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Switzerland & Europe

• I am an experienced Supply Chain Manager, and thorough project leader, with over 25 years of international business expertise gained with multi-national corporations in FMCG, Beauty & Luxury, Paper, Food & Health.
• In addition, I provide consultancy services in all key areas of the Supply Chain with hands-on execution in disciplines such as, e.g.:- Integrated Business Planning- Process improvement- Logistic & Plant Operations.
• In addition, I provide consultancy services in all key areas of the Supply Chain with hands-on execution in disciplines such as, e.g.:- Integrated Business Planning- Process improvement- Logistic & Plant Operations.
• Certifications:- I am PMI-certified in Project/Program Management and in Initiative Launch Management/Leadership; - I obtained the "Digital Supply Chain Management"-certificate from the IMD in Lausanne in 2019..
• Language skills:- native speaker: Flemish/Dutch + German- full proficiency: English + French- intermediate: Italian.
• I am geographically completely flexible; and driven by a natural curiosity to discover new ventures and motivated by an ambition to continuously learn. Show less

Currently:- executing management mandates on contract or temporary basis;- whilst continuing to explore new assignments within Switzerland, Europe, BeNeLux

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

• Prepare, implement and start up the Mass Vaccination Center for COVID-19 in the Canton of Vaud.
• Implementation & coordination of the Supply Chain and of the systems infrastructure.

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

• Develop and implement the supply chain structure for a start-up company distributing premium beverages.
• Set up and develop the logistics operations with the help of qualified Logistic Service Providers.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Lead global compliance process and project delivery for Coty’s Professional Haircare Division.
• Coordinate manufacturing process of new product transformations and manage their product launch in markets.
• E2E supply chain planning integration.
• >> COTY acquired the Beauty Care Business of Procter & Gamble in October 2016. The Beauty Care Business contained 3 divisions: Fragrances, Cosmetics, Professional Hair Care.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Launch new products and product-initiatives on the European market (Product Lifecycle Management - PLM).
• Develop and manage the Master plan for 1-5 years out.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Lead the global Order-to-Cash integration process post acquisition of the Wella Company by Procter & Gamble; including improvement projects.
• Within first 6 months, make the SD- & FI-modules of the newly implemented global ERP-pilot (SAP/R3) work, collaboratively with the IT-project team, and develop & implement corresponding processes.
• Lead the Global AR department representing 140 employees.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Lead the Supply Chain post-acquisition integration of the WELLA Company into P&G for the EMEA-region (Europe/Middle East/Africa); by, aka, developing an organizational model that enables the lean integration of WELLA's.
• Train the SC Teams on their roles and responsibilities, the processes and their deliverables. Simplify and standardize where possible.
• Support the ERP-Team with the operational development and implementation of P&G’s global… Show more
• Support the ERP-Team with the operational development and implementation of P&G’s global ERP-pilot powered by SAP R/3.---> P&G acquires the WELLA Company, global operating Beauty Care business with categories Haircare.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Lead logistic operations and customer service & relations, as part of the post-acquisition integration of the IAMS Company into Procter & Gamble for the EMEA region.
• Coordinate warehousing, transportation, distribution, and shipping to supply 43 markets, 20+ wholesalers and the pet food specialty trade (vets, breeders).
• Overlook multiple complex projects focusing on strengthening Integrated Business Planning processes + enhancing data integrity, improving efficiencies, optimizing… Show more
• Overlook multiple complex projects focusing on strengthening Integrated Business Planning processes + enhancing data integrity, improving efficiencies, optimizing customer service. Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

Manage the supply chain financial integration of the IAMS Company into Procter & Gamble and lead cost improvement projects for Logistics across EMEA delivering 26% TLC-reduction by 2006.---> P&G acquires IAMS, a globally operating premium pet food company.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

• Lead the integrated business planning function for P&G’s paper business; including the post-acquisition integration for the VPS Company into P&G for Europe.
• Overlook the production- to distribution-planning of BOUNTY’s & CHARMIN’s EU-brand launch.
• Contribute to deliver the first sustainable profit numbers.

Frankfurt Area, Germany

• Establish Integrated Business Planning (organization, processes and systems) to lead the supply chain integration of the VPS Company into Procter & Gamble across Europe.
• Implement the MRPII Program throughout the European Supply Chain comprising 6 factories, 12 DCs and 13 markets. Expansion of SAP R/2 as a pan-European ERP system for Supply & Plant Production planning.---> P&G acquires.
• Implement the MRPII Program throughout the European Supply Chain comprising 6 factories, 12 DCs and 13 markets. Expansion of SAP R/2 as a pan-European ERP system for Supply & Plant Production planning.---> P&G acquires.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

1. Manager plant supply operations: Supply the production plant with raw- and pack-materials leading a 70-people team working on ‘4 team/3 shift model/7 day’– operation. Coordinate the waste-handling and recycling operations for the entire plant.2. Project Manager responsible for the installation and start-up of a fully integrated material handling system.

Cologne Area, Germany

1. Development Engineer: Develop air-flow technology for production of new PAMPERS diaper-generation allowing innovative global product launch.2. Plant Operations Manager: Manage the Finished Product material flow of the production plant (~ 100’000 cases/day) leading a 120-people team working on 7/7 day operation. Introduction of “the pallet” as the new.

Antwerp Area, Belgium

Automotive: Assist VOESTALPINE with the installation of EHB and material handling systems at VW Brussels Production Plant. Co-lead the installation of electro-mechanical systems (E-panels, cabling, control) for EGEMIN, Antwerp – Belgium.

Cologne Area, Germany

Platoon commander in a Belgian Infantry Regiment stationed in Germany, part of NATO-Forces.

Turnhout, Belgium

Pharma: Lead the design, projection & installation, start-up of a Robot Palletizer to automate the stacking process of a tablet production line at Janssen-Pharmaceutica, Beerse – Belgium.

Associate'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Course Certification & Qualification

1st pillar of the Digital Excellence Diploma at IMD Business School Lausanne

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: - Student Associations - organizing committee member - Sports: squash, football, cycling, skiing, hiking.

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering & Electro-Mechanics ; Field: Production & Material Handling, Master In Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: - Students associations - Sports : Cycling, hiking, skiing, football