09/24/2026 updated
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Executive Program Director | Interim Transformation & Recovery | Intralogistics
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Worldwide
MSc Business Administration, Strategy & M&A - Erasmus University RotterdamAbout me
Ich verbinde Menschen, Prozesse und Technologie, führe internationale Teams und übernehme Verantwortung für WMS-, WCS- und Automatisierungsprojekte. Ich bringe kritische Programme wieder auf Kurs und liefere Lösungen, die im Betrieb funktionieren und wirtschaftlichen Nutzen schaffen.
Integrated Logistics SupportTransition ManagementIntralogisticsSAP EWM
Programme Recovery & Transformation
Extensive expertise in recovering high-risk and distressed programmes across intralogistics, WMS, WCS/WES/WEP and warehouse automation. Proven track record of restoring predictable delivery, customer confidence and financial control in complex international environments.
WMS / WCS / WES / WEP Implementation Leadership
Deep hands-on knowledge of warehouse management and execution systems including Manhattan Active WM, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder and MHE/AutoStore/AGV/AMR solutions. End-to-end delivery from strategy and design through integration, testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare.
P&L & Commercial Control
Full accountability for programme budgets, pricing, contracts, subcontracting and commercial risk. Demonstrated ability to turn loss-making programmes into profitable delivery, recovering significant customer change-request revenue and improving contribution margins substantially.
International Programme Leadership
Leadership of large-scale international programmes across Benelux, DACH, Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordics and Asia, aligning cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, IT/software and executive stakeholders.
Supplier & Contract Management
Management of supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation and vendor alignment across automation, software and MHE workstreams in multi-vendor programme environments.
Agile / DevOps
Application of Agile and DevOps methodologies in warehouse software and automation programmes, including establishing vendor DevOps models for WMS/WCS maintenance, support and continuous development.
Executive Governance
Establishment and management of executive governance structures including daily severity reviews, integrated commissioning, defect management and stakeholder reporting at board and C-level.
Operational Readiness
Ensuring operational readiness during complex brownfield deployments, maintaining live warehouse operations while executing transformation and recovery activities in parallel.
Team Building & Delivery Organisation
Building and scaling flexible delivery organisations of up to approximately 20 professionals, including international near/far-shore teams across software, automation and operations workstreams.
Extensive expertise in recovering high-risk and distressed programmes across intralogistics, WMS, WCS/WES/WEP and warehouse automation. Proven track record of restoring predictable delivery, customer confidence and financial control in complex international environments.
WMS / WCS / WES / WEP Implementation Leadership
Deep hands-on knowledge of warehouse management and execution systems including Manhattan Active WM, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder and MHE/AutoStore/AGV/AMR solutions. End-to-end delivery from strategy and design through integration, testing, cutover, go-live and hypercare.
P&L & Commercial Control
Full accountability for programme budgets, pricing, contracts, subcontracting and commercial risk. Demonstrated ability to turn loss-making programmes into profitable delivery, recovering significant customer change-request revenue and improving contribution margins substantially.
International Programme Leadership
Leadership of large-scale international programmes across Benelux, DACH, Central and Eastern Europe, the Nordics and Asia, aligning cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, IT/software and executive stakeholders.
Supplier & Contract Management
Management of supplier selection, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation and vendor alignment across automation, software and MHE workstreams in multi-vendor programme environments.
Agile / DevOps
Application of Agile and DevOps methodologies in warehouse software and automation programmes, including establishing vendor DevOps models for WMS/WCS maintenance, support and continuous development.
Executive Governance
Establishment and management of executive governance structures including daily severity reviews, integrated commissioning, defect management and stakeholder reporting at board and C-level.
Operational Readiness
Ensuring operational readiness during complex brownfield deployments, maintaining live warehouse operations while executing transformation and recovery activities in parallel.
Team Building & Delivery Organisation
Building and scaling flexible delivery organisations of up to approximately 20 professionals, including international near/far-shore teams across software, automation and operations workstreams.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2012
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluentDutchNative speaker
Project history
Founded and leads SIMPEL Logistic Solutions, providing interim programme leadership for complex international transformation, warehouse-automation and enterprise-software assignments. Holds full P&L responsibility, manages contracts, pricing, costs, subcontracting and commercial risk, and builds flexible delivery organisations of up to approximately 20 professionals.
Led two AGV/LGV automation and integration projects in Spain and the UK, aligning suppliers and CCEP teams across design, build, SAP EWM/WCS integration, IT infrastructure, commissioning and operational handover.
Led design through deployment of e-commerce processes within an operational omnichannel DC in Bochum, Germany. Accountable for lead time, quality and cost while aligning Manhattan Active WM, TGW WCS, operations, engineering and vendors.