Stefan Weiß - Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 32 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 9 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation at Aakamp GmbH .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Aakamp GmbH , Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG , Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG , Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG , and Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Manufacturing , and Healthcare . Stefan also has some experience in Chemical , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management . Stefan also has some experience in Logistics , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Project Management , and Logistics .

Recommended expert

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation

Aakamp GmbH

Holistic analysis of the site in terms of organization and processes, information and data flow, creation of a fit/gap analysis for S4H implementation, optimization of the entire supply chain including production planning and related QM activities
Modules: SD, MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Design and complete overhaul of the material flow concept
Establishment of a Kanban system
Increase in booking accuracy in the legacy system by 75%
Creation of a planning matrix to prioritize production orders based on optimized production sequence or urgency
Analysis of the product portfolio by revenue, volume, and EBITDA to optimize purchasing costs (-17.5%), production utilization (+27.5%), and working capital (+32.8%)
Management and transformation of the organization to optimally prepare for the S4H introduction, including training and hands-on instructions from C-level to shop floor
Data preparation using AI and introduction of sanity checks to prevent and quickly resolve errors across all production areas

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

5 months

Overall Project Manager for Organization and SCM

Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG

Holistic analysis of the sites regarding processes, planning, efficiency savings, new concepts, and improvements
Order quantity optimization, improvement of delivery times and packaging formats for the branches

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

3 months

Overall Project Manager for SCM under S/4HANA

Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG

Holistic analysis of the Danish sites (3× Aarhus, 1× Copenhagen) for SAP optimization and business process analysis to address current delivery issues
Processes: Order-to-Cash gap management, Procure-to-Pay gap analysis, Lead-to-Order gap management, Make-to-Deliver process analysis
Modules: MM, PP, QM, EWM, EPPDS, S&OP
Design and complete overhaul of the material flow concept
Development of cross-team solutions and resolution of cross-departmental issues
Micro-coachings and training for end users on SAP S/4HANA functions
Analysis and resolution of production planning issues to improve system performance

Apr 2024 - May 2024

2 months

Overall Project Manager for S/4HANA Introduction

Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Project management of the S/4HANA introduction in the DACH region
Coordination with the Italian parent company EssilorLuxottica

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Consulting and Conceptual Design of the New Corporate Structure

Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG

Optimization of the value chain (order intake to goods issue)
As-is analysis and core issue identification
Definition of the target state with possible solution approaches and overarching themes
Summary for successful implementation and impact on throughput times and working capital in the scenario perspective
Weak point analysis of master data in the ERP for rapid correction
Design, development, and use of ERP functionalities (including S&OP) for site integration
Production and capacity planning, analysis, and procurement of new production machines
Clarification of interfaces in LIMS, quality systems, SCM, logistics, and administration
Realignment of the organization with a 50% reduction in throughput time and a 40% improvement in working capital

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

10 months

Overall SCM project management under S/4Hana

GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH

Supported the executive board member in preparing and implementing strategic and operational topics during the corporate restructuring
Built and expanded a KPI system in Power BI for strategic and operational management (executive management, procurement, SCM, warehouse)
Gap management and design for Idea2Product, Lead2Order, Order2Cash, Procure2Cash
Process analysis and redesign for Make2Deliver
Built integrated data storage and SCM process for S&OP to increase inventory turnover and reduce tied-up capital, handing over interfaces to the AI planning system Blue Yonder
Data management: analyzed current data status and systems, designed new data structure for multi-channel warehouse, set up sanity checks to validate master data
Managed infrastructure and SAP S/4Hana quick-win projects
Analyzed and consolidated logistics processes for the multi-channel distribution centers in Unna and Essen
Optimized assortment

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

3 months

Overall SCM project management

Peter Jensen GmbH

Coordinated with the managing partners on current status, open issues, and approach
Led the steering committee
Provided functional and organizational leadership to cross-site SCM teams (approx. 350 employees)
Conducted process analysis (continuous improvement) for the main warehouse, bulk and order picking across 33 terminals
Optimized assortment for availability, deliverability, and customer needs
Developed a project plan with critical paths, milestones, and dependencies to ensure reliable information flow
Conducted on-site analysis of critical locations and requirements gathering
Conducted inventory, turnover, supplier, and route analysis as the basis for S&OP planning
Brought together all project stakeholders (software providers ProAlpha, ProLogistic, and subcontractors)
Reduced item variety from 35,000 to 25,000 while increasing availability

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Overall project manager for Supply Chain Management

Merck KGaA

Provided functional and organizational leadership to the international project team (25 people) for relocating the business unit to Asia
Led interdisciplinary functions (procurement, planning, reporting, quality assurance, shipping, goods receipt, logistics) at the Darmstadt site
Reported to overall project management and the steering committee (C-level)
Managed bottlenecks during go-live
Ensured on-time delivery of the go-live
Established intercontinental reporting and process structures between Germany, China, Korea, and Taiwan
Conducted team training and workshops to achieve common goals
Set up and monitored SAP S/4Hana test scenarios (modules: WM, PP, SD, APO, LIS)
Coordinated information flows and removed roadblocks

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

5 months

Head of distribution center

Füngers Feinkost GmbH

Provided functional, disciplinary, and organizational leadership of the distribution center/finished goods warehouse (approx. 70 employees)
Realigned the distribution center and coached its leadership team
Analyzed, restructured, and redesigned process flows (continuous improvement) for full pallet, individual, and order picking, as well as assortment picking
Introduced a cross-departmental KPI system via QlikSense
Planned and designed infrastructure measures to optimize inbound/outbound speed, picking capability, and S&OP functions
Managed transport tenders with 15% savings (€1.9M)
Reduced return rate by 45% and cut costs of shelf-life-controlled goods by 50%

Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

3 months

Project manager for the introduction and setup of a barcode system

Buzil Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Planned and managed the project, held meetings at the executive management level
Conducted a holistic analysis of business processes to streamline order-to-delivery, reducing chaos and scrap
Established and reinforced the 5S methodology in the warehouse, production, and filling areas
Coordinated all IT activities with the consulting firm and manufacturer
Performed data analysis in the ERP system (FOSS) and cleaned up data contents
Designed and implemented training measures for all process participants
Managed bottlenecks
Reduced the order-to-delivery process to 2.5 days
Introduced an IBC container management system

Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

7 months

Head of Distribution Center under S/4HANA

Upfield Sourcing Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG

Technical, disciplinary, and organizational management of the distribution center (about 60 employees)
Leading negotiations to open the framework collective agreement
Change management in the Order-to-Cash area and development of an S&OP system
Budget planning and control (P/L responsibility €15M)
Preparation and decision-making on investments
Implementation of a slot management system
Strategic board decision proposals for FTS/AGVs, live loads, and task interleaving
Implementation of an IT-supported S&OP process across the entire process chain (Sales, Customer Service, Production, Logistics, Warehouse, Carriers)
KPI system in Power BI
Capital expenditure tenders with 23% savings (€1.5M)
Reduced overflow costs by 50% (€1.5M)
Increased inventory turnover by 35%

Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

4 months

Managing Director/Site Leader DACH

Cynosure GmbH

Restructuring the operational units in order management, warehousing/parts supply, service/field service engineers, marketing, and sales
Coordination of setup and transfer activities in the post-merger process with private equity
Increased revenue by 25% (€1.0M)
Reduced RMA rate by 80%
Improved repair efficiency by 75% and FSE utilization by 35%
Optimized inventory with a 40% reduction in inventory value to €4.0M
Increased inventory turnover by 65%
Implemented a KPI system

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

11 months

Senior Project Manager / Member of the Steering and Decision Committee

Amecke GmbH & Co. KG / Glockengold AG

Organizational integration of two companies in a strategic partnership (contract manufacturing)
Project planning, control, and monitoring
Investment preparation, decision-making, and management
Collaboration with the owners of both companies and leadership of a project team (12 employees)
Establishment of a European logistics center (6,500 pallet spaces) and procurement of capital goods
Integration and optimization of two SAP R/3 systems (Key User PP, WM, SD, FI/CO, MM)
Implementation of an S&OP and slot management system
Reduced export freight costs by 15% (€375,000) and import freight costs by 22% (€450,000)
Investment negotiations with savings of approx. 27% (€2.25M)

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018

3 months

Volketswil, Switzerland

Senior Project Manager / Member of the Steering and Decision Committee

La Prairie Group

Project management and control of a new strategic 3PL (cGMP certified)
Project planning, action control, and tracking
Coordination of infrastructure work at the 3PL
Preparation of decision papers for the steering and decision committee (C-level)
Background analyses for strategic alignment
Implementation of a company-wide S&OP system
Budget control and compliance (+/-5%)
Introduction of a cloud-based project management tool

Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

3 months

Supplier Developer / Subproject Manager RX-20

Still GmbH

Management of all supplier-related issues, including coordination with quality, procurement, and development
Qualification and auditing of existing and potential suppliers
Monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions
Supporting suppliers in ramp-up assurance and quality planning
Implementing immediate measures in case of escalation
Supplier evaluation and action planning
Decision papers for C-level
Improved delivery reliability by 23% and established a stable supply chain

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Program/Section Manager Service Logistics

Olympus GmbH & Co. KG

Operational leadership of 15 employees in master data management, customer service, purchasing and planning
Analyzed existing structures and optimized local and European SCM (integrated S&OP)
Developed strategy for a European service and distribution approach for 3 plants (expanding to 5 plants)
Created models and proof of concept for SAP R/3 (modules SD, MM, PP, WM, QM, APO)
Set up an operational controlling and planning system
Reduced missing parts volume by 35% and optimized planning processes by 73%
Reduced working capital by 27%

May 2015 - Oct 2015

6 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Purchasing Officer

Veridos GmbH

Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

2 years

Wiesbaden, Germany

Managing Director Organization/Technology

Just Nature

Designed and restructured the existing inventory management system
Analyzed and consolidated decentralized resources with lean and 5S principles
Established a controlling system and developed strategies
Optimized inventory levels and improved revenue situation
Increased cash flow from 3% to 11% and grew total revenue by 2.5%

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

1 year 1 month

Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany

Head of Purchasing/Warehouse/Logistics

Thermo Fisher Scientific Biosciences GmbH

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Bad Nauheim, Germany

Head of Materials Management and Order Management

Entdecker GmbH

May 2012 - Nov 2012

7 months

Beringen, Switzerland

Supply Chain Project Manager

Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Ltd

Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

3 months

Schalksmühle, Germany

Strategic Buyer

Belden Deutschland GmbH

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

6 months

Köngen, Germany

Senior Manager / Project Manager

Staufen AG

Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

6 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Purchasing Manager (Strategic Purchasing)

Sunrise AG

Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

1 year 5 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Project Manager Purchasing/Materials Management/Logistics

Carl Zeiss Meditec GmbH

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

3 months

Senior Consultant

BrainNet Supply Management Consultants GmbH

Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

6 months

Hattersheim am Main, Germany

Supply Chain Manager

Deutsche Präzisionsventil GmbH

May 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 4 months

Höchberg, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Viasys Healthcare GmbH

May 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 8 months

Dublin, Ireland

Head of Purchasing

Gerard Laboratories

Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

2 years 7 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Senior Capital Goods Purchasing Specialist

Merck KGaA

Nov 1999 - Sep 2000

11 months

Neuss, Germany

Category Manager

Esser Sicherheitstechnik GmbH

Jul 1998 - Sep 1999

1 year 3 months

Hanover, Germany

Team Lead Purchasing/Logistics

MTU Maintenance GmbH

Nov 1995 - Jun 1998

2 years 8 months

Rüsselsheim, Germany

Buyer / Team Lead

Adam Opel AG

Summary

SCM professional and leader with dedication, enthusiasm, and goal orientation, certified ESUG and restructuring consultant (DIAI), strategist and pragmatist in one, organizational developer, maintainer and converter, successfully integrating strategic initiatives into client organizations and delivering balance sheet and P&L effective working capital optimization in the SCM environment.

I have always been interested in how to develop people and organizations and make them more effective. During my studies in industrial engineering (production oriented), I realized how important basic work is. The diverse and solid education has been and continues to be of enormous benefit to me and my clients. I enjoy bringing my knowledge into a wide range of disciplines. I pursue strategic goals with the aim of serving the well-being of employees and the company. This motivates me every day to apply my performance, skills, and abilities while learning a lot of new things. I consider personal development, among other things as a leader, essential in this role and am happy to pass it on for the benefit and growth of my clients. I can apply my knowledge at all levels/hierarchies because I have learned from the ground up and developed accordingly. I firmly believe that difficult situations are life's challenges that can be well mastered with appropriate support and lead to growth. I am happy to take you by the hand and accompany you - with action and good advice.

I look forward to working together with you.

Skills

Expert In Balance Sheet And P&l Effective Working Capital Optimization In Purchasing / Materials Management / Logistics And Scm, Maintainer And Converter, Best Practices From A Variety Of Companies, Bringing Visionary/strategic Ideas Into The "Here And Now" And Preparing Employees And The Organization For Them, Hands-on Mentality, Demanding / Goal-oriented, High Ethics, People-oriented, Pragmatic, Clear Communication, Empathetic And Motivating.
Awakening Team Intelligence, Leading Up To 70 Direct Reports, Strong Leadership And Decision-making Skills, Communicative At All Levels (Including C-level), Creating Added Value Through Long-term And Concrete Alignment Of People And Organizations, Main Expertise In The Strategic Area Involving New Products / Production Lines / Integrating Manufacturing Options Into The Existing Organization.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Märkische Fachhochschule

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH), Production · Industrial Engineering · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1990

Werner Hopf GmbH & Co. KG

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant · Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Eschborn, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Ludwig-Erhard-Schule

German high school diploma · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Restructuring and Rehabilitation Consultant (StaRUG)

German Institute for Applied Insolvency Law (DIAI)

ESUG Consultant

DIAI

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stefan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 31 different roles and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 9 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation, Overall Project Manager for Organization and SCM, Overall Project Manager for SCM under S/4HANA.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Head of SCM Organization and Local S4H Implementation at Aakamp GmbH.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Aakamp GmbH, Lebensmittelmärkte Georg KG, Knorr-Bremse DK / Subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG, Apollo-Optik Holding GmbH & Co. KG, and Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Stefan also has some experience in Chemical, Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Stefan also has some experience in Logistics, Operations, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Logistics.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Märkische Fachhochschule.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 2 certificates. These include: Restructuring and Rehabilitation Consultant (StaRUG) and ESUG Consultant.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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