Michael Ratmann - Managing Director

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Managing Director at Ratmann GmbH .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Ratmann GmbH , Ratmann Consulting Group GmbH , Ratmann Consulting , and IHK / HWK / Carriere&More / Eckert Schulen / Kolping / div. Personengesellschaften .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Automotive , and Education . Michael also has some experience in Chemical , Aerospace and Defense , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Logistics , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Michael also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Education , Automotive , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Logistics , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Recommended expert

Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Managing Director

Ratmann GmbH

Fulfilling the company's corporate purpose according to the articles of association
Administrative tasks and organization of the company
Implementation of shareholders' resolutions
Representing the company externally
Business consulting for logistics and supply chain management
Process design and strategy development
C-level interim management in supply chain and logistics
Strategy, turnaround, and change management
Escalation management for automotive companies
Restructuring of logistics operations and freight forwarders
Business mediation
Coaching and training of teams and executives
Preparation of viability analyses and (partial) restructuring reports according to IDW S6
Support in the context of insolvency proceedings

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 7 months

Managing Director

Ratmann Consulting Group GmbH

Fulfilling the company's corporate purpose according to the articles of association
Administrative tasks and organization of the company
Implementation of shareholders' resolutions
Representing the company externally

Oct 2013 - Present

12 years 5 months

Interim Manager, Principal

Ratmann Consulting

New customer acquisition and client support
B- and C-level interim management in automotive, chemicals, paper, glass, metal, plastics, wood processing, trade, freight forwarding and logistics
Management consulting in supply chain and logistics
Project management as well as design and implementation of conversions and restructurings
New warehouse construction and warehouse design
Creating restructuring plans for freight forwarders and logistics companies
Implementing rationalizations and business takeovers

Jul 2013 - Present

12 years 8 months

Senior Coach

IHK / HWK / Carriere&More / Eckert Schulen / Kolping / div. Personengesellschaften

Coaching and training of A- to C-level executives in general business administration
Material management, logistics and supply chain management processes
Quality management, occupational, environmental and health and safety
Corporate management, change and turnaround management
Implementation of customer-specific requirements

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year

Shipping Manager

Grammer TC GmbH

Supply chain process management
Responsible for quality in outbound and load securing at the Haselmühl plant
Supplier and customer support
Optimization of procurement and supply processes
Operational, tactical and strategic outbound logistics planning
Handling complaints and damages
Budget planning
Project management for outbound reorganization and collaboration on JIT to JIS delivery for John Deere

Feb 2012 - Sep 2012

8 months

Head of Logistics and Supply Chain

Your Own Brand GmbH

Monitoring and ensuring goods supply
Order management and production planning
Operational global procurement
Handling complaints and damages
Logistics controlling and freight forwarding coordination
Responsible for inventory and further development of existing processes
Benchmarking the logistics market
Project management of new transshipment center and warehouse, as well as restructuring transport operations

May 2011 - Jan 2012

9 months

Logistics Customer Order Coordinator

DIS AG (bei Grammer AG)

Managing customer inquiries and orders
Analyzing customer requirements
Maintaining order backlog and reporting
Process management in customer logistics

Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

11 months

Business Administration Manager

TTC GmbH & Co KG

Managing the commercial department
Capacity, sales, and profit planning
Customer service activities and marketing planning
Controlling
Project management of European spare parts center, restructuring transport routes, and customs processing

Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

1 year 1 month

Production Logistics Planner

Seda Deutschland GmbH

Work preparation and material flow control
Personnel planning and deployment in production
Project management of pull system at McDonald's
Carton allocation as well as analysis and statistics
Budget planning

Sep 2007 - Aug 2008

1 year

Dispatcher / Work Preparation

Nachtmann GmbH

Deputy branch manager for CZ
Managing cold processing and work preparation
Outsourcing management and rework
Budget planning, carton allocation, and complaint handling
Project management for outsourcing system restructuring

Jul 2002 - Aug 2007

5 years 2 months

Shift Supervisor, Warehouse Logistics

HaTec GmbH

Deputizing for the warehouse manager, personnel planning and training
Order picking and claims handling
Route planning
Project lead for implementing warehouse management according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000

Nov 2001 - Jun 2002

8 months

Commercial Clerk, Dispatch

Wolf Entsorgung

Taking orders and handling complaints
Preparing documents for dangerous goods shipments

Nov 1997 - Nov 2001

4 years 1 month

Staff Sergeant and Deputy Reconnaissance Unit Leader

German Armed Forces (1st Medical Support Regiment 12, Fieldkirchen)

Dispatching and deputy leadership of the reconnaissance unit
Environmental protection and dangerous goods management at regiment level
Further and initial training of authorized personnel in the dangerous goods area

Jul 1996 - Feb 1998

1 year 8 months

Customer Service Clerk

TNT Express GmbH

Order intake and complaint handling
Customer service activities and administration in accordance with DIN ISO 9002

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 Transportation (20.5 years), Automotive (14 years), Chemical (12.5 years), Education (12.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (4 years), and Professional Services (3.5 years).

Transportation

Automotive

Chemical

Education

Aerospace and Defense

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 Logistics (25.5 years), Quality Assurance (23 years), Project Management (22 years), Supply Chain Management (15.5 years), Operations (14.5 years), and Human Resources (4 years).

Logistics

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Human Resources

Skills

Hands-on Mentality With A Participative Leadership Style
Strong Communication Skills
32 Years Of Experience In Logistics And Supply Chain Management
26 Years Of Leadership Experience
21 Years Of Project Management Experience
20 Years Of Training And Coaching Experience
15 Years Of Budget Responsibility And Planning
12 Years Of Experience As Interim Manager / Principal In A Strategic Management Consultancy
12 Years Of Experience In Controlling
10 Years Of Procurement Experience
Executive Management
Leading Business Units
Division Head Supply Chain / Logistics
Department Head Logistics
Department Head Supply Chain
Principal
Project Manager
Coach / Trainer
Senior Consultant
Shipping Manager
Dispatcher
Production And Warehouse Logistics Specialist
Clerk
Interim Management For And In Supply Chain Management And Logistics
Taking On C-level Functions For Smes
Pmo
Organizational Development
Mediation
Management Coaching
Production Logistics
Transport, Handling, And Warehousing
Disposal Logistics
Change Management
Turnaround Management
Restructuring Advisory And Insolvency Support.

Languages

German

Native

Czech

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 2011 - May 2014

Master Professional of Business Management (CCI), Certified Business Economist

Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI), Business Specialist

Sep 1993 - Jul 1996

TNT - Express GmbH

Training as Freight Forwarding Agent · Freight Forwarding Agent · Straubing, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Restructuring and Insolvency Advisor

Mediator (OTH)

Load Securing for Responsible Persons

BEC Preliminary

Trainer Aptitude Examination

EAK

Dangerous Goods Officer

Environmental Protection Officer

Dangerous Goods Officer

ADR Certificate

Dangerous Goods Officer

IT Inventory Register BmVg

Forklift License

Profile

Created

October 2022

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), Czech (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Interim Manager, Principal, Senior Coach.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Managing Director at Ratmann GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Ratmann GmbH, Ratmann Consulting Group GmbH, Ratmann Consulting, and IHK / HWK / Carriere&More / Eckert Schulen / Kolping / div. Personengesellschaften.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Automotive, and Education. Michael also has some experience in Chemical, Aerospace and Defense, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Michael also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Education, Automotive, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Master in Master Professional of Business Management (CCI), Certified Business Economist and a Bachelor in Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI), Business Specialist.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Restructuring and Insolvency Advisor, Mediator (OTH), and Load Securing for Responsible Persons.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

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