Guy Van Even Email & Phone Number

Lausanne, Vd, Ch

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, Pharma & Life Science - industries. • 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- Business… Show more • 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, Pharma & Life Science - industries. • 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- Business Integration- Customer Service & Relationship Management- Order to Cash (O2C)• 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.- Various other certifications | Qualifications ==> see paragraph "Licenses & Certifications".• 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 SC organisation into P&G's SC structure.• 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 • 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 SC organisation into P&G's SC structure.• 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 ERP-pilot powered by SAP R/3.---> P&G acquires the WELLA Company, global operating Beauty Care business with categories Haircare, Cosmetics, Fragrances. #2 Market leader after l'Oreal. Show less

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 • 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 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 VPS – Vereinigte Papierwerke Schickedanz to also establish a paper-hygiene business in… Show more • 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 VPS – Vereinigte Papierwerke Schickedanz to also establish a paper-hygiene business in Europe, next to a mature & successful existing business in America. Show less

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 capable of processing 65’000 cases/day.--> Crailsheim Plant, located in the South German country-side between Nuernberg and… Show more 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 capable of processing 65’000 cases/day.--> Crailsheim Plant, located in the South German country-side between Nuernberg and Stuttgart, was a 1650 people production site manufacturing PAMPERS for South Europe and ALWAYS/ALLDAYS for the entire EMEA-region shipping an equivalent of 160 full-truck loads per day. Show less

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 transportation-platform for goods.--> P&G’s Euskirchen production plant, nearby Cologne – Germany, was P&G’s biggest… Show more 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 transportation-platform for goods.--> P&G’s Euskirchen production plant, nearby Cologne – Germany, was P&G’s biggest production plant outside of the US: 2’000 people were producing PAMPERS for 70% of the EMEA region. Show less

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