Thorsten Kunellis - Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

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

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner at Orban Consulting .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Orban Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Food and Beverage , and Professional Services . Thorsten also has some experience in Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Food and Beverage , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

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Birgel, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 7 months

Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner

Orban Consulting

Successful crisis management at Herta AG: ensured customer deliveries and served as SAP WM test manager
Project manager for picking process conversion reinstated after one week
Project manager for Herta AG warehouse management system introduction
Project manager for new warehouse (FTS, packaging and palletizing robots)
Replaced non-functional SAP software with new WMS, enabling outsourcing to an external service provider
Managed order and material flow control
IT project management for a plant outsourcing
Process support for introduction of JIS supply software at automotive supplier Wayand
Introduced a bonus wage system in picking
Planned and executed logistics relocations
Served as interim head of logistics, resulting in approx. 30% increase in employee productivity
Minimized loading errors

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Germany

Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne

Remis GmbH

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Germany

Deputy Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne

Remis GmbH

Led reconstruction of the distribution center in Cologne
Implemented a custom warehouse management system (VBA) for material provisioning

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

6 years

Project Manager

Geodis

Managed reconstruction of the Gladbeck warehouse
Led projects for BSN Glaspack
Planned plant expansion of a pick-by-light system in Duisburg
Adapted the Geodis WMS to IBM requirements
Optimized processes in shoe logistics

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Hamburg, Germany

Construction Support Engineer and Deputy Branch Manager

Hamburger Hafen- und Logistik AG

Accompanied construction of a new distribution center
Served as deputy branch manager
Administered systems for WMS, KSR, and LSR

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Transportation.

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Operations

Skills

Programming Languages: Vba, Python
Building Automation (Glt)
Sap Super-User
Sap Wm Implementation Test Manager
Project Manager For Wms Introduction At Herta Ag
Project Manager For New Warehouse Construction (Agvs, Packaging And Palletizing Robots)
Project Manager For Controlling Order And Material Flows
It Project Management For Plant Outsourcing; Process Support For The Introduction Of Jis Supply Software At Automotive Supplier Wayand; Planning And Execution Of Logistics Relocations; Interim Head Of Logistics
Interim Engineer For Coordinating Maintenance Measures In Building Automation
Strong Leadership Skills In Both Operational And Management Areas
Process Analysis And Value Stream Mapping; Analysis Of Downtime In Processes
Analytical Mindset And Systematic Approach
Communication From The Operational Level Up To Gf / Ceo Level
Results-Oriented Hands-On Working Style
Strong Technical Background

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Hamburger Hafen- und Logistik AG

Apprenticeship · Energy systems electrician · Hamburg, Germany

FH Hamburg

Diploma in Engineering · Plant operations engineering · Hamburg, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Automotive 19.5 y

Avg length 6 y 5 m

Longest experience 15 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner, Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne, Deputy Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne

Main industries Automotive, Food and Beverage, Professional Services

Main business areas Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Where is Thorsten based?

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

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner, Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne, Deputy Branch Manager, Distribution Center Cologne.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is Freelance Logistics Consultant, Partner at Orban Consulting.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Orban Consulting.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services. Thorsten also has some experience in Transportation.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten holds a Bachelor in Plant operations engineering from FH Hamburg.

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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