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About the role
What they handle A freelance logistics manager keeps goods moving without delays. They coordinate inbound and outbound transport, plan warehouse flow, and make sure the right stock is in the right place at the right time. In Germany, they often work with manufacturing, wholesale, e-commerce, and export teams that need a clear operator for day-to-day logistics.
Typical deliverables
- Transport and dispatch planning
- Warehouse process setup or cleanup
- Carrier coordination and escalation handling
- Inventory control and stock accuracy checks
- SAP or ERP process support
- KPI reporting for service, cost, and lead time
Core skills A strong Logistics Manager combines operational control with calm problem-solving. They understand route planning, warehouse processes, customs basics, and service-level management. They work well with procurement, production, sales, and customer service, and they can turn weak processes into clear routines.
Tools and methods Common tools include SAP, other ERP systems, TMS and WMS solutions, Excel, and dashboard reporting. Many projects also need process mapping, bottleneck analysis, and simple standard operating procedures. The best logistics managers do not just react to issues. They build order into the flow so delays, missing stock, and unclear handovers happen less often.
When companies hire one Companies bring in a freelancer when logistics is under pressure or change is already underway. That can mean a warehouse move, a new site, a system rollout, a carrier change, peak demand, or recurring delivery problems. A temporary logistics manager is also useful when the permanent lead is absent, when a project needs extra hands, or when the team needs outside structure without adding headcount.
What good looks like Look for someone who understands the full chain, not only one task. A good logistics manager asks for the root cause, not just the symptom. They communicate clearly with warehouse teams, planners, suppliers, and customers. They are especially valuable when they can run both operations and improvement work, and when they can do it in a German business setting with clear, practical communication.
Meet FRATCH Logistics Managers
Burak Burbut
Manager Warehouse Operations
Last position:
Managing Director at Optiflow Consulting
Strategic consulting and operational optimization along the entire supply chain with a focus on transport, warehousing, and process logistics. Development of tailored concepts to increase efficiency, optimize costs, and sustainably improve logistics processes for companies in retail, industry, and transport.
Conducting comprehensive logistics and supply chain analyses, including identification of weaknesses and potential assessment.
Planning and support of transport tenders, fleet, and route optimizations.
Development of outsourcing, warehousing, and network strategies to improve cost-effectiveness.
Support in process digitization, KPI management, and operational implementation Interim management and hands-on consulting with focus on food, fresh, and distribution logistics
Support for restructuring and growth projects in the transport and supply chain sector.
Ezekiel Omoha
Warehouse Receiving & Logistics Associate
Last position:
Warehouse Receiving & Logistics Associate at Amazon
- Recording, checking, and documenting goods movements on the PC
- Experience in sorting, packing, and inventory management (Warehouse & Logistics)
- Digital data maintenance and reliable compliance with quality and safety standards
Mevin Darril Jacob Peter
SAP S/4HANA EWM Solution Architect | SAP Supply Chain & Logistics Expert | Functional Consultant
Last position:
Solution Architect at Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with manufacturing sites in eight countries and subsidiaries or offices in five more. As part of setting up their largest automated production facility, SAP S/4HANA was implemented. The implementation of S/4HANA EWM plays a crucial role in enabling automation across all business processes.
Since this is a greenfield project with extensive automation, the goal is to achieve the highest possible level of automation in most business processes. Particularly in pharmaceutical processes, hygiene, accuracy, validation, and error-free execution are essential – all of which are supported by automation. My role as Solution Architect is to understand the business processes and provide efficient automated workflows for high-quality product manufacturing.
As Solution Architect, I conducted workshops in the warehouse areas to analyze and understand the pharmaceutical business processes and align them with the standard or template structure.
Identifying and highlighting process gaps and developing suitable solutions.
Coordinating with third-party vendors and other IT stakeholders to develop optimized automated processes.
Documenting and reviewing the business process design according to the agreed solution with the business unit.
Mapping inbound, internal, outbound, and production-integrated processes from the EWM perspective with automation considerations.
Guiding the team in fully setting up the solution in EWM and supporting the testing activities.
Member of the central architecture team to share best practices, develop guidelines, and support other implementation teams with solution architecture.
Katherina Schock
Team Lead Instore Logistics Management
Last position:
Team Lead Instore Logistics Management at Breuninger GmbH & Co
Led the central Instore Logistics Team and oversaw support operations across 13 stores in Germany and Luxembourg, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics processes and strategic direction.
Oversaw all merchandise management processes across stores, eCommerce, and Pick from Store, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and operational consistency.
Analyzed staffing procedures and personnel costs across support teams, providing data-driven recommendations to the Executive Board for annual budget planning.
Led continuous improvement initiatives including documentation, KPI development, and performance tracking to drive operational excellence through data-based insights.
Provided technical support for new store openings and transformation projects, ensuring integration with central logistics and adherence to EU Price Indication Regulation (PAngV).
Managed optimization and digitalization projects, including piloting digital price tags across stores to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Dieter Bomblat
Logistics Project Manager
Last position:
Logistics Project Manager at VetLogOne GmbH
- Planning and construction of an AutoStore to increase space efficiency and avoid new logistics space. Acquisition, costing, and integration for national and international clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
- AutoStore implementation (30,000 bins, 30 robots) – +50% space efficiency, -15% throughput. Reduced staffing needs by 12% through automation.
Donato De Tullio
Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL
Last position:
Regional Warehouse Leader, DACH & NL at Essity Distribution
- Led the organizational transition of secondary distribution across DACH & NL, building a unified governance and accountability framework
- Enabled change management initiatives to transfer processes and ownership from 3 business units, enabling greater efficiency and clarity
- Recruited and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of transparency, service reliability, and continuous improvement
- Partnered with 3PLs on performance and process optimisation, supporting long-term cost efficiency initiatives
- Key enabler in IT integration projects, facilitating collaboration between project teams, 3PLs, and cross-country stakeholders to accelerate delivery and results
Felix Rothstein
Project Manager Logistics & Digitalization
Last position:
Project Manager Logistics & Digitalization at Rhein Ruhr Logistik
- Managed logistics and digitalization projects in contract logistics focused on process optimization, automation, and KPI-driven control of operational logistics processes
Mohamed El Yaznasni
Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
Last position:
Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination at Samsung
- Management and coordination of logistics processes and material flows
- Responsibility for inventory and conducting stocktakes
- Optimization of warehouse and transport processes
- Coordination of up to 30 trucks per day
- Analysis of KPIs and deriving actions
- Use of SAP ERP / EWM for process control
- Liaison between logistics, IT and business units
Rüdiger Froß
Interim Logistics Manager
Last position:
Interim Logistics Manager at Centroplan GmbH
- Leadership, control and further development of logistics (national and international)
- Implementation of the company strategy regarding availability, inventory and transparency
- Commercial and operational management of the logistics department (warehouse and order control)
- Analysis and improvement of existing processes and documentation in the QMS
- Ensuring full use of the ERP system
- Securing logistical requirements for construction projects in terms of cost, schedule and quality
- Forecasting for material procurement and inventory
- Evaluating options for cost reduction in logistics
- Analysis of out- and in-sourcing possibilities
- Selection and negotiation with external logistics service providers
- Involving suppliers in the logistics concept
- Close collaboration with departments and implementation of group-wide processes and systems
- Compliance with technical and occupational safety guidelines and standards (occupational safety, health protection, quality assurance)
- Ensuring a modern logistics organization and developing innovative technical solutions as well as digitization
- Defining and introducing a logistics concept nationally and internationally
- Coaching of managers and employees
Stephan Paul
Interim Manager/Lecturer/Logistics Manager
Last position:
Interim Manager/Lecturer/Logistics Manager at Freelancer
- Processing various commercial projects as project leader/manager/interim manager for logistics companies in quality management and SAP environment (Bäckerbub/K&U-EDEKA-Südwest, Rudolph-Logistik-MWM-Caterpillar-Freudenberg) with SAP ERP: SD, MM/WM/LES (warehouse management), Retail, SAP Business One
- Training assignments from 5 different training providers at 9 different locations on project management topics according to GPM guidelines – basic & Level D, IT – Office 365, MS Project 2016, quality management, general and specialized logistics/business subjects, SAP ERP topics
- Industry focus: interim management in mid-market companies in contract logistics, fruit trade, bakery products trade, telecommunications, medical technology, automotive engineering, software, SAP consulting, ERP training
- Further training: certified project specialist (GPM), Foundation Certificate PRINCE2, quality officer (TÜV), quality manager (TÜV), quality auditor (TÜV) according to DIN ISO EN 9001:2015
Tim Jurischka
CEO, Region CEE | Co-Founder | Shareholder | Logistics Expert | Consultant | Coach & Advisor
Last position:
CEO, Region CEE at Greencarrier
Starting and heading up the Consolidation business unit in the CEE Region (Germany, Poland and Lithuania) for the Greencarrier Group!
- Greencarrier Consolidators is operating under its own GC flag in Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Singapore!
Kurt Bührmann
Logistics Manager
Last position:
Logistics Manager at Self-employed
- Support as Logistics Manager and Interim Manager hands-on in making logistics, purchasing and supply chain processes more effective and profitable
- Act as Logistics Consultant, Project Manager in Purchasing, eCommerce, ERP, IT, Logistics, Material Management, SAP, SCM and Forwarding
- Goals: process optimization, increasing productivity, efficiency, and quality
Günter Mallmann
Global Transportation and Warehousing Manager
Last position:
Global Transportation and Warehousing Manager at Procter & Gamble
Analysis of global supply chain options from a time and cost perspective
Cost and delivery time optimization for air, sea, truck and rail freight
Process optimization by analysis of goods receipt/storage packaging types and loading methods
Value stream analysis in distribution center through documentation of goods receipt, preparation for storage, order processing, loading preparation and loading process
Detection of losses and respective elimination
Lead time reduction of the sea route with annual volume of 250 40 ft. containers from Germany to the USA from 45 to 22 days
Double-stack loading of Euro pallets into annual 2,000 trucks and 500 sea containers
Implementation of the rail-freight lane China-Germany as second standard transportation mode for an annual volume of 300 containers in a fixed weekly service
Value-stream mapping for load and unloading processes in distribution center with identification of current state, definition of ideal state and actions for elimination
Manufacturing cost controlling including analysis of material, personnel and overhead costs, forecasting raw material costs, employee numbers and energy price development
General cost center controlling with monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting, variance analysis and preparation of management reviews
Project controlling with budget control of various projects, monthly status reports on progress, actual cost, forecast, delays, changes and budget revisions
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Logistics Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
5 years
Positions per freelancer
7
Top business areas
Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Transportation, Retail, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Product Development, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
92%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A Logistics Manager oversees the flow of goods from supplier to warehouse to customer. In practice, that means transport planning, stock coordination, warehouse process control, and fast issue handling when deliveries slip or inventory data does not match reality. Many also support reporting and process improvement, especially when operations are under pressure.
The best logistics managers combine operational judgment with structured process work. They should understand ERP systems, especially SAP, know how to work with carriers and warehouse teams, and be comfortable with Excel-based reporting. Strong communication matters as much as technical knowledge, because this role sits between many internal and external partners.
A Logistics Manager is usually closer to execution: transport, warehousing, inventory flow, and daily coordination. A supply chain manager often has a broader scope that can include sourcing, planning, and end-to-end network design. In smaller teams, the titles may overlap, but the logistics role is usually more operational and hands-on.
A freelancer makes sense when you need fast support for a project, a transition, or a temporary gap. This is common during warehouse relocations, system changes, process cleanups, or periods of high operational load. If the need is ongoing and central to the business, a permanent hire may be the better fit.
Many planning and reporting tasks can be done remotely, especially if the work focuses on coordination, data review, or process design. But site visits are often important when the job includes warehouse setup, transport handovers, or solving issues on the ground. In Germany, hybrid cooperation is common for this role.
Logistics Managers are common in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, e-commerce, automotive supply chains, and export-oriented businesses. These companies need reliable transport coordination, clear warehouse processes, and stable service levels. The role is especially useful where many teams depend on tight timing and clean handovers.
Look at the problems they have solved, not just the job titles on their profile. A strong logistics manager can explain how they improved flow, reduced errors, handled a disruption, or brought structure to a messy operation. Ask for examples that show ownership, practical process thinking, and clear communication with operations teams.
Freelance Logistics Manager assignments in Germany often involve direct work with operations, warehouses, and planning teams. German language skills are often helpful, especially for site-based work and coordination with carriers or internal teams. Clear documentation and practical, hands-on communication are usually expected.
The average hourly rate for Logistics Managers in Germany is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 812 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Logistics Managers in Germany, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Logistics Managers in Germany have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Logistics Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (92%), and Spanish (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Logistics Managers in Germany are Transportation (85%), Retail (62%), and Manufacturing (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Logistics Managers in Germany are Logistics (100%), Operations (92%), and Supply Chain Management (85%).
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