Thomas Knecht
About Thomas Knecht
Thomas Knecht is a Senior Solution Architect Cloud ERP at Rootstock Software, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and process optimization, with a focus on digitalization strategies and customs processes.
Work at Rootstock Software
Thomas Knecht has been employed at Rootstock Software since 2020 as a Senior Solution Architect Cloud ERP. In this role, he focuses on delivering cloud-based ERP solutions across various regions, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and internationally. His responsibilities include engaging in pre-sales activities and aligning technical solutions with customer requirements. Prior to his current position, he worked at Rootstock Software in a similar capacity from 2019 to 2020, where he also served as a Pre-Sales Consultant and Project Manager.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and Logistics
Before joining Rootstock Software, Thomas Knecht held several positions that contributed to his expertise in supply chain and logistics. He worked at item Industrietechnik GmbH as Head of Order Processing and later as Head of Supply Chain and Logistics Applications. His tenure at item included roles as Project Manager for WMS (LFS7) and Head of Logistics International. Additionally, he spent time at Manhattan Associates, where he served as Business Line Manager and Principal Consultant, focusing on Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementation.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Knecht studied at Fachhochschule Düsseldorf, where he earned a Dipl.-Betriebswirt degree in Organisation & Datenverarbeitung and Controlling from 2000 to 2004. He also attended The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg, studying Business Administration (BWL) from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his professional focus on process optimization, digitalization strategies, and expertise in customs processes.
Background in Logistics and Project Management
Thomas Knecht has a comprehensive background in logistics and project management spanning over a decade. His experience includes roles in logistics management and project oversight at item Industrietechnik GmbH, where he worked for ten years. His responsibilities included managing logistics operations and implementing warehouse management systems. This extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective supply chain management and process optimization.