Peter Sachs-Witzel - Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

Q: Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Intermediate), Arabic (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 53 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG .

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

In recent years, Peter has worked for ETENGO AG , Dr Sachs-Witzel Consultant , IN3 - Group , Hays AG , and SOLOCOM GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Energy , Banking and Finance , and Transportation and Logistics . Peter also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Supply Chain Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Recommended expert

Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

ETENGO AG

Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
Implementation and validation of integration tests
Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
Development and presentation of prototypes
Derivation of insights for the final concept

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Project Management for SAP Transport Management & SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

Dr Sachs-Witzel Consultant

Implementation of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA
Deployment of customs compliance software and trade compliance software including Free Trade Agreement
Integration of global trade content service for automated trade data for 150+ countries
Execution of global implementations for automated customs import and export compliance
Configuration of export control, customs clearance, preference management (IBPP), sanctions list review
Delivery of SAP ARIBA procurement and training
Deployment of SAP TM, SAP Business Network (ARIBA), SAP Yard Management, SAP Yard Logistics, SAP eWM + WM

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Project Management for GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

IN3 - Group

Management of full-time project for ADM WILD GmbH & Co. KG in Berlin
Delivery of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA
Implementation of master data governance and master data management
Integration of SAP workforce-management-systems
Deployment of data analytics to improve customs and trade compliance activities
Configuration of export control, customs clearance, preference management (IBPP), sanctions list review
Support in integrating SAP ERP EHP5 on SAP GTS
Deployment of SAP Business Network (ARIBA) and ARIBA training, SAP TM, SAP eWM + WM, SAP Material Compliance with S/4HANA, SAP QM training, SAP SD, SAP TD Transport and Distribution

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Project Management for GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

Dr Sachs-Witzel Consultant

Delivery of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at TotalEnergies SE in Normandy, France
Implementation of customs compliance software and trade compliance software
Integration of global trade content service and global implementations
Configuration of sanction list review, export control, customs clearance, preference management (IBPP)
Deployment of SAP TM, SAP WM (eWM), SAP QM training, SAP BN4L + ARIBA procurement training, SAP TD Transport and Distribution, SAP SDM
Execution of SAP TWS planning for petroleum products movement and Oracle SCM

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Project Management for GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

Hays AG

Consulting on SAP Yard Management and SAP Yard Logistics
Deployment of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA
Implementation of customs compliance software, trade compliance software
Integration of global trade content service and global implementations
Configuration of sanction list review and SAP S/4HANA customisations
Deployment of SAP eWM + WM

May 2023 - Oct 2023

6 months

Project Management for GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

SOLOCOM GmbH

Delivery of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA for Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH and Grenzebach BSH GmbH
Implementation of customs compliance software and trade compliance software
Integration of global trade content service and global implementations
Configuration of sanction list review, SAP S/4HANA ATLAS processing system
Deployment of SAP SD, SAP Material Compliance with S/4HANA, SAP QM training, SAP eWM + MFS
Delivery of requirements analysis, concept, text documentation, technical documentation

Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

10 months

Project Management & Consultant for SAP TM Project

Amoria Bond GmbH

Transition from Excel to SAP TM for national and international cargo movements for export for SPIRIT/21 GmbH
Delivery of SAP S/4HANA, SAP eWM + MFS, SAP TM Basic Shipping, SAP QM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 FO Supply Chain Management
Deployment of SAP TM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP eWM + MFS, SAP QM, Microsoft Dynamics D365 FO Supply Chain Management

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

Senior Director Business Development & Project Management for SAP Global Trade Services, edition for SAP HANA

fair trade GmbH Schiffahrt Handel + Logistik

Daily assistance in efficient professional transport organisation and safe cargo transportation worldwide
Management of spot and recurring shipments, sea containers, full truckloads
Provision of quotes, booking, shipment tracking, document management
Optimisation of carrier utilisation and reduction of empty runs in Europe
Delivery of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA, customs compliance software, trade compliance software
Implementation of global trade content service and global implementations
Configuration of sanctions list review, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Yard Management / Yard Logistics, SAP SD, Dynamics 365 F&O Supply Chain Consultant

May 2021 - Nov 2021

7 months

Senior Director Account Project Management DACH / Italy

Novo Logistics GmbH

Transport management and business development for road and rail products across Germany, Italy, Benelux, DACH
Sales reinforcement including lead generation and visits
Development and implementation of go-to-market strategy and supporting materials
Budget and revenue responsibility, pricing policy management
Vendor and carrier management: selection, negotiation, monitoring
Route management, cost optimisation, installation analysis of customer improvements
Attendance at trade fairs and summits, marketing measures, content generation on social media
Allocation and optimisation of third-party carrier pool transport capacity

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

9 months

Key Account Manager Italy / Project Management

INSTAFREIGHT

Transport management and business development for road and rail products between Germany and Italy
Sales reinforcement through lead generation and visits
Strategy development to maintain and increase business, sales-call plans, go-to-market materials
Budget and revenue responsibility, pricing policy management
Vendor and carrier management: selection, negotiation, monitoring
Route management, cost optimisation, installation analysis to enhance customer service
Participation in trade fairs and summits, marketing measures and content generation on social media

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

6 months

Business Development Manager DACH & Italy / Project Management SAP GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP HANA

R&G GC Global Consultants

Supply chain performance optimisation: service, cost, working capital balance
Digital transformation with data-driven leadership
Delivery of SAP GTS Global Trade Services, customs compliance software, trade compliance software
Integration of global trade content service and global implementations
Configuration of sanction list review, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Yard Management / Yard Logistics, SAP SD FIS - Italian Synthetic Factory Spa

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

6 months

Freelancer - Vice President Supply Chain Management / Project Management

Virgo Oil Italy Srl

Supply chain management contract for Saras S.p.A. in Sarroch, Italy
Integrated supply chain management leveraging technical process skills, operational management, planning, commercial acumen
Global supply chain strategy and logistics, transport & carrier management
Digital supply chain transformation, global manufacturing footprint, operational excellence, total supplier management, principal structure (tax)

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

5 months

Senior Marketing Consultant / Sales & Research Department

Project Broker Consultant Services GmbH

Support for customers in energy, mobility, digitisation turnaround
Securing strategic resources for Industry 4.0 and IT specialist shortages
Connecting professionals to deliver better customer and supplier experiences
Focus on thinking, problem-solving, creative people for improved financial results

Oct 2015 - Mar 2019

3 years 6 months

Consultant for IT and logistics projects recruitment

Projekt Broker Consultant Services GmbH

Strategic consulting for recruiting freelance employees for IT and logistics projects in air, land, and sea sectors
New customer acquisition from logistics environment, especially Oil and Gas industry

Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years 9 months

President

Virgo Oil Italy Srl

Strategic advice on selling petroleum products nationally and internationally from refineries in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey
Export to Albania, Kosovo, Slovenia, Mediterranean countries, wholesalers, petrol stations
Transport and carrier management for Eni S.p.A. and other partners
Supply chain management from Orlen refineries in Poland and Czech Republic to production sites, petrol stations, distributors in Southern Germany and Austria

Feb 2006 - Dec 2011

5 years 11 months

Principal Chief Executive Officer

Virgo Consultants Group SA

Sales and marketing of refined oil and gas from refineries in Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey on behalf of ENI, Tamoil, and OMV GAS Turkey
Export of oil & gas to Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Balkan states
Transport and carrier management for distributors, tank farms, and petrol stations

Oct 2003 - Jan 2006

2 years 4 months

Principal Chief Executive Officer

Moltan Holding AG

Jan 1998 - Sep 2015

17 years 9 months

Executive Chairman

Virgo Holding B.V.

Jan 1991 - Sep 2003

12 years 9 months

Vice President of Global Supply Chain

Lux Modul Middle East LLC

Strategic advice on selling and exporting petroleum products from GCC countries to West and East Africa, Northwest and Southern Europe
Consulting for European companies on site selection in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Transport and carrier management for Qatar Petroleum, OQ, ADNOC, and OMV Group

Jan 1973 - Dec 1990

18 years

Transport and Supply Chain Management Projects

Various

Strategic advice on exporting mineral oil products from the USA to Northern Europe
Supply chain management for petroleum products from Gulf of Mexico ports to Northern European ports
Strategic advice on selling crude oil from Saudi Arabia to European refineries
Transport and carrier management for KPC, ARAMCO, NIOC, Olayan Group, and Occidental Petroleum
Supervision of logistics and transport infrastructure for technical equipment imports via land, sea, and air

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 Energy (45 years), Banking and Finance (17.5 years), Transportation (7.5 years), Information Technology (6.5 years), Professional Services (1 year), and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Energy

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Information Technology

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

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 (47 years), Supply Chain Management (39 years), Strategy (35.5 years), Sales (7.5 years), Information Technology (6.5 years), and Project Management (6.5 years).

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Sales

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

At the core of my professional journey is the profound impact of effective leadership on business transformation. Through strategic administration, I have consistently identified opportunities for improvement and driven positive change, instilling confidence in my abilities.

My role extends beyond empowering leaders and teams. It fosters inclusion and teamwork, where everyone's voice is heard and valued. I achieve this by leveraging data-driven insights, promoting greater accountability, and providing guidance that strengthens focus and facilitates better decision-making. Together, we nurture a culture of teamwork from exploration to implementation.

My approach is to challenge everything, challenge existing paradigms, and never assume anything. This attitude opens the door to the following levels of success. But my passion and unwavering commitment to our customer partnerships set me apart. This dedication leads to deep learning, sustainable transformation, and significant improvements in business processes, making every partnership a valuable and rewarding experience for all involved.

Skills

Scope Of Qualifications:

100 % Package And Parcel Delivery
100 % Airlines Freight Logistics
100 % Shipping Line Logistics
100 % Oil & Gas Logistics
100 % Oil & Gas Distribution From The Oilfields To The Refineries
100 % Oil And Gas Retail From The Refineries To The Point Of Sale
100 % Oil & Gas Tank Farms Around The World
100 % Retail Logistics For Eni S.p.a. And Others!
100 % 4pl Logistic Oil & Gas Logistics Industry
100 % 4pl Logistics Procurement Logistics
100 % Project Management
100 % Project Consulting
80 % Seo, Business Development, And Branding
80 % Sea Strategic Marketing Law
100 % Management Consulting
100 % Strong Intercultural Skills
100 % Personnel Management Of Employees From 200 Up To 1,500 Ftes From Different Cultures In The Middle East
100 % Strategic Planning
100 % Logistics Management
100 % Research And Development (R&d)
100 % Sales Department
100 % Corporate Strategy
80 % Social Media
80 % Marketing - Online Marketing - Security Marketing - Consulting
100 % Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
80 % Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
100 % Optimisation Of Business Processes
100 % Entrepreneurship
100 % Analytical Skills
80 % Production Management
100 % Mergers And Acquisitions
100 % Corporate Planning
100 % Management Of Change
100 % Business Development
100 % General Management
80 % Shared Service Centre, Outsourcing, Nearshoring

Means Of Transportation:

Road And Trimodal Transportation
Railway Transportation
Sea Freight
Airfreight

Industries:

Automotive Industries (Heavy, Light, And Passenger Cars)
Automotive Industries (Heavy- And Light-duty Trailer)
Automotive Industries (Car Glass And Industry Glass)
Fmcg Industries (Food And Wine Industries)
Petrochemical Industries – Uae, Qatar, Ksa, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq
Ministry Of Defence And Aviation, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Pharmaceutical Industries – Dubai/uae And Eu
Forest And Timber Industries – Eu
Retail – Eu And Mena

Software Knowledge:

Sap Gts Sap Global Trade Services, Edition For Sap S/4hana
Customs Compliance Software: A Single Centralised Software Solution For Automated Trade Compliance - Globally
Trade Compliance Software Trade-compliance: A Single Centralised Software Solution For Automated Trade Compliance - Globally + Free Trade Agreement
Customer Support In Integrating Sap Erp Ehp5 On Sap Gts
Global Trade Content Service - Automated Trade Data For 150+ Countries, Ensuring Compliance And Efficiency
Global Implementations - A Single Centralised Software Solution For Automated Customs Import And Export Compliance That Simplifies Customs Declaration Processes Globally
Data Analytics For Improving Customs And Trade Compliance Activities
Sap Tm Transportation Management
Sap Business Network (Ariba)
Sap Td
Sap Tsw
Sap Ym Yard Management
Sap Yl Yard Logistics
Sap Ariba Procurement
Sap Ewm Extended Warehouse Management + Mfs
Sap Wm Warehouse Management
Sap Mdg Master Data Governance
Sap Mm Materials Management
Sap Mdm Master Data Management
Sap Sd Sales And Distribution
Sap Pp Production Planning
Sap S/4hana Sourcing & Procurement
Sap Quality Management
Sap Mfs Material Flow Systems
Sap Bn4l
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fo Supply Chain Management
Dynamics 365 F&o Supply Chain Consultant
Alpega Transport Management Systems
Oracle Erp
Oracle Scm
Blue Yonder Transportation Management For Shippers
Blue Yonder Transportation Management For Forwarders
Blue Yonder Transportation Management For Logistics Service Providers (Lsps)
Blue Yonder Warehouse Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

French

Intermediate

Arabic

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

University of Karachi

PhD in Logistics, Supply chain management in the commodity-trade business Oil & Gas · Logistics · Karachi, Pakistan

Jan 1977 - Mar 1980

University for Petroleum & Mining

MBA supply chain management from the refinery to the point of sale of petroleum stations · Logistics - Supply Chain Management · Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Mar 1966 - Mar 1970

University of Southampton

MBA, Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) · Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) · Southampton, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

ADM 2024 Key Policies Overview Cyber Security Awareness

ADM 2023 Contractor New Hire Required Training Curriculum

RABOBANK INTERNATIONAL M & A SEMINAR

Xerox Certificate Of Accomplishment Selling Skills Ii/Iii/Iv

Xerox Certificate Of Accomplishment Selling Skills I

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Intermediate), Arabic (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 53 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA, Project Management for SAP Transport Management & SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA, Project Management for GTS Global Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for ETENGO AG, Dr Sachs-Witzel Consultant, IN3 - Group, Hays AG, and SOLOCOM GmbH.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Transportation and Logistics. Peter also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Doctorate in Logistics from University of Karachi, a Master in Logistics - Supply Chain Management from University for Petroleum & Mining and a Master in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) from University of Southampton.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: ADM 2024 Key Policies Overview Cyber Security Awareness, ADM 2023 Contractor New Hire Required Training Curriculum, and RABOBANK INTERNATIONAL M & A SEMINAR.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Peter?

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