Thomas S.
Consulting in process optimization, supply chain management, digitalization
Experience
Oct 2019 - Present
5 years 11 monthsWetzlar, Germany
Freelance Lecturer for Business Process Management
THM
- Business Process Management lectures
- Basics of Business Process Management
- Process notation
- Business Process Reengineering
- Kaizen, Lean Management, value stream analysis
- Process-oriented operations
Mar 2019 - Sep 2024
5 years 7 monthsLimburg, Germany
Interim Manager Logistics, Process Optimization
Harmonic Drive
- End-to-end order fulfillment process optimization
- Interim Manager Logistics
- Value stream analysis of end-to-end process
- Continuous improvement in production: optimizing production bottlenecks, implementing a circular flow, linking logistics and production
- Continuous improvement of end-to-end order fulfillment: integrating an automated KTL warehouse including WMS connection, introducing an agile production planning system
- Implementing process-oriented work methods, agile production (total-flow)
Jan 2019 - Present
6 years 8 monthsDornburg, Germany
Management System Representative (IMS)
Stephan Schmidt KG
- Water protection officer
- Deputy industrial railway manager
- Internal auditor for energy, environmental and quality management
- Strategic logistics consulting
Aug 2016 - Nov 2018
2 years 4 monthsBusiness Analyst, Solution Architect
VW / Audi
- Introduction of a yard management system group-wide - Industry 4.0 for plant railways
- Project tendering, prototype implementation, support during evaluation process
- Development of the process-oriented plant railway solution, coordinating project workshops, solution design, interface between business and IT
- Process mapping in Salzgitter, Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, Baunatal
- Consolidation for all plant railways in the VW and Audi plants
- Design and creation of a business blueprint
- Creation and implementation of template processes
- Integration of the process-oriented plant railway solution into existing IT systems with legacy system connections
- Development of a roadmap
- Integration of mobile UIs
- Implementation, customizing
- Requirements management and interface between business units, internal software development, and external service providers
- Conducting and coordinating system tests
- Commissioning, cutover and migration strategy
- Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
- Roll-out at the sites (Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg)
- Automation of business processes
- Interfaces: loading, geofencing/car status, train pre-notification
- Automated migration procedure
- Use of mobile devices in rail operations
- Training of operations staff
Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
2 years 4 monthsProject Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect
Evonik
- Strategic feasibility study for implementing a yard management system
- Implementation of the yard management system
- Process mapping in Marl, Witten, Herne, Antwerp, Lülsdorf
- Development of best-practice processes for truck, intermodal, rail, ship
- Integration into existing IT systems
- Creation and implementation of template processes
- Integration of WMS system into YMS processes in Marl
- Integration of container terminal into YMS processes in Marl and Antwerp
- Integration of plant railway processes in Antwerp
- Development of a roadmap and integration scenario into the existing system landscape
- Implementation, customizing
- Creation of test plans, cutover and migration strategy
- Preparation of training materials, training of key users and end users
- Roll-out at the sites (Witten and Herne)
Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
1 yearGeorgsmarienhütte, Germany
Project Manager, Business Analyst
Georgsmarienhütte GmbH
- Implementation of a Yard Management System
- Process documentation in Georgsmarienhütte and Troisdorf for truck and rail carriers
- Creation of a Business Blueprint
- Creation of a Solution Design
- Implementation and Go-Live in Georgsmarienhütte
Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
8 monthsLudwigshafen, Germany
Business Analyst
BASF
- Design of global template processes for a Yard Management System based on SAP TM
- Process documentation in Ludwigshafen
- Development of best practice processes for trucks, intermodal transport, and rail
- Integration concept into existing IT systems
Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
3 monthsProject Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect
Evonik
- Strategic feasibility study for the implementation of a Yard Management System
- Implementation of a Yard Management System
- Process documentation in Marl, Witten, Herne, Antwerp, Lülsdorf
- Development of best practice processes for trucks, intermodal transport, rail, and ship
- Integration into existing IT systems
- Creation and implementation of template processes
- Integration of WMS system into YMS processes in Marl
- Integration of the container terminal into YMS processes in Marl and Antwerp
- Integration of plant railway processes in Antwerp
- Creation of a roadmap and integration scenario into the existing system landscape
- Implementation and customizing
- Creation of test plans, cutover, and migration strategy
- Creation of training materials, training of key users and end users
- Roll-out at the sites (Witten and Herne)
Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
6 monthsProject Manager, Business Analyst
Bosch Siemens Haushaltsgeräte (BSH)
- Implementation of a Yard Management System
- Process documentation
- Integration of WMS and TMS systems
- Development of best practice processes
- Creation of a Business Blueprint
- Implementation at the client
- Change management
- Cutover and commissioning
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
9 monthsBusiness Analyst, Solution Architect
VW / Audi
- Introduction of a Yard Management System in the group – Industry 4.0 for plant railways
- Project tender, prototype development, support of the evaluation process
- Development of the process-oriented plant railway solution, coordination of project workshops, solution design, interface between business department and IT
- Process documentation in Salzgitter, Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, Braunschweig, and Baunatal
- Consolidation for all plant railways at VW and Audi plants
- Design and creation of a Business Blueprint
- Creation and implementation of template processes
- Integration of the process-oriented plant railway solution into existing IT systems with connections to legacy systems
- Creation of a roadmap
- Connection of mobile UIs
- Implementation and customizing
- Requirements management and interface between business units, internal software development, and external service providers
- Execution and coordination of system tests
- Commissioning, cutover, and migration strategy
- Creation of training materials, training of key users and end users
- Roll-out at the sites (Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg)
- Automation of business processes
- Interfaces: loading, geofencing/wagon status, train pre-advice
- Automated migration procedure
- Use of mobile devices in rail operations
- Instruction of operational staff
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
7 yearsHamburg, Germany
Senior Consultant Supply Chain Management
leogistics GmbH
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearProject Associate
GS1 Germany
- Development of application guideline 'Time Slot Management' (2012)
- Standardization of the EDI interface for integrating time slot management systems
Jan 2011 - Present
14 years 8 monthsVillmar, Germany
Owner / Founder
logisticsdesign
- Process consulting, process optimization
- Business process design
- Interim management of supply chain/logistics
- Railway operations manager (branch line manager)
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 yearsSolms, Germany
Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager
Leica Camera AG
- Member of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera Portugal
- Tendering and relocation of the distribution center
- Implementation of contract logistics for global transportation services
- Requirements management
- Tendering of transport services (courier, express, parcel, LTL by truck, LTL by sea/air)
- Tendering of distribution center
- Design of integrated WMS and TMS business processes
- Implementation and contract negotiation
- Service provider change, relocation
- Integration and commissioning of WMS systems in Solms and Rodgau
Jan 2002 - Dec 2008
7 yearsProject Associate
GS1 Germany
- Development of application guideline 'Information Flow in Logistics'
- Standardization of EDI interface during integration of TMS and WMS
- Extension of the application guideline to the DACH region
- Presentation of the guideline implementation to an international audience
- Conducting training on the 'Information Flow in Logistics' application guideline
Jan 1997 - Dec 2008
12 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
In-house Consultant
Nestlé Deutschland AG
- Business Lead Supply Chain Nestlé Waters Germany
- Subteam Lead Logistics
- Project (2002 – 2008, as Subteam Lead Supply Chain Logistics / Project Manager): Implementation of application recommendation 'Logistics Information Flow' – connecting SAP via EDI standard messages, management of 8 WMS (ÖBB, Logistik+Mohr, Lkw Walter, MUK, Nestlé Waters France, Nestlé Waters Italia, Krekel, TST) and 4 TMS (tts/Fiege, Craiss, Kraftverkehr Nagel, Leipziger Lagerhaus).
- Tasks in the project (2002-2008): project planning, design of integrated business processes, interfaces, SAP implementation, interfaces, coordination of logistics service providers, operational ramp-up.
- Project (01.2003 – 05.2005, as Subteam Lead Supply Chain Logistics, functional responsibility): Implementation of globally consistent best practice processes at Nestlé Germany (15 plants, 5 DC’s) and Nestlé Austria (2 plants, 2 DC’s).
- Tasks in the project (01.2003 – 05.2005): creating the business blueprint, designing gap processes, developing best practices at the international level, project management of international logistics projects, coordination of logistics service providers, go-live of 17 plants and 7 distribution centers.
Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
4 yearsFrankfurt, Germany
Employee in Timetable / Train Simulation
Deutsche Bahn AG
Jan 1993 - Dec 1993
1 yearFrankfurt, Germany
Intern in Central Information Systems
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Languages
German
NativeEducation
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Diploma in Logistics, part-time distance learning · Logistics specialist
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Diploma in Business Informatics, focus on production informatics, process design, databases, SAP R3 (MM, SD, FI, PP) · Business Informatics specialist
Certifications & licenses
Railway Operations Manager
Water Protection Officer
Internal Quality Management Auditor
Internal Energy Auditor according to ISO 50001:2015
Internal Environmental Auditor according to ISO 14001:2015
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