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Q: Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Lehrte, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Steffen speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is Interim Export Control Lead at Industrial company .

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

In recent years, Steffen has worked for Industrial company , Automotive client , Logistics company in system transport , Food start-up , and Healthcare company (distribution) .

Q: Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Transportation , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Steffen also has some experience in Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Information Technology . Steffen also has some experience in Human Resources , Logistics , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Information Technology .

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Lehrte, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Feb 2026

1 year 5 months

Hamelin, Germany

Hybrid

Interim Export Control Lead

Industrial company

Development of a global standard for the inspection process, training and enabling of the assigned employees, analysis of and advice on individual case decisions

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

7 months

Leipzig, Germany

Hybrid

Consulting mandate for process analysis and efficiency improvement

Automotive client

Conducting process mapping
Creating value stream analyses
Deriving process streamlining
Implementing technical adjustments and automations
Developing and implementing layouts and material flow concepts
Taking on the PMO function

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim site manager

Logistics company in system transport

Staff management and customer service
Turnaround in personnel management
Process analysis and derivation of optimization approaches
Automation of routine applications and routine IT queries (RPA)
Fleet management
Establishing a meaningful KPI system

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Start-up project

Food start-up

Selecting, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers
Securing required volumes on the market
Calculating production costs
Building the supply chain and distribution network
Commercial sparring and coaching on shadow costing

Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 7 months

Mannheim, Germany

Consolidation project

Healthcare company (distribution)

Analyzing the initial situation and creating a decision paper for shareholders
Planning and managing the consolidation from six to two locations
Standardizing processes
Specifying requirements for process automation (AI and RPA)
Increasing picking efficiency through order consolidation and shorter routes
Mapping processes using business process modeling (BPM)
Designing and implementing automated storage systems
Specifying and selecting a suitable warehouse management system (WMS)
Workforce planning

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025

5 years

Hanover, Germany

Warehouse turnaround project

Trading company

Ensuring delivery capability
Introducing uniform, event-driven processes using BPM
Implementing scanners
Introducing supporting systems and facilities
Process automation (RPA and AI)
Introducing regular communication
Intensive empowerment of employees through training and action guidelines
Improving constructive interaction between warehouse and sales
Inventory management in MS Dynamics AX

Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

4 years

Hanover, Germany

Branch manager

Exportverpackung Sehnde GmbH

Setting up and managing a logistics site
Staff development (25 employees)
Developing and introducing a custom IT system for more efficient material supply (JIS principle) based on WBS elements in SAP R/3 and AI
Modeling and rolling out the process landscape using BPM tools
Consolidating goods and components for large industrial projects and shipping to end customers
Creating concepts for direct deliveries from suppliers to end customers
JIT/JIS plant supply

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 9 months

Hanover, Germany

Logistics manager

Columbian Carbon Deutschland GmbH

Operational management based on KPIs
Restructuring and modernizing the loading operations
Process cost analysis and optimization
Handling shipping and warehousing processes with SAP R/3 MM
Team leadership (15 employees)

Sep 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 2 months

Hanover, Germany

Strategic buyer

Krauss Maffei Berstorff GmbH

Conducting national and international price negotiations
Sourcing and auditing new suppliers
Developing concepts for process simplification and supplier evaluation
Achieving cost savings through technical reduction
Procuring vacuum technology, process tempering, extrusion, injection molding, granulation equipment, and peripheral systems
Creating purchase orders, contracts, and inquiries in SAP R/3
Developing supply chain concepts and tenders

Oct 2010 - Sep 2012

2 years

Peine, Germany

Operations manager

Deutsche Erz und Metall Union GmbH

Setting up a loading operation for structural steel onto rail wagons (5 tracks)
Managing truck loading and port operations
Recruiting and leading staff (120 employees)
Shift planning
Business management based on KPIs
Streamlining processes and improving workplace safety
Developing and implementing handling and logistics concepts
Managing personnel and inventory in SAP

Lehrte, Germany

Interim Head of Export Control

SLConsult Steffen Löschner

Assessment of the current situation and system landscape
BPMN process modeling
Gap analysis
Development of a system-driven, risk-based review and approval process (SAP EWM and Business Central)
Setup of a training tool
Further development of the automatic, SAP-connected export control check
Interface and user story definition for the implementing IT
Rollout of the process in the APEC, APAC, EMEA, and Australia regions

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Metals and Mining.

Transportation

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources, Logistics, and Procurement.

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Information Technology

Human Resources

Logistics

Procurement

Summary

"Actually, we’d have to do it right away...", is often the first realization, but then it either quickly gets complicated or the necessary resources are missing. I want to help you first turn your insights into measurable goals and then confidently achieve them with clearly prioritized actions. Because with a clear goal in sight, anything is possible – step by step.

Often it just takes someone who leads by example and brings others along. I want to first really understand what you do and why you do it. Together with your employees, we then work out which activities are absolutely necessary and which are not. If it doesn’t add value, you shouldn’t do it. The same applies to the specification of products and components. Here I help to deliver the same customer benefit at lower production costs. Since such a project can quickly become confusing, I’m happy to take on the management and tracking of the identified measures. Your employees are the most important resource and are involved from the start. If needed, I also support your employees with methodical and technical training so you can maintain the achieved standard in the long run.

Skills

Process Organization (Bpm)
Process Automation
Project Management Office (Pmo)
Consolidation, Restructuring, And Turnaround
Interim Management
Business Process Modeling (Bpm)
Lean Management
Project Management
Process Optimization And Process Automation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Bachelor · Logistics Management

Leuphana University of Lüneburg

MBA · Manufacturing Management · Lüneburg, Germany

IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)

Freight forwarding and logistics clerk

Certifications & licenses

Freight forwarding and logistics clerk

IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Transportation 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Export Control Lead, Consulting mandate for process analysis and efficiency improvement, Interim site manager

Main industries Transportation, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Operations, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Lehrte, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Steffen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Steffen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Steffen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Export Control Lead, Consulting mandate for process analysis and efficiency improvement, Interim site manager.

What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is Interim Export Control Lead at Industrial company.

What companies has Steffen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Steffen has worked for Industrial company, Automotive client, Logistics company in system transport, Food start-up, and Healthcare company (distribution).

Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Steffen also has some experience in Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Information Technology. Steffen also has some experience in Human Resources, Logistics, and Procurement.

Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Information Technology.

What is Steffen's education?

Steffen holds a Master in Manufacturing Management from Leuphana University of Lüneburg and a Bachelor in Logistics Management.

Does Steffen have any certificates?

Steffen has 1 certificate: Freight forwarding and logistics clerk.

What is the availability of Steffen?

Steffen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Steffen?

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