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Ergoldsbach, Germany

Experience

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 7 months

IT service provider

7 months reorganization and restructuring of the technical office

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 7 months

Custom machine manufacturing company

4 months special project at a branch

Dec 2012 - Jun 2021

8 years 7 months

Neutraubling, Germany

Auditor and head of revision of the Krones Group

Krones AG

Worldwide setup of internal audit
Auditor in team for scheduled audits
Audit leader (responsible for planning, execution, reporting and follow-up)
Compliance investigations
Tracking actions and implementation

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Munich, Germany

Auditor and audit leader of central purchasing and logistics and its subsidiaries

Siemens AG

Setup of the audit function in collaboration with Corporate Audit
Auditor in team for scheduled audits with Corporate Audit
Audit leader (responsible for planning, execution, reporting and follow-up)
Investigation of fraudulent activities (order processing, logistics)
Tracking actions and implementation

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Munich, Germany

Auditor Corporate Audit

Siemens AG

Conducting holistic corporate audits (focus on IT, purchasing, logistics, structural analysis)
Investigation of major projects for risk assessment
Task and structural analyses and simultaneous development of a benchmark database
Examination of IT system landscapes

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

2 years

Munich, Germany

Auditor, Division Audit

Siemens AG

Audit of IT products (functionality, cost-effectiveness)
Audit of service units
Audit of major project execution
Investigation of fraudulent activities (order processing, purchasing)
Audit of the interface between development and service

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director

Siemens AG Tochtergesellschaft fürExportabwicklung

Responsible for shared services, business development, HR, and IT
Introduction of standard HR processes
Integration of the company into Siemens AG
Implementation of processes to combat compliance violations

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000

2 years

Munich, Germany

Partner, internal management consulting for purchasing and logistics

Siemens AG

Business responsibility for supply chain design, process design, and mergers
Development of audit modules for logistics audits in the Group
Structural analysis of the central patent unit
Process optimization projects
Group-wide standard processes project
Procurement management for central units

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998

4 years

Munich, Germany

Consultant and project manager, internal process and management consulting

Siemens AG

Fitness program for logistics processes in procurement and distribution for the i-center wholesale network
Development of a modern global distribution concept for electromedicine
Reorganization of business areas

Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

4 years

Munich, Germany

Trainer and training manager

Siemens AG

Development and delivery of the seminar "Effectively designing organizations and change"
Logistics system design in the context of a merger
Business responsibility for group-wide logistics seminars
Setup and management of the cooperation unit with central purchasing and logistics

Jan 1984 - Dec 1990

7 years

Munich, Germany

Software developer and head of a main group

Siemens AG

Development, maintenance, and redesign of IT procedures for reporting, accounting, and facility management
Design, programming, implementation, and training of a mainframe order processing system

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 Manufacturing (37 years), Food and Beverage (8.5 years), Healthcare (4 years), and Information Technology (3.5 years).

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Information Technology

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 Audit (18.5 years), Logistics (14 years), Procurement (14 years), Information Technology (9 years), Operations (8.5 years), and Accounting (7 years).

Audit

Logistics

Procurement

Information Technology

Operations

Accounting

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 1975 - Jun 1980

TU Munich

Diploma in Computer Science with a focus on Economics · Computer Science, Economics · Munich, Germany

Profile

Created

February 2023

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Gerhard based?

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

What languages does Gerhard speak?

Gerhard speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gerhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Auditor and head of revision of the Krones Group, Auditor and audit leader of central purchasing and logistics and its subsidiaries, Auditor Corporate Audit.

What companies has Gerhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for IT service provider, Custom machine manufacturing company, and Krones AG.

Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare. Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Audit, Procurement and Purchasing, and Logistics. Gerhard also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Accounting.

Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Audit, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Gerhard's education?

Gerhard attended TU Munich for Computer Science, Economics.

What is the availability of Gerhard?

Gerhard is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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