Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jan H. Schuur
Consulting Focus: SAP EHS, Product Compliance, REACH, S/4 HANA Integration
Dr. Jan H. Schuur is the founder and managing director of rimpido GmbH, a consulting company specializing in SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Product Compliance. He is a recognized expert with more than twenty-five years of international experience in SAP implementation projects. His work focuses on integrating SAP EHS with SAP MM, SAP SD, and SAP QM. In addition, he combines strong scientific training with deep technical and leadership experience, which helps him manage complex global projects effectively.
Academic Background
Dr. Schuur studied chemistry at the Universities of Würzburg, Göttingen, Munich, and Erlangen-Nuremberg. In 1998, he received his doctorate in natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His thesis dealt with the coding of molecular 3D structures and their application in IR-spectra simulations and QSAR studies. Earlier, he completed his diploma thesis on the enzymatic transformation of lignin models at the University of Göttingen. Because of this strong academic foundation, he developed a deep understanding of scientific data and analytical methods, which later supported his work in SAP EHS and data modelling.
Professional Career
Dr. Schuur began his professional career in 1998 as a SAP EHS Consultant at TechniData GmbH. From 2000 to 2011, he served as Project Leader for SAP EHS and SAP Product and REACH Compliance. During this time, he managed many complex implementation and rollout projects. In April 2011, he founded rimpido GmbH, an independent consulting company dedicated to SAP EHS solutions. The company has grown steadily and today supports international customers from various industries. In addition, between 2018 and 2019, he also established rimpido Pacific Inc., expanding the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, his international experience now covers both European and Asian markets.
Key Projects
Over the past two decades, Dr. Schuur has led many SAP implementation projects for global chemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive clients. For example, he has managed:
- S/4 HANA EHS Greenfield implementation for a lubricant manufacturer (2023)
- SAP EHS M Product Compliance at Roche (2022 – present)
- S/4 HANA EHS Dangerous Goods implementation in the automotive industry (2021 – 2022)
- SAP EHS SVT implementation and proof-of-concept projects for several international companies
- Global Label Management (GLM) rollouts and maintenance at Sasol Marl and Brunsbüttel (2013 – present)
- SAP REACH Compliance and regulatory content integration at BASF, Schülke+, and Synthomer
Through these projects, he gained broad experience in blueprinting, documentation, configuration, programming, and testing. Furthermore, he became known for combining technical precision with efficient coordination and communication across international teams.
Publications and Certifications
Dr. Schuur is the author of the book “SAP Environment, Health, and Safety Management” (SAP Press, 2012). The publication is widely used as a reference for SAP EHS professionals. Moreover, he holds several SAP certifications, including:
- SAP Product and REACH Compliance 2.0 (2010)
- SAP REACH Compliance – TechniData Academy (2008)
- SAP Logistics – TechniData Academy (2007)
- SAP EHS Handling and Customizing – TechniData AG (2004)
- SAP EHS Business Configuration – SAP AG (2000)
- ABAP/4 Development Workbench Fundamentals – SAP AG (1999)
These certifications reflect his long-term dedication to continuous learning and professional development. As a result, he has become a trusted expert for many global clients.
Technical Expertise
His technical expertise covers SAP EHS (PS, DG, GLM, OH), SAP Product and REACH Compliance, and SAP EHSM 6.0 PRC. In addition, he is an expert in data migration, Unicode upgrades, and WWI layout design. He also has extensive experience with regulatory content from SAP, TechniData, and Ariel. Furthermore, he is proficient in ABAP debugging, Windows administration, and Microsoft Office. He also has practical knowledge of HTML, Java, and C/C++. Therefore, he can efficiently manage both functional and technical sides of SAP projects.
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout his scientific career, Dr. Schuur received several awards. For example, he won the 3rd Prize for Best Poster at the 10th CIC Annual Meeting (1995) and the Book Prize of the German Chemical Society (1988). These honors show his long-standing commitment to innovation and quality in both science and technology.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Schuur enjoys photography, railways, and nature. He also has a strong interest in Asia and its cultures. Because of this, he often combines his personal passion for travel with his professional engagement in international collaboration.