Product Lifecycle Management Experts in Dusseldorf
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Orhan Yazar
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
Thorsten Otremba
Last position:
Workstream Lead (WS) at Bank-Verlag GmbH
- Introduction of giro card with Visa Debit card payment function (Combocard) for Commerzbank
- Support for the Card Processing Team (card processing; Clearing & Settlement incl. Dispute Management teams) in project work
- Creation of requirements for the Clearing & Settlement team, Authorization team (AZ) and Card Production team (KP) as part of a requirements catalog
- Requirements engineering (requirements management) with business contact person
- Participation in workstream meetings between VISA Inc., SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH, Commerzbank AG and consulting firms (PwC and Senacor Technologies AG)
- Sprint planning with Jira tickets of type Task and use of Confluence
- Creation and presentation of weekly status reports for the Clearing & Settlement, Dispute Management and Reporting & GUI workstreams
- Coordination with network and file transfer teams for connection tests of new interfaces, e.g. setup of host keys, use of VPN or sipnet connections
- Coordination of the delivery of test files, e.g. exchange rates (FX rates; TC 56 of VISA rates), VISA Debit and Credit transactions (format Base II) and EANSS/ISS Base II clearing files to the Debit Clearing System (DCS)
- Conducting coordination meetings on the use of Visanet Settlement Service (VSS) and PSD2 reports and payment traffic statistics (ZVS)
- Organizing workshops with FiServ (First Data) on Dispute Management and complaint handling
- Setup and maintenance of Open Point List (OPL) in Confluence
- Technologies/methods: Jira, Confluence, giro card, VISA Debit card, payments, Kanban board, BIN, routing, CIQ, VPAY, ScalaTest, Dispute Management
Gernot Lang
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at Softwerk/Ruhr GmbH
- Architecting and developing SaaS platform for graphical definition and execution of pandas data processing pipelines
- Developed POlyglott, an open-source Python CLI tool for translation workflow management featuring PO file parsing, quality linting with glossary enforcement, and DeepL API integration for machine translation
- Developed web application for material compliance management (EU REACH) using Django and modern web technologies
- Built automated infrastructure platform using Proxmox, Terraform, and Ansible — VM provisioning, configuration management, internal DNS, and fleet-wide security hardening across multiple subnets
Peter Pries
Last position:
CRM & Bid Management Project Consultant at Global mechanical engineering company
- CRM process and feature consulting
- AI infusion workshops to introduce AI apps for critical business processes
- Prototyping – Vibe coding with Lovable
- Development of several apps for global bid management in the CPQ, Salesforce, and SAP S/4HANA environment
- Requirements and process management
- Introduction of a new data governance model
- AI infusion – supporting apps and business processes with AI applications
- Portfolio management of AI ideas: identifying and selecting AI projects in bid management
- Prototyping AI projects with Lovable.dev
- Building an AI data foundation in Snowflake
- Blueprint for different business units and global rollout
- An agile prototype-first approach with design thinking and vibe coding to prototype all applications
- Presentation at a global conference on using AI in business and validating ideas with design thinking & vibe coding
- AI infusion workshops at global conferences for prototyping ideas with business stakeholders
Dominik Meyenburg
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
Malek Ben Ayed
Last position:
Product Designer Thermal Management System for Electric Trucks at Voss Automotive GmbH
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Statistics of experts using Product Lifecycle Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
About the technology
What PLM Covers
Product Lifecycle Management, or PLM, keeps the product record consistent from concept to retirement. It ties together parts, versions, documents, changes, and approvals so teams work from one source of truth. Strong PLM work supports launch speed, traceability, and cleaner handoffs.
Common Systems
- Siemens Teamcenter for large engineering environments
- PTC Windchill for controlled product data and change work
- Dassault ENOVIA for process-heavy product portfolios
- CAD and ERP connections that keep data aligned
What Experts Deliver
PLM specialists set up workflows, role-based access, item structures, and change management rules. They also map BOMs, align document control, and help teams avoid duplicate or outdated product data. In Dusseldorf, this often matters for manufacturing, industrial equipment, chemicals, and mobility suppliers.
When To Bring In Help
Bring in freelance expertise when a PLM rollout stalls, a data migration is risky, or teams disagree on process ownership. Short-term specialists are also useful for integration work, cleanup of old workflows, and release support during a product launch. They can join on-site or remote, depending on the internal setup.
Skills That Matter
Good professionals understand engineering processes, master data, and how people actually move through approvals. They should write clear requirements, test configurations, and explain trade-offs between speed, control, and compliance. Familiarity with CAD, ERP, and document management is often a plus.
Signs You Need PLM Support
- Engineering data lives in too many places
- Change requests are slow or hard to trace
- BOMs do not match across systems
- Teams need help with Teamcenter, Windchill, or ENOVIA
- New plants, products, or markets need a cleaner process
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Product Lifecycle Management.
Product Lifecycle Management is used to control the full product record: parts, versions, drawings, documents, changes, approvals, and release status. It helps companies keep engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply teams aligned on the same data. That is why PLM matters in complex, regulated, or fast-changing product environments.
PLM focuses on the product definition and the process around it, while ERP focuses on planning, procurement, finance, and execution. PDM is usually narrower and more centered on engineering files and revisions. In practice, strong PLM work often links both worlds cleanly instead of replacing them.
Product Lifecycle Management projects often mention Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault ENOVIA. The right choice depends on the product complexity, the existing CAD stack, and how much change control the company needs. A freelancer should know the tool and the process behind it.
A strong Product Lifecycle Management specialist usually understands engineering change, BOM structures, document control, and master data. Integration knowledge with CAD, ERP, and workflow systems is also important. Clear requirement writing and testing skills help turn process goals into working setups.
PLM work needs more than tool familiarity when the process touches many teams. For workflow cleanup or smaller changes, a focused specialist can be enough. For rollout, migration, or integration work, you want someone who has handled data models, governance, and user adoption before.
Yes, much of Product Lifecycle Management can be handled remotely, especially analysis, configuration, documentation, and testing. On-site time helps when workshops need to cover many departments or when shop-floor and engineering teams must align quickly. In Dusseldorf, hybrid work is often practical for industrial and manufacturing settings.
Look for proof that the Product Lifecycle Management specialist has solved real process problems, not just clicked through a system. Good signs are clear questions about governance, data quality, and team roles, plus examples of structured migrations or workflow changes. Strong candidates explain trade-offs in plain language.
A careful PLM expert will ask which systems are in scope, where the source data lives, and who owns approvals. They should also ask about CAD and ERP interfaces, release rules, and any local collaboration needs in Dusseldorf. Those answers shape the setup and reduce avoidable rework.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects, 67% 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 Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are Manufacturing (83%), Information Technology (67%), and Retail (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Product Lifecycle Management in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Project Management (67%).
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