Kim Mertens

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Business Development @ Biogroei
Antwerp, BE
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Antwerp Metropolitan Area, Belgium
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About Kim Mertens

Solid experience in SE-Asia, Middle East and Europe, mostly in trading and distribution of chemical raw materials, specialty polymers and waxes (commercial and logistics). This background has led to the creation of KiSe Greens, importing live tropical plants into the European Union for Wholesale and Retail customers. Open to discuss business opportunities for international trade between Europe and SE-Asia and interested in business development consulting where required

Kim Mertens's Current Company Details
Biogroei

Biogroei

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Business Development
Antwerp, BE
Website:
rootsum.be
Employees:
8
Kim Mertens Work Experience Details
  • Biogroei
    Business Development
    Biogroei
    Antwerp, Be
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  • Biogroei
    Business Development
    Biogroei Jan 2020 - Present
    Belgium
    Biogroei offers biological solutions to avoid using chemicals in your garden and on your houseplants. How to increase biodiversity, enrich your soil in a natural way and how to control pests in an eco-friendly way ? Nematodes, useful predator insects, natural fertilizers and soil enriching minerals, pheromone traps and 25 years of extensive knowledge to support you.Through extending our existing dealer network in Belgium and Netherlands we would like to give customers easier access to these products, which form the future of pest control. Expansion of the territory to other countries in Europe (e.g. France, Germany) + develop new business partnerships.
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  • Kise Greens
    Founder & Owner
    Kise Greens Feb 2019 - Present
    Belgium
    KiSe Greens is the direct link between Asia and Europe, importing live tropical plants into the European Union. The company deals with all legal requirements and documentation, including several tests at origin to guarantee safe and legal entry of the products into the EU. Imported plants are forwarded from our Belgian hub throughout the EU-member states, to both wholesale and retail customers. No more burden and hassle with import requirements and customs control should be dealt with and no unexpected extra fees to be charged.
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  • Alphamin
    Area Sales Manager
    Alphamin Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
    Waver
    ALPHAMIN SA, founded in 1991, distributes specialty products worldwide.With our own laboratory, we provide Technical Support and Quality control services to our clients.Additionally we focus on R&D, mainly for bitumen modification.Products:- Bitumen modifiers (APP, IPP, TPO, SBS, APAO, ...)- Waxes (PE wax, PP wax, oxidized wax...)- Specialties (Polyolefins for Wire & Cable, Microthene®, Coupling Agents, ...)
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  • Port Center Lillo (Havencentrum)
    Adjunct Director
    Port Center Lillo (Havencentrum) Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
    Antwerp Area, Belgium
    The Port Centre, which is part of the provincial local government, acts as a visitors’ centre for the port of Antwerp. With emphasis on school visits (from primary school till universities) they aim for a “real experience of the port”. Consequently they make young potentials enthusiastic for a future job in the port of Antwerp. - Project lead for the renewal of the exhibition: project planning, issuing of a public government tender, acting as chairman of the jury for selected tender offers, tender follow-up + design a plan for realization- Manage the educational team of 4 FTE- Coordinate the port excursion targeting visitors of 16+ years old- Design tailormade excursion programs (based on studies and interest) + contact guest speakers- Act as a guide for visits of international universities- Maintain contacts with companies who open their premises for our visits + business development- Consolidate all documentation on the activities of the companies in the port of Antwerp- Manage, train and support a team of 40 freelance guides- Replace the acting director during his absence- Represent the Port Centre on networking events within the port- and education community
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  • Antwerp City Administration
    Strategic Analyst - Samen Leven
    Antwerp City Administration Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
    Antwerp Area, Belgium
    Analysing business processes of 5 outsourced partners + design electronic registration Optimalise and support the registration of the teams within Samen Leven for internal efficiency and external reporting (within the goals of the Policy Agreement) Aligne different teams, introduce registration in a new application, develop a mobile app and provide trainings to users
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  • Cargill
    Supply Chain Analyst
    Cargill Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
    Mechelen, Belgium
    Part of the Supply Chain Team EMEA of CTS (Cargill Texturizing Solutions)- Streamline and improve S&OP cycle STEP 3: Supply and Demand Balancing- Analyse Raw Material Requirement plan and risk position- Analyse order flows and physical flows and propose measures for reducing complexity- Analyse warehouse footprint and investigate possibilities for improvements of efficiency
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  • Manuchar Nv
    Country Manager Thailand
    Manuchar Nv Jan 2007 - Oct 2012
    Bangkok
    - Control all processes (H/R, import/export, accounting, purchase planning, forecast, warehouse, sales + local logistics). - Full P/L responsibility.- Direct sales meetings with multinational and key accounts- Source chemicals from local manufacturers for export to Manuchar affiliates worldwide- Import breakbulk and containerized materials (coordination and optimization of full supply chain)
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  • Manuchar Nv
    Junior Trader South East Asia
    Manuchar Nv Dec 2004 - Dec 2006
    Antwerp Area, Belgium
    handle export files steel plates from Kazakhstan/China to Vietnam (source, rail transport, inspection, shipment, import and export L/Cs)handle export files chemicals to Vietnam/Thailand/Latin America (breakbulk and container)
  • Daikin Europe Nv
    Supply Planning Officer
    Daikin Europe Nv Sep 2002 - Aug 2004
    Ostend, Belgium
    - Analysis of sales forecast + budget of European affiliates (Poland, Central Europe, Russia and Spain)- Analysis of productmix indoor and outdoor units- Improve forecast accuracy through visits and joint analysis.- Upload forecasts in SAP D/P and check correctness of the data- Align with production planning + anticipate introduction of new products
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Kim Mertens Skills

International Trade Business Strategy Supply Chain Management Export Logistics Supply Chain Sap International Logistics Purchasing Import Shipping Product Development Logistics Management Negotiation Management

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