Baan Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Baan
Kurt F.
Last position:
WeMatch Consulting GmbH / Contracting / Framework agreement - Novanta Medical GmbH
- Labeling BarTender
- Structure, Schema ST4 consulting.
- MDR consulting.
Laszlo A.
Last position:
Director Sales Central Europe & Account Manager at Baan Company
for Baan Front Office Solutions
Christian M.
Last position:
Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung
- Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
- Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
- Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
Dominik P.
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Matthias W.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Business Intelligence (Self-employed) at mw-consult.it
Data Engineering
Business Analyst
Consulting
2025 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- Azure Data Factory
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- PowerBI Service
Lead developer for the further development of the Modern Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models based on the ERP systems Amparex and EyeOffice. Focus on topics for the marketing department with data connection via API to Amplitude and Klaviyo with Python
- 2024 – present
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL)
- SSAS Tabular
- PowerBI Report Server
- Atlassian Jira & migration to Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on Infor LN ERP data after migration from Baan, including the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server for further development of the Data Warehouse
Consulting for controlling on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2025 – 06.2025
Data Engineer & Architect
- PowerBI Dataflows
- PowerBI Service
Cloud migration of the Data Warehouse, as well as Power BI reports and data models from Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 to Microsoft Dynamics BC Cloud, including migration of the underlying data structures from Microsoft SQL Server to Power BI Dataflows
- 2022 – 06.2024 (ongoing support for data engineers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics BC 2021 in combination with data from the company's own MariaDB database, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse. Merging of the ERP systems BC 2021 and DATEV in the Data Warehouse
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and coaching of developers for the development of reporting solutions
- 2022 – 08.2023
Business Analyst & Interim Manager
- PowerBI Service
- Azure Databricks (PySpark)
- Atlassian Jira (SCRUM)
Project management for reporting solution requirements, as well as development of Power BI reports and data models with data from Azure Databricks based on SAP R/3, Google Analytics, webshop and CRM with a business focus on customer, sales and marketing
- 2022 – 05.2022
Power BI Specialist
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on data from Exasol with a business focus on assortment management in purchasing
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Power BI Specialist & Data Engineer
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- PowerBI Service
- Azure DevOps with GIT (KANBAN)
- Azure Functions (Python)
Development of Power BI reports and data models based on abas ERP data, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse.
Synchronization of customer data for Pipedrive CRM via Azure Functions with Python.
Consulting for controlling and management on agile project management, the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
- 2021 – present (ongoing support for existing customers)
Data Engineer & Architect
- SQL Server (T-SQL)
- SSIS (ETL) & BIML
- SSAS Tabular
- Azure DevOps with GIT (SCRUM)
Development of analytical models based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO, CS & CRM in combination with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, including the setup of the underlying data structures with Microsoft SQL Server to build a Data Warehouse
Concept for the migration of the SQL Server-based Data Warehouse to Microsoft Fabric with planned future implementation and temporary use of a hybrid data architecture for the introduction of Power BI Service during the migration phase
Consulting for business users on the specification of business requirements and development of reporting solutions
Frank T.
Last position:
Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH
Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT projects with an AI system based on the Robust Design method for products & processes
Development, implementation & introduction of the AI system Analyser® for Robust Design for products & processes
AI and Industry 4.0 standard product for preventive and reactive quality and safeguarding as well as maintenance (Predictive Quality and Predictive Maintenance) based on Big & Smart Data
Stefan S.
Last position:
Interim Manager Project Management PMO at ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)
Revenue €90 million, 50 employees
Industry: Shipbuilding, marina
Temporary assignment as Head of PMO
Recording and validation of PMO processes
Creation of capacity planning through 2032
Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping
Creation of planning tools for project coordinators
Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft
Data preparation for the monthly review
Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships
Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators
Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship
Re-design of the reporting tool
Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032
Design of an on-call service, including work instructions
Creation of calculation models for quotations
Project management for Disney Adventure
Stefan S.
Last position:
Founder and Senior Consultant at LPM-Consulting, the LeanManufactur
- Consulting SMEs in Lean Management, Operational Excellence and internal auditing according to ISO 9001
- Implementation of efficiency, effectiveness and quality improvement measures
- Support with the implementation of sustainability strategies
Thomas H.
Last position:
HUBER + SUHNER GmbH
- Preparation and support of the year-end closing for the Austrian site
Gerhard S.
Last position:
Member of the Board of Directors at Windisch S.A.
- Board member
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/P2P/EWM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- SAP S/4HANA, OTC, 2nd & 3rd level support, project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private Sales & Services
- SAP SCM/OTC/P2P/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Private Cloud (Sales, Services), CPI, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), EDI, IDoc, ABAP, user exits, SAP Activate, ITIL, SAP Cloud ALM
- Support and consulting for integration of SAP ECC into new business areas in SAP S/4HANA
- Decommissioning legacy systems and implementation of the new harmonized SAP S/4HANA landscape
- Process optimization in SAP S/4HANA and support for daily requests from business users and key users
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Private Cloud Sales & Services
- Responsibility for the SCM stream within the global template
- Process design with Signavio and creation of Business Process Documents (BPD)
- Creation of functional design specifications (FS, TS) including interface design and WRICEF objects
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM through SAP customizing
- Migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud to replace legacy systems and implement a harmonized system landscape
- SAP BTP & CPI: extension of Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM, optimization of cloud-based services
- Analysis and evaluation of existing SCM processes in the SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud environment
- Design of integrated solutions in OTC, P2P, EWM, LE and PP including forecasting and capacity planning
- Extension of transportation processes in SAP TM and SAP LE-TRA to support multimodal transports focusing on rail freight and integration of external rail logistics providers via EDI (VDA, EDIFACT)
- Consulting on further migration to SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
- Functional consulting on developed supply chain processes
- Management of SAP CCS processes for contract types and bonus agreements
- Execution and maintenance of distributions and settlement keys
- Support for integration of transfer rules into the CCS model
- Documentation of CCS process changes for traceability and compliance
- Customizing and optimization in OTC: condition maintenance for pricing, materials, freight, customers, price & material groups; extension of sales document types, item categories, credit memos, down payments and prepayments with pricing procedure, condition types, access sequences, condition tables, condition records, billing types, invoice types, item categories, sales document types, reconciliation accounts, tax accounts; integration with FI/CO for accounting and financial closing; bonus settlements; delivery process optimization; configuration of delivery schedule types with account determination; creation of schedule line categories for delivery schedules; maintenance of schedule lines for delivery schedule types; schedule line determination settings such as order date, delivery date, availability check rules, returns etc.
- Customizing and optimization in P2P: purchase requisitions, purchase orders, document types (reason codes for ordering, rejection and blocking), scheduling agreements and stock transfer schedules; maintenance of material master and vendor master; payment terms; Incoterms; purchasing groups; purchase prices; quota agreements; contracts; purchasing info records; release procedures (characteristics, classes and release strategies); message control; maintenance of vendor master data; assignment of purchasing info records to materials and vendors; configuration of vendor evaluation with weightings; execution and adjustment of material requirements planning processes; creation of detailed functional specifications for P2P processes such as goods receipt (MIGO), goods issue, purchase requisitions and orders; ensuring data quality and master data maintenance in tables such as MARA, LFA1 and LFB1 etc.
- SAP Fiori: extension and customizing of Fiori apps to improve usability and efficiency; implementation of analytical Fiori apps to monitor KPIs and processes; workflow optimization and UI adaptations for enhanced user experience in SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
- Process modeling in Signavio; optimization and documentation of business processes; workshops and training on process modeling
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, P2P, CS, PS modules (SCM): incident and change tickets; processing, resolution and documentation of SAP user requests; feasibility analysis for change requests; process optimization; service management with SAP CS; Cloud for Customer (C4C) for modern customer service processes; migration of SAP CS to S/4HANA Field Service Management (FSM); use of embedded analytics for service processes
- Customizing, testing, documentation, training; ensuring integration and collaboration between O2C, P2P and FI/CO modules for supply chain optimization; feasibility analysis; effort estimation; debugging; programming; IDoc and EDI monitoring etc.
- 2nd & 3rd level support in C4C Sales and Services: opportunities, surveys, user creation and authorizations; extension of Business Technology Platform; enhancement of CPI interface; customization of customer and material master data; orders; quotations; equipment; service notifications; surveys; tasks; PS orders; integration of PTP with FI/CO, O2C and EWM; ensuring integration and maintenance of MRP processes etc.
- Responsibility for process analysis and design in export processing, Intrastat and customs management in compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. export control, preference agreements, dual-use)
- Integration and optimization of Intrastat reporting in SAP SD including maintenance of statistical commodity codes, country of origin, tariff codes etc.
- Customizing in SAP SD foreign trade (SD-FT/FTT) for customs-relevant fields and processes
- Coordination and preparation for integration with SAP GTS, including ATLAS reporting, embargo checks, export control and tariff determination
- Collaboration with customs authorities and logistics providers on export declarations and approval processes
- Creation of test cases for customs processes, export documents, commercial invoices, export declarations etc.
- MDG (Master Data Governance): data quality and maintenance of master data in relevant tables (e.g. MARA, LFA1, LFB1); change requests for master data maintenance in O2C/P2P
- SAP S/4HANA migration: support for migration from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA, including data migration, process optimization and system harmonization; support for global rollouts for subsidiaries in multiple countries; experience in developing SAP templates for global implementations
- ABAP: development and optimization of programs to extend functionalities in O2C and P2P modules; debugging and troubleshooting; customization and enhancement of user exits for customer-specific requirements; IDoc and EDI monitoring
Theodor S.
Last position:
Integration Transport System Manager at SMT Zeiss
Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management between internal R&D team and suppliers of the scanning stage including its interfaces in a metrology project
Directed and managed the integration cases and plans prepared by the internal team based on business line functional requirements
Supported product, engineering, design and suppliers in driving projects and tasks to completion on schedule and to spec
Determined road map dates based on metrics and priorities from integration process to end transport cases of particular swap tools
Analyzed operating costs and efficiency
Discussed with customers and suppliers to gather requirements
Successfully led the development of projects from conceptual to prototype
Alexander P.
Last position:
Head of integration for six country subsidiaries at XSYS Holding
- Analyzed the required scope of processes, infrastructure, and SAP for integrating the MacDermid subsidiaries
- Validated proposals from the new service providers
- Managed the collaboration and tracked the tasks of business and IT experts
- Coordinated communication and the PMO
- Created cutover plans in three waves for SAP conversion, Salesforce, and Ariba
Franz S.
Last position:
Business Development Sales & Marketing - Lead Generation at Various software and telecom companies
- Market development for software products & services and strategy
- Designing online marketing concepts including lead and acquisition management
Sascha S.
Last position:
Strategic Purchasing at Matzen & Timm GmbH
- Lead Buyer for elastomers (coated fabrics) in the group
- Responsible for purchasing wire, chemicals and machined components at Matzen & Timm
- Price and contract negotiations
- Make-or-buy strategies for plastic molded parts
- Development of a 2nd source strategy for aerospace
- Continuous development and auditing of suppliers and improvement of a supplier evaluation system to ensure a reliable supplier base
- Preparation of purchasing-related, meaningful statistics to support strategic decision-making in the procurement process
- Creating and presenting monthly and quarterly reports with the corresponding KPIs
- Trade show visits
- Handling imports from overseas
- Invoice verification and claim handling
- Optimization of purchasing processes or process changes
- Optimization of the product portfolio in terms of materials and suppliers
- Participation in projects affecting the procurement process
- Customs and export officer in the company
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Statistics of experts using Baan
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
37%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Baan
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Baan experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (92%)
- Information Technology (68%)
- Professional Services (64%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Energy (36%)
- Chemical (32%)
- Aerospace and Defense (28%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Baan as an ERP system
Baan is an enterprise resource planning system built around complex industrial operations. It supports manufacturing, procurement, sales, logistics, finance, service, and product data in one connected environment. Companies may also refer to it as Infor Baan, while Infor LN is its modern successor in many landscapes.
Manufacturing processes
Baan is used where planning and execution must reflect detailed production structures. It can support make-to-order, engineer-to-order, repetitive, and project-based manufacturing, including bills of material, routings, work centers, costing, inventory, and delivery commitments.
- Configure production planning and material requirements
- Manage bills of material, routings, and shop-floor data
- Connect purchasing, warehouse, sales, and finance processes
- Improve traceability across products, orders, and service activity
Ecosystem and tooling
Work around Baan often includes SQL databases, Unix or Windows infrastructure, reporting tools, middleware, and integrations with CAD, warehouse, supplier, or customer systems. Depending on the release, specialists may work with Baan 4GL, ERP customizations, data migration utilities, and Infor LN components while preserving critical business logic.
When specialists are needed
Companies bring in freelance Baan specialists during upgrades, carve-outs, rollouts, audits, and integration programs. External expertise is also valuable when internal knowledge is concentrated in a few people or when legacy customizations make change risky.
- Assess custom code, interfaces, and master data quality
- Prepare migrations from Baan to Infor LN or another ERP
- Stabilize planning, costing, order, and warehouse processes
- Document workflows and transfer knowledge to internal teams
Selecting the right professional
Strong professionals understand both the application and the industrial process behind it. Look for experience with the relevant Baan release, database and operating environment, module configuration, reporting, integration patterns, and controlled testing. For German manufacturing organizations, clear communication with business owners and plant teams matters as much as technical delivery.
Delivery and collaboration
A sound engagement begins with a review of the current landscape, interfaces, customizations, and business priorities. The specialist should define a practical backlog, protect data quality, test changes with process owners, and document decisions. Remote work can cover analysis and configuration, while workshops, cutovers, or plant support may benefit from time on site in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Baan? Start with the answers below.
Baan supports enterprise processes for industrial manufacturing and distribution. Companies use it for production planning, procurement, inventory, sales, finance, service, costing, and product-related data.
Baan is the earlier ERP product family associated with Infor, while Infor LN is its modern successor in many environments. Compared with broad alternatives such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics, the right choice depends on existing manufacturing processes, customizations, integrations, and migration risk.
Baan work often requires knowledge of SQL, databases, Unix or Windows administration, Baan 4GL, reporting, data migration, and interface technologies. Experience with manufacturing planning, warehouse operations, finance, and Infor LN is also useful when the system is being upgraded or integrated.
Baan projects need a specialist who has worked with the relevant release, modules, customizations, and business processes. A short diagnostic assignment may need focused application knowledge, while a migration or plant rollout calls for broader delivery experience across data, testing, integration, and change control.
Baan work is often suitable for remote analysis, configuration, documentation, and testing. German companies may still need on-site workshops, cutover support, or plant coordination, so agree on travel needs, working hours, language expectations, and access to the system before the engagement starts.
Baan may remain effective when its processes are stable and supportable, but a move to Infor LN can make sense when the release, infrastructure, integrations, or reporting needs create ongoing constraints. The decision should follow an assessment of business fit, custom code, data quality, operational risk, and the cost of transition.
Baan expertise is best assessed through specific examples of production, logistics, finance, or integration work rather than general ERP claims. Ask how the specialist handled customizations, testing, data reconciliation, incidents, documentation, and communication with operational teams.
Baan specialists should confirm the product release, modules, database, hosting model, custom code, interfaces, documentation, and project objectives. They should also clarify access procedures, decision owners, deployment controls, remote or on-site expectations, and whether the work includes Infor LN or another target system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 955 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 37% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects are Manufacturing (92%), Information Technology (68%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects are Project Management (88%), Operations (76%), and Information Technology (72%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Baan
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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