Wolfgang Hartwig
Interim Manager
Experience
Apr 2025 - Jun 2025
3 monthsInterim Supply Chain Manager
Mid-sized chemical company
- Reorganization of the logistics area
- Crisis intervention during the shift from B2B to B2C business
- Restoring delivery capability
Jul 2023 - Mar 2025
1 year 9 monthsInterim Head of Supply Chain Management
International construction machinery group
- Operational management of 5 departments with a total of 60 employees
- Restructuring of department organizations
- Reorganization of production supply
- Reduction of inventory by a double-digit million amount
Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 7 monthsInterim Manager
Self-employed
Specializing in logistics and supply chain management
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 monthsInterim Supply Chain Manager
Life science products
- Demand and supply planning for headquarters in Europe, America and Asia Pacific
- Restructuring of planning and procurement processes
Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
4 years 5 monthsGermany
Managing Director of ABC Logistics Service
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group / ABC Logistics Service
- Revenue in 2021: approx. €5.2 million
- About 75 employees
- Established cost-saving measures using lean methods, multiple reductions in transfer rates
- Volume increase of over 40% from 2016 to 2021
Dec 2014 - Jul 2018
3 years 8 monthsGermany
Managing Director of ABC Logistics Service and Head of Logistics at SPAX International
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group / ABC Logistics Service / SPAX International
- Founded the company "ABC Logistics Service" within the Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group
- Initiated and consolidated the operational processes of ABC Logistics Service
- Started operations in April 2015
- Responsible for results, budget and personnel
- Took over logistics handling for French end customers
- Logistics center with approx. 14,000 m² of space
- Service provider for SPAX International
- Core tasks: goods receipt/quality control, storage, order picking, packaging, returns processing
- Preparing goods for worldwide delivery
- SAP implementation (MM, WM)
Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
3 years 3 monthsGermany
Head of Logistics at ABC Forming Technology and SPAX International
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group / ABC Forming Technology / SPAX International
- SAP implementation at SPAX International
- Prepared the company setup of "ABC Logistics Service"
- Site selection
- Designed the new logistics system
- Closed or downsized existing sites
- Transferred functions to the newly established company
May 2010 - Oct 2011
1 year 6 monthsGermany
Head of Supply Chain Management
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group / ABC Forming Technology
- Established the "Production Planning and Control" department
- Redesigned the process chain from material procurement through production planning to packaging and delivery
- Implemented SAP for production planning, logistics and materials management
- Designed and implemented production logistics
Sep 2006 - Apr 2010
3 years 8 monthsGermany
Production Logistics Manager
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. Group / ABC Forming Technology / SPAX International
Screw manufacturer for automotive customers
- Packing areas and 100% inspection departments
- Order picking / shipping preparation
- Warehouse management (including a high-bay warehouse)
- Goods receipt / quality inspection
- Design and implementation of several packaging and 100% inspection systems
- Modernization of the high-bay warehouse and upstream conveyor technology
Aug 2000 - Aug 2006
6 years 1 monthItaly
Head of Cross-Plant Production Planning and Logistics
Loacker AG
- 4 departments (production planning, logistics, supervisor of 2 work preparation teams)
- Coordination of 3 production plants
- Responsibility for delivery performance in Italy and worldwide
- International travel (USA, Far East)
- SAP implementation for production planning / logistics
Sep 1998 - Jul 2000
1 year 11 monthsItaly
Head of Logistics
Loacker AG
- Developed all secondary packaging
- Redesigned production logistics
- Planned logistics for new customers/importers
Jan 1996 - Sep 1998
2 years 9 monthsDortmund, Germany
Group Manager Packaging Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
- Independently acquired industrial projects
- Designed and implemented conveyor systems, e.g., for a large glass products manufacturer
- Packaging optimizations for industrial clients, including automotive suppliers and the food sector
Apr 1992 - Dec 1995
3 years 9 monthsDortmund, Germany
Research Associate
Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
- From 01/1993 project manager
- Developed packaging systems for medical devices and glass products
- Designed material flow systems, for example for in-plant transport at a large engine manufacturer
Feb 1989 - Mar 1992
3 years 2 monthsDortmund, Germany
Student Assistant
Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
- Collaborated on industry projects in packaging and automation systems
Summary
As an interim manager with many years of experience, I support companies in optimizing their supply chain and logistics processes. My focus is on restructuring organizations, implementing lean management principles, and developing cost-saving measures.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedItalian
Elementary Education
Oct 1983 - Sep 1992
University Of Dortmund
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, Material Flow Technology, Industrial Logistics, Automation Technology, Handling And Packaging Technology · Dortmund, Germany · good
Aug 1974 - Jul 1983
Gymnasium In Unna
High School Diploma · Unna, Germany · 2.6
Certifications & licenses
Configuring Supply Chain Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition - Record of Achievement
Exploring Planning Processes in SAP IBP - Record of Achievement
Exploring SAP Cloud ERP - Record of Achievement
Exploring SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain for Transportation Management - Record of Achievement
Exploring the Tools and Features in SAP IBP - Record of Achievement
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