THORSTEN JULIAN SCHULZ
DIGITAL EXCELLENCE CONSULTANT
Digital excellence for companies
More efficient processes. Stronger systems. Greater impact.
I support companies in strategically rethinking their digital processes – with clear system architecture, integrative solutions around ERP systems such as SAP and a measurable focus on efficiency and business impact.
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This is what I stand for
As a consultant, I am dedicated to optimizing production processes and improving product quality in today's competitive environment.
With my extensive experience in digital processes in production, quality management, and logistics, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my role and focus on efficient and targeted strategies for efficiency optimization. I lead initiatives that, among other things, leverage SAP solutions to streamline complex logistics chains and improve operational efficiency.
I firmly believe in the power of shared knowledge and subscribe to the philosophy "shared knowledge is double knowledge." By fostering collaboration and openly sharing insights, I drive meaningful improvements in my projects and beyond.
Outside of work, I am very curious, whether that's exploring innovative technologies or gaming and working out in my free time to find inspiration and new perspectives that inform my consulting approach.
Continuous learning is at the core of my professional ethos as I strive to keep up with industry innovations and refine my expertise.
MY EXPERIENCES
Managing Application Consultant - XL2
June 2025 - present
Digitalization in the automotive industry
End-to-end process consulting
System architecture
Solution design supply chain processes
Principal Consultant - Gambit Consulting
January 2025 - May 2025
Management consultancy with a focus on SAP
Module support for PP, QM and VC
Team Lead Design to Product
(Sub-)project management
Business Development
Senior Consultant, Gambit Consulting
January 2021 - December 2024
Management consultancy with a focus on SAP
Module support for PP, QM and VC
Team Lead Design to Product
(Sub-)project management
IT due diligence
SKILLS
Consulting
In consulting, I focus on analyzing challenges. I pursue a structured solution-finding approach to achieve sustainable and effective results. Stakeholder engagement is also important to me, integrating diverse perspectives and fostering solution acceptance. This holistic approach ensures that the strategies developed meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Manufacturing Industries
I have extensive experience in various companies in the automotive and plant engineering industries, as well as the discrete manufacturing industry. My focus is on addressing issues in the areas of production, supply chain, engineering, and quality management. My expertise enables me to develop tailored approaches to every challenge.
Process Management
From my perspective, process management is a crucial step toward optimizing workflows. Through process analysis, I identify weak points and areas for improvement. The use of analytical tools enables me to make data-driven decisions to sustainably increase efficiency. Fact-based efficiency improvements not only lead to cost reductions but also greater team satisfaction.
ERP systems
I have many years of hands-on experience with ERP software, particularly with SAP in the areas of production (PP), quality management (QM), and variant configuration (VC). My integrative consulting approach enables me to not only implement technical solutions, but also understand and consider user processes and needs. This approach has enabled me to successfully implement projects and sustainably increase my clients' efficiency. I place great value on working closely with teams to develop customized solutions that meet specific requirements.
Confidence is not a belief in success. It's a comfort with failure.