Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

34 years of experience in all areas of SCM and logistics with a focus on project deployment. When things got difficult or complex, the response was: "Just ask Stephan Deuster, he'll handle it".

Through this path, I increasingly moved into project leadership and interim roles in the broader field of logistics and SCM. My curious mind, driven by the "Why? How? What for?" mentality, enabled me to quickly learn diverse topics and find, plan, and implement solutions. My knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, Jira, and other tools, as well as my ability to think outside the box and my willingness to "go and see", are helpful here.

I have solidified my knowledge through certifications according to GPM/IPMA, Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner, SAP S4/HANA, SCM, Change, Strategy, Negotiation, etc..

For the last 3 years, I had the privilege of leading a project that involved the construction of 2 new warehouse locations from the ground up to go-live, including a WMS system change. In this project, 5,288 tasks in 8 main groups with more than 50 project team members were completed in 556 project days.

Below are bullet-point experiences from SCM/Logistics that help me assess situations but do not prevent me from being open to new things:

Parcel and Express Delivery, Night Express

Groupage Freight

LTL/FTL

Sea/Air Freight

Warehousing (central, regional, cross-dock)

Processes, Process Costs

Unit Costs

KPIs

b2b, b2c - e2e

IT - ERP, WMS, TMS

3PL, 4PL, LLP

Contract Logistics

AI in SCM + Logistics (forecasting, optimization, customer service, etc., not just ChatGPT)

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Köln (up to 50km), Duisburg (up to 50km)

Stephan Deuster
Project and Interim Manager Logistics
January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
Europe
As an experienced project manager and interim manager with over 25 years of expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and business administration, I successfully guide companies through transformation processes. My focus is on the conception and implementation of complex projects – from strategic realignment and the construction of new distribution centers to the digitalization of end-to-end processes.

My references include, among others, the logistical realignment of the SHK Deutschland Group (new construction of two distribution centers, introduction of automated warehouse technology such as AutoStore and SCALE LVS, management of over 5,000 work packages with more than 50 project employees) as well as various projects in the areas of site development, restructuring, cost reduction, and IT integration.

With my dual qualification as a classically certified project manager (GPM/IPMA Level D) and agile expert (Scrum Master, Scrum Product Owner), I combine proven methods with modern approaches. My profile is complemented by certification as an AI Manager and Application Consultant (IHK), enabling me to integrate technological innovations into projects in a practical way.

My hands-on mentality, extensive leadership experience (teams up to 50 employees), and my ability to implement complex tasks in a structured and efficient manner make me a reliable partner for companies seeking sustainable change.

Whether restructuring, process optimization, digitalization, or interim management: I offer solution-oriented implementation competence, in-depth industry knowledge, and the necessary execution strength to bring projects to successful completion on time.
Project Management Restructuring Leadership Problem-Solving Skills AI
FDLogistics
Head of Sales
November 2018 - December 2019 (1 year and 1 month)
NGG Region Köln, Cologne, NW, Germany
Establishment of sales and operations for a newly founded freight forwarder, focusing on system transport as a network partner of Palletways
Innight Express Germany GmbH
Head of Purchasing
TRANSPORTATION
February 2017 - April 2017 (2 months)
Köln, Germany
Acquisition of Cat LC Germany by Innight Express Germany GmbH or NOX, respectively. Transfer of operations, IT systems, and subcontractor agreements.
Logistics Management PMO Purchasing Process Optimization