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- Responsible for DSM Engineering Materials' warehousing activities in the EMEA region; As such managing multiple teams and external partners with, and on, their performance- Responsible for all in- and out-bound transportation within the region. Guiding the transport manager and his team to continuous improvement and increased efficiency, - Ensuring all customs licenses and related activities are performed duly and in conformity with the expectancy of the Dutch authorities -… Show more - Responsible for DSM Engineering Materials' warehousing activities in the EMEA region; As such managing multiple teams and external partners with, and on, their performance- Responsible for all in- and out-bound transportation within the region. Guiding the transport manager and his team to continuous improvement and increased efficiency, - Ensuring all customs licenses and related activities are performed duly and in conformity with the expectancy of the Dutch authorities - Creating synergies by managing the packaging portfolio of DSM Engineering Materials B.V.- Transport Safety Advisor, as such auditing and advising on on-site traffic safety and loading standards- Continuously improving supply chain activities with the teams on multiple sites across the globe Show less

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The supply chain manager at EKK Eagle Simrax b.v. is end-responsible for the B2B goods flow in the automotive industry which is heavily dominated by OEMs and tier 1's. A main priority is achieving cost efficiency by maintaining minimal stocks without losing sight of production processes (and related downtimes). Whilst further improving our current processes through lean principles and techniques.•Responsible for purchasing division and budget (€20mln+);•Responsible for warehousing &… Show more The supply chain manager at EKK Eagle Simrax b.v. is end-responsible for the B2B goods flow in the automotive industry which is heavily dominated by OEMs and tier 1's. A main priority is achieving cost efficiency by maintaining minimal stocks without losing sight of production processes (and related downtimes). Whilst further improving our current processes through lean principles and techniques.•Responsible for purchasing division and budget (€20mln+);•Responsible for warehousing & expedition;•Responsible for customer service & customs department;•Responsible for sales and operations planning;•Coaching & guiding 10 direct reports & 6 indirect;•Responsible for long term strategy and realising related improvement projects such as: - AEO certification & status - S&OP implementation - Customs permits - Warehouse Management System implementation•Management Team member and main replacer for Operations Manager (15 direct, 75+ indirect FTE) Show less

The Demand Chain Coordinator (DCC) facilitates and coordinates an optimization of the integrated supply chain and is in the lead in balancing logistical costs with customer service levels. The DCC has as main goals creating value across the supply chain and improving the demand forecast, and hopes to achieve such through:•Drawing-up and monitoring the demand plan on tactical and operational levels in SAP;•Act as linking pin between Demand Chain Management and other… Show more The Demand Chain Coordinator (DCC) facilitates and coordinates an optimization of the integrated supply chain and is in the lead in balancing logistical costs with customer service levels. The DCC has as main goals creating value across the supply chain and improving the demand forecast, and hopes to achieve such through:•Drawing-up and monitoring the demand plan on tactical and operational levels in SAP;•Act as linking pin between Demand Chain Management and other departments;•Coordinate the logistic complaint process;•Participate in Sales & Operations Planning;•Chair and functionally steer the demand chain process;•Create value by coordinating and/or implementing logistics improvement projects;•Improve, design and implement new models with respect to demand planning. Show less

Helping small companies overcome their business issues. Analyzing problems and creating efficient solutions in cooperation with the small organizations' owners.

As a financial market analyst it was expected of me to make a thorough investigation whether or not opportunities existed, to enter, and maintain a competitive position, in the sports field. The findings were to be presented and defended towards top management.

Tutoring high school students in math, English, physics, science and economics.

Master, International Business

Focus on Supply Chain Management. Graduated cum laude.

Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Committee of first year activities; Committee of second year activities; Organizing Committee Dutch Student.

Education record