Markus (Ludwig) Krauß
Central S&OE Project Manager
Experience
Jun 2025 - Jun 2026
1 year 1 monthGöttingen, 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 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsProject 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 monthsProject 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 monthsProject Manager Supply Chain Management for Clinical Trials
Thermofisher Scientific
- Led multiple project teams
- Conducted business reviews
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
1 yearMainz, 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 monthsHilden, Germany
Head of Production Planning
Qiagen GmbH
- Optimized production output
- Implemented production controlling
- Implemented a new team structure
Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
7 monthsHamburg, 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 monthsInterim 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 monthsHead 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 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsBerlin, Germany
Demand Manager
Pfizer Pharma GmbH
- Inventory responsibility
- Negotiation of supply chain agreements
- Creation of sales forecasts
Dec 2008 - Feb 2011
2 years 3 monthsBerlin, Germany
Trainer (freelance)
Parexel Akademie GmbH
- Training in supply chain management
- Training in process management
Jan 2008 - May 2011
3 years 5 monthsBerlin, 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 monthsClinical Research Nurse
Parexel International GmbH
- Clinical trial participant care
- Study execution support
Jan 2004 - Jul 2006
2 years 7 monthsParamedic
Various emergency service providers
- Emergency service deployment
- Patient care and emergency management
Summary
- Born on April 9, 1980
- Widowed, 2 children
Skills
- Logistically Skilled
- Organizational Talent
- Experienced In Leadership
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
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)
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