Bill of Materials Experts in Dusseldorf
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Timo T.
Last position:
Gronic Ident & Sign at Gronic Systems GmbH
Gronic Ident & Sign
Core technologies: Android, Jetpack Compose, Retrofit, Regula Document Reader, Adobe Sign
Android app on dedicated devices for identifications and electronic signatures at the PoS
Youness R.
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
Jürgen S.
Last position:
IT – Consultant / Analyst / Developer / Tester / Support at Automotive manufacturer
- Analysis, software development/adaptation and testing of various transaction and batch objects
- Execution of specialist integration and regression tests on TEST and QA platforms under z/OS for subsequent implementation in production
- Hardware / software / tools: IBM-MVS, z/OS, JES2/3, TSO-ISPF, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL/PL, QMF, QMF for Work-Stations, SPUFI, FileAid, IMS-DB/DC, MFS, XPEDITER, COBOL, REXX, Windows-10, MS-Office-365, MS-Teams, batch job management via OPC, BETA92, RVS, BVB, ABL, DIALOGplus, PROBA, PRODPR (VW internal systems), JIRA, CONFLUENCE
Rachid R.
Last position:
Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
- Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
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
Hasan K.
Last position:
Electrical Engineer - Design of Special Machines - Low-Voltage Switchgear at DSD HILGERS Stahlbau GmbH
Software: E-Plan Pro Panel, MS-Office.
- Design, revision and sizing of switchgear based on consumer lists (EMSR, power distribution, etc.)
- Design of control and main circuits
- Installation planning for electrical components (control cabinets, switches, cable types, terminals, etc.) for control cabinets
- Preparation of specifications and construction descriptions
- Creation of electrical schematics and electrical bills of materials in E-Plan P8
- Sizing, definition and standardization of electrical components
- Creation of documentation
- Creation of technical documents for manufacturing, assembly and service
- Macro creation
Roman B.
Last position:
Lead SAN/Storage & Backup Consultant / Architect at Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
- Led a small team of Storage/Backup consultants responsible for EMEA region data center transformation across 200 DCs
- Developed and defended HLD and LLD designs for SAN (Brocade), block storage (HPE Primera/Alletra), NAS (EMC Unity), object storage (Iternity with iCAS FS), and backup (Commvault)
- Performed build and configuration of ~25 data centers, coordinating with network, compute, and security teams
- Developed new processes and standards for infrastructure builds and finalized hardware purchases and BOM preparation
- Created and executed testing approach including DR tests, and handed over builds to operation and migration teams
- Trained other storage consultants to ensure SLA compliance
- Technologies: Brocades, HPE/IBM/EMC/NetApp/CEPH, vSAN, NSX, TSM, Veeam, Commvault, tape libraries, drives & VTLs
Dominik M.
Last position:
Data Solution Architect at Dormakaba (Switzerland)
- Leading the MDM and Idea to Market team in implementing an SAP Master Data Governance solution and PTC Windchill integration as part of a global S/4 HANA transformation
- Independently managing workshops within the end-to-end streams
- Developing a state-of-the-art business partner and material master data design to enable AI-supported business decisions
- Designing and implementing template data management processes for a global S/4 HANA SAP system
Peter K.
Last position:
Freelance Design Engineer at Johnson Controls
Confident use of Autodesk Inventor 2010
Revision and update of existing designs
Converting existing 2D drawings into 3D models with drawing derivation
Redesign and further development of existing 3D designs
New 3D design development
Creating drawings, lists, and plans
Confident use of Productstream Professional
Data preparation and import into PSP from external design offices
Supporting the system administrator
Creating templates for 3D Inventor and Excel (parts lists)
Exporting data from Inventor as PDF, DXF, XLS
Preparing training materials
Training design staff and project managers on introducing 3D design and using Productstream Professional and Inventor 2010
Supporting project managers with technical problem-solving
Supporting production planning
Supporting the special machine construction department
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Statistics of experts using Bill of Materials
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years (Germany: 25 years)
Position duration
2.7 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
17 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
83% (Germany: 86%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 47%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
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 Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf using Bill of Materials
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.
Bill of Materials experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (78%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Chemical (56%)
- Energy (56%)
- Food and Beverage (44%)
- Utilities (44%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Product structure
A Bill of Materials, commonly called a BOM, is a structured record of every component, raw material, assembly and quantity needed to make a product. It can include reference designators, units, revisions, suppliers, substitutes and effectivity dates. A reliable BOM connects product design with purchasing, production, service and compliance.
BOM types
Companies often maintain several views of the same product. An engineering BOM describes the design, while a manufacturing BOM reflects assembly operations, work centres and production planning. Service BOMs support maintenance, and a Software Bill of Materials, or SBOM, records software components and dependencies rather than physical parts.
Systems and tooling
BOM specialists work across PLM, ERP, MRP, CAD and product data environments. They map fields, define ownership and establish controlled links between systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, SolidWorks or Oracle. They also handle APIs, import templates, version control, change workflows and data validation.
Typical work
- Design a new multi-level BOM and define item relationships
- Convert an engineering BOM into a production-ready manufacturing BOM
- Clean duplicate parts, inconsistent units and obsolete revisions
- Integrate BOM data between CAD, PLM, ERP and procurement tools
- Prepare traceability and compliance records for audits
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful during ERP or PLM migrations, product launches, acquisitions and master-data cleanups. It also helps when production teams cannot trust component quantities, revision status or sourcing information. In Dusseldorf, specialists may support manufacturing, industrial equipment, automotive supply chains and electronics businesses, working on-site or remotely with German-speaking stakeholders where needed.
Strong specialists
Strong professionals understand both the product and the data model behind it. They ask how engineering changes reach purchasing and the shop floor, test edge cases such as alternates and configurable variants, and document decisions clearly. Look for experience with controlled revisions, approval workflows, system integration and practical collaboration with design, procurement and production teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Bill of Materials.
A Bill of Materials defines the parts, materials, assemblies and quantities required to design, produce, service or repair a product. It gives engineering, procurement, manufacturing and service teams a shared product structure.
An EBOM represents how a product is designed, usually from the engineering or CAD perspective. An MBOM reorganizes that information for manufacturing, including assembly steps, production resources, packaging and shop-floor requirements.
A Bill of Materials usually expresses a structured product hierarchy with revisions, quantities and component relationships. A recipe often focuses on process inputs, while a simple parts list may lack versions, effectivity, substitutes and links to production or purchasing processes.
A strong BOM specialist should understand PLM, ERP, MRP and CAD data, as well as change control and master-data governance. Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, integrations, configurable products or SBOM practices can be valuable depending on the project.
The right level depends on the scope, product complexity and system landscape. A data cleanup may need strong hands-on knowledge of structures and validation, while a global PLM-to-ERP redesign calls for someone who can align processes, integrations and stakeholders.
Yes, many Bill of Materials assignments can be handled remotely through secure system access, workshops and documented reviews. On-site sessions in Dusseldorf can still help when specialists need to observe production, resolve ownership questions or coordinate closely with German-speaking teams.
Ask candidates to explain how they would manage revisions, alternates, effectivity, units and engineering changes across connected systems. Strong BOM professionals can describe validation rules, traceability controls and how they prevent discrepancies from reaching purchasing or production.
A Software Bill of Materials lists the open-source and proprietary components contained in a software product, including dependency relationships and version information. It follows the same idea of transparent product composition, but it serves software security and compliance rather than physical manufacturing.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 744 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are Information Technology (78%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are Product Development (78%), Project Management (78%), and Information Technology (67%).
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