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SAP Solutions Architect - Supply Chain Planning & Logistics (MM/SD/PP/WMS)
Alicante, Spain
Worldwide
MA, International Relations, The Open University Business SchoolAbout me
Business Solution Architect with 20+ years of international experience across SAP and adjacent ecosystems. Specialized in Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics S/4HANA, ERP, MRP, MM, SD, PP, PM, PLM, QM, WM, IM, LO, EWM, TMS, APO (DP, PP/DS, SNP), IBP E-Invoicing, EDI, BTP
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Artificial IntelligenceChemistryArchitectureAutomationAutomotive IndustryBiologyBlueprintingSoftware as a ServiceDemand ForecastingElectronic BillingEnterprise Resource PlanningForecastingGovernanceEnterprise Architecture
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business Solution Architect with 20+ years of international experience across SAP and adjacent ecosystems
S/4HANA, ERP, MRP, MM, SD, PP, PM, PLM, QM, WM, IM, LO, EWM, TMS, APO (DP, PP/DS, SNP), IBP
E-Invoicing, EDI, BTP
Cross-industry expertise spans FMCG, Chemicals, Metals&Mining, Oil&Gas, Retail, Automotive, and Life Sciences. Trusted advisor to C-level, bridging strategy and execution through SCOR methodology, APICS CPIM certification, and hands-on architecture. Known for building and mentoring high-performing global teams, shaping enterprise roadmaps, and ensuring transformations deliver EBITDA, resilience, and growth
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Reduced POS inventory by 15%, improved shelf availability by 14%, and increased forecast accuracy by 10%; achieved EBITDA +2% impact within 18 months
- Global supply chain harmonization: unified demand planning models, rolled out standardized S&OP and IBP processes across EMEA, MENA, and US within 6 months
- Logistics automation: implemented EWM and TMS across a 45-DC network, cutting errors in shipments by 30% and improving throughput by 20%
- Chemicals & Mining: led demand/supply optimization for a global player, reducing excess inventory by 12% and raising service levels by 9% across 15+ countries
- Enterprise Architecture: designed integrated blueprint linking Planning - ERP - Logistics - BI/AI platforms with API/EDI integration, enabling predictive analytics and real-time supply chain visibility
- Personally led hands-on workstreams in business optimization, ensuring credibility with teams and execution excellence
SELECTED CASE STUDIES
1. Forecasting & Replenishment Transformation for Retail
- Challenge: 26,000 stores, 45 DCs, 8,000 suppliers, and 45,000 SKUs — plagued by high inventory, poor forecast accuracy, and weak cross-functional alignment
- Action: Built an agile transformation team; implemented S/4HANA + new F&R solution; introduced product culture and S&OP governance
- Result: Forecast accuracy +10%, availability +14%, inventory -15%, logistics cost -30%; EBITDA uplift +2%
2. Chemicals Industry | Global Supply Chain
- Challenge: Fragmented demand planning across regions, high stock levels, and inconsistent service
- Action: Applied SCOR methodology; designed IBP/Anaplan-based process; harmonized global S&OP
- Result: Inventory -12%, service level +9%, accelerated rollout across 15countries, ROI achieved
3. Metals & Mining | Logistics&Planning Integration
- Challenge: Inefficient warehouse/transport flows, manual processes, and poor ERP visibility
- Action: Implemented EWM + TMS, fully integrated with S/4HANA and BI
- Result: Reduced shipment errors by 30%, throughput +20%, working capital optimized by €500M
4. SMB SaaS ERP Platform
- Challenge: SMEs lacked accessible, integrated ERP/SCM tools for planning and operations
- Action: Designed and launched SaaS ERP; rolled out across EMEA, MENA, US
- Result: 300+ clients onboarded, ACV growth +40% YoY; platform scaled with IRR >100% in 2years
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2005
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentSpanishGood
Project history
- Lead SAP-focused consulting and staffing team with clients across EMEA.
- Designed supply chain architectures integrating Planning-ERP-Logistics-Analytics for Retail, FMCG, CPG, Chemicals, Metal & Mining, and Distribution.
- Guided clients through SAP S/4HANA, IBP, EWM, and TMS transformations.
- Built project teams of 50–300 consultants for global programs.
- Now my role of Business Solution Architect for International Chemical Company. S/4HANA transformation project (migration and rollout in Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy and Switzerland).
- Owned C-level transformation engagements across Fortune 500 retailers.
- Delivered project with S/4HANA Public Cloud, S/4HANA Private Cloud
- Drove adoption of S/4, IBP, F&R, EWM, TMS and logistics optimization projects.
- Board‑facing strategy and operating model design across ERP, Logistics, Forecasting & Replenishment, Warehousing, Transportation, eCom, darkstores, partnerships, assortment and category management.
- Built net‑new teams and talent brand; launched GAUSS Club with universities and expert communities.
- Team composition 400+: Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Agile Trainers, Methodologists, BAs, SAP Business and Technical consultants, Vendor and Partners experts.
- S/4HANA Transformation Program (26,000 stores, 45 DCs, 8,000 suppliers, and 45,000 SKUs). Result: Forecast accuracy +10%, availability +14%, inventory -15%, logistics cost -30%.
- My Responsibility: S/4HANA + SAP TMS + Manhattan WMS + Relex F&R + Micro servises + Legacy systems
Certificates
SAP Certified Strategic Industries Expert
SAP2023
SAP Certified Application SCM Expert
SAP2023
DSP Specialist in Mentoring & Supervision
UC Berkeley2022