Joerg Eickler
SAP S/4 Transformation Lead | Certified AI Consultant | Team Coach
Experience
SAP Transformation Advisory and Project Management
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 organisational project management offices and a continuous delivery mindset
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
Senior Director Business Solutions
adidas Group AG
- Setting strategic direction through S/4 HANA transformation stream 'One Intelligent Enterprise'
- Definition of the 'Modern Finance North star' with the Finance department and SAP SE
- Program Manager of strategic partnership with SAP SE across IT and business functions
- Staffing and delivery of more than 50 cross functional projects per year with a team of 60+ employees
Senior Director Omnichannel
adidas Group AG
- Achieved higher quality output through successful agile transformation with 120+ employees
- Building Omnichannel Point of Sales and RFID based capabilities for Russia, US and Europe
- Upgrade and roll-out of a digital technology stack to more than 2000 stores worldwide
Director Program Management
adidas Group AG
- Turnaround and acceleration of a state-of-the-art Point of Sales roll-out to 800+ stores in Russia
- Management of the global project team, vendors and local and global business counterparts
- Building a successful team by connecting individuals across locations and fostering collaboration
- Technical stabilization of POS solution to guarantee scalability and readiness for further global roll outs
Senior Manager
adidas Sourcing Ltd
- Created supply chain transparency and efficiency by implementing a global logistics platform
- Responsible Project Manager for CoE-Logistics with an international team of ten internal experts
- Owning the communication, alignment and strategic project partnering with 3rd Party Logistics provider
- Status update and alignment with project sponsors and steering board
Senior Business Consultant
adidas Group AG
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Drove implementation of a trading concept for Japan and US to optimize trading fees and risk premiums
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Design and presentation of trading concept towards IT and business stakeholder
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Identification and specification of local requirements together with global and local business counterparts
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Secured business continuity by designing a technical-only migration approach of the transition phase
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Planning and execution of release upgrade with focus on the purchasing and logistics processes
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Planning and organization of test landscape and detailed cut over plan for go-live
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Communicating to related projects and other project stakeholders
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Elaborating business blueprint together with local business, local IT global IT champs
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Liaise between local and global teams and finding solutions to ensure on time delivery of the project
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Identification, implementation and testing of China specific requirements with successful go-live
Internal SAP Consultant
Deere & Company
Summary
Languages
Education
AI Training Institute & TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Certified AI Consultant · AI Consulting
I have successfully completed the AI Consultant Certification, mastering a range of advanced AI technologies and skills critical for integrating AI into business processes. Key technologies and skills:
AI Technologies: oLarge Language Models (LLMs) ogenerative AI ochatbots omultimodal solutions
Technical Skills: oPrompt design oAPI integrations oPython-based generative AI omodel selection and training
Strategic Expertise: oTranslating AI into actionable business strategies to enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities.
Ethics and Compliance: oAddressing biases, ethics, and olegal aspects for responsible AI implementation.
The certification emphasized hands-on experience, including prototyping, workflow design, and solution implementation, ensuring real-world applicability. A TÜV-endorsed assessment validated my expertise and ability to deliver measurable results.
With these skills, I am equipped to lead AI-driven transformations, leveraging AI to create value, enhance operations, and drive innovation for businesses.