Michael Bertrams
Founder & Consultant at BERTRAMS|Coordinating Complexity|

Profile

• Experienced supply chain executive and consultant
  • More than 20 years of international leadership in supply chain management, digital transformation, and organizational change.
• Specialized in end-to-end S&OP/IBP implementation
• Leadership of complex, cross-functional and cross-regional project initiatives in diverse industries.

Core Competencies

• Global S&OP and IBP process implementation
• Supply chain transformation and preparation for digitalization
• Leading cross-functional and international teams
• Value stream mapping and process optimization
• Change management and cultural integration
• Training and upskilling of global teams in supply chain tools

Professional Experience

Founder & Managing Director
BERTRAMS | Coordinating Complexity, Germany | 2023–present

• Led multiple S&OP and IBP transformation projects for multinational clients.
• Supported international companies in optimizing demand and supply planning, reducing complexity, and 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.

Head of Logistics, Supply Chain & Head of Planning
Previous Employers, International | 1997–2021

• 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.

Education

• MSc in international Management & BSc in mech. Engineering

Selected Project Highlights

• Please see customer success stories on my website

Languages

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

IT Skills

• SAP R/3, introductions in SAP IBP, ORACLE, Microsoft Dynamics 365, MS Power BI etc.

References

• Company and University references upon request