Michael Bertrams

Founder & Consultant @ BERTRAMS|Coordinating Complexity|

“I create a unique proposal for your personal project needs, to align your regional teams in cross-functional, hierarchical communities. Creating a sustainable change management from within – resulting in growth through an exceptional S&OP/IBP expertise and endemic alignment – shifting your teams into a global “offense”.

Profile Summary

  • More than 20 years of international leadership in supply chain management, digital transformation, and organizational change.
  • Leadership of complex cross-functional & cross-regional project teams within diverse cultures and/or industries.
    • Specialized in end-to-end S&OP/IBP implementations within an order-to-cash project request.
  • 2011 – MSc in international Management
  • 1996 – BSc in mech. Engineering (Diplom-Ingenieur Maschinenbau)

Professional Timeline

2022 – present: Founder & Consulting Director

  • Led multiple S&OP and IBP transformation projects for multinational clients.
  • Supported international companies in developing and optimizing demand and supply planning in complex environments, while enhancing operational excellence.
  • Designed and executed interim management mandates, ensuring business continuity during leadership transitions.
  • Conducted detailed process analyses and value stream mapping to identify improvement opportunities and support digital transformation.

1997 – 2021: Director/Head of Demand & Supply Chains; IBP; OTC; CS; Logistics WH/T
@ Prestigious Multinational Employments

  • Directed global S&OP/IBP implementations across 22 manufacturing sites and 25,000+ SKUs.
  • Implemented standardized, scalable supply chain strategies and digital tools.
  • Managed transformation projects, including SAP & ORACLE upgrades and the integration of advanced analytics for executive reporting.

Languages

  • German (native), English (fluent), French (conversational)

References

  • Company and University references upon request