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About the role
What they do
ERP Consultants help companies plan, configure, and improve the systems that run finance, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and reporting. They work on new implementations, upgrades, rollouts, support fixes, and process changes. In Germany, they are often brought into structured projects where ERP work must align with local teams, documentation standards, and existing SAP-heavy landscapes.
Typical deliverables
- Process analysis and fit-gap assessment
- ERP configuration and master data design
- Migration support for data, roles, and legacy interfaces
- Test cases, UAT support, and defect resolution
- Cutover planning and go-live support
- Training material and handover documentation
Core skills
A strong ERP Consultant understands both business processes and system setup. They can speak with finance, operations, IT, and project managers without losing detail. Common keywords in search are SAP Consultant, functional consultant, ERP specialist, and, depending on the stack, Oracle ERP Cloud or Microsoft Dynamics consultant.
- Process mapping and requirements workshops
- Module knowledge across finance, logistics, production, or procurement
- Data migration and interface coordination
- Testing, change management, and user training
- Clear documentation and stakeholder communication
Tools and systems
The exact stack depends on the project, but the best freelancers know how ERP systems connect to real business work. In Germany, that often means SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle ERP Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and related reporting or integration tools. They should also be comfortable with Excel-based analysis, ticketing systems, and close collaboration with developers and key users.
When to bring one in
Companies usually hire an ERP Consultant when an internal team is too busy, a rollout needs extra capacity, or specialist knowledge is missing. Freelancers are a good fit for time-bound projects, module-specific work, system harmonisation after acquisitions, and support during cutover or hypercare. They are also useful when you need experienced help without adding a permanent role.
What strong consultants stand out on
- They translate business needs into clean system requirements
- They know where configuration ends and development begins
- They manage stakeholders without creating confusion
- They spot risks early in data, testing, and cutover
- They leave behind usable documentation, not loose notes
The best ERP Consultants are calm under pressure and precise in execution. They know how to keep a project moving when different departments want different things, and they can work effectively on site or remotely with German-speaking teams and international project setups.
Meet FRATCH ERP Consultants
Thomas Polanski
Project Manager, Product Owner & AI Consultant, AI Transformation - ERP · Shop · Marketing
Last position:
Project Manager & Product Owner – M&A Integration at voxa c/o IC Music and Apparel GmbH
- Project management of the legal and system-side integration of Taschenkaufhaus into the Voxa group: conversion of all contracts, accounts, and system access rights on the defined cutover date
- Migration from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to 2013: analysis of all existing interfaces, redefinition of processes, and coordinated go-live without interrupting operations
- Integration of the complaints and returns process into MS Dynamics NAV 2013; major process simplification through standardization
- Introduction of a new POS system (Shopify POS) in all stores: requirements analysis, configuration, rollout, and employee training
- Use of n8n automation workflows for data reconciliation between marketplaces and ERP; manual processes significantly reduced
Silke Widera
Scientific Analyst & Strategy Consultant
Last position:
Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation at BplusL Infra Log
Ensuring project coordination for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: stakeholder management, meeting coordination, open issue tracking, task prioritization and knowledge transfer between business units and IT.
Martin Moser
Test Automation for Stock Trading Software
Last position:
Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH
- Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
- Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
- Created comparison runs between different versions
Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython
Yahya Sabi
Odoo Software Developer & Consultant
Last position:
Odoo Software Developer & Consultant at KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH
- Planning and implementing tailored Odoo ERP solutions to support and optimize specific business processes
- Configuring and customizing Odoo modules according to individual customer requirements, including process automation and data integration
- Training and supporting end users and administrators to ensure full use of Odoo features and to enhance user skills
- Providing ongoing post-implementation support, including troubleshooting, maintenance and updates to adapt to new business requirements
- Migrating data and integrating external applications into Odoo environments for a seamless, unified data landscape
- Analyzing and improving existing Odoo systems to boost efficiency and optimize the user experience
Matthias Kittner
General ERP and AI Consulting
Last position:
General ERP and AI Consulting at Swissnorm
- Improve and properly define internal processes
- Requirements management and selection of an ERP system
- Consulting on selecting, implementing and using AI to optimize processes
- Systems and technology: ERPnext
Helgo Göring-Drewes
Migration to HANA BP
Last position:
Migration to HANA BP at Packaging Industry
- Migration to HANA BP.
- MDM-Team.
- Master-data-management.
- System landscape: SAP ECC to S4-HANA.
Joerg Eickler
ERP / AI Consultant and Team Coach
Last position:
ERP / AI Consultant and Team Coach at Eickler & Company GmbH
- Advising regional management teams on SAP S/4 Fashion transformations
- Driving leadership development and team coaching
- Identifying AI-driven opportunities through partner network
Maximilian Specht
Senior proALPHA Consultant | Dataanalyst
Last position:
Senior proALPHA Consultant | Dataanalyst at Sonnek Engineering GmbH
- Creating reports based on proALPHA data.
- Data analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
Joachim Peters
ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant
Last position:
ERP-SAP/SSC Consultant at GEA
- Mechanical engineering
- Post-merger integration
- Preparation for S4/HANA implementation
- VIM implementation
André Wohlerdt
Senior Consultant Manufacturing, ERP Projects & Solutions / Solution Expert EWM - TM
Last position:
Senior Consultant Manufacturing, ERP Projects & Solutions / Solution Expert EWM - TM at Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH
- Supporting an S/4HANA implementation project as EWM / TM Business Process Expert (EWM / TM)
- Preparing I-Test
- Analyzing and verifying the defined processes
- Identifying optimization potential
- Analyzing existing structures
- Training on relevant processes
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Documenting processes and tests
- Supporting / performing integration tests
Sylvia Kern
Transformation Advisor & Architect | Finance, Operations & Microsoft ERP
Last position:
Finance & Operation - System & Process - Management Consulting/Advisory
Growth startup - stabilization / operational cleanup
Discovery - Interview sessions - recommendations
Discovery - DeepDive - Decision-to-Execution Framework
Derive a target system landscape and transformation path
Assess the future role of CRM/ERP/other systems
Develop a pragmatic target vision for finance processes, roles and system support
Prioritize by impact, effort and scalability
Conduct end-to-end process and responsibility analysis
Create transparency around roles, responsibilities and handovers
Identify duplicate work, media breaks and governance issues
Analyze data and system flows, including selected validations
Review relevant interfaces and data transfers
Validate selected booking and reconciliation logics (spot checks)
Sharpen finance operating model and responsibilities
Define boundaries between operational tasks and functional responsibilities
Assess organizational options and future task distribution
Prioritize risks, control mechanisms and stabilization measures
Evaluate existing control points and traceability
Derive initial measures to stabilize critical processes
Thomas Kaiser
Freelancer Toka-Consulting (ex SAP: 20+ years SAP ERP experience)
Last position:
Freelancer at Toka-Consulting
Freelancer since January 2025. I help customers navigating through their SAP transformation and migration Projects leveraging my extensive SAP experience and network.
Oleg Korob
Process Management
Last position:
Process Management at ACENT AG
- Process management for DRSF (FTI / BigXtra insolvency)
- Leadership in EDI interface implementation for wholesalers
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ERP Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Retail
Certification focus areas
Operations, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
92%
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A ERP Consultant turns business needs into system setup, process flows, and project deliverables that the team can use. That includes workshops, configuration, testing, migration support, training, and go-live assistance. In many projects, the same person also helps close the gap between business users and technical teams.
The exact system depends on your landscape, but SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC are common search terms for this work. Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365 also come up often, especially in international environments. A good consultant does not just know menus; they understand the business process behind the system.
A freelance ERP Consultant is often the better choice for project work with a clear start and end, such as a rollout, upgrade, migration, or recovery phase. It also makes sense when you need a module specialist quickly or need extra hands for a busy internal team. That way, you get focused support without long-term staffing pressure.
An SAP Consultant usually focuses on SAP products, while an ERP Consultant can work across different systems and business processes. In practice, many companies use the terms side by side, especially when SAP is the main platform. If your project is SAP-specific, a consultant with deep SAP functional experience is usually the right fit.
Look for someone who asks sharp questions, documents decisions clearly, and understands the full process impact of a change. A strong ERP specialist will spot data issues, testing risks, and missing approvals before they become delays. Good references from similar projects are more useful than vague claims about broad experience.
Both models work, and many projects use a mix. Remote work is often fine for analysis, documentation, testing coordination, and follow-up meetings, while on-site time helps during workshops, cutover, and go-live support. For German clients, language and close stakeholder contact can make on-site sessions especially useful at key project stages.
A strong functional consultant needs process thinking, clear communication, and the ability to keep teams aligned. The best freelancers can explain trade-offs, handle messy master data, and work calmly when requirements change. They also know how to collaborate with developers, project managers, and key users without creating friction.
Companies often look for an ERP Consultant when a rollout is delayed, an upgrade is stuck, or master data and interfaces are not ready for testing. Acquisitions, template harmonisation, and country rollouts are also common triggers. In Germany, this is especially relevant for companies with complex production, logistics, or finance processes.
The average hourly rate for ERP Consultants in Germany is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 974 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as ERP Consultants in Germany, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as ERP Consultants in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as ERP Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (92%), and Russian (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as ERP Consultants in Germany are Professional Services (92%), Information Technology (85%), and Retail (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as ERP Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (92%), and Business Intelligence (77%).
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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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