Route Planning Experts in Germany
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Hooman Behmanesh
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at Möbel Roller GmbH
- Further development of the existing e-commerce platform based on SAP Commerce (Hybris) to meet the growing demands of digital commerce.
- Ensuring the scalability and performance of the backend, so the platform remained stable and efficient even under heavy user load.
- Development and integration of new OCC REST APIs and services for modular extensions and flexible adjustments, to implement new features quickly.
- Optimization of data flows and interfaces, which significantly improved platform efficiency and system performance.
- Ensuring a maintainable and scalable code base by using Clean Code principles, proven design patterns, and a future-proof architecture.
- Reduction of errors through extensive testing with JUnit, Mockito, and load tests with Gatling, supported by the introduction of automated test processes.
- Improved system performance through targeted refactoring measures and efficient database queries, especially to handle peak loads.
- Use of modern cloud and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Grafana to ensure a stable and monitored infrastructure.
- Clear improvement in efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the platform, which now meets the demands of a dynamic and growing e-commerce market.
Thorsten Henneberg
Last position:
OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH
- Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
- Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
- Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
- Coordination with other trades.
- Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
- Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
- Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
- Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
- Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
- Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
- Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
- Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.
Tobias Hirsch
Last position:
Logistics & Supply Chain Consultant at Wind turbine manufacturer
Analysis of global procurement flows, as well as planning, tendering, and implementation of an import warehouse and a warehouse for stowing and unloading site containers
- Analysis of existing procurement transports from suppliers to plants, e.g. transport flows, frequencies, modes of transport, shipment sizes, Incoterms
- Development of the operational processes of a central import warehouse and a warehouse for stowing and unloading site containers
- Tendering of the import warehouse and the warehouse for site logistics (shipping and returns management)
- Negotiations with bidders as well as final selection and contract design with the chosen service provider
- Technical support and monitoring of warehouse implementation until go-live with the chosen service provider
- In parallel, analysis of warehouse handling for spare parts in own and outsourced operations as a solid basis for a make-or-buy decision
Ulf Haase
Last position:
Configuration Manager (Interim) at In-house Development
- Requirements analysis and replacement of local SharePoint as CMDB with open source NetBox to prepare for deploying Cisco ACI (SD-WAN) with Microsoft Azure
- Coordination with systems like Checkmk and Grasp
- Introduction and coordination of cmdbsyncer as CMDB data hub; further development of the syncer with Kuhn & Ruess GmbH
- Implementation of SNMPv3 on AIX LPAR/VIO, Linux, Windows, SAN/storage, network components (Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls, iLO boards)
- Deployment and further development of the network scanner JDisc in cooperation with the vendor (Utimaco HSMs, Linux detection)
- Integration of NetBox, JDisc, and cmdbsyncer into the infrastructure using Docker containers
- End-user training: preparation, creation of materials, and delivery
- Creation of data flow and network diagrams
- Population and planning of IPv4/IPv6 with NetBox including VLAN import
- Dual-stack setup of servers and clients with IPv4 and IPv6
- Connection of REST interfaces for Checkmk, JDisc, vSphere, HMC, i-doit, NetBox Software: Confluence, Jira, MS Office 365, Teams, i-doit, NetBox, JDisc, cmdbsyncer, DB Visualizer, vSphere, HMC
Burak Burbut
Last position:
Managing Director at Optiflow Consulting
Strategic consulting and operational optimization along the entire supply chain with a focus on transport, warehousing, and process logistics. Development of tailored concepts to increase efficiency, optimize costs, and sustainably improve logistics processes for companies in retail, industry, and transport.
Conducting comprehensive logistics and supply chain analyses, including identification of weaknesses and potential assessment.
Planning and support of transport tenders, fleet, and route optimizations.
Development of outsourcing, warehousing, and network strategies to improve cost-effectiveness.
Support in process digitization, KPI management, and operational implementation Interim management and hands-on consulting with focus on food, fresh, and distribution logistics
Support for restructuring and growth projects in the transport and supply chain sector.
Kerstin Glawinski
Last position:
Information Security Consulting at CAS AG
Reginald Leonczuk
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, e.g. calendar, chat, and various tables
Guido Meyer
Last position:
Senior Business Consultant and Master Trainer Middle East and South East Asia at EUROPHIL Consulting GmbH
- Business development in the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras al Khaimah, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar) for PE management consulting and leadership training, training and further education, HR development
- Active participation in delegation trips to Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain/Qatar including follow-up support and customer visits on site, preparation of training and consulting offers, negotiations with local and international contacts
- Networking and sales on site (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) in cooperation with a local consulting and business development company
Basil Sattler
Last position:
Senior Developer / Data Engineer at Large energy-sector company
- Co-founded the Real-Time Data team, which grew to 10 members over time.
- Developed and delivered core data products.
- Optimized real-time application performance and implemented monitoring, alerting and logging solutions to ensure system stability.
- Created and maintained deployment pipelines.
- Collaborated with teammates, architects and experts in an agile Scrum environment.
- Operated applications, analyzed, tested and troubleshot software solutions.
Natascha Fadeeva-Gladbach
Last position:
Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ at Stadtwerke München GmbH
- Development of an iOS app that combines public transport and sharing services
- Collaboration in Scrum within a large cross-functional team
- Creation of reusable components with SwiftUI and Combine
- Development of custom solutions for Apple Maps
Arslan Sadiq
Last position:
Project Manager at Internal Project
- Carried out an internal strategy project to further develop market positioning and service portfolio
- Analyzed existing business models and identified optimization potential in offer structure, methodology, and customer approach
- Further developed standardized consulting and project methods for consistent and scalable service delivery
- Designed and prepared proposal documents and supported the preparation of project-related tenders
- Expanded and maintained existing customer and partner relationships and monitored the market to identify new business areas
- Optimized internal processes in project organization, reporting, and quality standards
David Bleyer
Last position:
Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
- CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
- Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
- Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
- Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
- Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
- Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
- Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
- Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
- Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
- Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
- Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
- Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
- Development of BCM strategy options
- Conducting awareness training
Robert Poljak
Last position:
Independent Risk & Safety Management Expert
- Safety concepts: high-level safety philosophies, active & passive fire protection philosophies and HSE management plans
- Project & engineering management
- Explosion protection & area classification (ATEX)
- Active and passive fire protection system design
- Evacuation & escape route planning
- Lead risk assessment workshops (HAZID, HAZOP and SIL)
- Fire & explosion risk assessments (FERA) and quantitative risk assessments (QRA)
Uzair Arshed
Last position:
Data Scientist at Taurva Solutions
- Collect, clean, and preprocess data.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to find patterns and insights.
- Build and evaluate statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
- Visualize data and results using tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Work with cross-functional teams to define data needs and KPIs.
- Develop models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Follow data privacy and security regulations.
Dieter Backhausen
Last position:
Project Lead E-Commerce Europe at Reckitt Benkiser Health Care
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Statistics of experts using Route Planning
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Transportation, Energy
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Route Planning
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Route planning work
Route planning sets the order, timing, and path for deliveries, service visits, or field work. It is used to reduce empty miles, meet time windows, and keep vehicles and specialists moving in the right sequence. Strong route planning work also handles constraints such as vehicle capacity, service duration, and depot start points.
Core tooling
- Route optimization engines and dispatch rules
- Map data, traffic feeds, and geocoding
- Fleet, TMS, and field service systems
- Constraint models for stops, capacity, and time windows
Professionals who work with route planning often connect planning logic with live operations data. They know when a simple heuristic is enough and when a more exact optimization approach is needed.
Where it matters
Route planning shows up in last-mile delivery, spare parts logistics, home service visits, waste collection, and multi-stop sales routes. In Germany, companies often need experts who can work with local address data, traffic patterns, and cross-region dispatch rules. The goal is always the same: fewer delays and better route decisions.
Signs you need help
- Routes are built by hand and change too often
- Time windows keep getting missed
- Drivers or field staff spend too much time in transit
- Planning rules are unclear or hard to maintain
Freelance support is useful when a company needs to improve an existing route planning setup without rebuilding the whole operation. It also helps when a rollout is urgent and internal teams need extra capacity.
What strong experts do
A strong route planning specialist understands operations, data quality, and optimization logic. They can spot bad address data, weak constraints, and unrealistic schedules before they reach the road. They also document rules clearly so dispatch teams can keep using the solution.
Common project needs
Route planning projects often include algorithm tuning, integration with ERP or dispatch tools, and review of planning workflows. Some teams need a full redesign of route sequencing logic. Others only need help making an existing route planning process more stable, readable, and easier to run across Germany.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Route Planning — answered in short.
A strong Route Planning specialist turns stops, delivery limits, and service rules into workable routes. They may design planning logic, improve stop ordering, connect map and traffic data, or clean up the inputs that make routes unreliable. The result is usually a schedule that is easier to run and less sensitive to last-minute change.
Not exactly. Route Planning is the broader task of deciding where vehicles or specialists should go and in what order, while route optimization focuses on finding the best version of that plan. In practice, many projects use both terms together, especially when a system must balance time windows, capacity, and distance.
A Route Planning project often touches map data, geocoding, traffic sources, dispatch tools, TMS, ERP, or field service software. Some teams also use optimization engines or custom rules layered on top of existing systems. A good specialist knows how these parts fit together and where data quality can break the plan.
That depends on the complexity of the routes and the number of constraints. A simple planning setup may only need a specialist who can adjust rules and improve the workflow, while a more complex operation needs deeper optimization and integration skills. For most companies, the important point is not the title but whether the person has shipped real route planning work.
Bring in Route Planning help when routes are built manually, delivery times slip, or planning rules are hard to maintain. Freelance support is also useful for migrations, peak periods, new regions, or a redesign of dispatch logic. It is a practical way to add focused expertise without slowing day-to-day operations.
Yes, most route planning work can be done remotely because it is driven by data, rules, and system design. On-site time can still help when a specialist needs to observe dispatch, warehouse flow, or field operations in Germany. The best setup often mixes remote analysis with a few focused workshops.
Look for a Route Planning professional who can explain trade-offs in plain language and who understands both operations and data. Strong candidates ask about constraints, exception handling, and how routes are maintained after launch. They also show that they can work with planners, dispatch teams, and technical stakeholders without creating confusion.
Useful adjacent skills include logistics process design, data modeling, GIS basics, API integration, and workflow automation. A Route Planning specialist who understands these areas can usually deliver better results because route logic rarely lives on its own. In many projects, communication with operations teams matters as much as technical skill.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Route Planning in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 832 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Route Planning in their recent projects, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Route Planning in their recent projects have 19 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 Route Planning in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Route Planning in their recent projects are Information Technology (56%), Transportation (56%), and Energy (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Route Planning in their recent projects are Information Technology (68%), Operations (68%), and Project Management (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Route Planning
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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