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Brussels, Be

Bruxelles Et Périphérie

Supply managing with European and Chinese suppliers.• 2024 Christmas Buying with a budget of €5.2 million : Managing aspects from planning to execution.• Integrated Channel Management (end-to-end) : Overseeing inventory and demand analysis across stores, distribution centers (DC), and online platforms to ensure seamless supply chain operations.• Strategic Demand Forecasting: Conducting comprehensive demand projections and stock level planning for the entire fiscal year, ensuring alignment with business objectives.• Optimized Order Planning and Execution:- Implementing automated replenishment systems.- Managing centralized orders.- Coordinating special processes such as assortment reviews (RR), promotional activities, and seasonal product launches.• Supplier Relationship Management: Leading strategic collaborations with suppliers through monthly forecast sharing, regular clarification meetings, and meticulous order tracking to ensure timely market delivery (RTM).• Inventory Optimization: Continuously monitoring and adjusting stock levels to maintain optimal inventory coverage and meet business demands.• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery Performance: Driving initiatives to achieve and maintain high standards of on-time and in-full deliveries, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Bruxelles Et Périphérie

Supply managing with European and Chinese suppliers.• Assortment Management: Responsible for overseeing a diverse range of 3,000 SKUs within the ISK category.• Stock and Supplier Oversight: Managing stock monitoring and order placement at the distribution center, while maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers.• Operational Coordination: Leading operational activities during range reviews and promotional events to ensure smooth execution.• Inventory Optimization: Strategically optimizing inventory levels at the distribution center to reduce overstock, proactively prevent out-of-stock situations, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.• KPI Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and various reports to drive improvements in stock management.• Collaborative Forecasting: Working closely with stakeholders to align demand and sales forecasts with production schedules, improving forecast accuracy and ensuring timely deliveries.

Bruxelles Et Périphérie

• Strategic analysis and handling of customer backlogs (CBL).• Use of SAP for managing stock intake forecasts, creating orders, and controlling return authorizations.• Escalation of backlogged or out-of-stock items for allocation to retail clients.• Managed the France mailbox and distributed specific requests to account managers.• Created instructions in Excel format for managing customer backlogs.• Proactive telephone response to inquiries.

Master Of Engineering - Engineering Management, In Progress

Business Management Diploma : Specialization In Financial Advisory, Finance And Financial Management Services, In Progress

- Financial and monetary economics - Financial mathematics - Civil law - Banking legislation - Private credit - Stock market - Compliance.

Global Procurement And Sourcing Specialization, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Obtained : 97.14%

Professional certificate - Develop advanced negotiation skills essential for securing favorable terms and conditions in global procurement.

Applied Corporate Finance, Finance, General, Obtained

Professional Certificate - Apply a variety of financial techniques – including shareholder returns, valuation, financial modelling.

Business Management Diploma : Specialization In Warehouse And Platform & Logistics Flow Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Highest Distinction (93,57%)

- Legislation/regulation - Quality management - Sales management techniques - Leadership/team management - Warehouse management software.

Certificat D'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, Langues Mordernes