
Analysis and resolution of production planning issues to improve system performance

Apr 2024 - May 2024

2 months

Overall Project Management 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

Optimization of the value chain (order intake to goods issue)
As-is state description and core topic analysis
Definition of the target state with possible solutions and overarching themes
Summary for successful implementation and impact on lead times and working capital in the scenario perspective
Weak point analysis of the base data in the ERP for quick correction
Concept, setup, and use of ERP functionalities (e.g., S&OP) for site integration
Production and capacity planning, analysis and procurement of new production machines
Clarification of interfaces in LIMS, quality systems, SCM, logistics, and administration
Realignment of the organization, reducing lead times by 50% and improving working capital by 40%

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

10 months

Overall SCM project management under S/4HANA

GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH

Supported the executive board member in preparing and implementing strategic and operational topics during the corporate restructuring
Built and expanded a KPI system in Power BI for strategic and operational management (executive board, procurement, SCM, warehouse)
Gap management and concept design for Idea2Product, Lead2Order, Order2Cash, Procure2Cash
Process analysis and redesign for Make2Deliver
Established integrated data management and SCM process for S&OP to increase inventory turnover and reduce tied-up capital, transferring interfaces to the AI planning system Blue Yonder
Data management: analyzed current data status and systems, designed a new data structure for multi-channel warehouse, set up sanity checks to validate master data
Project management for infrastructure and SAP S/4HANA quick wins
Analyzed and consolidated logistics processes for the Unna and Essen multi-channel distribution centers
Assortment optimization

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

3 months

Overall SCM project management

Peter Jensen GmbH

Coordinated with managing partners on current status, open issues, and next steps
Led the steering committee
Provided technical and organizational leadership for cross-site SCM teams (approx. 350 employees)
Conducted process analysis (continuous improvement) for main warehouse and order picking over 33 terminals
Optimized assortment in terms of availability, deliverability, and customer requirements
Developed a project plan with critical paths, milestones, and dependencies for reliable information flow
Conducted on-site analysis of mission-critical locations and requirements gathering
Performed inventory, turnover, supplier, and route analysis as a basis for S&OP planning
Brought together all project participants (software vendor ProAlpha, ProLogistic, and sub-suppliers)
Reduced product variety from 35,000 to 25,000 items while increasing availability

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Overall project manager for supply chain management

Merck KGaA

Led the international project team (25 people) technically and organizationally for relocating the business unit to Asia
Managed interdisciplinary functions (procurement, planning, reporting, QA, shipping, goods receipt, logistics) at the Darmstadt site
Reported to the overall project management and steering committee (C-level)
Managed bottlenecks during go-live
Ensured on-time delivery of the go-live
Established intercontinental reporting and process structures between Germany, China, Korea, and Taiwan
Conducted team trainings and workshops for achieving common goals
Developed and monitored SAP S/4H test scenarios (modules: WM, PP, SD, APO, LIS)
Coordinated information flows and removed roadblocks

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

5 months

Distribution Center Manager

Füngers Feinkost GmbH

Provided technical, disciplinary, and organizational leadership of the distribution center/finished goods warehouse (approx. 70 employees)
Realigned the distribution center and coached the leadership team
Analyzed, restructured, and changed process flows (continuous improvement) for full-pallet, individual, and order picking as well as assortment picking
Introduced a cross-departmental KPI system via QlikSense
Planned and designed infrastructure measures to optimize in-/outbound speed, picking efficiency, and S&OP functions
Managed transport tenders, achieving 15% savings (€1.9 million)
Reduced return rate by 45% and cut costs of shelf-life controlled goods by 50%

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

3 months

Project Manager for Implementation and Setup of a Barcode System

Buzil Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Planned and managed the project, conducted meetings at the executive level
Conducted comprehensive business process analysis to streamline the order-to-delivery process, reduce chaos and scrap
Established and reinforced 5S methodology in warehouse, production, and filling
Coordinated all IT activities with the consulting firm/vendor
Performed data analysis in the ERP system (FOSS) and cleaned up data content
Designed and implemented training measures for all process participants
Managed bottlenecks
Reduced the order-to-delivery process to 2.5 days
Implemented an IBC container management system

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

7 months

Head of Distribution Center under S/4HANA

Upfield Sourcing Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG

Operational, disciplinary and organizational management of the distribution center (approx. 60 employees)
Led negotiations to open the collective bargaining agreement
Change management in the order-to-cash area and setup of an S&OP system
Budget planning and control (P/L responsibility €15 million)
Preparation and decision-making for investments
Implementation of a slot management system
Strategic board decision templates for FTS/AGVs, live loads, 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% (€1.5 million)
Reduction of overflow costs by 50% (€1.5 million)
Increase in inventory turnover 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/FSEs, marketing and sales
Coordinated setup and transfer activities in the post-merger process with private equity
Increased revenue by 25% (€1.0 million)
Reduced RMA rate by 80%
Increased repair efficiency by 75% and FSE utilization rate by 35%
Optimized inventory with a 40% reduction in inventory value to €4.0 million
Increased inventory turnover 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

Organizational integration of two companies as part of a strategic partnership (contract manufacturing)
Project planning, management and monitoring
Investment preparation, decision-making and control
Collaboration with owners of both companies and leadership of a project team (12 employees)
Setup of a European logistics center (6,500 pallet positions) and procurement of investment goods
Integration and optimization of two SAP R/3 systems (Key user PP, WM, SD, FI/CO, MM)
Introduction of an S&OP and slot management system
Reduction of export freight costs by 15% (€375,000) and import freight costs by 22% (€450,000)
Investment negotiations with savings of approx. 27% (€2.25 million)

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Volketswil, Switzerland

Senior Project Manager / Member of the Steering and Decision Committee

La Prairie Group

Project management and control of a new strategic 3PL (cGMP certified)
Project planning, action control and tracking
Coordination of infrastructure work at the 3PL site
Preparation of decision templates for the steering and decision committee (C-Level)
Background analysis for strategic alignment
Setup of a company-wide S&OP system
Budget control and compliance (+/-5%)
Implementation of a cloud-based project management tool

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

3 months

Supplier Developer / Sub-Project Manager RX-20

Still GmbH

Managed all supplier-related topics, including coordination with quality, procurement and development
Qualified and audited existing and potential suppliers
Controlled the effectiveness of corrective actions
Supported suppliers for launch assurance and quality planning
Implementation of immediate measures in escalation cases
Supplier evaluation and action planning
Prepared decision templates 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 (expansion to 5 plants)
Model creation and proof of concept for SAP R/3 (modules SD, MM, PP, WM, QS, APO)
Establishment of an operational controlling and planning system
Reduced shortage parts by 35% and improved 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

Design and restructuring of the existing ERP system
Analysis and consolidation of decentralized resources under lean and 5S principles
Development of a controlling system and strategy
Optimization of inventory and improvement of revenue
Increased cash flow from 3% to 11% and total sales 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

Supply Chain Project Manager

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 in Capital Goods Procurement

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 dedication, enthusiasm, and focus, certified ESUG and restructuring advisor (DIAI), strategist and pragmatist rolled into one, organization developer, sustainer and converter, successfully integrates strategic initiatives into the client organization and delivers balance sheet and profit-impacting working capital optimization in the SCM environment.

I have always been interested in how to develop people and organizations and make them more effective. During my studies in industrial engineering (production focus), I realized how important foundational work is. A broad and solid education has been and continues to be enormously beneficial for 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 drives me every day to apply my performance, skills, and abilities, while constantly learning new things. I consider personal development, including growth as a leader, essential in this role and gladly pass this on 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 developed myself accordingly. I firmly believe that difficult situations are life's challenges that can be managed well with the right support and help us grow. I would be happy to guide you and accompany you—through action 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, Sustainer And Converter, Best Practices From A Variety Of Companies, Bringing Visionary / Strategic Ideas Into The "Here And Now" And Preparing Employees And The Organization, Hands-on Mentality, Demanding / Goal-oriented, High Ethics, People-friendly, Pragmatic Action, Clear Communication, Empathetic And Motivating.
Unlocking 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 And Concrete Alignment Of People And Organizations, Main Expertise In The Strategic Area Of 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 Clerk · Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Eschborn, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Ludwig-Erhard-Schule

Abitur (High School Diploma) · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Restructuring and Reorganization Advisor (StaRUG)

German Institute for Applied Insolvency Law (DIAI)

ESUG Advisor

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 - Organization and SCM, Overall Project Management SCM 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

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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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 - Organization and SCM, Overall Project Management SCM 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: Restructuring and Reorganization Advisor (StaRUG) and ESUG Advisor.

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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