Markus Krauß - Central S&OE Project Manager

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Potsdam, Germany .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Central S&OE Project Manager at Sartorius Stedim GmbH .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for Sartorius Stedim GmbH , JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin , CureVac Manufacturing GmbH , Affimed GmbH , and Thermofisher Scientific .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Manufacturing , and Biotechnology . Markus also has some experience in Chemical , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Project Management , and Operations .

Recommended expert

Potsdam, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026

1 year 1 month

Göttingen, Germany

Central S&OE Project Manager

Sartorius Stedim GmbH

Led the project for implementing a central Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE)
Standardized production planning processes worldwide
Established a new department for S&OE
International travel

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of Planning and Logistics

JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin

Managed 12 employees across 3 teams
Supported the introduction of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Took over multiple projects
Hired and trained a successor

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

11 months

Project Manager Warehouse Process Optimization

CureVac Manufacturing GmbH

Optimized warehouse processes in SAP
Implemented a barcode scanner system
Standardized processes
Optimized storage capacity
Trained employees

Sep 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 4 months

Project Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials

Affimed GmbH

Led multiple project teams
Selected and qualified new service providers
Managed suppliers

May 2022 - Oct 2022

6 months

Project Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials

Thermofisher Scientific

Led multiple project teams
Conducted business reviews

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year

Mainz, Germany

Head of Operational Supply Chain Management

BioNTech GmbH

Led the operational supply chain management for the CoVac vaccine
Process harmonization
Troubleshooting
Software and process development

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

7 months

Hilden, Germany

Head of Production Planning

Qiagen GmbH

Optimized production output
Implemented production controlling
Implemented a new team structure

Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Demand Management Team

Upfield Deutschland GmbH

Led the demand management team for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy
Created complete demand planning using Excel
Established standard procedures and processes
Supported the implementation of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Relocated two distribution warehouses during ongoing operations

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

2 months

Interim Analyst, Active Ingredient Market (Enzyme Sector)

Confidential Client

Analyzed the active ingredients market in the enzyme sector
Selected potential suppliers and made recommendations

Mar 2015 - Nov 2019

4 years 9 months

Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

MUCOS Emulsionsgesellschaft mbH

Managed departments for procurement, production planning/SCM, and warehouse/intralogistics/distribution
Full responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain
Functional and disciplinary leadership of 13 employees (including 3 team leaders)
Responsible for efficient planning to supply markets and achieve business goals
Budget responsibility
Introduced an S&OP process with production planning
Managed operational safety
25% travel requirement

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager SAP Logistics Europe-Africa

Zoetis Deutschland GmbH

Overall responsibility for SAP implementation in logistics in Europe and Africa
Conversion of 2 central and 10 local distribution centers in ongoing operations
Functional leadership for 40 employees
Negotiation and structuring of contracts with external service providers

Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Market Lead Germany/Austria/Switzerland

Zoetis Deutschland GmbH

Head of procurement and logistics
Functional and disciplinary leadership of 8 employees and 2 distribution centers
Budget responsibility

Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Demand Manager

Pfizer Pharma GmbH

Inventory responsibility
Negotiation of supply chain agreements
Creation of sales forecasts

Dec 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Trainer (freelance)

Parexel Akademie GmbH

Training in supply chain management
Training in process management

Jan 2008 - May 2011

3 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Clinical Logistics Specialist

Parexel International GmbH

Setup of supply chain for clinical studies
Project management
Supplier management

Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

1 year 5 months

Clinical Research Nurse

Parexel International GmbH

Clinical trial participant care
Study execution support

Jan 2004 - Jul 2006

2 years 7 months

Paramedic

Various emergency service providers

Emergency service deployment
Patient care and emergency 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 Pharmaceutical (12 years), Manufacturing (5.5 years), Biotechnology (5 years), Chemical (4.5 years), Healthcare (4 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Biotechnology

Chemical

Healthcare

Professional Services

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 Supply Chain Management (14.5 years), Procurement (10 years), Operations (9.5 years), Logistics (8 years), Project Management (7.5 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Operations

Logistics

Project Management

Research and Development

Summary

Born on April 9, 1980
Widowed, 2 children

Skills

Logistically Skilled
Organizational Talent
Experienced In Leadership

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

Administrative and Business Academy Potsdam

Business Economist (VWA) · Business Administration · Potsdam, Germany

Dec 2002 - Dec 2003

State Rescue School Brandenburg e.V.

Vocational training as a paramedic · Paramedic · Brandenburg, Germany

Apr 1995 - May 2000

Einstein Grammar School Angermünde

Angermünde, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Logistics Controller (DLA)

Organizational Incident Commander (Rescue Service)

Supply Chain Manager (DLA)

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Potsdam, Germany.

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Central S&OE Project Manager, Interim Head of Planning and Logistics, Project Manager Warehouse Process Optimization.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Central S&OE Project Manager at Sartorius Stedim GmbH.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Sartorius Stedim GmbH, JDE Kaffee Werk Berlin, CureVac Manufacturing GmbH, Affimed GmbH, and Thermofisher Scientific.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Biotechnology. Markus also has some experience in Chemical, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Markus's education?

Markus attended Administrative and Business Academy Potsdam for Business Administration.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 3 certificates. These include: Logistics Controller (DLA), Organizational Incident Commander (Rescue Service), and Supply Chain Manager (DLA).

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus will be available from July 2026.

What is the rate of Markus?

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