SAP MM Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SAP MM
Pedro M.
Last position:
SAP FI/CO Inhouse Consultant at Helvetia Versicherungen
Engaged by one of Switzerland’s largest insurance groups for spanish SAP rollout following the acquisition of Caser (Spain), for ongoing support and S/4HANA transformation initiatives covering all Market Units (CH, ES, DE, AT, FR, IT).
Key areas: FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, Bank Accounting, Cash Management, S/4HANA transformation, eInvoicing, eReporting, Business Partner
- SAP Rollout: Led end-to-end FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, and Bank Reconciliation rollout for acquired Caser entities in Spain (Dec 2020 – Mar 2022), including full Spanish localisation.
- Integration with FSCD: Redesigned bank statement incoming payments integration in FSCD from custom to SAP standard solution, significantly increasing straight-through processing rates.
- Payments: Retired legacy custom payment trees; implemented SAP standard CGI payment trees and executed migration from ISO 20022 v2009 to v2019.
- Implemented a 1 GL account per House Bank (HBKID) concept with multiple Bank Account IDs (HKTID), reducing the total number of bank GL accounts by over 90%.
- Spanish localization: Configured and deployed Mod 180, 190, 347, 349 and SII Reporting for Spain mainland and Canary Islands using SAP eDocument (DRC) and SAP BTP Webservice, processing 2 million invoices annually, Spanish Direct & Indirect Method Cash Flow Statements (Insurance & Non-Insurance) fully reconciled
- Migration: Used SAP AIF to migrate AR/AP master data, open items, SEPA mandates, and complete GL documents for multiple company code merges (hundreds of thousands of records); leveraged Power BI/Power Query for data transformation.
- Bank Reconciliation: Achieved 60%+ automatic bank reconciliation across MU ES, CH, and DE using CSB43, MT940, and CAMT.053/054 formats, including custom improvements (tax-number-based customer/vendor matching, fuzzy search), and co-implemented the bank statement interface cockpit in SAP AIF. Integrated MX Camt from Swift Finplus and made transition from ISO20022 v2009 to v2019
- Worked on S/4HANA convergence and wrote concept work for SAP Cash Management & Treasury and eInvoicing/eReporting transformation.
- Currently leading the design for Business Partner Migration using SAP DRF and SAP AIF for Helvetia Baloise Integration Project and Harmonization of all BP interfaces.
- Currently leading Requirements Engineering for eInvoicing & eReporting for Italy, France and Spain, modelling Flows in SAP Signavio.
Greg M.
Last position:
S/4HANA Transformation & Stabilization Lead at FANUC AG
- Led cross-functional IT teams across international regions to deliver post-go-live system stabilization and integration alignment across ERP, PLM, and legacy J.D. Edwards platforms.
- Managed complex interface mapping, end-to-end data flows, OData services, and electronic invoicing workflows across distributed teams.
- Directed defect triage, root-cause analysis, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.
Vincent V.
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
Razvan-Mihail I.
Last position:
Senior SAP EWM Implementation Consultant at Hoffman Roche
- Processes re-engineering (Outbound for production, Inbound from production, Putaway in different temperature controlled areas)
- Re-implementation of the outbound process for Basel’s warehouse
- RF functionalities workshops and RF implementation
- Kit-to-order process implementation with VAS order
- Customer-Vendor integration customizing
- Re-configuration of the integration model
- Testing coordinator and trainer for key users
Eugen P.
Last position:
Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH
- Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
- Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
- Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
- Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
- Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI
Roland A.
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Thorsten O.
Last position:
Program / Project / IT Controller (ICT Controller) at Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Project Management Office: analysis and setup, master plan, standardized project planning (generic work breakdown structure according to HERMES), earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Finance management at portfolio, program and project level.
Resource management and single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Process management.
Implementation of a program management tool for unified program and project management.
Program controlling: finance management, earned value management, milestone trend analysis, consolidation of project budgets, actual costs and forecasts at the program level.
Variance analyses at program level.
Transition from total cost view to commitment credit view (federal administration terminology).
Calculation of available reserves (rolling), forecasts and scenarios.
Monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual reports, preparation of annual planning at program level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Project controlling: support for project managers in project planning, earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Review of projects for budget compliance, adherence to phases and schedules, deliverables, resource planning and deployment.
Variance analyses at project level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Resource management: resource planning based on program and project plans, review of timesheets.
Supply chain (until April 2022): single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Change management: involvement in change management for cost-relevant changes (change requests), tracking of service contract price for contract-related changes, participation in change control boards / decision boards at management level.
Establishment of controlling structures in a new Swiss federal agency (becoming a federal office as of January 1, 2024) since April 2022.
Credit monitoring with validation of actual costs and commitment values.
Resource management: cross-project resource planning (HRP).
Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis for key ICT projects of the federal government.
Participation in the introduction of the JIRA Tempo module.
Tools & methods: HERMES 5.1 / Agile HERMES, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Tempo, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Prof., Excel-VBA.
Patrick N.
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Paul V.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Galeria
- Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
- Budget responsibility of 10 million
- Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
- Building a change management organization
- Building a process organization
David P.
Last position:
Asset Accounting Support at Bank Julius Bär
Supporting the business department in the design of depreciation areas.
Reconciling the depreciation areas to the ledgers.
Ferdinand W.
Last position:
SAP EWM MFS Consultant & Power Key User at Rotenberger Group
- Module support SAP EWM MM/SD PP (advanced production based) S/4 HANA
- Design of S/4 HANA requirements in warehousing and logistics environment during the explore phase
- Support of S/4 requirements in the build phase
- Execution of S/4 customizing: EWM (50%), SD (15%), MM (20%), PP (15%)
- Support in the implementation and continuous optimization of SAP
- Analysis and resolution of issues and findings in SAP EWM
- Handling of change requests
- Creation of test cases and test data
- Execution of functional and integration testing
- Support in creating training documents for S/4 HANA
- SAP support 1st & 2nd level
- IDOC message queues monitoring
- Troubleshooting system errors (using the ABAP debugger)
- Resolving inventory differences between ERP and EWM
- POSc & LOSC process for outbound & inbound
- Rules-based Implementation
- Packspec
- Consolidation group for handling units
- EWM-MFS configuration: WH/PLC interface type, Telegram type, Telegram structure, Warehouse task/warehouse order, Resource (Scanner, Sensor, Drives), PLC/CPU, Signal, Telegram, Communication channel customizing, Interleaving activation, Sequence number, Routing LOSC, Initiation point, Rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, MFS putaway strategy
Sibylle H.
Last position:
SAP Development ABAP-OO (cross-module) at Asendia
- Created interfaces for transferring SD orders and customer master data (including various protocols and the ability to process erroneous data)
- Analyzed and adapted existing programs due to infrastructure changes
- SOAP and REST API for creating customer master data from SugarCRM
- REST APIs in Json (SD orders, invoices, payments, PDF forms)
- Logging program for REST APIs
- Created various invoice forms in 8 languages, including document links, email delivery, and PDF generation
- Provided data for the data warehouse
- Various user exits and enhancements in SD and FI
- Intercompany sales order creation, program for creating credit memos (uploads from Excel and the server)
- Reports (VAT, sales orders, invoices)
- Correction program for CO data
- Support for various interfaces, Notes, etc.
- Enhancement for Idoc INVOIC02
- XML file upload program (Rydoo) for posting cash receipts to FI (FB01)
- Created dunning forms in various languages (Smartforms and Adobe, including email delivery)
- Account statement program (ALV displaying postings, emailed to accounts receivable as a PDF using Smartform)
Peter B.
Last position:
Workstream Lead Order-to-Cash at Schaeffler AG
- Workstream Lead Order-to-Cash for Deloitte Consulting in the discovery phase for the “Vehicle Lifecycle Solutions” business unit in the S/4 HANA transformation program S4us
Beat Z.
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
- Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
- Resource planning and control within the test team
- Created test concepts and test plans
- Performed test risk analysis
- Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
- Ensured test progress
- Generated and visualized reports
- Summarized test reports and reported to management
- Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
- Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
Ralf S.
Last position:
Retail (Food)
- Release: SAP S/4 HANA, Retail
- Supplier EDI integration as part of the migration from Navision to SAP S/4 with ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC, and REMADV (coordination with suppliers, definition and coordination of technical integrations using EDIFACT, IDOC, and web interface, definition, execution, and acceptance of test cases).
- Analysis of necessary adjustments and creation of programming concepts for corrections.
- Support for the introduction of supplier delivery notifications with SSCC in the distribution centers and the resulting optimizations
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Statistics of experts using SAP MM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland using SAP MM
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.
SAP MM experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (90%)
- Information Technology (70%)
- Automotive (60%)
- Banking and Finance (55%)
- Transportation (55%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Food and Beverage (45%)
- Retail (45%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAP MM at a glance
SAP MM, short for Materials Management, supports the procurement and inventory processes that keep companies supplied. It covers material master data, purchasing, goods movements, stock levels and invoice verification. The module is part of the SAP ERP ecosystem and remains central in SAP S/4HANA supply chain operations.
Core business processes
SAP MM connects demand with purchasing and warehouse activity. It helps companies control how materials are requested, sourced, received, stored and paid for.
- Purchase requisitions, purchase orders and scheduling agreements
- Goods receipts, goods issues and stock transfers
- Supplier invoice verification and purchase-to-pay controls
- Material, supplier and purchasing information records
Ecosystem and tools
Professionals work across SAP MM configuration, master data and integration points. Common project environments include SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori and SAP Business Network. Strong specialists also understand connections to SAP FI, SD, PP, WM or EWM, as well as IDocs, APIs and migration tools.
In Switzerland, SAP MM often supports manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, logistics and other organizations with structured procurement and regulated supply chains. Local teams may need German, French, Italian or English communication, depending on the business and project scope.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in freelance SAP MM expertise when an internal team needs focused capacity or hands-on knowledge for a defined phase. Typical triggers include:
- S/4HANA migration, fit-to-standard workshops or system rollout
- Redesign of purchasing, release strategies or inventory processes
- Material master cleanup and data migration
- Integration testing across procurement, finance and logistics
- Post-go-live support and process stabilization
Delivery and collaboration
A SAP MM project needs clear process ownership, reliable master data and decisions that reflect actual warehouse and purchasing work. Freelance specialists can document the current state, configure the target process, prepare test cases and coordinate business acceptance. Remote collaboration works well for design, documentation and testing; site visits can help when warehouse operations, scanners or local procedures must be observed.
What strong specialists bring
The strongest SAP MM professionals combine configuration knowledge with practical procurement and inventory experience. They ask how materials are sourced, valued, moved and approved before changing the system. Look for specialists who can explain design choices, manage dependencies with FI and logistics, handle authorizations and master data carefully, and leave behind clear documentation. Experience with change management and user training is valuable when new processes affect buyers, warehouse teams and finance users.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about SAP MM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
SAP MM manages materials, purchasing and inventory processes. Companies use it for material master data, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, stock transfers and invoice verification. It supports the wider procure-to-pay process and connects closely with finance, sales, production and warehouse operations.
SAP MM provides deep integration with an SAP ERP or S/4HANA core, including inventory valuation, goods movements and accounting documents. Coupa and SAP Ariba may offer stronger cloud procurement or supplier collaboration experiences, but the right choice depends on the existing landscape, process scope and integration needs.
A strong SAP MM specialist usually understands SAP FI for account determination and invoice postings, plus SD, PP, WM or EWM where material flows cross modules. Useful additional skills include SAP Fiori, S/4HANA data models, IDocs, APIs, migration tools, testing and master data governance.
The right level depends on the work. A focused configuration change may need a specialist who can work independently in the relevant process, while an S/4HANA rollout or complex integration calls for broader process, migration and stakeholder experience. Assess experience against the exact purchasing, inventory and integration scope rather than a generic seniority label.
Yes, much of SAP MM design, configuration, documentation and testing can be handled remotely. On-site work can still help when a project involves warehouses, physical goods movements, local procedures or close collaboration with business users in Switzerland. Agree on meeting language, time zone coverage and site access before work begins.
SAP MM work in an S/4HANA migration can include business process assessment, material and supplier master data, purchasing configuration, inventory valuation, output management and integration testing. The specialist should also identify changes in data structures, Fiori applications, custom code and connected modules.
Ask for examples of comparable purchasing or inventory processes and request a clear explanation of the decisions made. A capable SAP MM professional connects configuration to business controls, explains integration impacts, tests realistic scenarios and documents the result. References from similar SAP landscapes can add useful confirmation.
A typical SAP MM engagement can produce process maps, configuration documentation, master data rules, functional specifications, test scripts, defect records, training material and cutover tasks. The exact deliverables should reflect the project phase and make ownership clear for business teams and the internal SAP function.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects is 133 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,063 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and French (45%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects are Manufacturing (90%), Information Technology (70%), and Automotive (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP MM in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Operations (75%), and Project Management (70%).
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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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