IFS Experts in Germany
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Michael L.
Last position:
IT Project Manager at Self-employed
- Tendering, IT architecture and implementation
- Project and budget planning, resource management
- Stakeholder management and risk management
- The project was delivered “on time and within budget”
- Implementation of SAP IBP Cloud S&OP Demand & Supply
- Building materials group with revenue of €1.3 billion and 30 plants
Daniel B.
Last position:
Interim Manager / Project Manager at Trench Group
Outcome: Implementation of an APS solution (Eyelit) across multiple international production sites, including definition of target planning processes, integration architecture (SAP – APS via middleware), and alignment of complex manufacturing requirements (e.g. autoclave planning, alternative routings). Establishment of governance structures, steering formats and decision frameworks to manage scope, cost and timeline across multiple stakeholders. Successful handover of project leadership to internal successor, ensuring continuity and sustained project delivery.
Role in Project: Project Lead / Program Manager
Main Tasks in Project:
- Led APS implementation across multiple plants (Germany, Canada, France, US) with focus on end-to-end planning & scheduling processes and system integration
- Acted as central interface between business stakeholders (plants, operations), IT (SAP/middleware) and vendor (Eyelit)
- Drove requirements engineering, including consolidation of plant-specific requirements and steering of sign-off process
- Managed vendor (Eyelit) performance, including scope clarification, effort discussions and commercial alignment
- Identified and challenged gaps between standard APS functionality and complex manufacturing requirements (e.g. autoclave planning, batch optimization, alternative routings)
- Defined and implemented project governance structures, including Steering Committees, risk reporting and decision frameworks
- Led escalation management on cost overruns, scope deviations and delivery transparency
- Coordinated integration strategy (decision for custom middleware vs. standard connector) and alignment with SAP landscape
- Improved project transparency and way of working, including definition of reporting structures, tracking logic and communication cadence
- Facilitated alignment between global and local stakeholders to ensure feasible timelines, resource planning and plant readiness
- Prepared and delivered SteerCo updates and executive decision documents
- Managed structured project handover to internal project lead, including knowledge transfer, documentation alignment and stakeholder transition.
Mobin R.
Last position:
Senior Consultant and Chief Product Owner at Luxota Travel Tech
- Coached teams in Agile methodologies and Scrum framework implementation.
- Aligned the product roadmap with business goals such as increasing bookings, improving user experience, and expanding supplier integrations.
- Collaborated with developers and third-party providers to ensure smooth API integration and end-to-end functionality.
- Created and continuously refined the product backlog with user stories, bugs, and technical improvements.
- Prioritized backlog items based on business value, revenue impact, and regulatory deadlines.
- Worked closely with backend and frontend teams to clarify dependencies and prioritize technical debt.
Cavit S.
Last position:
Renovation of own properties at Private building project
- Independent planning and execution of renovation projects on several residential properties, including coordination of trades, budget and schedule control, site supervision, material procurement and quality control
- Experience in interior finishing, building services, exterior areas, as well as compliance with construction and energy efficiency standards
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
Florian L.
Last position:
Interim Head of Transformation at TOMRA Systems ASA
- Strategic Transformation & Value Creation: Initiated and implemented a company-wide transformation program to establish a scalable, process-oriented organization. Focus on strategic agility, cost leadership and long-term financial resilience in a volatile market environment.
- Operational Excellence & Digitalization: Introduced digital management tools and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making. Designed a modern operating model to promote data-driven leadership and transparency across the value chain.
- Finance, Controlling & Performance Management: Built an integrated finance and controlling framework with clear KPI structures to manage profitability, OPEX and cash flow. Developed a rolling forecast model and established robust reporting mechanisms as a basis for strategic decisions at the C-level.
- Working Capital, Liquidity Management & Treasury: Optimized working capital and managed the cash conversion cycle through targeted measures in inventory, receivables and payables management. Established an integrated treasury architecture for active liquidity planning and strengthening financial flexibility.
- Global Integration & ERP Transformation: Led the global harmonization of systems and processes by implementing a scalable ERP platform. Promoted synergies and transparency across borders to strengthen the global finance architecture.
- Growth Strategy, Efficiency Improvement & Executive Sparring: Responsible for designing and implementing group-wide initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency gains and sustainable growth, directly impacting EBITDA and overall financial performance. Worked closely on developing and executing investment strategies, resource allocation and transformation priorities to strengthen long-term competitiveness and return on capital.
Axel K.
Last position:
Project Manager
- ERP selection project at an automotive supplier in Regensburg to choose a successor system for a custom-built legacy solution
- Conducting interviews with specialist departments
- Creating a criteria catalog
- Organizing and running workshops
Malte K.
Last position:
IT Project and Process Manager at Thyssenkrupp Bilstein
- As Product Owner and project manager involved in the global implementation of SAP SuccessFactors, responsible for the integration stream to connect HR software across multiple countries.
- Led the introduction of new time and attendance management software, from requirements gathering through selection and procurement to successful go-live.
- Served as demand and requirements manager, preparing and communicating incoming requirements for board decisions and developing and launching a demand management app for process optimization.
- Analyzed and optimized the IT procurement process through service requests, significantly reducing lead times and error rates.
Andreas E.
Last position:
Design Engineer at anonym
- Creating design concepts
- Designing marble components
- Creating design elements
Jekaterina S.
Last position:
Interim Financial Specialist at Construction Industry Company (Group)
- Support to the executive management and the finance department
- Handling special topics in finance
- Analyzing, optimizing and documenting processes
- Supporting the SAP harmonization
- Acting as coach and sparring partner
Dieter W.
Last position:
Freelancer at Morat Swoboda Motion GmbH
- Manual for the new cost center structure in SAP and the new posting procedures
- Plant controlling, operating cost sheets, and inventory valuation
- Rate determination in Excel for SAP
- Preparation of product calculations
Markus V.
Last position:
Hitachi
- Migrated IBM Maximo to IFS Ultimo
- Data model mapping
- Analysis of data flows
- Source system validation and plausibility checks
- Architecture
- Data model mapping
- Interface analysis
- Migration concept
- Validation
- Environment: IBM Maximo, IFS Ultimo, REST, XML, Java
Steffen P.
Last position:
Consulting at International Trading House
- Consulting, coaching and support of the new IT manager as part of the internationalization
- Development of the IT and digitalization strategy
- Design of the consolidated target application architecture (Microsoft Dynamics, dc Commerce, Magic XPI)
Heiko B.
Last position:
Project Manager at Freelance Project Manager in Finance
- Optimization of accounts receivable accounting (especially posting incoming payments from the e-commerce sector) in SAGE 100
- Optimization of the ‘Sales Deduction’ process in the Sales Controlling department of Kellogg Germany GmbH in Ktie/Excel
- Optimization of accounts receivable accounting with regard to managing external service providers, as well as process optimization at Kellogg Germany GmbH in Ktie/Excel
- Optimization of the Finance and Controlling department (especially accounts receivable accounting) at Interflex Datensystem GmbH in INFOR LN
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Statistics of experts using IFS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 IFS
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.
IFS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (86%)
- Automotive (71%)
- Information Technology (71%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Construction (43%)
- Food and Beverage (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Transportation (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core enterprise management with IFS Cloud
IFS Applications and the modern IFS Cloud platform provide unified enterprise resource planning, field service management, and enterprise asset management. Built on a composable architecture, the software orchestrates manufacturing, supply chain, and asset lifecycles in single-instance deployments.
Modern development tooling and Aurena UX
The ecosystem uses declarative modeling through the IFS Aurena framework and Marble language, paired with REST APIs for integrations. Backend logic utilizes PL/SQL within Oracle databases alongside containerized microservices managed via the IFS Developer Studio and the IFS Cloud Build Place.
Typical production delivery scenarios
- Upgrading legacy IFS Applications 9 or 10 environments to modern IFS Cloud releases
- Implementing IFS Field Service Management for dispatch and real-time mobile scheduling
- Customizing Marble pages, projection components, and business event triggers
- Connecting third-party shop floor systems and warehouse automation via IFS Connect
When enterprises engage freelance specialists
Organizations in Germany frequently bring in freelance specialists during complex rollouts, major service pack updates, or when preparing system integrations. Independent specialists resolve performance bottlenecks, design custom business logic, and lead data migration phases without overhead.
IFS adoption across German industry
Discrete manufacturing, plant engineering, and automotive supplier networks across Germany rely heavily on IFS to control shop-floor operations and global supply chains. These environments demand specialists who understand local regulatory standards, German accounting rules, and hybrid cloud operations.
Criteria for vetted IFS competence
Top specialists show deep knowledge of IFS Cloud architecture, Oracle database tuning, and API design. They possess demonstrable experience delivering clean configurations within the Build Place lifecycle model while minimizing unmaintainable core modifications.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about IFS? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
IFS manages end-to-end enterprise requirements across enterprise resource planning, service management, and asset maintenance. It is particularly prominent in asset-intensive environments, discrete production, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.
While IFS Applications 10 relies on client-server setups alongside the Aurena web interface, IFS Cloud operates as a containerized, API-first platform delivered via biannual updates. Upgrading requires container orchestration knowledge and restructuring custom modifications into standard extension points.
A capable IFS Applications professional requires deep expertise in PL/SQL, Oracle database optimization, Marble language modeling, and RESTful API integration. Knowledge of the IFS Developer Studio and the Build Place lifecycle workflow is critical for modern deployments.
Companies evaluate IFS against alternatives like SAP when seeking faster deployment times and purpose-built depth for field service, maintenance, and project manufacturing. IFS offers a composable footprint that fits mid-market and global industrial businesses without the massive integration overhead of SAP.
Most development, system configuration, and migration tasks for IFS Cloud function effectively in a remote setup. However, initial process workshops and cutover phases in German production plants often benefit from hybrid scheduling with selected on-site milestones.
Within IFS, IFS Connect serves as the native integration framework handling XML, JSON, and SOAP message routing across inbound and outbound channels. Professionals use it to link external logistics providers, IoT sensors, and shop-floor machinery reliably.
Core technical work on IFS Cloud is universally executed in English, including code commits, API specifications, and architecture documentation. For functional workshops involving German manufacturing operations, professional German proficiency facilitates coordination with plant personnel.
Look for a track record in handling data sanitization, code uplift into the Build Place, and configuring standard projections in IFS. Candidates must demonstrate how they replace historic database triggers with clean event actions and modern REST integrations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 982 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects are Manufacturing (86%), Automotive (71%), and Information Technology (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used IFS in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (93%), and Product Development (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IFS
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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