SAP R/3 Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SAP R/3
Falk Schlüsener
Last position:
Freelancer at SOL4ERP SAP Consulting Schlüsener
Self-employed Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant
- Support services for SAP transformations
- Support services for SAP FI projects (based on ECC and S/4)
Thorsten Offermann
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.
Michael Rödle
Last position:
Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI
- Project management, hustler (identifying the full financial picture including sales, pitching, financial analysis, & business models) and hound (identifying real customer needs including research & analysis) to build a project metrics system on the Internet.
- The system allows users to make informed decisions to keep projects on track according to key data or to realign them when they deviate negatively from the plan.
- Providing a forecast alongside the current status.
- Automatic calculation and display of metrics based on user-entered project key data.
- Skills: project management, project metrics.
- Problem space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), corporate innovation team setup, team profile / team canvas, design thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, market exploration, defining the problem.
- Solution space: narrowing the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, business model canvas, value proposition canvas, prototyping, refining the prototype and business model canvas, final pitch.
Károly Aczél
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Veit Maager
Last position:
Test Method Development and Validation Engineer at Gebr. Renggli AG
- Test method validation for destructive testing (peel-force testing) according to ASTM F88/F88M
Dominic Rohr
Last position:
Head of Purchasing at Guma AG
- Restructuring and modernizing the purchasing department
- Responsible for all purchasing activities within the company
- Modernization and automation of the system environment
- Designing and implementing the purchasing strategy, including inventory optimization
- Strengthening the purchasing department profile and defining core processes
Peter Zug
Last position:
Interim Procurement Manager DACH at Zug-Einkaufsoptimierung
- Corporate management
- Interim management and consulting in strategic and operational procurement in the medical technology, mechanical engineering, automotive, and vehicle manufacturing sectors
- Leadership
- Procurement management
- Personnel and technical leadership of procurement teams of up to 15 members; onboarding new purchasing managers
- Negotiation
- Market economy
- Developing and implementing purchasing and sourcing strategies
- Analyzing procurement markets and selecting suitable suppliers
- Restructuring
- Conducting contract negotiations and annual discussions with A and B suppliers; contract management
- Developing and implementing logistics concepts
- Introducing and improving key figure and evaluation systems to increase procurement efficiency
- Revising supplier evaluations
- Supporting reorganization and restructuring of procurement departments
- Supporting optimization of procurement processes
- Participating in the digitalization of business processes
- Project support for product launches and investment negotiations
- Supporting product launches
- Assisting in production relocations
Paola Stua
Last position:
Part-time retiree
Antonis Velalopoulos
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Kevin Liehn
Last position:
Interim E-Commerce SME Consultant – Special Accounts at LÖWENSTARK Online Marketing GmbH
- Support of strategic clients 7-8 digit revenue (FMCG, textile & household goods) for marketplaces such as Amazon, ebay, Otto Markets, Conrad, Kaufland
- Strategic consulting, expansion workshops & campaign management
- Management of interfaces & listing feed tools: Channable, Perpetua, Magnalister, Marketplace Connect, Mirakl
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Statistics of experts using SAP R/3
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Finance, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
7
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland using SAP R/3
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
Core system SAP R/3 is the classic SAP business suite many companies still run for finance, purchasing, sales, and warehouse processes. It is often called R/3, SAP R/3, or simply SAP when teams speak about the core ERP system. Strong experts know how the modules connect and how business data moves through the system.
Typical work
- Finance and controlling process support
- Sales, purchasing, and inventory flows
- Master data cleanup and process mapping
- Custom reports, forms, and interfaces
- Release planning and regression support
Ecosystem SAP R/3 work rarely stands alone. It often involves ABAP, RFC, IDoc, ALE, user exits, batch jobs, spool, and printer logic, plus links to databases and external systems. Good specialists understand transports, authorizations, and the impact of small changes on upstream and downstream processes.
When to bring help Companies bring in freelance SAP R/3 experts when a rollout stalls, a custom transaction breaks, or a legacy landscape needs support after key staff leave. In Switzerland, this is common in manufacturing, pharma, trade, and services where stable processes matter and on-site access may be needed for workshops or cutovers.
What strong experts do A strong professional works with business users, reads existing configuration carefully, and documents every change. They test with real process steps, not just technical checks, and they know how to protect live operations in older SAP R/3 landscapes. Clear communication matters as much as deep system knowledge.
Skills to look for The best experts can explain the difference between configuration, enhancement, and custom development. They should be comfortable with incident analysis, release coordination, and cleaning up old dependencies that grew over time. Experience with SAP ERP, R/3 migrations, and interface troubleshooting is especially useful.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about SAP R/3? Start with the answers below.
SAP R/3 is used to run core business processes such as finance, purchasing, sales, inventory, and production-related planning. Many companies still rely on it for stable daily operations, especially where older custom processes and interfaces were built around it. A good freelancer should understand both the technical setup and the business flow behind it.
SAP R/3 is the earlier classic SAP suite that preceded later SAP ERP generations, including ECC. In many companies, people still use the older name when they mean an R/3-based landscape or an SAP system that grew from that era. The right expert should know the naming history and the practical differences in modules, interfaces, and support models.
SAP R/3 projects often need help with custom reports, forms, user exits, IDocs, interfaces, transport issues, and authorization problems. Specialists are also valuable when a process change touches several modules and the risk of side effects is high. They help keep business operations stable while changes are made.
A strong SAP R/3 professional usually brings ABAP, functional module knowledge, and experience with integration topics such as RFC and ALE. Good skills in testing, documentation, and business process analysis are also important. If the landscape is old and complex, basis awareness and transport discipline help a lot.
For SAP R/3, an experienced specialist can often start with a focused handover if the process, module, and interface scope are clear. The more custom the landscape is, the more time is needed to review existing code, configuration, and dependencies. Good documentation shortens the ramp-up time a lot.
Much of SAP R/3 support can be done remotely, especially analysis, configuration review, ABAP changes, and testing coordination. On-site work is still useful for workshops, go-live support, and cutover situations where fast communication with business teams matters. In Switzerland, many teams mix remote delivery with occasional on-site presence.
A strong SAP R/3 expert asks about business impact, not just technical symptoms. Look for clear explanations, careful transport handling, realistic testing, and a track record of working in older ERP landscapes without breaking existing processes. Good specialists document decisions and make it easy for the internal team to take over.
A SAP R/3 assignment is often about legacy stability, not shiny new features. Freelancers should be ready to work with old custom code, limited documentation, and tight change windows. Clear communication, careful analysis, and respect for live business processes are essential.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects is 145 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,156 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (70%), Banking and Finance (60%), and Information Technology (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP R/3 in their recent projects are Project Management (80%), Finance (60%), and Information Technology (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP R/3
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