Warehouse Management System Experts in Hamburg
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Niko Schmuck
Last position:
Developing Architect, Technical Lead "gridlytics" at HH Energienetze
- Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
- Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
- Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.
Farid Alam
Last position:
SAP Data Migration & Data Management Consultant for SAP GEMINI at Montblanc
The consultant's responsibilities/actions are:
- Consulting on the migration of material master & PP Master data
- Prepare Article List template for Cutover Phase
- Implementation of data cleansing measures using individual and bulk changes
- SAP all mandatory fields data extraction regarding Business needed
- SAP migration, Cutover, Testing, BAT, UAT
- Align with the multiple Stakeholders regarding Data from Legacy and SAP System
- Deployed SAP MM best practice (guided configurations, active methodologies and road map for project initiation)
SAP ERP | SAP GEMINI | SAP Fields Coordination | Documentation | SAP IDoc | SAP Integration | SAP End-to-End Process | SAP MM (Material Management) | SAP Functional Consultant | SAP Gap analysis | SAP MDM (Master Data Management) | Data Migration & Management
Tobias Hirsch
Last position:
Logistics & Supply Chain Consultant at Wind turbine manufacturer
Analysis of global procurement flows, as well as planning, tendering, and implementation of an import warehouse and a warehouse for stowing and unloading site containers
- Analysis of existing procurement transports from suppliers to plants, e.g. transport flows, frequencies, modes of transport, shipment sizes, Incoterms
- Development of the operational processes of a central import warehouse and a warehouse for stowing and unloading site containers
- Tendering of the import warehouse and the warehouse for site logistics (shipping and returns management)
- Negotiations with bidders as well as final selection and contract design with the chosen service provider
- Technical support and monitoring of warehouse implementation until go-live with the chosen service provider
- In parallel, analysis of warehouse handling for spare parts in own and outsourced operations as a solid basis for a make-or-buy decision
Stephan Le Anh
Last position:
IT Generalist at SThree
- Software packaging and distribution with SCCM/MECM
- Application responsibility and support (50–100 applications)
- Documentation via ticket system
- User management via AD console
- Software updates and distribution
- Maintenance and updating of software packages
- Customizing scripts with PowerShell
- Rolling out and implementing new software
- Supporting IT security and compliance
Tools and software: Confluence, M365, Active Directory, Intune, Endpoint Management, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, VMware Hardware: Lenovo, Cherry, Plantronics, Jabra + peripherals
Roland Kirsch
Last position:
SAP Consultant: Role Master Trainer at Kunde BeHaLa
- Developing and updating training programs on BP, SD, MM, PP topics according to the needs of the company and its employees.
- Creating and updating training materials such as presentations, manuals, and online resources.
- Identifying the team's training needs (TNA/TBA).
- Independently implementing a new company structure in RE-FX.
Moiz Sheikh
Last position:
Product Owner at justtrack
- Founded and led a new SDK team focused on developer experience and device-side innovation while providing data for attribution as Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) and in-app user behavior tracking
- Built in-app event visualization (funnels, cohorts), enabling product teams to identify drop-offs and improve user engagement
- Implemented automatic in-app purchase tracking across iOS/Android, enabling unified monetization insights across ads and purchases
- Reduced SDK onboarding complexity by cutting predefined events from 80 to 24, significantly making the SDK integration easier
- Delivered anti-fraud features like Google Integrity API; prepared readiness for Privacy Sandbox and iOSAdAttributionKit, reducing fraud traffic by 93% on Android to keep the attribution logic as MMP updated to industry-wide changes
- Managed a team of 6 consisting of mobile developers, full stack developers, QA and data analyst; owned sprint planning and performance cycles
George Gambourg
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant/ SAP Authorization Consulting (Freelancer/SAP Consultant) at Publicly Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Consulting on SAP authorizations and governance
- Conducting governance consultations, iteration support and project coordination
- Developing solutions for effective control and monitoring of SAP authorizations
- Creating concepts and recommendations
- Drafting detailed concepts to improve the assignment and management of SAP authorizations
- Providing clear recommendations based on established methods and best practices
- Creating/customizing authorizations for MM including MDG/MDM as well as FI, PP including AIRC Services within SAP Finance
- Reviewing existing structures and processes
- Analyzing and evaluating current SAP authorization structures and processes
- Identifying weaknesses and developing optimization strategies
- Conducting trainings and workshops
- Planning and delivering trainings and workshops for awareness
- Sharing knowledge in SAP authorizations, including role assignment, support during iterations and consulting on role development in the pharmaceutical environment.
Alexander Bröcker
Last position:
Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker
- Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
- Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
- Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
- Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
- Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
- Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
- Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
Peter Zitzlsperger
Last position:
Partner at F&P Executive Solutions AG
Partnership of management consultants and interim managers
Sebastian Nadjvinski
Last position:
Project Manager at Ikea Purchasing Services GmbH
- Setup and implementation of WMS for worldwide aviation and automotive sites
- 100% English project context
- Inquiry and contract management as well as service control and insurance
- Management and support through to the implementation of on-site services
Kai Pohl
Last position:
SAP Certified Application Associate - Extended Warehouse Management 9.0 at SAP SE
CERTIFICATE SAP Global Certification We hereby confirm that Kai Pohl is certified as SAP Certified Application Associate - Extended Warehouse Management 9.0 Certificate ID: 0014413454 Certified on: August 28, 2015 Walldorf, September 03, 2015 Jr. Meiremans Michael Kleinemeier Member of the Global Managing Board of SAP SE Global Service & Support SAP
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Statistics of experts using Warehouse Management System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years (Germany: 24 years)
Position duration
1.9 years (Germany: 3.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
86% (Germany: 85%)
Master's degree or higher
43% (Germany: 48%)
Doctorate
14% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Japanese
Speak two or more languages
91% (Germany: 96%)
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What WMS covers
A Warehouse Management System controls how stock moves through a warehouse. It supports receiving, putaway, picking, packing, replenishment, and dispatch. Strong professionals use it to reduce errors, keep inventory accurate, and make daily warehouse work easier to control.
Typical projects
- WMS rollout for a new site or a new process
- Migration from legacy warehouse software or an old warehouse module
- Barcode, label, and handheld device setup
- Slotting, wave planning, and picking process design
- Integration with ERP, TMS, and automation equipment
Tools and ecosystem
A Warehouse Management System rarely stands alone. It often sits next to SAP EWM, Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, Oracle WMS, and other warehouse management software, plus scanners, conveyors, pick-by-voice, and mobile terminals. Specialists need to understand data flows, master data, and how warehouse rules behave in live operations.
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when the warehouse process is changing, a system is being replaced, or a site must go live with little room for disruption. In Hamburg, this often matters for logistics, trade, and distribution teams that need clear coordination across local operations and central IT. Remote work fits analysis, testing, and documentation; on-site time helps with cutover and floor support.
What strong specialists do
Good professionals translate warehouse work into system logic. They define rules for storage, picking, packing, serial numbers, batch handling, and exception handling. They also test edge cases, train users, and check that the WMS matches real warehouse behavior instead of only process diagrams.
How to judge fit
Look for people who can explain warehouse flows in plain language and still handle technical detail. A strong profile shows work on go-live support, master data cleanup, interface issues, and process redesign. For Hamburg teams, clear communication in English is often enough, but local stakeholders may also expect German for warehouse-facing workshops and training.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Warehouse Management System.
A Warehouse Management System controls the daily flow of goods inside the warehouse. It tracks receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping so teams can work with fewer mistakes and better stock visibility. Most projects focus on process control, not just software setup.
No. WMS is usually more detailed and operational than the warehouse functions inside an ERP system. ERP keeps the business record, while a WMS handles location logic, task execution, and floor-level control. Many companies use both together.
A Warehouse Management System often connects to ERP, transport software, handheld scanners, label printing, pick-by-voice tools, and automation equipment. In larger warehouses it may also exchange data with conveyors, sorters, and robotics controllers. The quality of these interfaces is often the difference between a smooth go-live and a painful one.
A strong WMS specialist should understand warehouse processes, master data, testing, and interface logic. Knowledge of barcode workflows, inventory rules, and exception handling is also important. If the warehouse uses SAP EWM, Manhattan Associates, or Blue Yonder, that ecosystem experience helps a lot.
If the project includes a rollout, a migration, or a warehouse redesign, it usually needs someone who has seen similar change before. Warehouse Management System work is process-heavy, so practical warehouse experience matters as much as technical knowledge. For smaller fixes, a focused specialist can still make a big difference quickly.
A Warehouse Management System project often works well in a mixed setup. Analysis, configuration, testing, and documentation can be done remotely, while go-live support, process walks, and user training are often better on-site. For Hamburg warehouses, this balance is common because floor realities matter.
Ask for concrete examples of warehouse process changes, not just system names. A solid WMS professional can explain how they handled picking logic, inventory errors, interface problems, and user training. Good signs are clear thinking, calm cutover support, and an ability to connect business needs with system behavior.
Warehouse Management System is the broad category. Warehouse software is the everyday term many teams use, while SAP EWM is one specific product in that space. When you hire, it helps to be clear whether you need generic WMS expertise or direct SAP EWM experience.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 915 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and Japanese (9%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Energy (73%), and Transportation (73%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Warehouse Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Project Management (91%), and Operations (73%).
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