SAP IS-Automotive Experts in Germany
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Dieter Kuske
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering
Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers
Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)
Customizing MM and SD
Project planning and control
Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets
Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)
Creating extensive documentation for internal staff
No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite
SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI
Bernhard Heutmekers
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
Beserithan Malabakan
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Andreas Rother
Last position:
ABAP Developer, Tester at Sopra Steria SE
- Application programming (SAP IS-PS, PSM)
- Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects based programs
- Configuration management and project documentation with "Solution Manager" and "Jira"
- SAP HANA "on-premise" installation on NetWeaver 7.5.x on all customer systems
Dirk Rauch
Last position:
Consultant Logistics/SCM - SAP SD/LES, EDI, Sub-Project Lead at Hero Group (CH) - Schwartauer Werke GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
- S/4 HANA template rollout "PHI"
- Sales process consulting (Order to Cash), supporting the department in business process optimizations for sales and shipping
- Stock transfers (STO), specification for a client-specific transport planning and evaluation tool considering load capacities and load characteristics
- Sub-project lead for the EDI integration of external warehouses via DESADV/WHSCON, SHPORD/SHPCON, customizing, and testing
Timo Götte
Last position:
S/4HANA Project Management, Board and Strategy Consulting at Services
- S/4HANA project management: book project with an online hub to derive an agile project management methodology (Scrum) based on SAP Activate, Solution Manager Focused Build, SAP Enable Now, many SAP project accelerators, community solutions and custom developments.
- Strategy consulting: overview of service providers and product vendors as well as demos and videos to present best practice processes, cloud solutions and SAP community products.
- Sales structure development: scaling the network organization via partnerships, public relations (PR), marketing, digital events etc.
- Contract terms & general terms and conditions: manufacturing and service contracts, personnel placement contracts, copyrights etc.
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Statistics of experts using SAP IS-Automotive
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
1.2 years
Positions per freelancer
39
Top business areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Operations
Top industries
Automotive, Healthcare, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Finance
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SAP IS-Automotive
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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
Automotive processes
SAP IS-Automotive supports core automotive processes inside SAP. It is used for vehicle sales, parts handling, dealer coordination, and service-related flows. Companies bring in specialists when standard SAP setup needs to reflect how OEMs, suppliers, and retail networks actually work.
Common work
- Map business processes to SAP IS-Automotive
- Configure sales, distribution, and logistics flows
- Support dealer and parts-related master data
- Connect surrounding SAP modules and interfaces
The work often sits between business teams and technical teams. Strong professionals can translate operational needs into stable SAP design.
Ecosystem fit
SAP IS-Automotive is usually worked on together with SAP ERP, SD, MM, FI, and integration layers. In many landscapes it also touches ALE, IDoc handling, and custom enhancements. Freelance specialists are often needed for rollouts, cleanup work, or support during migration from older SAP setups.
When to hire
Companies usually look for SAP IS-Automotive expertise when a project is stuck on process detail, interface behavior, or inconsistent data. That is common in automotive groups with complex supply chains and dealer structures, including teams in Germany that need both remote support and on-site workshops. The best experts explain trade-offs clearly and keep configurations maintainable.
What strong specialists do
Strong SAP IS-Automotive professionals understand both the industry process and the SAP system behind it. They document requirements well, test edge cases, and know where standard functions end and custom work begins. Experience with SAP Automotive, legacy industry solutions, and migration paths matters when the landscape is older or heavily tailored.
Typical engagement
- Gap analysis and process review
- Support for rollout or change projects
- Troubleshooting in live SAP landscapes
- Temporary backup for internal SAP teams
Freelancers who work with SAP IS-Automotive are often brought in for short, focused engagements. The best ones can join quickly, understand the business flow, and leave clean documentation behind.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SAP IS-Automotive? These answers cover the essentials.
SAP IS-Automotive is used to support automotive business processes inside SAP, especially where vehicle, parts, dealer, and service flows need to work together. It helps companies model industry-specific requirements instead of forcing them into a generic ERP setup. That is why OEMs and suppliers still look for specialists who know the solution and the surrounding SAP modules.
SAP IS-Automotive adds industry-specific logic on top of the core SAP environment, while standard SAP ERP covers broader finance, logistics, and sales tasks. The difference matters when a company needs automotive process detail such as dealer handling or complex vehicle-related structures. A good specialist knows when the standard system is enough and when industry configuration is needed.
SAP IS-Automotive is often searched together with SAP Automotive, because people use both names for the same industry solution family. You may also see the term SAP IS Automotive in older project documents or team discussions. When hiring, it helps to ask for experience with the full automotive process landscape, not just the label.
A strong SAP IS-Automotive specialist usually knows SAP SD, MM, FI, and integration topics such as IDoc and ALE. Process mapping, data cleansing, and testing are also important because this solution often sits in a larger SAP landscape. In many projects, clear documentation and change control are just as valuable as configuration skills.
It depends on how close the work is to live operations. A cleanup, rollout, or interface fix may need a specialist who knows SAP IS-Automotive deeply, while a process review may only need strong functional guidance. If the landscape is old, customized, or lightly documented, senior expertise pays off quickly.
Yes, much of the SAP IS-Automotive work can be done remotely, especially configuration, analysis, testing, and documentation. On-site time is useful for workshops, stakeholder interviews, and cutover support, especially when teams in Germany want close coordination with business users. The right setup is often a mix of both.
Ask for examples of real process work in SAP IS-Automotive, not just general SAP exposure. Check whether the specialist has worked with the exact modules, interfaces, and business scenarios your landscape uses. Clear explanations, structured documentation, and practical testing habits are strong signs of quality.
The main risks are unclear process ownership, legacy custom code, and master data problems. SAP IS-Automotive projects can also drift if teams treat the solution as a generic SAP task instead of an industry process problem. A good freelancer will spot these issues early and keep scope realistic.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SAP IS-Automotive in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 801 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SAP IS-Automotive in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP IS-Automotive in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP IS-Automotive in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Healthcare (100%), and Information Technology (100%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SAP IS-Automotive in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Logistics (100%), and Operations (100%).
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