Spare Parts Management Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Spare Parts Management
Michael Kunisch
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Orhan Yazar
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- Support and consulting for the integration of SAP ECC into an SAP S/4HANA system, retirement of legacy systems, implementation, and process optimization in the new harmonized system
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private & Public Sales & Services with SAP SCM/OTC/MM/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Cloud, CPI, BTP, EDI, IDOC, ABAP, User-Exit, SolMan, ITIL, SAP Cloud AL
- Customizing and optimization in OTC and MM, including condition maintenance, document type and item category extensions, integration with FI/CO, scheduling agreement configuration, material master and purchasing info record maintenance, release procedures, message control, and master data quality
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, SD, and WM, process analysis, and efficiency improvement for the S/4HANA environment
- Process modeling in Signavio, workshops, and trainings
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, MM, CS, PS, C4C Sales & Services, GTS, and MDG: incident and change tickets, feasibility analyses, service management, embedded analytics, customizing, tests, documentation, training, debugging, IDOC/EDI monitoring
- SAP S/4HANA migration: data migration, system harmonization, global rollouts, and template development
- ABAP development and optimization: reports, dialog programs, user exits, IDOC/EDI monitoring
Kathrin Mönnich
Last position:
Deputy Plant Manager (interim) at Interim Engagement
- Restructuring and optimizing technical equipment and machinery to secure and develop the site
- Restructuring and optimizing building management for site development
- Planning and implementing long-term investments in technical equipment
- Implementing digital processes, ESG topics, sustainability and energy management
- Process optimization in production and supply chain to increase performance, stability and continuity
- Introducing preventive maintenance and repair processes as well as spare parts management
- Optimizing production planning and the value chain (inventory, packaging materials, storage)
- Introducing sustainable packaging materials after technical testing and approval
- Leadership development towards Positive Leadership
Güven Mete
Last position:
SAP EWM Manager at MHP
Lead consultant focusing on EWM, WM, MM, LE, SD, TM in an S/4HANA system
Design, implementation and rollout of a new S/4HANA logistics system as part of the OneLog project for battery management across multiple plants
Industry: Automotive
Overall responsibility for contributing to the design, realization and successful deployment of an SAP S/4HANA logistics system
Managing and coordinating rollouts in the roles of EWM Manager, Rollout Manager, and project and subproject lead
Providing strategic advice to clients on logistics processes, system architecture and best-practice approaches
Responsible for creating, aligning and quality-assuring IT specifications for technical enhancements
Leading customizing activities to optimally map complex business processes
Planning, managing and executing system, integration, functional and regression tests to ensure a stable production environment
Overall responsibility for cut-over, go-live and hypercare phases including data migration from SAP WM to SAP EWM
Planning, organizing and conducting user training sessions and on-site support to ensure sustainable system adoption
Designing and implementing a prototype for a shuttle solution in SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing Logistics integrating SAP TM and SAP EWM
Armin Beuth-Wimmer
Last position:
Interim Manager at Self-employed
Jens Strüwing
Last position:
Independent Consultant and Interim Manager at Independent Consultant and Interim Manager
- Restructuring / Transformation / Cost Saving Projects / Lean Management
- Strategy projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, scaling and start-ups
- Industries: Automotive (OEMs and suppliers), mechanical and plant engineering, aerospace, trade and aftermarket service
Completed projects:
- Technical Due Diligence for an M&A service provider in the purchase of a mechanical and plant engineering company
- Building the Americas business for a material handling equipment manufacturer
- Scaling a mechanical engineering company by transforming it from a component supplier to a system manufacturer
- CRO at Valmiera Glass, Latvia on behalf of the owner (PE from the UK)
Current project:
- Sale of a Dutch group of companies operating in mechanical engineering
Bernd Habicht
Last position:
Project Manager Secondary Vehicle Procurement at DB Infrago AG
- Quickly took over responsibilities after predecessor's departure
- Quickly prepared alternative procurement scenarios with transparent commercial analysis
- Thematically and personally reconnected loose, interdisciplinary threads
- Identified win-win potentials in cooperation with customers
Karl-Heinz Mayer
Last position:
Managing Director at Mayer Asset Management (MAM)
Review of the existing technical organization and processes
Optimization and implementation of efficient Engineering organization with definition of roles and areas of responsibility
Significant reduction of Deviation and CAPAs caused by asset failure
Plant shutdown, planning, scheduling and monitoring of all activities
Implementation of Asset Lifecycle Reliability processes
Achieving sustainability in Asset Lifecycle Management processes
Implementation of early Asset Management in projects
Definition of Asset Lifecycle Documentation
Development basic Engineering Guidance documents like asset management program and strategy
Development of site Asset Lifecycle Management SOPs
Implementation of Reliability Engineering processes
Implementation of GxP Processes in Asset Management
Development & Implementation of Spare Part Management processes
Implementation of Asset Management Improvement Processes
Implementation of Condition Based Maintenance
Implementation of CMMS, definition of efficient & compliant usage processes e.g. for, SAP-PM & Blue Mountain
Conduct compliance and efficiency assessments of Asset Lifecycle Management
Zgjim Mustafa
Last position:
Scientific Assistant in Bioprocess Engineering at Technical University of Dortmund
- Independently conducting and processing microbiological test series according to the experimental plan.
- Assisting in planning, preparing, and monitoring laboratory experiments in bioprocess engineering.
- Documenting and evaluating experimental data for further analysis and optimization of test series.
- Supervising students during lab practicals.
- Assessing and correcting internship results to provide structured feedback to students.
Cathy Abicht-Villhauer
Last position:
Chief Financial Officer at Monaco Motors e.K.
- Financial management
- Forecast reviews and budgeting calculations
- Financial planning and profitability analyses for investment projects
- Business analyses, reporting, budget vs actual comparisons
- Cash flow planning
- Cost center analyses
- Main contact for auditors
- Coordination of monthly and annual closings through to completion of financial statements and management report
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Statistics of experts using Spare Parts Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Operations, Project Management, Procurement
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage
Certification focus areas
Operations, Human Resources, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
22%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
90%
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 Spare Parts Management
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
Spare parts control
Spare parts management keeps the right components available for maintenance, repair, and operations work. It covers demand planning, stock rules, criticality, and replenishment so production and service do not stop for missing items. Strong specialists keep inventory lean without creating risk.
Typical work
- Set reorder points and min-max rules
- Classify critical spares and slow movers
- Clean item masters and naming logic
- Improve warehouse layouts and issue flow
- Align service levels with maintenance plans
The work often sits between maintenance, procurement, and warehouse teams. In Germany, this is common in manufacturing, utilities, transport, and field service environments where uptime matters and parts must be traceable.
Systems and tools
Spare parts management usually runs inside ERP and EAM systems rather than as a standalone process. Common surroundings include SAP PM, SAP MM, IBM Maximo, Infor, and similar asset or inventory modules. Good specialists understand both the process and the master data behind it.
Why companies hire help
Companies bring in freelance experts when stock is inaccurate, parts are duplicated, or equipment waits too long for replacements. They also step in for ERP cleanups, warehouse redesigns, new plant ramps, and process audits. A strong specialist can turn loose data into a usable parts structure.
What strong specialists do
- Map parts to assets and maintenance jobs
- Remove duplicates and obsolete material
- Build practical spare parts policies
- Work with procurement and maintenance teams
- Document rules that teams can keep using
The best professionals combine operations knowledge with calm data work. They know how to balance cost, availability, and risk, and they can explain decisions in plain language to non-specialists.
When it fits best
Spare parts management expertise is useful when a company is changing plants, implementing SAP, struggling with stock accuracy, or improving maintenance planning. It also helps when teams need remote support for analysis and master data work, with on-site time only where warehouse processes or plant walks matter most.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Spare Parts Management — answered in short.
A strong Spare Parts Management expert organizes parts data, replenishment rules, and stock policies so maintenance can get the right item on time. They often work on critical spares, obsolete items, item master cleanup, and links to assets or maintenance plans.
Spare Parts Management is closely related to MRO inventory, but it is usually more focused on maintenance-critical items and service continuity. MRO can cover a broader set of consumables and operational supplies, while spare parts work centers on replacement parts and uptime.
Spare Parts Management often sits inside ERP or EAM tools such as SAP PM, SAP MM, IBM Maximo, or Infor. The exact system matters less than whether the specialist understands master data, item structures, and how maintenance and warehouse processes connect.
A good Spare Parts Management freelancer usually also knows inventory control, maintenance planning, procurement, and data cleanup. If the project touches SAP or another EAM suite, comfort with those tools and with master data governance is a strong plus.
Spare Parts Management work ranges from simple stock cleanup to full process redesign. Small jobs may need a specialist who can review data and set rules quickly, while larger transformations need someone who has handled warehouse processes, asset structures, and cross-team workflows.
Spare Parts Management can often be done remotely for data analysis, policy design, and system support. On-site time in Germany helps when the work depends on warehouse walks, plant observations, or close collaboration with maintenance and logistics teams.
Look for a Spare Parts Management specialist who can explain how they reduced duplication, improved availability, or cleaned up item logic without creating extra stock. Good signs are clear process thinking, solid ERP or EAM experience, and practical examples from maintenance-heavy environments.
If parts are missing during repairs, stock numbers do not match reality, or teams keep ordering the same items under different names, Spare Parts Management help is needed. It is also a fit when a company is standardizing plants, preparing an ERP change, or trying to reduce slow-moving inventory.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects is 133 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,065 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 22% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects are Automotive (60%), Manufacturing (60%), and Food and Beverage (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Spare Parts Management in their recent projects are Operations (90%), Project Management (90%), and Procurement (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Spare Parts Management
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