Warehouse Management System Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Warehouse Management System
Christoph V.
Last position:
Head of Digital Transformation and Requirements Definition for Sales, Marketing, and Category Management
- Project Manager / Business Requirements Engineer
- Digital Business Developer
- Concept development and requirements management
- Process optimization
- Advertising effectiveness measurement
- Status reporting and stakeholder management to owners
- Systems: WordPress, sevDesk
Krisna F.
Last position:
SAP MM Key User for Sourcing and Procurement at Swan Consultancy GmbH
- Providing technical guidance to internal stakeholders on queries
- Acting as key user during S/4 HANA roll-outs at various EU locations
- Creating and editing process documentation
- Customizing and optimizing procurement processes
- Master data migration in procurement (Business Partners, info records)
Christoph Q.
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
Ninoslav S.
Last position:
Senior Functional Consultant, SAP TM Stream Lead at BearingPoint GmbH
- Played a key role in implementing SAP TM (Embedded) for a large S4 greenfield transformation project, including scoping, designing and execution
- Modeled and documented business processes
- Worked with key business stakeholders to analyze processes and identify improvement and optimization areas
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize transportation planning and execution processes, including EWM, SD (Sales), and MM (Sourcing)
- Requirements engineering
- Developed and delivered SAP TM training plans and materials
- Created test cases and test plans
- Conducted on-site training sessions in Germany and Shanghai across all SAP TM areas, from Transportation Planning, Execution & Event Management, and Charge Management (including freight agreement setup) to Analytics & Reporting
- Provided Level 1, 2, and 3 support (L3 for standard customization) during all testing phases (SIT, UAT, Hypercare)
- Customization and implementation focusing on Freight Unit & Freight Order Management including Transportation Planning & Transport Cockpit, charge calculation and freight settlement
- Performed error analysis and replication, processed and self-corrected standard customizations, forwarded issues to developers and retested
- Designed and implemented TM forms in cooperation with a developer
- Set up functional and technical design specifications
- Acted as a bridge between the customer (business, IT, key users) and developers to implement business requirements
- Backlog management (prioritizing, detailing requirements, estimating efforts, etc.)
Sebastian H.
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
Jelle V.
Last position:
Logistics, Supply Chain, and Organization Optimizer at Self-employed Interim Manager & Consultant
- Multiple interim assignments and projects in various industries
- Examples: practical work – [link]
Franz K.
Last position:
Consultant for Business Central, Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst at Dipl.Ing. Franz Kalchmair
Implementation of complex ERP projects with Business Central Expertise in Sales/Purchasing, SCM, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics Project management, business analysis, development Taking over failed projects, support Setup/implementation of interfaces Power framework: Power Apps, Power BI
What I do not do: CRM, D365 Sales, D365 F&O, D365 Finance or SCM, SAP, etc.
Michael H.
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
Georg J.
Last position:
Owner & CEO / Senior IT-Consultant at CONPITEC GmbH
- CONPITEC offers premium consulting and IT services.
- Our clients are leading global IT service providers, as well as international groups in the pharmaceutical industry in Europe.
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Statistics of experts using Warehouse Management System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Bulgarian
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 Austria 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 Austria using Warehouse Management System
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.
Warehouse Management System experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (80%)
- Information Technology (60%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Automotive (30%)
- Banking and Finance (30%)
- Energy (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What a WMS does
A Warehouse Management System, commonly called WMS, controls the movement and storage of goods inside a warehouse or distribution centre. It coordinates receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping and inventory visibility. A WMS can serve a single site or connect operations across a wider supply chain.
Core warehouse processes
The system turns warehouse rules into guided, traceable work. It can assign locations, balance stock, sequence tasks and capture scanning events from inbound delivery to dispatch.
- Receiving and goods-in validation
- Slotting, putaway and replenishment
- Wave, batch and zone picking
- Packing, shipping and returns
- Cycle counts and stock reconciliation
Ecosystem and integration
WMS work often spans ERP, transport management, order management and automation systems. Specialists handle APIs, EDI, barcode and RFID workflows, mobile terminals, label printing and warehouse control systems. Common environments include SAP EWM, SAP WM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder and bespoke WMS solutions, with data exchanged through middleware or integration services.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise during a new warehouse launch, a WMS replacement, an acquisition or a major process redesign. Support is also useful when inventory accuracy is poor, fulfilment rules have become difficult to maintain or a site needs to connect with conveyors, sorters and robotics.
- Map physical processes to system workflows
- Prepare master data and migration rules
- Configure roles, locations and inventory policies
- Test integrations and operational scenarios
- Train warehouse teams and support go-live
Skills that matter
Strong professionals combine warehouse operations knowledge with practical system configuration and integration skills. They understand units of measure, handling units, serial and batch tracking, replenishment logic, exceptions and audit trails. Experience with SQL, APIs, EDI, reporting and handheld devices helps them investigate issues without losing sight of the shop floor.
Quality in delivery
Good WMS work starts with observed processes, clear requirements and realistic test data. An effective specialist documents configuration decisions, validates edge cases and measures whether the design works for receiving, storage and dispatch staff. In Austria, remote collaboration can work well for analysis, configuration and testing, while on-site visits may be valuable for process observation, hardware checks and go-live support. German language skills can also help when local warehouse teams and suppliers are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Warehouse Management System.
A Warehouse Management System manages warehouse activities from receiving and putaway to picking, packing, shipping and returns. It gives teams a shared view of stock, locations and open work while recording the movements needed for traceability.
A WMS focuses on detailed warehouse execution, including task sequencing, location control, scanning and picking logic. An ERP usually handles broader finance, purchasing, sales and inventory processes, so the two systems commonly exchange data rather than replace one another.
A strong Warehouse Management System expert should understand warehouse operations, ERP integration, APIs, EDI, barcode scanning and reporting. Experience with SQL, mobile devices, automation interfaces and data migration is useful when the work extends beyond configuration.
The right level depends on the scope, number of sites, process complexity and existing documentation. A configuration change may need focused specialist support, while a new implementation calls for someone who can lead process design, integration testing, training and go-live preparation.
Much WMS work can be completed remotely, including workshops, configuration, data preparation, documentation and integration testing. On-site collaboration is often helpful for observing physical processes, checking scanners and printers, and supporting warehouse teams during launch.
Bring in a WMS specialist when a warehouse is changing systems, opening a site, connecting automation or struggling with stock accuracy and fulfilment delays. Early involvement helps align system rules with real operating procedures before costly rework begins.
Ask for examples of comparable warehouse processes, integrations and go-live situations rather than relying only on product familiarity. A capable Warehouse Management System professional can explain trade-offs clearly, demonstrate a structured testing approach and connect configuration choices to measurable operational outcomes.
Searches for Warehouse Management System often include WMS, SAP EWM, SAP WM, Manhattan and Blue Yonder. The best search term depends on the installed product, but process knowledge and integration experience remain important across different systems.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,000 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Bulgarian (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are Manufacturing (80%), Information Technology (60%), and Transportation (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Project Management (80%), and Supply Chain Management (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Warehouse Management System
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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