Dirk-Jan (Dj) De Ruiter Email & Phone Number

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Blackfriars, London, Gb

My impact in this role included leading capability development and long-term strategy definition and roll-out for road transportation and logistics sustainability across all Unilever operations globally.

Chicago, Il, Us

Late 2020 I was promoted to this role based off solid performance results as Senior Manager of Global Transportation.I led and directed the centre of excellence (CoE) for logistics and analytics across the International Zone with emphasis on Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Latin America (LATAM) and Asia-Pacific (APAC).Accountable for a logistics spend in excess of $300 million per annum across all warehousing and transportation activities in the International Zone, I led a team of 7 direct reports, and reported to the VP of Logistics and SOP International Zone.

Chicago, Il, Us

I was part of an internal global consulting team and reported to the SVP of Global Logistics. I was also the lead contact for zones and business units on transportation issues for an insourced and outsourced operation with an annual budget of $1.5B+.I drove end-to-end supply chain projects via onsite support across various countries to ensure optimized performance and service. This was achieved via transportation optimization, network design, capacity planning, procurement strategies, carrier collaboration, systems, processes, lean services and capability building, performance metrics tracking and more.My role involved devising future-oriented logistics and transportation strategies aligned with operations as well as the setting of policies and guidelines for operations globally.I analyzed portfolios and defined, developed and implemented transportation and logistics roadmaps, supplier pricing strategies, supply base optimization and delivered savings for strategic categories.Key ContributionsLed and delivered >15 projects across operations globally; coached, mentored and trained colleagues on analytics, transportation optimization, carrier collaboration, network design, supply chain management and moreDeveloped and implemented the logistics playbook, containing standardized processes and procedures leading to optimized cost and service levels of global logistics operationsDrove multiple high-value transportation efficiency projects globally; translated in-depth data analysis into actionable insights towards Oracle TMS and Ortec for SAP Load builder updates, process improvements and moreRecognized for success and support to senior colleagues as in-house trainer in advanced MS Excel and Analytics

Zeewolde, Nl

I was part of the senior management team that directed and sets organizational strategy, aligning business operations to the overall vision and value proposition. I oversaw various functions including IT, business development, logistics engineering and the European Food Network. The projects and programs that I led ran into € multi-million values and covered large territories. I led, directed and developed a team of 20 direct reports consisting of professionals such as project managers, logistics engineers, sales and IT managers.Key ContributionsEntrusted as interim Head of Operations from June 2016; managed all operational activities across 4 large logistics sites for warehousing and transportation with an annual budget of € 200+ million and 500+ indirect reportsReorganized overland transportation department consisting of 25 forwarders and 3 supervisors; consolidated various transportation networks into single network that maximized scale efficiency and customer service levelsReviewed customer offering that drove substantial losses with minimal value-add to the network; drove divestiture and migration to other logistics service providers sans negative service impact on customersIncreased warehouse productivity gains by 12% by resetting customer base across the network, ensured complementary customer portfolio spread; optimized operational processes using Six Sigma methodology and enhanced overall performance trackingAchieved additional annual sales of € 8+ million through active networking; notably implemented a dedicated contract logistics solution for warehousing and dedicated transportation network for large discounter

Utrecht, Nl

Coop Supermarkets is the fifth largest retailer in the Netherlands, FMCG, with over 274 outlets and two distribution centers. As the manager of transportation, I oversaw and directed all overland transportation activities at operational, tactical and strategic level and led a team of six direct reports.Key AccomplishmentsNegotiated and closed a five-year contract with Bakker Logistics, implemented the APS system (AMCS Transvision) and also designed and implemented customer relationship management (CRM) for storesDiscontinued, as part of the logistics management team, two local DCs and opened a new centralised DC, leading to easier access, distribution efficiency, and significantly reduced inventory positionRedesigned the overland transportation network and integrated 54 new outlets (former C1000 outlets); achieved annual cost savings of > € 2.5 million (13.6%)Improved service levels through fresh produce delivery increases from an average 4.16 times per week to six days per week and shortened lead-time from an average 14 hours to 11.5 hours

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DB Schenker is a logistics service provider in the high-tech sector, and market leader in overland transportation in Europe. I managed the overland transportation department for groupage / LTL / FTL / Multi-modal services and led nine direct reports.Key ContributionsLed “special projects” division at DB Schenker branch, aimed at supporting confidential product launches across Eastern Europe and Nordics, most notably the successful iPhone4 launch in 2010 in close collaboration with DB Schenker colleagues in China and Ireland for local customization for EU marketImproved overland transportation department by restructuring operational roles within the team, redefining roles to align capabilities and ambitions of individual team members to specialized tasks and integrating 2 desks to leverage scale of operations and application of specialization within the teamParticipated in and led various projects, such as Six Sigma optimization in collaboration with DB Schenker HQ in Essen Germany, aimed at enhancing network productivity and service levels (both on the linehaul and last-mile part of the network)

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Lyon, Fr

Master Of Business Administration - Global Executive Mba

Master’S Degree, Operations And Supply Chain Management

Master’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General