Andreas Schrödl - Managing Director

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Fashion and Apparel , and Retail . Andreas also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Professional Services , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Logistics , Operations , and Project Management . Andreas also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Food and Beverage , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Project Management .

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Hildesheim, Germany

Experience

Oct 2017 - Present

8 years 6 months

Managing Director

Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung

Support and project management for companies across all industries through consulting, interim management, process design, future development
IT project management at a leading textile logistics service provider in Germany
Warehouse manager in textile retail with 30 employees/80k items per year
Restructuring the logistics organization of an organic wholesaler
Setting up a new logistics system for a German fashion company

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year 1 month

Germany

Managing Director

Charles Vögele Import GmbH

Coordination of all customs activities for Charles Vögele Trading AG

Nov 2013 - Aug 2017

3 years 10 months

Switzerland

Division Head Group Logistic

Charles Vögele Switzerland

Managing all operational logistics for Charles Vögele Mode AG from international sourcing markets to the point of sale
Coordinating all operational logistics activities within the supply chain
Responsibility for interfaces with external service providers, purchasing, and IT
Leading the process development team within the supply chain

Sep 2006 - Oct 2013

7 years 2 months

Head of Distribution Logistic

Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH

Managing the logistics sites in Lehrte and Sigmaringen for Charles Vögele Deutschland GmbH with budget responsibility
Managing all logistics activities for the country subsidiaries in Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands
Working on logistics projects within the group

Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

8 months

Regional Manager

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 9 months

Head of Distribution Center Waghäusel

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Project leader for setting up the Waghäusel distribution center from scratch (on time/on budget) and running it after start-up
Overall responsibility for warehousing, logistics and goods supply
Recruiting and training all staff for the new site
Developing the new organizational structure
Managing and improving logistics processes and benchmarking with KPIs
Regular analyses, finding development potentials and implementing process improvements
Point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers

Mar 2000 - Mar 2003

3 years 1 month

Head of Meckenheim Small-Parts Distribution Center

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Leading the distribution center with budget and staff responsibility for 300 employees

Jan 1997 - Sep 1999

2 years 9 months

Managing Partner

IBAS BioReform GmbH

Integrating Bettscheider Frische GmbH and B.Fiech GmbH into IBAS BioReform GmbH
Setting up the new organization after the merger
Developing new processes and structures
Responsibility for route planning, order picking and IT

Dec 1992 - Dec 1996

4 years 1 month

Managing Partner

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Aug 1986 - Nov 1992

6 years 4 months

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant

Bernhard Fiech GmbH Reformwaren Großhandel

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Food and Beverage (21.5 years), Fashion (19.5 years), Retail (17.5 years), Transportation (8.5 years), Professional Services (8.5 years), and Agriculture (2.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Fashion

Retail

Transportation

Professional Services

Agriculture

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 (23 years), Operations (19 years), Project Management (18 years), Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Information Technology (11 years), and Sales (10.5 years).

Logistics

Operations

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Sales

Summary

Many years of project experience and leadership skills in a demanding international trade and business environment Entrepreneurial mindset paired with organizational talent and the ability to quickly build lasting relationships Proven communicator with a feel for people at all levels and negotiation skills even in delicate situations Strategist & implementer – I also roll up my sleeves High sense of responsibility and reliable commitment

Skills

Distribution And Transport Logistics In Trade
Supply Chain And Procurement Logistics From Asia To Europe
Management And Executive Leadership
Process And Organizational Development, Efficiency Improvement
Coordination With Stakeholders, Suppliers, And Logistics Partners
Training And Development Of Employees
Project Management And Leadership
Planning, Budgeting, And Controlling

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Merchant in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant

Oct 1978 - Jun 1981

Journeyman Carpenter · Carpenter

Certifications & licenses

Trainer Aptitude Exam

Leadership Development

Gallup Strengthsfinder

Myth of Leadership

Myth of Motivation

New Work, Agility in Business

Project Management

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Division Head Group Logistic, Head of Distribution Logistic.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Managing Director at Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Die Unterstützer: Interimsmanagement & Logistikberatung.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Fashion and Apparel, and Retail. Andreas also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Professional Services, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Project Management. Andreas also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology (IT), and Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Food and Beverage, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended education in Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Trainer Aptitude Exam, Leadership Development, and Gallup Strengthsfinder.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Andreas?

Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.