Paul Van Haastert - Senior Project Manager

Q: Where is Paul based?

Paul is based in Sankt Margrethen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Paul speak?

Paul speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Paul have?

Paul has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Paul has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Paul may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Paul's latest experience?

Paul's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Galeria .

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

In recent years, Paul has worked for Galeria , Kärcher Municipal , Liebherr Logistics , DMG MORI , and PISTOR AG .

Q: Which industries is Paul most experienced in?

Paul is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Beauty and Cosmetics . Paul also has some experience in Healthcare , Retail , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Paul most experienced in?

Paul is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Logistics . Paul also has some experience in Project Management , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Paul worked in recently?

Paul has recently worked in industries like Retail , Manufacturing , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Paul worked in recently?

Paul has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Sankt Margrethen, Switzerland

Experience

May 2025 - Jan 2026

9 months

Germany

Senior Project Manager

Galeria

Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
Budget responsibility of 10 million
Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
Building a change management organization
Building a process organization

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025

7 months

Latvia

Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst

Kärcher Municipal

Responsible project lead for the new SAP implementation
Developed new business processes for procurement, production, planning, eWM, and logistics
Synchronized subprojects in Germany and Latvia
Consulting, training, IT alignment, and coordination with the implementer

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

9 months

Germany

Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst

Liebherr Logistics

Responsible as project lead for LLG for all project topics
Responsible for developing a business plan to implement a new warehouse in the USA
Synchronizing the LLG project with the global project scope
Business analyst for logistics systems and SAP eWM

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

Germany

Senior Project Manager

DMG MORI

Led the logistics team (15 members) until go-live in 12/2023
Led migration, cutover, and test planning
Led the development team
Business analyst for logistics systems and SAP HANA eWM implementation

Jul 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 3 months

Switzerland

Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst

PISTOR AG

Responsible for the implementation of a retail management system including a webshop
Responsible for building an expert key user team
Implemented SAP S/4HANA retail system
Led external SAP consultants/service providers
Built a change management organization
Ensured integration with a CRM project
Concurrently led an S/4HANA project

Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

2 years 7 months

Switzerland

Senior Project Manager

Dipl. Ing. Fust AG

Responsible for integrating Nettoshop and Schubiger (RSV AG) into FUST AG's organization
Responsible for the implementation of a retail management system including a webshop based on SAP S4/Hana
Managing external SAP consultants
Change management to ensure smooth integration of the companies
Optimizing process flows and order-to-cash
Responsible for a budget of CHF 6 million

Apr 2015 - Nov 2019

4 years 8 months

Mexico

Senior Project Manager Logistics, SCM and Quality

thyssenkrupp Presta

Supporting and mapping the quality, SCM, and production processes
Acting as process manager responsible for designing and developing the functional and technical documentation, including all logistics, distribution, and organizational requirements in the DaProh project
Responsible for defining and developing an advanced warehouse management system
Responsible for defining and developing all technical analyses and required interfaces
Project management for all logistics and distribution processes and implementations
Responsible for implementing a Manufacturing Operations Management system (MOM/SAP ME for production)
Managing SAP/IBM consultants

Mar 2010 - Mar 2015

5 years 1 month

Mexico

eLogistics Manager

thyssenkrupp Presta

Building a supply chain process management organization
Implementing SAP at a subsidiary of the Presta Group
Managing and rolling out SAP solutions for global business units
Developing business blueprints for implementation, integration, and harmonization of existing IT systems
Developing the supply chain strategy for global business units
Optimizing existing processes across the company
Developing an advanced KPI supply chain dashboard
Optimizing/reducing current working capital and inventory
Optimizing/reducing lead times in the supply chain
Optimizing sales, procurement, and manufacturing processes

Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

1 year 7 months

Denmark

Interim Supply Chain Manager

MAN DIESEL PrimeServ

Reduced working capital by €30 million, total working capital €225 million
Redesigned supply chain network, warehouse management, and distribution centers
Developed and implemented new global spare parts supply processes
Introduced the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR) at PrimeServ
Developed and launched a supply chain KPI data warehouse
Optimized internal processes to reduce backlog
Enhanced SCM processes with SAP teams, key users, board, and management
Created a business blueprint aligned with the SCOR model
Built a supply chain organization
Led projects across Europe with interdisciplinary teams

Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

5 months

Switzerland

IT and SAP Consultant

Spirit/21

Established Spirit/21 in Switzerland / Zurich Business Center Balsberg
Developed customer contacts in Switzerland
Created proposals for supply chain topics
Worked with SAP modules WM, QM, SD, PP, MM alongside production, marketing, purchasing, and international sales/licenses

Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

1 year

United States

Integration Manager DTP

Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH

Worldwide implementation of retail processes in connection with DTP
Development and rollout of new global "Direct to Passenger" processes
Communicating with process experts in the units, sales and marketing departments
Developing new processes with process managers and process experts worldwide
Organizing process weeks with the process experts in the units
Developing new retail business processes with the SAP teams

Mar 2004 - Sep 2006

2 years 7 months

Liechtenstein

Global Process Manager

HILTI AG

Worldwide implementation of procurement and materials management processes
Development of new global procurement processes
Measuring, evaluating and improving existing procurement processes
Communicating with process experts in the units
Managing the global process database
Organizing process weeks with process experts in the units
Conducting global business process audits

Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

1 year 1 month

Germany

Business Development Analyst for SCM

Mueller Molkerei

Advising on improvements to the supply chain
Developing and introducing a guidance system in the plant (Optipack)
Developing a concept to implement a Nautilus quality management system connected to SAP
Ensuring compliance with standards (S85, S95, OPC, IFS)
Preparing for the implementation of advanced planning software (Aspentech)
Preparing for the implementation of a manufacturing execution system in the plant
Implementing all systems with SAP
Developing an activity based controlling system

Mar 2002 - Dec 2002

10 months

Germany

Principal Business Analyst Supply Chain Management

Manugistics Inc.

Designing and implementing a cutting-edge advanced supply chain planning system for Porsche and BMW valued at USD 10 million
Restructuring and improving supply chain processes between Porsche and its handler and dealer networks; reducing BMW hubs from 38 to 8
Managing and providing global leadership to ensure customer expectations are met
Responsible for the development team in Houston with 3 staff members

Dec 1999 - Feb 2002

2 years 3 months

Austria

Management Consultant for Supply Chain Management

T-Online & Deutsche Telekom

Consulting on supply chain management for various internal projects
Defining performance metrics for the business units and monitoring progress against the plan

Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

5 years 1 month

United States

Application Coordinator Europe & Interim I/T Manager

Jafra Cosmetics GmbH (Gillette)

Support in developing and implementing a European system strategy to reduce storage costs and improve productivity, profitability and efficiency
Consolidation of logistics requirements
Development and implementation of a global application system linking Jafra with the Gillette SAP system
Definition of the SAP configuration
Management and provision of global leadership to incorporate product planning requirements into the planning process

Jan 1993 - Dec 1993

1 year

Germany

Senior Business Consultant Supply Chain and SAP

PLENUM Management

Project management in developing new supply chain business processes
Analysis of the value chain and recommendations for the SAP project
Development of a concept for integrating suppliers and plants
Optimization of the supply chain and customer relationship management at Zahnradfabrik Saarbrücken
Planning the rollout of SAP R/3

Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

4 years

Germany

Business Consultant

Compaq Computers GmbH

Implementation of a fully automated customs warehouse system in Munich
Introduction of new MRP, manufacturing and customer order management systems

Sep 1986 - Dec 1988

2 years 4 months

Belgium

Business Consultant Logistics and Service Systems

Delaware Computing B.V

Execution of various projects in the petrochemical industry
Implementation of MRP systems and solutions

Jun 1984 - Aug 1986

2 years 3 months

Netherlands

Information Manager HP 3000 Systems

Consumentenbond

Program development and maintenance of HP systems
Implementation of customer relationship management systems

Aug 1979 - May 1984

4 years 10 months

Netherlands

Analyst/Programmer

Westeinde Krankenhaus

Developed programs to support a women's cancer research project / cervical cancer research

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 Manufacturing (19.5 years), Automotive (10.5 years), Cosmetics (5 years), Healthcare (5 years), Retail (4.5 years), and Professional Services (2.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Cosmetics

Healthcare

Retail

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 (30 years), Information Technology (19.5 years), Logistics (16.5 years), Project Management (13 years), Operations (12.5 years), and Business Intelligence (5.5 years).

Supply Chain Management

Information Technology

Logistics

Project Management

Operations

Business Intelligence

Summary

Project management is the art of breaking down barriers and building bridges. Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management are the passion and drive behind what I do. SAP has been the cornerstone for more than 25 years.

Specialist in supply chain/logistics topics
Specialist in customer relationship management topics
Over 25 years of SAP/ERP experience
Project manager/lead is my passion
International projects at multicultural companies
Working in a team is the best thing there is

Skills

Microsoft Office
Sharepoint
Lotus Notes
Rplan
Outlook
Jira

SAP

Fi: Finance
Co: Controlling
Qm: Quality Management
Pp: Production Planning And Control
Sd: Sales And Distribution
Ewm: Extended Warehouse Management
Mm: Materials Management
Lo: Logistics General
Pm: Plant Maintenance
Le: Warehouse Management, Shipping & Transportation
Tm: Transportation Management
Ehs: Environment, Health & Safety (Dangerous Goods Management)
Cs: Customer Service
Srm: Supplier Relationship Management
Plm: Product Lifecycle Management
Scm: Supply Chain Management (Tm & Ewm)
Crm: Customer Relationship Management

Sap Tools

Signavio
Solution Manager
Sap Pm

Sap Industries

Is-a Automotive
Is-r Retail

Project Management

System Development Methodology (Cap Gemini)
Agile Project Management
Scrum
Kanban
Prof. Malik: Management International Sales/licenses

Languages

Dutch

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Chinese

Elementary

Education

HAVO Den Haag

The Hague, Netherlands

WIFI Den Haag

Engineer, Micro Electronics · Micro Electronics · The Hague, Netherlands

MAVO Den Haag

The Hague, Netherlands

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Paul based?

Paul is based in Sankt Margrethen, Switzerland.

What languages does Paul speak?

Paul speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Paul have?

Paul has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Paul has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Paul may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Paul be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Paul would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Project Manager, Senior Project Manager / Business Analyst, Senior Project Manager Logistics, SCM and Quality.

What is Paul's latest experience?

Paul's most recent position is Senior Project Manager at Galeria.

What companies has Paul worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Paul has worked for Galeria, Kärcher Municipal, Liebherr Logistics, DMG MORI, and PISTOR AG.

Which industries is Paul most experienced in?

Paul is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Beauty and Cosmetics. Paul also has some experience in Healthcare, Retail, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Paul most experienced in?

Paul is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Information Technology (IT), and Logistics. Paul also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Paul worked in recently?

Paul has recently worked in industries like Retail, Manufacturing, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Paul worked in recently?

Paul has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Paul's education?

Paul holds a Bachelor in Micro Electronics from WIFI Den Haag.

What is the availability of Paul?

Paul is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Paul?

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