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Alexander Spangenberg
Principal
Experience
Apr 2023 - Sep 2025
2 years 6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Principal
4flow Consulting
- Led multi-year planning system implementation across business, IT, data, and vendor functions
- Managed program governance, risk steering, and alignment with VP-level stakeholders
- Designed planning operating models including roles, processes, cadence, and decision structures
- Built data readiness frameworks and led data harmonization efforts
- Drove organizational development by coaching team members, shaping ways of working, and contributing to capability building within the practice
Jan 2019 - Mar 2023
4 years 3 monthsBerlin, Germany
Team Lead PMO & Principal Business Development
Zalando
- Directed enterprise-wide logistics expansion program across tech, operations, and commercial teams
- Facilitated multi-year strategic roadmap and aligned senior stakeholders on priorities and resource needs
- Implemented portfolio prioritization, governance routines, and structured steering mechanisms
- Built the PMO function with structured intake processes, quarterly planning cycles, and regular reviews
- Developed capability-building frameworks and delivery standards for PMO and project managers
Jan 2013 - Dec 2018
6 yearsBerlin, Germany
Manager
4flow Consulting
- Led WMS transformation for grocery retail, translating conceptual value drivers into operational delivery
- Coordinated logistics, IT, construction, and vendor teams for implementation and go-live readiness
- Redesigned delivery operations and distribution network based on cost, service, and flexibility scenarios
- Developed business case and operational blueprint for omni-channel fulfillment and automation options
- Designed global Transport Control Tower concept including process, roles, KPIs, and governance
- Led regional TMS rollouts ensuring adoption of global transport process standards
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 yearsInternships
DHL Inhouse Consulting; KPMG; Daimler; Siemens
Several internships across consulting, advisory, quality management, and production.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 yearsSchwerin, Germany
Military Service
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (13.5 years), Retail (10 years), Transportation (7.5 years), Automotive (5 years), Fashion (4 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2 years).
Professional Services
Retail
Transportation
Automotive
Fashion
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas Experience
The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.
Experienced in Logistics (10 years), Strategy (9 years), Operations (8 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Information Technology (6 years), and Production (5 years).
Logistics
Strategy
Operations
Project Management
Information Technology
Production
Summary
Transformation and digital supply chain leader with over 12 years of experience delivering large-scale operations programs across global and fast-growing organizations. Strong track record in supply chain technology implementations, enterprise-wide program governance, and designing operating models that turn strategy into reliable execution. Known for bringing structure to complex environments, aligning business, tech, and data stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams through change.
Skills
- Transformation Leadership
- Digital Supply Chain
- Operations And Process Excellence
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Program Management
- Operating Model Design
- Change Management
- Vendor And Partner Management
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University
Master of Business Administration · Business Studies · United States · GPA: 3.9/4.0 (Top 10%)
Oct 2006 - Jun 2012
Berlin Institute of Technology
Dipl.-Ing., Logistics and Innovation & Technology Management · Industrial Engineering and Management · Berlin, Germany · 1.3
Sep 2002 - Jun 2005
Max-Planck-Gymnasium (High School)
High School Diploma, Physics and Computer Science · Berlin, Germany · 1.8
Certifications & licenses
IPMA Project Management Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
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Where is Alexander based?
Alexander is based in Berlin, Germany.
What languages does Alexander speak?
Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Alexander have?
Alexander has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Alexander be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal, Team Lead PMO & Principal Business Development, Manager.
What is Alexander's latest experience?
Alexander's most recent position is Principal at 4flow Consulting.
What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Alexander has worked for 4flow Consulting and Zalando.
Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?
Alexander is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Retail, and Transportation and Logistics. Alexander also has some experience in Automotive, Fashion and Apparel, and Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?
Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Strategy and Planning, and Operations. Alexander also has some experience in Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Production/Manufacturing.
Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?
Alexander has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Retail, and Transportation and Logistics.
Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?
Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Logistics, and Strategy and Planning.
What is Alexander's education?
Alexander holds a Master in Business Studies from Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University and a Master in Industrial Engineering and Management from Berlin Institute of Technology.
Does Alexander have any certificates?
Alexander has 2 certificates. These include: IPMA Project Management Certification and Six Sigma Green Belt.
What is the availability of Alexander?
Alexander is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Alexander?
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