Joerg Eickler - ERP / AI Consultant and Team Coach

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Herzogenaurach, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Present

3 years 4 months

ERP / AI Consultant and Team Coach

Eickler & Company GmbH

Advising regional management teams on SAP S/4 Fashion transformations
Driving leadership development and team coaching
Identifying AI-driven opportunities through partner network

Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 3 months

Program Advisory – Customer: PUMA SE

Eickler & Company GmbH

Developed strategic roadmaps for transformational SAP S/4 programs with senior management
Led project initiation and established collaborative structures within an agile framework
Established organizational PMOs and a continuous delivery mindset

Feb 2020 - Sep 2022

2 years 8 months

Head of Transactional Processes

PUMA SE

Responsible for the global SAP S/4 Fashion transformation with a total budget of 120m EUR
Defined strategic guardrails for a business platform roadmap and built a strong and scalable team
Established product oriented and outcome driven delivery mode across IT and business solutions teams

Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 10 months

Technology ERP, Senior Director

adidas Group AG

Set strategic direction through S/4 HANA transformation stream ‘One Intelligent Enterprise’
Defined the ‘Modern Finance North Star’ with the Finance department and SAP SE
Managed strategic partnership with SAP SE across IT and business functions
Staffed and delivered 50+ cross-functional projects per year with a team of 60+ employees

Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 6 months

Digital Store Solutions, Senior Director

adidas Group AG

Achieved higher quality output through an agile transformation of 120+ employees
Built omnichannel point of sales and RFID capabilities for Russia, US and Europe
Upgraded and rolled out a digital technology stack to 2000+ stores worldwide

May 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year 3 months

Russian Federation

POS GK CIS, Project Manager

adidas Group AG

Turned around and accelerated a Point of Sales roll-out to 800+ stores in Russia
Managed global project team, vendors and business counterparts
Connected individuals across locations to foster collaboration
Stabilized POS solution to ensure scalability for further global roll-outs

Jun 2011 - Apr 2014

2 years 11 months

Hong Kong

Senior Manager

adidas Sourcing Ltd

Created supply chain transparency and efficiency by implementing a global logistics platform
Led CoE-Logistics as project manager with an international team of ten experts
Managed communication and strategic partnering with 3rd party logistics provider
Provided status updates and alignment with sponsors and steering board

Jan 2009 - May 2011

2 years 5 months

Germany

TradeCo US and Japan

adidas Group AG

Implemented a trading concept for Japan and US to optimize fees and risk premiums
Designed and presented concept to IT and business stakeholders
Identified and specified local requirements with global and local counterparts
Secured business continuity with a technical-only migration approach

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

9 months

Germany

SAP AFS 6.0 Upgrade

adidas Group AG

Planned and executed release upgrade focusing on purchasing and logistics processes
Organized test landscape and developed detailed cut-over plan for go-live
Communicated with related projects and stakeholders

Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

7 months

China

adidas-Reebok Fold-In China

adidas Group AG

Elaborated business blueprint with local and global IT and business teams
Liaised between local and global teams to ensure on-time delivery
Identified, implemented and tested China-specific requirements successfully

Feb 2006 - Jun 2011

5 years 5 months

Germany

Senior Business Consultant

adidas Group AG

Led multiple SAP implementation and optimization projects across regions
Bridged business and technology to optimize supply chain and distribution processes
Managed stakeholder communication and training sessions

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Germany

Internal SAP Consultant

Deere & Company

Provided SAP support and internal consulting services
Analyzed business requirements and configured SAP modules to meet needs
Conducted training for end users

Summary

Highly motivated consultant and strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience leading complex digital transformations, specializing in ERP, integrated ecosystems, and business solutions for the sports and fashion industries. Skilled at bridging business and technology to optimize supply chain, distribution, and omnichannel operations.

Extensive experience managing large global programs, integrating cloud solutions, and contributing to strategic roadmaps. Adept at executive communication and stakeholder management across diverse regions, having led cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver impactful business outcomes.

Currently advising regional management teams on SAP S/4 Fashion transformations, while driving leadership development and team coaching.

Skills

Founded A Boutique Consultancy Focused On Transformational Technology And Ai Projects
Designed A Scalable Sap S/4 Program With A Robust Governance Framework And Regional Execution
Established Process Standards Via A Business Technology Platform, Improving Efficiency And Speed
Led An Agile Transformation For 120+ Employees, Boosting Resilience And Adaptability
Turned Around A Retail Point Of Sales Program For 1,200+ Stores Globally
Implemented A Global Sourcing Platform, Increasing Supply Chain Transparency And Efficiency
Developed A Trading Concept For Japan And The Us, Optimizing Fees And Reducing Risk
Secured Business Continuity Through A Low-risk Migration Approach During A Business Transition

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1999 - Oct 2003

University of Applied Sciences

Diplom Betriebswirt (FH) · Business Management and Business Information Technology · Ludwigshafen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified AI Consultant

AI Training Institute / TUEV Rheinland

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Head of Transactional Processes

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Digital Store Solutions, Senior Director

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TradeCo US and Japan

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SAP AFS 6.0 Upgrade

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Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

University of Applied Sciences

Diplom Betriebswirt (FH) · Business Management and Business Information Technology · Ludwigshafen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified AI Consultant

AI Training Institute / TUEV Rheinland

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