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Benjamin Nitsche

Solution Engineer

Benjamin Nitsche
Herford, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months
Herford, Germany

Solution Engineer

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • Supporting a FEPA implementation project as a Solution Engineer
  • process definition and progress documentation
  • documentation of processes
  • interface design and development testing
  • migration coordination
  • cross-functional process definition MTO/MTS
  • design of MES integration (MES Hydra X)
  • design, system testing and interface design
  • coordination of consultants
  • change management
Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months

Solution Engineer / Solution Expert PP

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • Supporting an SAP ECC to S/4HANA transition project as a Solution Engineer / Solution Expert PP (SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing)
  • process optimizations and harmonization
  • assessment of impacts on master data and processes
  • design of capacity availability check
  • cross-functional process definition MTO/MTS/ATO/CTO/ETO
  • consideration of SAP ME
  • design and implementation of dynamic assembly execution
  • harmonization of availability check
  • testing and implementation
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024
6 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Business Process Expert (Key User Purchasing)

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • Supporting an implementation project (non-SAP)
  • analysis and design of processes
  • identification of optimization potential
  • analysis of existing structures
  • training on relevant processes
  • go-live and hypercare support
  • planning and conducting workshops
  • documentation of processes and tests
  • creation of change requests and development requirements with associated testing
  • coordination with the business unit
  • professional and disciplinary leadership of the purchasing department at the headquarters and responsibility for a purchasing volume of €48 million for production sites in Germany and Europe
  • further development and optimization of process workflows
  • strategic supplier management and coordination of all activities for continuous optimization of the supplier portfolio
  • part of the management team reporting to the executive management
Jul 2022 - Apr 2024
1 year 10 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Head of Customer Service / Project Manager

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • coordination of implementation projects and team members
  • project management of internal optimization projects in customer service
  • planning and conducting workshops
  • development and determination of key metrics
  • professional and disciplinary leadership of the customer service department including repair management and workshop as well as spare parts sales
  • further development and optimization of process workflows
  • setup and support of international service
  • responsibility for sales and marketing of service offerings, especially maintenance contracts
  • responsibility for complaint management including product liability issues
  • Salesforce key user (Salesforce Service Cloud)
Jun 2018 - Jul 2022
4 years 2 months
Gütersloh, Germany

Solution Expert SAP MM, Key User

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • facilitating and conducting integrative workshops
  • facilitating and conducting training for users and consultants
  • managing external service providers
  • change and escalation management
  • capturing and designing new processes
  • SAP customizing
  • user support
  • professional and disciplinary leadership of purchasing
  • responsibility for all operational purchasing and procurement processes
  • development and implementation of procurement strategies
  • creation of analyses and reports for the executive management and the corporate headquarters in Lausanne (Switzerland)
  • responsibility for the entire E&O process
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
4 years 10 months
Gütersloh, Germany

SAP PP Solution Expert, Production Planner, Key User

Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH

  • Facilitating and conducting integrated workshops

  • Facilitating and conducting training sessions for users and consultants

  • Managing external service providers

  • Change and escalation management

  • Capturing and designing new processes

  • SAP customizing

  • User support

  • Responsible for nine production lines in four work groups

  • Generating and scheduling production orders for manufacturing

  • Tracking orders and deadlines

  • Machine capacity planning

  • Managing semi-finished parts using a Kanban system

Skills

  • Production And Process Experience In Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wire Drawing Mills, Rope Making

  • Strategic Supplier Management (Continuous Optimization Of The Supplier Portfolio), Including Project Management For Supplier Relocations

  • Development And Implementation Of Procurement Strategies, Including Optimization Of Procurement Processes

  • Production Planning And Control: Project Management/partial Project Management, Design And Implementation Of Production Planning, Control And Production Concepts, Including Process Optimization, Kanban, Series Production, Individual Production, Kmat, Variants

  • Customer Service: Sales And Marketing Of Service Offerings, Especially Maintenance Contracts, Setup And Support Of International Service

  • Process Analysis And Optimization

  • Value Stream Design (As-is Recording Through To-be Development And Implementation)

  • Project Management / Partial Project Management

  • Lean Management (5s Principle, 5s Methods, Kaizen)

  • Project Management In Medium-sized Enterprise Projects

  • Partial Project Management For Plant Planning, Definition Of Value And Logistics Streams

  • Event Management / Training Management

  • Knowledge Of Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Apple Macos

  • Knowledge Of Process Modeling Tools: Ms Visio

  • Knowledge In Erp Software: Sap Erp R/3, Sap Ecc, Sap S/4hana, Microsoft Dynamicapps / Navision, Planat Fepa

  • Knowledge Of Office Applications: Ms-office, Lotus Notes

  • Knowledge Of Crm Software: Salesforce

  • Very Good Knowledge Of Sap Mm And Sap Pp

  • Integrative Knowledge Of Adjacent Modules: Wm, Sd, Co, Qm, Ps, Fi, Vc, Cs

  • Creation Of Recurring Reports (Sap Query)

  • Experience With Cross-functional/integrative Processes: Mto, Mts, Eto, Ato, Cto

  • Design Of One-time And Ongoing Data Transfers From External Systems

  • Master Data Management

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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Technical college entrance qualification · Higher commercial school

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Vocational training, specialization in purchasing · Industrial Clerk

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Where is Benjamin based?

Benjamin is based in Herford, Germany.

What languages does Benjamin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Benjamin have?

Benjamin has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benjamin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Engineer, Solution Engineer / Solution Expert PP, Business Process Expert (Key User Purchasing).

What is Benjamin's latest experience?

Benjamin's most recent position is Solution Engineer at Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Benjamin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benjamin has worked for Braun & Coesfeld Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Benjamin most experienced in?

Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Supply Chain Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Benjamin also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Benjamin worked in recently?

Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Benjamin's education?

Benjamin attended education in Higher commercial school.

What is the availability of Benjamin?

Benjamin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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