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David Stein

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Senior Controller

Berlin
David Stein

Last position:

Senior Controller at DNS-Net

  • Management reporting
  • Analysis of COGS and close collaboration with accounting
  • Variance analysis vs plan/forecast
  • Establishing sales controlling
  • Business partnering for the CSO area
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Oliver Schulz

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Project Lead

Falkensee
Oliver Schulz

Last position:

SAP Sub-Project Lead (SCM, MM, EWM) at Brunata Wärmemesser Hagen GmbH & Co KG

  • Responsibility for time, budget and quality targets of the sub-project
  • Creation and maintenance of the sub-project plan including dependencies to FI, CO, PP, SD
  • Definition of work packages, resource planning and progress monitoring
  • Risk and change management within module scope
  • Analysis of as-is processes in procurement, logistics and warehouse management
  • Design of to-be processes according to SAP standard (EWM warehouse processes such as goods receipt, put-away, picking, goods issue)
  • Coordination with key users and specialist departments
  • Support for interface development with external warehouse systems and supplier portals
  • Organization of test data, error tracking and test documentation
  • Support for deployment preparation and key user training
  • Participation in the cutover plan (data migration, go-live preparation)
  • Support of the department during the hypercare phase after go-live
  • Assistance in mapping EWM core processes
  • Management of external service providers
  • Use of Jira, Confluence, Signavio, MS Teams, Aqua ALM
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Martin Heinhold

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Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead

Birkenwerder
Martin Heinhold

Last position:

Operations Plant Manager & Site Lead at Fluke Process Instruments GmbH

  • Managed the entire plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Maximized safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and took corrective measures.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
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Jonathan Stone

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AI-Powered Product & Business Development

Berlin
Jonathan Stone

Last position:

AI-Powered Product & Business Development at Self-Employed

  • Developed websites, CRMs, and micro-SaaS using Lovable, Claude Code/ VS Studio (Vercel, Next.js, React, Supabase)
  • Developed an analytics service to unlock automation gains
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Marko Lasnia

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ROI-oriented Marketing: I captivate customers, boost revenues, focus teams, and seize opportunities with a clear focus.

Berlin
Marko Lasnia

Last position:

Interim Project Lead for Website and Webshop Relaunch at Thüringer Netkom GmbH

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Heiko Krain

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SAP Development, Adobe Form Development

Berlin
Heiko Krain

Last position:

SAP development, Adobe form development at Arvato SE

  • conversion of a function-group-based Adobe Interactive Forms framework to an object-oriented Adobe framework for documents in transport/logistics and dunning (FI)
  • Adobe Lifecycle Designer 11.0.1 for SAP
  • creating new and troubleshooting existing forms, function modules, programs, classes, and methods
  • maintaining Smart Forms
  • document printing, email sending, and file archiving
  • message control for deliveries, orders, invoices, proforma invoices, and transports
  • ticket system: Jira
  • communication: Microsoft Teams
  • migrating customers to a new SAP framework
  • handling incident and change request tickets
  • software: SAP ERP 6.0, SAP_ABA 7.5G, S4CORE 1.05
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Leo-Berith Siemers

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OCM Project Manager

Berlin
Leo-Berith Siemers

Last position:

OCM Project Manager at Largest federal government organisation

  • Business analysis, planning, and implementation of a DMS for 1,500 users
  • Managed project learner’s journey with onboarding, enablement, and stabilization phases for successful execution
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Bernhard Heutmekers

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SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist

Berlin
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
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Sven Bunkus

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Founder and Managing Director

Berlin
Sven Bunkus

Last position:

Founder and Managing Director at Book a Freelancer

  • Built a successful sole proprietorship connecting German companies with specialized HR and recruiting freelancers and managed all business operations
  • Established a network of over 1,000 freelancers and led a team of up to three independent contractors to ensure excellent results
  • Developed and implemented tailored solutions to support companies in scaling their teams quickly and efficiently
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Beserithan Malabakan

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SAP All-round Developer

Berlin
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
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Jörg Hoffmann

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Managing Director; Data Protection Officer; Information Security Officer

Berlin
Jörg Hoffmann

Last position:

Managing Director; Data Protection Officer; Information Security Officer at Datenschutz24 (brand of Sovestro GmbH)

  • Drafting company agreements related to data protection
  • Acting as a mediator between business interests and data subject rights in a corporate context
  • Process analysis and evaluation regarding data protection and information security implications according to GDPR, BDSG, BSI baseline protection
  • Support for information security audits according to ISO 27001
  • Implementation of change management processes
  • Analysis of IT infrastructure and deriving recommendations
  • Expert support in legal proceedings and communication with supervisory authorities
  • Preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and procedure and processing documentation (VVZ)
  • Training on corporate data protection and information security
  • Cooperation with law firms in legal proceedings
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Philipp Einsele

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Finance Manager

Berlin
Philipp Einsele

Last position:

Finance Manager at Gesellschaft im Wandel gGmbH

  • Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (HGB)
  • Forecasting, budgeting and liquidity planning
  • Supervision of the use of funds
  • Cooperation with funding agencies, auditors, and tax advisors

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Statistics of experts using SAP R/3

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 27 years)

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

Positions per freelancer

21 (Germany: 16)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

Top industries

Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Information Technology

Bachelor's degree or higher

83% (Germany: 81%)

Master's degree or higher

58% (Germany: 46%)

Doctorate

17% (Germany: 10%)

Certifications per freelancer

3

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using SAP R/3

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 934 €
Germany avg. 914 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 980 €
Germany median 904 €

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

What SAP R/3 covers

SAP R/3 is a classic ERP system for core business processes. Companies use it to run finance, procurement, sales, production, and controlling in one system. You will also see it described as R/3 or, in older project language, SAP ERP.

Typical project work

  • Support for FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP processes
  • Customizing and transport changes
  • ABAP reports, forms, and interfaces
  • Data fixes, master data cleanup, and cutover support
  • Upgrade, rollout, and migration preparation

When freelance help makes sense

Freelance SAP R/3 specialists are often brought in for urgent incidents, release windows, and project peaks. They also help when internal teams need extra capacity for legacy maintenance or when a Berlin site needs local support for business users and cutover coordination.

Ecosystem and tools

Strong professionals know the SAP GUI, IMG customizing, transport management, and common ABAP tooling. They understand how R/3 connects to middleware, printers, IDs, files, and external systems. Good work also depends on clean documentation and a clear view of dependencies across modules.

What strong specialists bring

A good SAP R/3 specialist works calmly in old and mixed landscapes. They trace business issues back to configuration, data, or code, then fix the root cause instead of patching symptoms. They also speak clearly with process owners, testers, and technical teams.

How companies choose

Look for proven work in the exact module or process area, not just generic SAP exposure. Ask for examples of transports, incidents, conversions, and go-lives. The best specialists can explain what changed, why it changed, and how they kept business operations stable.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP R/3.

SAP R/3 is used to run core business processes such as finance, purchasing, sales, materials, and production in one connected system. Companies rely on it when they need stable process control, clean master data, and consistent reporting across departments. It is common in large, structured environments, including many established businesses in Berlin.

SAP R/3 is the older product line that many teams still name when they mean the classic SAP ERP landscape. In projects, people may also say R/3 when they talk about the same core system, modules, and customizing work. The exact wording matters less than understanding the release, module scope, and surrounding interfaces.

A strong SAP R/3 specialist usually combines functional process knowledge with technical depth. Useful adjacent skills include ABAP, data migration, transport handling, integration basics, and testing support. In many cases, the best results come from people who can talk to business users and technical teams with equal clarity.

The right level depends on the task. Routine support, small config changes, or report fixes may need a focused specialist, while upgrades, conversions, and cross-module work need someone who has handled similar landscapes before. For R/3, practical project history matters more than broad SAP theory.

SAP R/3 is generally a legacy landscape compared with newer SAP platforms, so it often needs more care around custom code, interfaces, and old process design. That can make maintenance very different from greenfield work. Companies still use it when they need to keep proven processes running while planning later change.

Yes, many SAP R/3 tasks can be handled remotely, especially analysis, customizing, testing support, and ABAP changes. On-site time in Berlin can still help during workshops, go-lives, cutovers, or user-facing incidents. The best setup depends on how much process knowledge and stakeholder contact the work needs.

Look for specific examples, not vague SAP claims. A good SAP R/3 professional can describe the module, the issue, the change made, and the business result in plain words. Ask how they handle transports, testing, documentation, and handover, because those details often separate solid work from risky work.

A SAP R/3 freelancer is often asked to support incidents, customize processes, build ABAP fixes, prepare tests, and help with data or cutover work. In larger projects, they may also join rollout planning, interface checks, and end-user support. The exact scope depends on whether the system is being maintained, extended, or prepared for change.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 934 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Professional Services (93%), Information Technology (64%), and Manufacturing (64%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Project Management (71%), and Human Resources (64%).

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