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
