Julian Brauneis - Logistics Expert (Freelancer)

Q: Where is Julian based?

Julian is based in Offenbach, Monaco .

Q: What languages does Julian speak?

Julian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Julian have?

Julian has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Julian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Julian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Julian's latest experience?

Julian's most recent position is Logistics Expert (Freelancer) at SBM Offshore .

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

In recent years, Julian has worked for SBM Offshore , Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen und Anlagenbau , and Spectrumbrands Group / Russell & Hobbs Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Food and Beverage . Julian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Retail , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in business areas like Logistics , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement and Purchasing . Julian also has some experience in Operations , Project Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in business areas like Logistics , Supply Chain Management , and Procurement and Purchasing .

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Offenbach, Monaco

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Logistics Expert (Freelancer)

SBM Offshore

Managing and coordinating the national and international logistics, warehousing, and supply vessel loadouts of materials required for projects and warranty scopes for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units.
Ensures the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement of materials while adhering to all regulatory and safety standards.

Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years

Project Manager Logistics (Freelancer)

Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen und Anlagenbau

Export operations of press systems and complete production plants for the wood-based panels, forming and recycling industries
RFQ creation and partner evaluation
Management of Third-Party-Logistics partners and suppliers
Sea, air and road transports, break bulk, Ro/Ro and heavy lift movements

Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

9 months

Transport Analyst (Temp)

Spectrumbrands Group / Russell & Hobbs Deutschland GmbH

Export, import and cross trades of household appliances (sea and airfreight)
Truck distribution Europe
Sample and return courier shipments
Certificate of origin process implementation and optimization

Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

8 months

Caregiver for terminally ill father

Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

2 months

Logistics Specialist (Temp)

Invenco Ltd.

Export, import and cross trades of outdoor payment terminals
Evaluation and freight negotiation with new 3PL
Creation of transport documents
Optimization of warehouse logistics
Implementation of a new transport and shipping documentation software

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

8 months

Export Specialist (Permanent)

Autex Industries Ltd.

Operative shipping of acoustic panels for sound absorption
Support for teams in Asia and the USA with daily inquiries, sampling, order management and administrative tasks
Preparation of documentation for product launch and organization of suitable sample materials and product information
Supervision of shipping in cooperation with 3PL
Mainly responsible for the selection of 3PL including freight negotiation
Participation in production meetings regarding product quality
Preparation of export documentation including packing list, packing slip and invoice, waybill (B/L), insurance and certificates of origin

Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

2 years

Logistics Specialist (Permanent)

GEA NZ Ltd

Responsible for the delivery of components for food processing technology at the Auckland location
Selection and freight negotiation with 3PL for plant projects (freight volume approx. EUR 350,000 / full charter China - New Zealand)
Main mode of transport break bulk on part and full charter vessels out of China
Identify areas for continuous improvement and support in the development and implementation of methods for increasing logistics efficiency
Management of the entire logistics supply chain
Logistics planning for the entire project scope
Reporting deviations in project logistics to the project manager / PSC Pacific
Manage the incoming and outgoing flow of all goods
Development of transport solutions for OOG freight on break bulk and ro-ro ships
Preparation of shipping and customs documentation
Support for general procurement tasks for large components
Supervision of the assembly teams during the assembly and disassembly of devices and machines
Active development and implementation of new initiatives including new processes and SOPs
Strategic planning with suppliers in coordination with strategic purchasing

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

Individual bicycle tour

From Germany through south Europe via Morocco to Western Sahara

Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

1 year 8 months

Operations Manager (Permanent)

Conceptum Logistics GmbH

Development and completion of transport concepts and tenders including freight procurement and negotiation
Organization and operation of shipments with pre-carriage, port documentation, sea freight, carriage for LCL, FCL and special equipment, export, import and cross-trades
Break bulk charters import and export including loading supervision
Compiling and sending documents, issuing B/L and preparing the necessary documents for the letter of credit
Billing and closing files
Establishment of a large network of container and break bulk shipping companies, truckers and worldwide forwarders
Project responsibility for projects up to 15,000 Frt and 2,900 Mton, divided into several partial deliveries with in-gauge and out-gauge freight

Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

7 months

Internship and Bachelor Thesis

Schott AG

Department strategic procurement
Bachelor Thesis: Maverick Buying – Procurement outside of standardized procurement channels

Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

7 months

Internship Department IT-Consulting Cash/Derivative

Deutsche Börse AG

Internal advisory department of Deutsche Börse Group (German Stock Exchange)
Use in the field of energy markets and quality and knowledge management

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 (6 years), Energy (2 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), Transportation (1.5 years), Retail (0.5 years), and Healthcare (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Energy

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Retail

Healthcare

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 (8.5 years), Supply Chain Management (6 years), Procurement (4.5 years), Operations (4 years), Project Management (2 years), and Customer Service (0.5 years).

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Operations

Project Management

Customer Service

Summary

10+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results in logistics across a wide range of industries including out of gauge plant technology, building materials and high-end technology.

Major experience lies in the development of transportation solutions, logistics operations and process optimization to bring fundamental change and improvement in process and profitability. Taking on personal responsibility and persistence, I am thriving for new challenges that will allow me to develop my career under new conditions and give me the opportunities needed to unlock my full potential in logistics and supply chain management.

Skills

Sap Erp
Ms Office
Cargo Online
Cargo Soft
Workbench
Mac Os
Active Vacation
Culture
Cycling
Sailing

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hamburg

Merchant for logistics and forwarding services · Logistics and forwarding services · Hamburg, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012

Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck

Bachelor of Science, Economics, Management and Economics · Economics · Innsbruck, Austria

Sep 2003 - Jul 2006

Georg-Kerschensteiner Schule Obertshausen

A-Levels, Economics and English · Economics and English · Obertshausen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

RYA Day Skipper License

Six Sigma + Lean Green Belt Certificate

Rickmers Heavy Lift Certificate

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Julian based?

Julian is based in Offenbach, Monaco.

What languages does Julian speak?

Julian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Julian have?

Julian has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Julian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Julian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Julian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Julian would be well-suited for roles such as: Logistics Expert (Freelancer), Project Manager Logistics (Freelancer), Transport Analyst (Temp).

What is Julian's latest experience?

Julian's most recent position is Logistics Expert (Freelancer) at SBM Offshore.

What companies has Julian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julian has worked for SBM Offshore, Dieffenbacher GmbH Maschinen und Anlagenbau, and Spectrumbrands Group / Russell & Hobbs Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Food and Beverage. Julian also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Retail, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement and Purchasing. Julian also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Retail.

Which business areas has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Procurement and Purchasing.

What is Julian's education?

Julian holds a Bachelor in Logistics and forwarding services from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hamburg and a Bachelor in Economics from Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck.

Does Julian have any certificates?

Julian has 3 certificates. These include: RYA Day Skipper License, Six Sigma + Lean Green Belt Certificate, and Rickmers Heavy Lift Certificate.

What is the availability of Julian?

Julian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Julian?

Julian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.