Klaus S. - Project Management, Coaching, Consulting, Interim Management | Operations | Purchasing | Supply Chain | SAP

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Villach, Austria

Experience

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

4 months

Interim Management Director Carpentry

ELKAYINTERIORSYSTEMS

Operational responsibility for furniture procurement including purchasing (strategic and operational), logistics, quality, ERP systems and project management
Business process optimization
Optimization of the ERP system in use
Employee development and coaching

Dec 2024 - Aug 2025

9 months

Supply Chain Project Leadership

ELKAYINTERIORSYSTEMS

Building an outsourcing supply chain for complete furniture production
Screening procurement markets in Eastern Europe
Shortlisting relevant suppliers
Managing an RFQ for initial price discovery
Supplier selection
Coordinating prototype production and approval
Supplier auditing
Establishing operational execution
Clarifying legal aspects
Developing a procurement forecast based on sales planning
Selecting, onboarding and coaching new SCM team members
Team building and coaching

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 9 months

Purchase-to-Pay Optimization Project Leadership

LEONI

Assessing the current situation and analysis
Developing detailed process flows including IT solution concept for SAP implementation in coordination with stakeholders up to C-level
Business case including KPI development and implementation planning
Implementing process and SAP optimizations at German sites
Test management of the entire process from purchase requisition to invoice posting
Training planning and delivery for about 500 employees
Cut-over and go-live responsibility followed by hypercare
Backward integration of the P2P process from S/4HANA to R/3
International rollout in Romania, Tunisia, England and Serbia with current state assessment, change management, local adaptation of requirement documents, requirements management with SAP IT, test management, cut-over, go-live and hypercare

Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

2 years 2 months

General Management Country Director Austria

EuroParcs

Establishing the Austrian country organization from scratch
Searching, selecting and setting up the local management team in HR, finance, marketing, development and operations
M&A of the Austrian holiday parks including takeover and successful operation

Jan 2012 - Dec 2020

9 years

Head of Austrian Site and Head of Strategic Purchasing and Process Excellence

ARRI Group

Managing the Austrian site in R&D, operations (production, purchasing, logistics), finance and controlling
Global SAP integration across 4 continents and subsequent optimization projects with analysis, design, test management, data migration, training, go-live support and hypercare
SAP S/4HANA integration including testing transactions, Fiori apps and training planning
Establishing the Strategic Purchasing and Global Process Excellence department in Munich with international optimization projects, purchasing optimization with 10% savings, digitalization of the P2P process, tool selection and implementation, setting up a buyer academy and building purchasing in Asia

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Project Manager Module Center Graz, Decoma Sulzbach and Supply Chain Management Europe

MAGNA Exteriors&Interiors

Establishing the logistics planning department in the Module Center Graz with production of modules for Mini Countryman and Peugeot RCZ
Operational management of logistics planning including staff training
Implementing SAP Warehouse Management with storage strategies
Steering container management in Decoma Sulzbach including container sourcing and setting up internal processes (training, process flows, job descriptions)
Supply chain management projects in Turkey and Romania: load carrier management (development, sourcing, prototyping, optimization, support through series launch), SAP implementation of logistics modules, supplier readiness (MMOG auditing, preparation for series production), supplier evaluation system, and supply chain strategy planning and implementation

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Interim Management

OTZ Logistics Srl Romania

Company analysis in Finance & Controlling, Logistics, HR and Projects
Development and operational implementation of internal controlling tools for Finance, Logistics, HR and Projects
On-site coaching of employees

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Project Manager SCM Reorganization and Logistics Projects

AVL List GmbH (GAZ Group Russia)

Reorganizing internal processes in SCM (logistics, inventory management, procurement) including workshops and operational rollout
Concept design for production sites in Russia focusing on warehouse organization and logistics processes
On-site project support in Russia for logistics and supplier management
SCM project status analysis in logistics, IT, quality management and procurement with implementation program
Logistics processes and quality management for a Russian automotive company, including material master and part numbering system

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Logistics Analysis Consultant

Baumit Wopfinger GmbH

Analyzing internal logistics processes from loose goods to transport logistics and developing recommendations for action
Logistics analysis in the sack goods area and implementing a transport key performance indicator system

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Process Relocation Consultant

Benteler Automotive

Developing a concept for relocating a production step at the Schwandorf plant

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Process Optimization Consultant

Böhlerit GmbH&Co KG

Mapping and optimizing the order entry process
Developing and operationally implementing a comprehensive order center

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

4 years

Project Manager and Operations Manager Contract Logistics

General Motors Powertrain Hungary

Project management for the plant logistics tender
Operational management of contract logistics on site at GM: process definition, implementation, recruiting staff, selection and team setup
Setting up and onboarding a local site manager
Ongoing support in optimizing logistics workflows and warehouse strategy

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

SCM and Inventory Management System Consultant

Blumen B&B

Process mapping and optimization along the supply chain from Holland through the Austrian HQ to the branches
Establishment of an inventory management system in cooperation with software partner Visotech
Planning and implementation of warehouse optimization for the central warehouse in Guntramsdorf

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

SCM and Warehouse Space Optimization Consultant

Dewetron GmbH

Analysis and optimization of the internal supply chain from purchasing through engineering and logistics to production
Concept development for more efficient warehouse space usage, high-runner/low-runner sequence planning, and labeling strategy

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Plant Logistics Tendering Consultant

General Motors Aspern

Tendering for the plant logistics tender

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Logistics Optimization Consultant

Holzindustrie Leitinger GmbH

Analysis of in-house logistics processes in both plants in Austria
Development of optimized workflows including information logistics and IT system
First-time implementation of a full rental forklift concept
Layout planning for optimal use of storage for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Photovoltaic Plant Master Planning Consultant

IB VOGT

Concept projects for overall plant planning of a photovoltaic plant: logistics areas, traffic routes, storage strategy, production and overall plant layout
Project support in simulation of production processes and material flow planning

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Consultant for SME Study Project

Kühne+Nagel

Conducting a study in the SME sector in Austria

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Logistics Workshops Consultant

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Conducting logistics workshops to optimize internal SCM management and information logistics

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Logistics Optimization Consultant

Siemens Transportation Graz

Optimization of warehouse management in goods receipt and main warehouse, including small parts
Optimization of line supply
Optimization of hardware and staff deployment

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Project Manager Strategic Logistics Partnership

Eybl International

Project management of the strategic logistics partnership in the group (A, D, HU, SK, RO, M) with the goal of optimizing group-wide inbound and outbound transports (volume approx. EUR 15 million p.a.)
Leadership of interdisciplinary teams from specialist departments
Optimization of project-related logistics processes along the supply chain (supplier – central procurement center Krems – cutting center – plant – customer)
Creation and implementation of holistic demand and production planning to level production
Logistics master planning of the cutting site in Körmend (HU), including traffic routes, storage layout, racking system, and tendering

Summary

I have extensive expertise in Operations, Supply Chain, and Process Optimization across various industries. I have managed large-scale ERP and SAP implementations and delivered operational improvements in manufacturing, logistics, and procurement. My background blends Strategic Project Management with hands-on Coaching to build and guide teams, streamline processes, and introduce cost-saving initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have successfully launched new business units, optimized global supply chains, and managed complex cross-border projects. I combine strong analytical skills with practical problem-solving to drive efficiency and sustainable growth.