Eric Giljam Email & Phone Number

Monterrey, N.L., Mx

Amsterdam, Nl

- Orchestrating the execution of HEINEKEN´s largest Business Transformation Program Digital Backbone in all Operating Companies in the Americas Region.- Setup and lead the Digital Backbone regional deployment hub for Americas based in Monterrey Mexico consisting of 75 FTE. - Designed and rolled-out DBB Get Ready, a new program phase geared towards helping all Operating Companies globally prepare for the DBB Transformation journey.

Amsterdam, Nl

Lead cross-functional task force involving Supply Chain, Commerce, D&T, Finance and Procurement to develop an automated and integrated security of supply control tower solution for material shortages.

Amsterdam, Nl

Manage EUR 1.8 billion procurement spend, 50 suppliers, >1,000 materials for 60+ operating companies worldwide. Lead a team of 8 buyers.Launched a new strategy to stabilize the glass packaging sourcing category short-term to enable value creation long-term. Some of the highlights:- Secured supply of bottles ahead of competition in sold-out markets and implemented supply-switch agility program.- Motivated and inspired the team to perform through COVID, supply chain disruptions, war in Europe and hyperinflation markets. - Project leader to harmonize bottle portfolio and reduce # sku’s with 30% delivering supply chain simplicity, CO2 reduction and cost savings.- Negotiated and delivered 5 footprint development projects delivering significant cost savings.

Amsterdam, Nl

Manage EUR 500 million procurement spend, >100 suppliers, >15,000 materials in three paper packaging categories (corrugated, solidboard, labels) for 60+ operating companies worldwide. Lead a team of 3 buyers.Transformed the category from tactical to strategic focusing on scale, supply-switch agility and innovation/sustainability. Some of the highlights:- Generated double-digit cost savings from global tendering using Heineken scale in negotiations- Segmented suppliers (SRM) and build strong strategic partnerships with selected suppliers- Created value through innovations like: artificial intelligence labels, 100% recycled paper labels and plastic-ring replacement.

Amsterdam, Nl

Secured uninterrupted supply of 16 billion cans & ends/year, manage EUR 1.1 billion spend for 40+ operating companies in Americas, APAC and Africa. Lead advanced negotiations with a consolidated supply base to deliver cost savings, cash improvements and sustainability. Some of the highlights:- Delivered significant savings in several complex tenders. - Improved Heineken’s cash position by renegotiating suppliers’ payment terms - Negotiated several footprint development projects to secure supply in fast-growing markets- Delivered several industry-leading sustainability projects to lightweight can bodies and redesigning can ends

Amsterdam, Nl

- Manage EUR 350 million aluminium spend in line with Risk Management policy- Renegotiate procurement contracts to cater for commodity hedging

Amsterdam, Nl

- Design and implement commodity price management policy and processes- Select and deploy a Commodity Risk Management IT system

Amsterdam, Nl

Finance Business Partner of Retail and Marketing at Vrumona (a HEINEKEN company)

Amsterdam, Nl

Responsible for input cost guidance, market intelligence and decision support

Msc, Accounting & Control

Mba, Finance

Msc, Finance & Investments

Bsc, Business Administration

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