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About the role
Project Scope
A Logistics Project Manager plans and drives logistics change from the first concept to go-live and handover. The work often sits between operations, procurement, transport, warehousing, and IT. Typical projects include warehouse launches, site moves, transport tender support, process redesign, and ERP or WMS rollouts.
Typical Deliverables
- Project plan, milestones, and risk log
- Stakeholder map and meeting cadence
- Process flows for inbound, outbound, and internal logistics
- Go-live plan, test support, and issue tracking
- Cutover coordination and hypercare support
- Clear handover to operations and line teams
Core Skills
Strong Logistics Project Managers combine project structure with hands-on logistics understanding. They know how to work with warehouse teams, carriers, 3PL partners, planners, and IT. They keep scope under control, resolve conflicts early, and translate operational needs into workable plans.
- Project planning and risk management
- Warehouse, transport, and supply chain processes
- Change coordination across sites and functions
- Requirements gathering for WMS, TMS, or ERP projects
- Vendor and service provider coordination
- Clear reporting for operations leadership
Tools And Methods
In many projects, the role works with SAP, WMS, TMS, Excel, Jira, PowerPoint, and process mapping tools. In Germany, the role is common in manufacturing, automotive, retail, e-commerce, and industrial distribution, where teams need structured coordination across plants, depots, and external partners. Good freelancers adapt to local working styles, including on-site workshops when needed.
When To Bring One In
Companies often hire a freelance logistics project manager when a project is urgent, cross-functional, or too specific for the internal team. That is common for warehouse relocations, systems changes, peak-season planning, and supplier transitions. A contractor is useful when you need focus on delivery without adding permanent headcount.
What Strong Freelancers Do
A strong Logistics Project Manager stays close to operations and does not hide behind slides. They ask the right questions, surface risks early, and keep decisions documented.
- They understand logistics reality, not only project language
- They align warehouse, transport, and IT teams
- They keep milestones realistic and visible
- They handle pressure during cutover and go-live phases
- They communicate clearly with managers and shop-floor teams
Meet FRATCH Logistics Project Managers
Ornel Franck Wora Yeno
Purchasing Manager, Logistics, IT Manager & Software Architect
Last position:
Purchasing Manager, Logistics & IT Manager at Onlinehandler
Proactive support of management in business field development & innovation management
New development of a suite of business applications for analyzing valuation, P&L, and market price risk data
Automation of all internal and external business and work processes
Development of AI-based and AI-supported ETL processes as well as data analysis
Business use-case development
Business and work process optimization
Enterprise architecture management
Sales data analysis and forecasting as well as capture
Inventory management & reordering
Supplier management and communication
Customs processing & clearance
Shipping handling & warehouse coordination
Interface management
Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, JTL-Wawi, JTL-WMS, OTTO Partner Connect (OPC), Amazon Seller Central, DHL Global Forwarding, Jira, Draw.IO, Java (8,17,21,25), Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Gitea, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL, Docker, Local LLMs, Postman, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Daniel Despa
Consultant
Last position:
Consultant at Carl Zeiss GmbH & Deloitte Consulting
- Developed critical specifications, navigating technical and business requirements.
- Led the project through its complex phases.
- Orchestrated and supported the Integration Testing Cycle (ITC) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Implemented robust test methodologies and systematically documented and addressed findings contributing to pre-GoLive readiness.
- Ensured flawless implementation and enabled effective trainer training.
- Conducted unit and functional tests.
- Facilitated alignment between development and business goals.
- Provided transparent progress reports and maintained documentation quality.
- Developed Fiori apps for inventory management and material staging status.
Nick Panasar
Global ERP, AI & Supply Chain Project Manager
Last position:
Global ERP, AI & Supply Chain Project Manager at Dr. Martens
Led the end-to-end delivery of a SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM / TD / SD) ERP programme, covering project initiation, detailed requirements gathering, operating model definition, system design, build, testing, cutover, and global Go Live across Europe, Asia, and North America. Ensured the ERP solution supported key supply chain, manufacturing, and planning operations to enable future business growth.
Conducted cross-functional workshops with Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to capture business requirements, define the future operating model, and map end-to-end system design. Consolidated over 150 requirements into structured documentation aligned with SAP standards.
Shaped solution design and vendor engagement during the early discovery phase, supporting selection of best-fit technology partners and ensuring the system design covered production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain forecasting.
Managed D365 configuration and troubleshooting, ensuring alignment with business processes and resolving integration issues between D365, SAP SCM modules, and surrounding systems.
Supported Grain data model changes to lead ingestion of planning data into Snowflake and Footprint, enabling enterprise reporting and analytics development.
Managed scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies across international teams spanning Europe, Asia, and the US, maintaining integrated project plans, issue logs, and executive reporting to drive stakeholder alignment and delivery momentum.
Enabled the integration of AI-powered demand forecasting tools into supply chain planning processes, improving forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and operational decision-making across multiple regions.
Led SIT, UAT, and data migration phases, including design of test scenarios, defect triage management, and coordination of test execution to validate supply chain and manufacturing workflows prior to deployment.
Delivered detailed cutover planning, business readiness activities, and hypercare support, ensuring a smooth and coordinated Go Live and full operational handover to business teams.
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.
Tobias Tolkmitt
Consultant for Digitization, Process Optimization & Logistics; Interim Project Manager
Last position:
Consultant for Digitization, Process Optimization & Logistics; Interim Project Manager at TO4O GmbH
- I help companies of all sizes identify operational potential and realize tangible added value.
- My focus is on identifying cross-functional synergies, pragmatically simplifying processes and achieving sustainable cost savings.
- By using modern logistics software and digital automation solutions, I create transparency and a reliable data foundation, making processes measurable and controllable.
- I rely on low-maintenance, technology-agnostic standards that support long-term scalability and operational agility.
- My consulting approach is practical, results-oriented and closely tied to hands-on implementation.
- I guide clients from analysis and concept development to the sustainable implementation of tailored solutions, aiming to use resources more efficiently and secure lasting competitive advantages.
- With this combination of pragmatic process thinking, digital expertise and a clear focus on operational benefits, I help companies not only stay competitive but also prepare for future challenges.
Holger Schröder
SAP ECC SD | SAP S4 HANA Sales Consulting, Customizing, Support, Training, Key User Training
Last position:
Internal Project Lead S/4HANA On-Premise System with FIORI Integration at RSCE
- Complete customizing of required processes (partly outside standard SAP number ranges)
- Building the entire organizational structure (Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Service, etc.)
- Integration of organizational units with business partners (role BUP004) via T77SO
- Completion of Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI)
- Implementation of basic SD functionalities: orders, deliveries, invoices
- Configuration of MM movements including Lean WM
- Setting up basic logic for New General Ledger and basic FI customizing
- Installation and communication of standard Fiori apps with S/4HANA
- Integration of SAP S/4HANA Service including Fiori
- Definition of organizational units and partner roles (PPOME)
- Replication of S/4 Service to S/4 Sales for service orders and repair processing
- Customizing of TM document types, movement types and item categories
- Replication of TM master data and transaction data
- Setup of internal replication of deliveries into freight units
- Implementation of Fiori apps such as transportation cockpit, freight order and freight units
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
Thomas Geser
Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency”
Last position:
Subproject Manager “Increase Supply Chain Efficiency” at Baxter Medical Systems GmbH & Co Kg
- Value stream analysis across three sites (USA, Germany, and China)
- Master data analysis
- Identifying process improvement opportunities
- Project planning, control, and representation
- Developing a KPI system for process monitoring
Dirk Rauch
Consultant Logistics/SCM - SAP SD/LES, EDI, Sub-Project Lead
Last position:
Consultant Logistics/SCM - SAP SD/LES, EDI, Sub-Project Lead at Hero Group (CH) - Schwartauer Werke GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
- S/4 HANA template rollout "PHI"
- Sales process consulting (Order to Cash), supporting the department in business process optimizations for sales and shipping
- Stock transfers (STO), specification for a client-specific transport planning and evaluation tool considering load capacities and load characteristics
- Sub-project lead for the EDI integration of external warehouses via DESADV/WHSCON, SHPORD/SHPCON, customizing, and testing
Björn Fidorra
Project Manager / Consulting / Supply
Last position:
Project Management Consulting at Fbevolution Consulting & Project Management
When projects escalate, they get more and more expensive. When do you act?
Projects aren't stable, milestones are missed.
Teams are at their limit, priorities and responsibilities are unclear.
Risks are recognized too late, decisions are delayed.
Suppliers cause issues, alignment takes too long, the overview is lost.
High costs, penalty fees – and in the worst case the loss of important clients and contracts.
Immediate project stabilization: operational support from day one.
Transparency & clarity in structure, tasks, risks and decisions.
Relief for your employees, who can work productively instead of reactively.
Early warning system instead of escalation: risks become visible before they turn costly / business-critical.
Measurable progress through consistent execution and clear communication.
Project structuring & goal definition.
Operational project management & PMO.
Risk, change & escalation management.
Supplier management & interface coordination.
Interim & crisis project management.
Decision & communication management.
Direct, clear and solution-oriented communication without politics or delay.
15+ years of industry, mechanical engineering & automotive experience.
Hands-on mentality – not just a consultant, but an operational doer.
Proven methodology (e.g., PRINCE2) combined with practical implementation.
Rapid stabilization before costs, penalties and client losses escalate.
A 15-minute conversation saves weeks of delays.
Kay Waidner
Change Manager, Project Manager, Process and Workflow Optimizer, Production Control and Supply Chain Manager
Last position:
Change Manager at Carl Zeiss AG
- Managed all changes during the transition from series development to prototyping
Ulrich Koester
Digital Transformation Manager Qualification Program
Last position:
Head of SCM at Gerresheimer Bünde GmbH
- Leading 59 employees (planning, procurement, logistics, strategy)
- Managing three production sites
- Implementing SIOP process
- Developing alternative purchasing concepts
- Harmonizing processes
Markus Siebold
Project Lead Omnichannel Transformation: Logistic / SCM
Last position:
Project Lead Omnichannel Transformation: Logistic / SCM at MediaMarktSaturn
- Project lead omnichannel transformation: logistic and SCM
Mehdi Tabibzadeh
Senior Logistics Consultant & Project Manager
Last position:
Senior Logistics Consultant & Project Manager
- Systemic and physical relocation of a parts scope
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Logistics Project Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Top industries
Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
93%
Daily Rate Distribution
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions? Here you can find further information about FRATCH
A Logistics Project Manager leads logistics changes that need structure and coordination. That can include warehouse start-ups, transport process improvements, ERP or WMS rollouts, and site moves. The freelancer keeps stakeholders aligned and drives the project through to handover.
The best candidates combine project management with real logistics know-how. They should understand warehouse flows, transport operations, supplier coordination, and change management. Clear communication matters just as much as planning skill, especially when many teams are involved.
A supply chain project manager may cover broader planning, sourcing, and network topics. A logistics manager usually owns an ongoing operation, while this role is tied to a defined project with milestones and delivery dates. In practice, companies sometimes use these titles loosely, so the scope matters more than the label.
A freelancer is a good fit when the work is time-bound, highly specific, or starts quickly. That is often true for a go-live, a site change, or a system implementation where the internal team already has day-to-day duties. You get focused delivery without long-term commitment.
In Germany, this role often supports manufacturing, automotive, retail, and industrial distribution projects. Many assignments involve warehouse processes, transport network changes, and coordination with internal teams and external providers. On-site workshops can be important when several locations or functions are involved.
Yes, much of the planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination can be done remotely. But logistics work often needs on-site presence for warehouse walks, cutover planning, testing, and go-live support. The best setup is usually a mix of both, depending on the project phase.
Look for proof that the Logistics Project Manager has delivered similar projects, not just managed meetings. Strong signs are clear structure, calm handling of issues, and the ability to work with operations, IT, and vendors at the same time. Ask for examples of how they handled delays, resistance, or a difficult go-live.
Freelancers usually want a clear scope, decision path, and view of the current operation. They also need to know whether the project is mainly strategic, hands-on, or a mix of both. Good briefs include the systems involved, the sites affected, and who owns the final decision.
The average hourly rate for Logistics Project Managers in Germany is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 890 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Logistics Project Managers in Germany, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 45% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Logistics Project Managers in Germany have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Logistics Project Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (93%), and Spanish (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Logistics Project Managers in Germany are Manufacturing (79%), Transportation (57%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Logistics Project Managers in Germany are Project Management (100%), Supply Chain Management (93%), and Logistics (86%).
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