Interim sourcing and supply chain in place

After an initial chat about your KPIs (OTIF, inventory turnover rate, COGS) and system environment (SAP, M3, Dynamics 365, WMS), we create a requirement profile that also considers culture and leadership style. Our network of around 8,000 quality-assured interim consultants is filtered by industry experience, Lean/Six Sigma qualifications, and regulatory insight. Three to four candidates are presented within five business days – reference-checked and ready to start.

You'll see the full cost breakdown before making a decision: 80% of the fee goes directly to the consultant, and 20% to us. No start-up fee, no performance bonuses, and no lock-in period if your needs change. The budget is fixed – so the savings and service level gains stay with you.

Your personal advisor follows the assignment from the requirement profile to hand-over. The interim manager implements S&OP processes, risk matrices, and digital KPI dashboards that link forecast errors, capacity utilization, and transport costs to your results. Routines and documentation are left in an operational state, making your organization self-sufficient after the project.

We offer experienced and qualified interim consultants for assignments in purchasing and supply chain, tailored for both short-term and long-term needs. Whether you're looking for a Purchasing Manager, Sourcing Specialist, or an expert in logistics and supply chains, we can quickly match you with the right expertise for your assignment. Here are some of the roles we fill:

Sales, planning, purchasing, and distribution all come together in a weekly S&OP rhythm. We fine-tune MRP parameters, use ABC control to separate A-items from the long tail, and set up pull zones for fast-moving products to make picking and replenishment super easy. This cuts order-to-delivery time by two to three days, reduces backorders, and slashes express freight costs. We're aiming for 98% OTIF without tying up more capital.

We optimize the transport network using lane analysis and new freight agreements. Load fill rates jump from 78% to over 90%, and we simulate safety stock with a digital twin, allowing us to safely cut buffers by 15 to 20%. Lower work-in-progress (WIP) and fewer premium transports free up working capital. Plus, supply chain costs as a percentage of sales drop by two to three percentage points in the first quarter.

We bring together Customs Code, export control, REACH, RoHS, and sustainability requirements into one shared compliance platform. Every link gets a risk score with a monthly review and clear action triggers. Plus, we have backup suppliers with tested sample deliveries ready to go within 48 hours. This means fewer disruptions, lower sanction risks, and a stronger brand for you.

Our leaders connect forecasting, S&OP, MRP, WMS, TMS, and any APS systems from an end-to-end perspective. Master data and KPIs are all linked in a shared data warehouse, so you can instantly see how each parameter impacts your margins. We use tools like ABC analysis, safety stock formulas, network design, and total landed cost to make sure decisions are always based on facts.

We replace endless email chains with weekly pulse meetings involving suppliers, 3PL partners, and internal teams. Service commitments become crystal clear, deviations are reported fast, and root causes are jointly resolved, from the initial forecast meeting all the way to the port of discharge.

Whether it's a port strike, container shortage, or a sudden demand peak, we handle it with ready-made scenarios that show the cost, service impact, and carbon footprint for every option. Buffer strategies like supplier-owned inventory and cross-docking in customer-close hubs give us flexibility without increasing overall inventory levels. We communicate early, and priorities are clear, so trust stays strong even when things get tricky.