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Manuel (Dr.) Brauch

Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Manuel Brauch
Langenargen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2020 - Present
5 years 5 months

Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management

SCRM Consulting GmbH

  • Leading and contributing to various projects (see project list)
  • Holistic risk management: setting up integrated supplier risk management frameworks for risk identification, assessment, and control
  • Monitoring & reporting: developing and implementing Power BI dashboards as a foundation for data-driven decisions
  • Compliance: implementing regulatory requirements (e.g. LkSG, EUDR)
  • Tool roll-out: implementing risk management & compliance solutions (e.g. Sphera, Osapiens) to digitize processes
  • Designing and delivering workshops
Mar 2018 - Aug 2025
7 years 6 months

Lecturer

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

  • Conducting German- and English-language courses on "Operations Management" (Bachelor) and "Supply Chain Management" (Business Administration program), both on-site at various locations and online.
May 2016 - Sep 2021
5 years 5 months

Research Associate

University of Stuttgart

  • Conducting research projects in the field of supply chain management
  • Developing and delivering German- and English-language courses, as well as supervising theses
  • Shaping and establishing the Department of General Business Administration and Production Management, including defining its content profile and organizational structures

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (9.5 years) and Professional Services (5.5 years).

Education
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management (10 years), Operations (7.5 years), Business Intelligence (5.5 years), Procurement (5.5 years), and Research and Development (5.5 years).

Supply Chain Management
Operations
Business Intelligence
Procurement
Research and Development

Summary

I am a consultant with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, bringing my expertise to make supply chains more resilient and ensure legal requirements are met. I focus on practical solutions that fit existing company structures and processes and develop them in a meaningful way. My goal is to shape changes that not only look good on paper, but also create real value for the business.

Skills

  • Ms Office
  • Power Bi
  • Sap Ariba & Sap R/3
  • Specialized Risk Management Tools: E.g. Sphera, Ecovadis, Integritynext, Osapiens, D&b Connect, Prewave, Bitsight

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Feb 2017 - Mar 2022

University of Stuttgart

PhD, Dr. rer. pol., Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain Management · Stuttgart, Germany · Magna cum laude

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

Technical University of Munich

M.Sc., Technology and Management-oriented Business Administration · Technology and Management-oriented Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

University of Stuttgart

B.Sc., Technical Business Administration · Technical Business Administration · Stuttgart, Germany

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Manuel based?

Manuel is based in Langenargen, Germany.

What languages does Manuel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Manuel have?

Manuel has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Manuel has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that Manuel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manuel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manuel would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Lecturer, Research Associate.

What is Manuel's latest experience?

Manuel's most recent position is Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management at SCRM Consulting GmbH.

What companies has Manuel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manuel has worked for SCRM Consulting GmbH, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and University of Stuttgart.

Which industries is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Manuel most experienced in?

Manuel is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence. Manuel also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in industries like Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Manuel worked in recently?

Manuel has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

What is Manuel's education?

Manuel holds a Doctorate in Supply Chain Management from University of Stuttgart, a Master in Technology and Management-oriented Business Administration from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Technical Business Administration from University of Stuttgart.

What is the availability of Manuel?

Manuel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manuel?

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

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