
Baan Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Baan
Joachim H.
Last position:
Various interim projects
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
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
Michael G.
Last position:
Interim Manager at Pixomondo Images GmbH & Co KG
- Provided technical support for tax reporting and reconciliations from IFRS to HGB with focus on IFRS 15 in an international environment
- Prepared missing documentation for annual audits of 2021 and 2022
- Served as single point of contact for tax authorities, tax advisors, and auditors
- Utilized SAP for reporting and design processes
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
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:
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
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
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
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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
Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
42%
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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 ERP foundations
Baan is an enterprise resource planning system built for industrial companies with complex manufacturing, logistics and financial processes. It is widely known through Baan ERP and its successor, Infor LN. Its strength lies in connecting planning, purchasing, production, inventory, sales and accounting in one operational model.
Manufacturing workflows
Baan supports make-to-order, engineer-to-order and repetitive manufacturing. Specialists configure bills of material, routings, work centers, material planning, shop-floor control, costing and quality processes. They also align the system with plant structures, item data and approval rules.
- Production planning and scheduling
- Procurement and inventory control
- Sales, service and financial integration
- Multi-site manufacturing processes
Ecosystem and integration
Work around Baan can include Infor LN, Baan IV, SQL databases, reporting tools and industry-specific extensions. Strong professionals handle data models, batch processes, permissions, interfaces and migration work. They connect ERP data with warehouse systems, CAD or product lifecycle tools, manufacturing equipment and modern APIs.
When specialists help
Companies often bring in freelance Baan expertise during ERP upgrades, rollouts, carve-outs and post-merger harmonization. Support is also valuable when a plant needs new production logic, when master data is unreliable or when legacy integrations block change. In Germany, specialists may need to coordinate across local plants, global teams and German-language business processes.
- Assessing a legacy Baan installation
- Preparing an Infor LN transition
- Improving planning and master data
- Resolving production or finance issues
Delivery and collaboration
A Baan assignment can cover discovery, configuration, development, testing, documentation and user enablement. Remote work suits analysis, configuration and support, while plant visits can help with shop-floor validation and rollout planning. Clear communication in German or English, structured testing and careful change control reduce operational risk.
Signs of quality
A strong Baan professional understands both ERP configuration and the business reality behind manufacturing transactions. Look for experience with the relevant Baan release, company structure, integrations and data migration approach. Ask for concrete examples of production, supply chain or finance outcomes, plus evidence of disciplined testing, documentation and handover.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Baan? Start with the answers below.
Baan is an ERP system for industrial organizations, especially those managing complex manufacturing, supply chain and financial operations. It supports planning, purchasing, production, inventory, sales, service and accounting in connected workflows.
Baan is the product family and name many companies still use for earlier ERP releases, while Infor LN is its modern successor and continuation. The right specialist can assess the existing installation and plan an upgrade, coexistence model or migration without losing essential business logic.
A strong Baan specialist may also work with Infor LN, SQL, reporting, data migration, manufacturing planning and warehouse processes. Integration knowledge is useful for connecting ERP data with CAD, product lifecycle, shop-floor and external logistics systems.
Clarify the Baan release, sites involved, business modules, key integrations and the expected deliverables. A project focused on production configuration needs a different profile from a migration, interface redesign or urgent operational support assignment.
Baan remains relevant where established industrial operations depend on its processes and data. In Germany, specialists can help plants maintain reliable production while preparing Infor LN modernization, new integrations or gradual replacement of legacy components.
Many Baan tasks, including analysis, configuration, documentation and support, can be delivered remotely. On-site collaboration is helpful for shop-floor observation, rollout testing and workshops with production, warehouse and finance teams; German and English language skills may both matter.
Baan is often valued for its fit with discrete and complex manufacturing, while SAP and other ERP systems may offer different implementation patterns, ecosystems or modernization paths. The best choice depends on plant processes, existing data, integration needs and the cost of changing established operations.
Ask how the Baan professional handled a comparable manufacturing process, release, integration or migration. Good answers connect configuration decisions to business outcomes and include testing, data validation, documentation, user communication and a practical handover plan.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Baan in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 956 € 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, 42% 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
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