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Orhan Y.

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SAP Senior Consultant OTC/P2P/EWM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce)

Düsseldorf
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
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Roman B.

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Lead SAN/Storage & Backup Consultant / Architect

Düsseldorf
Roman B.

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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
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Dominik M.

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Data Solution Architect

Düsseldorf
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
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Jürgen S.

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IT Consultant / Analyst / Developer / Tester / Support

Erkrath
Jürgen S.

Last position:

IT Consultant / Analyst / Developer / Tester / Support at Automotive Manufacturer

  • Analysis, software development/customization, and testing of various transaction and batch objects
  • Conducting functional integration and regression tests on TEST and QA platforms under z/OS for later production implementation
  • Hardware / Software / Tools: IBM MVS, z/OS, JES2/3, TSO-ISPF, JCL, DB2, SQL, SQL/PL, QMF, QMF for Workstations, 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
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Rachid R.

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Self-employed

Neuss
Rachid R.

Last position:

Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH

  • Development and programming of PLC controllers 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)
  • Script programming (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
  • Selection of electrical components and systems
  • Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex plants and machines
  • Planning and creation of electrical schematics
  • Preparation of installation plans
  • Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
  • Feasibility studies
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Peter K.

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Freelance Design Engineer

Solingen
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

29 years (Germany: 25 years)

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf have 29 years of professional experience on average. It is 4 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 25 years.

Position duration

3 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf stay in a single position for 3 years on average. It is 0.3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

14 (Germany: 15)

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Logistics

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Logistics.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83% (Germany: 88%)

83% of Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 88%.

Master's degree or higher

17% (Germany: 45%)

17% of Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Master's degree. It is 28% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 45%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 2)

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf charges less than €640 per day.
2 of the Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf charge between €640 and €800 per day.
3 of the Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Bill of Materials experts in Düsseldorf charges €1120 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf using Bill of Materials

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 775 €
Germany avg. 732 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €
Germany median 720 €

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.

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 (75%)
  • Manufacturing (75%)
  • Automotive (63%)
  • Chemical (50%)
  • Energy (50%)
  • Food and Beverage (50%)
  • Utilities (50%)
  • Transportation (25%)

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 the structured list of parts, materials, assemblies and quantities required to make or maintain a product. It can describe a finished machine, an electronic device, a vehicle component or a software supply chain. The structure connects each item to revisions, documentation, suppliers and production context.

BOM formats

Companies use different BOM views for different stages of work. An engineering BOM reflects product design, a manufacturing BOM supports production planning, and a service BOM helps teams maintain finished equipment. In software, a software bill of materials, or SBOM, records open-source and third-party components, versions, licences and known dependencies.

Connected systems

Strong BOM work depends on consistent data across the product lifecycle. Specialists often connect BOM records with PLM, ERP, PDM, CAD, procurement and inventory systems, while software supply-chain work may involve package managers, build pipelines and vulnerability tools.

  • Define item numbering, units, revisions and effectivity
  • Map engineering structures to manufacturing and service views
  • Import, validate and reconcile source data
  • Link components with suppliers, documents and compliance records

Project triggers

Freelance expertise becomes valuable when BOM data is fragmented, a product is moving from design into production, or an acquisition has created multiple data standards. It is also useful when a company needs an SBOM process, a PLM migration, an ERP integration or a controlled engineering change workflow. In Düsseldorf, specialists may support manufacturing, mobility, industrial technology and electronics teams across remote and on-site collaboration models.

Quality signals

A capable professional understands both the structure of a BOM and the operational decisions it enables. They clarify ownership, revision rules, lifecycle states, alternates and approval paths before changing data. They can also explain how a proposed model will affect purchasing, production, service, compliance and reporting.

  • Trace every component to a trusted source
  • Preserve revision history and change impact
  • Detect duplicates, missing links and invalid quantities
  • Make outputs usable for production and supply-chain teams

Delivery outcomes

A well-designed Bill of Materials process creates a dependable product baseline. Teams gain clearer costing inputs, more reliable procurement data, safer change control and better visibility into what is built, purchased or deployed. The right specialist leaves behind documented rules, tested integrations and a structure that internal teams can maintain.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Bill of Materials.

A Bill of Materials defines the components, materials, quantities and relationships needed to build, operate or service a product. Companies use BOM data for design control, procurement, production planning, maintenance and compliance. In software, an SBOM provides visibility into third-party and open-source dependencies.

A Bill of Materials describes how items belong to a product or assembly, including hierarchy, quantities, revisions and effectivity. An inventory list focuses on what is currently held, available or expected in stock. The two can be connected, but they answer different operational questions.

A Bill of Materials specialist often works with PLM, PDM, ERP and CAD data, as well as procurement and manufacturing processes. For software supply chains, useful adjacent skills include package management, build automation, licence review and vulnerability analysis. Data modelling and change control are valuable across both contexts.

The Bill of Materials scope matters more than a fixed tenure requirement. A clean single-product structure may need focused data modelling, while a migration across sites or systems requires experience with governance, integrations, revisions and stakeholder alignment. Ask candidates to show comparable deliverables and explain the decisions behind them.

Yes, Bill of Materials work can often be delivered remotely when source systems, ownership and review routines are accessible. On-site collaboration in Düsseldorf can help when specialists must inspect production processes, workshop terminology or local handovers. Clear documentation and scheduled reviews keep remote work effective.

A strong Bill of Materials deliverable is complete, traceable, version-controlled and usable by the teams that depend on it. Check whether it handles alternates, units, revisions, effectivity, missing data and approval states. A good professional also provides validation rules and explains how future changes should be managed.

Companies often need Bill of Materials expertise during PLM or ERP migrations, product industrialisation, supplier changes, acquisitions and compliance initiatives. Freelancers can also help when engineering and manufacturing structures no longer match or when an SBOM process must be introduced. They bring focused capacity without changing permanent team ownership.

Before starting Bill of Materials work, clarify the product scope, source systems, naming rules, revision policy and intended users. Ask who approves changes and how engineering, purchasing, production, service or security teams exchange information. For Düsseldorf projects, confirm language expectations and whether workshops require on-site attendance.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 775 € 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 17% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (38%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Manufacturing (75%), and Automotive (63%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Bill of Materials in their recent projects are Product Development (75%), Project Management (75%), and Information Technology (63%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Bill of Materials

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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