Marco Schmitt

As an SAP consultant with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in SAP S/4HANA, focusing on Sales and Distribution and Materials Management. I have significant expertise in international project management and a solid foundation in developing, documenting, modifying, testing, and implementing ERP solutions. With basic ABAP knowledge, my strengths lie in understanding business processes and delivering tailored solutions. I’m committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.

With a solid understanding of ERP/MES systems, I oversaw the analysis, design, and implementation of standardized production processes globally. I coordinated 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level support for the service desk and served as an internal customer service manager for RKW sites, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.

As the leader of the IT department, I was responsible for its strategic direction, including IT security. I managed and developed the client, server, and app teams, ensuring their growth and efficiency. I comprehensively oversaw the IS budget, asset, and cost controlling. My role also involved ensuring the smooth and trouble-free operation of all IT systems, maintaining high standards of service and reliability.

Responsible for the realization of IS solutions in the Motion business unit on time, within budget and in accordance with quality standards as IT contact person and escalation authority for the business | Managing teams in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Austria, Slovenia and Czech Republic | Ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs with customer satisfaction analysis | Specifying and consolidating IS requirements in dialogue with the IS organization

Responsible for the implementation of demand-oriented IS solutions in the Robotics and Motion division on schedule, within budget and to the required quality | Managed and developed teams in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Austria, Slovenia and Czech Republic

Responsible for the implementation of the global IS strategy in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Austria and Slovenia leading and coordinating the local IS teams | Provided needs-based support of the robotics and motion business according to requirements with focus on demand and change management | Participated in international projects for strategic corporate development, e.g. as Change & Communication Lead in a global customer experience project

Responsible for the IT-side optimization of processes and structures in Ladenburg (Germany) | Handled the technical coordination of the local IT coordinators and key users | Comprehensively managed the IS budget, asset and cost controlling | Supported and implemented Sarbanes Oxley controls as IT contact person | u.v.m.

International application and process consulting (SAP) in sales, distribution, material management, and production planning for the company's foreign affiliates

Significant contribution to the successful planning and implementation of SAP ERP ECC 6.0 in Japan and the United States and SAP ERP ECC 5.0 in Canada

Development of the order management system OMS for the international affiliates in Germany, Mexico, and Canada | Interface development between the order management system OMS and the warehouse system WASS.

Coordination of IT projects between the European affiliates and the headquarters in Greenville, SC | Database maintenance for the order management system OMS and PPL system PowerMAN (Production- and Planing System) | IT support provided for the finance and accounting department | Creation and supervision of the IT budget

Development of an ERP System customized for bakery requirements.

Procurement and sales of hardware worldwide.

Studium und Ausbildung

Degree program: Information Systems and Technology | EQF Level 7

Degree program: Business Information Systems | EQF Level 6 Internship: Roland Schmitt Tische GmbH | Eberbach (Germany) | 09/1994 - 09/1997