Lars Stürcken

Senior Logistics Consultant

Bremerhaven, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
8 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

BIOZOL Diagnostica Vertrieb GmbH

  • Responsible for process optimization in logistics and in the existing SAP Business One system to familiarize employees early on with upcoming changes.
  • Introduction of a system-supported picking process via scanner and app to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Implementation of barcodes on products to improve inventory accuracy and speed up warehouse processes.
  • Clear definition and strategic placement of work instructions in the warehouse to standardize procedures.
  • Adjustments in the existing SAP Business One system that almost eliminate typical user errors through optimized processes.
  • Configuration of meaningful reports that allow employees to track relevant process key figures.
  • Setup of a SharePoint-based platform for cross-departmental capturing, documenting and clarifying process questions.

Result: Significantly lower error rates, improved inventory accuracy and more stable, orderly processes that support a smooth transition to the new system processes.

Oct 2024 - Dec 2025
3 months
Hamburg, Germany

SAP EWM Consultant

BIOZOL Diagnostica Vertrieb GmbH

  • Responsible for capturing and defining business requirements as part of the SAP EWM customizing project.
  • Analysis of existing warehouse processes in the new Hamburg warehouse and derivation of well-founded requirements in consultation with the specialist department.
  • Development of optimized process flows based on the current state and future operational needs.
  • Close collaboration with corporate project management, providing all information and solution approaches for implementation.
  • Conducting detailed gap analyses to identify significant discrepancies between the defined requirements and the provided system configuration, especially regarding incorrectly migrated master data.
  • Discussion and validation of solution approaches, laying the foundation for a strategic reassessment of the project.

Result: Well-founded requirements and clear identification of key optimization potentials, forming the basis for a future-proof and efficient SAP EWM customizing.

Jul 2024 - Oct 2024
4 months
Basel, Switzerland

Senior Logistics Consultant

HUBERLAB. AG

  • Represented the company in the centrally managed SAP S/4HANA project in close cooperation with the specialist department.
  • Coordination of the test phase of the first system version, analysis of test results and derivation of targeted optimization measures.
  • Definition of a structured defect management process and ensuring corporate processing.
  • Review of master data migration, identification of inconsistencies and recommendation of corrective actions.
  • Uncovering functional gaps between business requirements and the implemented solution, leading to realistic adjustment of the project timeline.
  • Conducting training sessions for employees in SD and MM modules to prepare for the system change.

Result: Improved system quality through early error identification, optimized master data migration and a realistic project plan tailored to company needs.

May 2024 - Sep 2024
5 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

BIOZOL Diagnostica Vertrieb GmbH

  • Responsible for analyzing the existing warehouse, developing a new warehouse layout and overseeing the relocation process.
  • As-is analysis of the existing warehouse and derivation of requirements for the new warehouse.
  • Measurement of the new premises and creation of multiple warehouse layout alternatives.
  • Alignment of the final layout with the client and detailed implementation planning.
  • Obtaining and communicating quotes from external service providers.
  • Participation in relocation planning considering a planned S/4HANA introduction to keep the process as unchanged as possible.
  • Final coordination of installation and stocking of the new warehouse.

Result: Successfully relocated warehouse that met both technical and timeline requirements.

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
3 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

Calibre Scientific GmbH

  • Responsible for requirements gathering, concept development and tool creation for demand planning, production planning, procurement planning and supplier forecasts.
  • As-is analysis of existing templates.
  • Predefinition of requirements and concept creation, including customer approval.
  • Creation of initial prototypes to ensure correct implementation of customer expectations.
  • Development in Excel VBA.
  • Preparation and execution of tests with the customer, including bug fixes.
  • Final acceptance.
  • Post-implementation support.

Result: User-friendly tools that significantly simplified planning in supply chain management and procurement.

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023
4 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

Calibre Scientific GmbH

  • Responsible for performing warehouse and rack dimensioning in production, as well as calculating the entire internal and external replenishment logic.
  • Data collection from the vendor of the product portfolio.
  • Analysis of conditions at the new location.
  • Preliminary calculation of required container sizes and selection and calculation of necessary racks for a predefined minimum coverage.
  • Creation of a warehouse design including aisle widths and selection of material handling equipment.
  • Optimization of previous space utilization in production and selection of suitable racks and containers.
  • Calculation of control loops and definition of replenishment triggers with an external storage service provider.
  • Communication and coordination of external service providers (e.g., rack manufacturers).

Result: Complete warehouse concept including quotes from external service providers.

Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
7 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

Covetrus DE GmbH

  • Responsible for realizing picking and transport of remaining goods in the external storage service provider’s warehouse.
  • Planning of goods shipments.
  • Managing the storage service provider.
  • Creation of forecasts for planned throughput of goods.
  • Coordination and execution of donations and disposals.
  • Termination of contracts with transport providers and suppliers.
  • Initiation of necessary legal actions with the in-house legal counsel (e.g., in connection with extraordinary termination of the storage service provider).
  • Initiation of cancellation of all insurance policies related to the warehouse.

Result: Complete dissolution of the distribution warehouse and all related contracts and insurances by the predefined deadline.

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

Covetrus DE GmbH

  • Technical leadership and coordination of an external logistics consultancy.
  • Provision and preparation of all relevant data for cost calculation.
  • Definition, documentation and communication of business requirements.
  • Representation of executive board and stakeholder interests.
  • Management of the external logistics consultancy for dimensioning a warehouse concept and cost calculation.
  • Technical validation of the delivered concept including approval.
  • Management of concept revisions due to changed assumptions.
  • Support throughout the process until final board decision.

Result: Completed warehouse concept including cost calculation tailored to Covetrus’s business.

Jan 2021 - May 2022
5 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

SAP Consultant

Covetrus DE GmbH

  • Technical lead in designing and implementing logistic processes in SAP SD based on legal requirements for temperature-controlled transport of veterinary medicine.
  • Definition of business requirements and communication with the internal IT department.
  • Review of the concept produced by IT.
  • Management of external service provider for implementation in SAP SD and MM.
  • Test coordination and full testing of changes in the test environment.
  • Conducting multiple iterations until final implementation acceptance.
  • Go-live planning and execution, as well as setup and execution of the hypercare phase.

Result: Successful go-live of necessary changes to comply with legal requirements.

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
7 months
Munich, Germany

Project Manager

MAN AG

  • Management and control of projects.
  • Coordination of individual trades.
  • Reporting to department management.
  • Creation of a Kanban board in GitLab for all projects of a MAN IT department.

Result: Projects processed in a structured manner and MAN gains transparent overview of completed and pending tasks.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
9 months
Hamburg, Germany

Senior Logistics Consultant

Covetrus DE GmbH

  • Responsible for identifying and realizing optimization potentials in logistic processes.
  • Gathering and analysis of existing processes.
  • Data analysis and creation of extensive reports to identify optimization potentials.
  • Implementation of optimization potentials and introduction of controlling processes for continuous efficiency monitoring of the warehouse.
  • Management of the logistics service provider.
  • Product Owner for implementing necessary data analysis and reports in SAP Business Warehouse and SAP Analytics Cloud.

Result: Increased efficiency of logistic processes, enhancing customer satisfaction and the company’s competitive edge.

Summary

Consulting Focus:

  • SAP EWM Consultant
  • Process analysis and optimization (focus: logistics processes, particularly warehousing)
  • Business analysis
  • Project management

Industry Expertise:

  • Logistics
  • Pharmaceutical wholesale
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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Master of Science · Industrial Engineering - Logistics · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

SAP Certified Application Associate – Extended Warehouse Management with SAP S/4HANA