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Director New Product Introductions and Lifecycle Management EMEA
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Santen
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Director New Product Introductions and Lifecycle Management EMEA
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Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands
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Thijs De Wit is listed as Director New Product Introductions and Lifecycle Management EMEA at Santen, based in Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Thijs De Wit.
Thijs De Wit previously worked as Director NPI & Lifecycle Management EMEA at Santen and Associate Director New Product Introductions and Strategic Planning (EMEA) at Santen. Thijs De Wit holds Master, Strategic Management from Tilburg University.
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About Thijs De Wit
A hands-on and result-driven manager bringing more than 10 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain roles within FMCG. Key strengths:- Relationship management; internal stakeholder management & external relations- Communication skills- Project management with eye for detail- Strategic mindset with customer focus- Team player- Analytical skills
Listed skills include Supply Chain, Procurement, Fmcg, Supply Chain Management, and 24 others.
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Thijs De Wit work experience
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Director Npi & Lifecycle Management Emea
Associate Director New Product Introductions And Strategic Planning (Emea)
Sep 2021 - Oct 2024
Senior Manager Supply Chain Transformation
- Lead PMO for strategic SC projects in Europe end-to-end- SC network development- Drive decision-making with internal stakeholders- Ensure alignment with the business (internal customers)- Monitor financial KPIs (savings, budget, CAPEX).
Apr 2019 - Aug 2021
Senior Supply Chain Project Manager
- Strategic portfolio manager, being responsible for resource allocation, portfolio rationalization, and alignment of SC network capabilities with business strategy, for:• Global SC representative in leadership team of Upfield Foodservice• Regional SC lead for 3rd Party Manufacturers• Regional SC lead for all private label tenders- Co-leading the SC Portfolio & Innovation team of 8 people- Project manager for innovation, restructuring & savings projects - Ensure effective communication and stakeholder alignment
Jul 2018 - Apr 2019
Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager Europe
- Supply Chain & Procurement lead for EU Baking, Cooking & Spreads portfolio produced at Third Party Manufacturers- Supply Chain project manager for end-to-end OTIF delivery of innovation & savings projects- Upgrade Third Party Manufacturing discipline to better support business strategy; align capabilities of supplier base, scope new potential suppliers, improve internal ways of working and project governance- Strong emphasis on supplier relationship management and internal stakeholder management
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Global Procurement Manager Foods
- Strategic role (without Procurement responsibilities) within Third Party Manufacturing Foods Global; key contact for the Foods category for all regions globally- Responsible for global capability mapping; resulting in a detailed overview of all (technical) capabilities available at the current suppliers, supporting cross-regional sourcing opportunities and alignment with business strategy- Drive and align sustainability targets and supplier quality manual rollout
Jan 2015 - Nov 2016
Procurement Manager Foods - Third Party Manufacturing Europe
- Full responsibility for a finished products portfolio of ± 95mln EUR spend within the Foods category in Europe- Lead and develop four team assistants of total Foods team- Delivered savings targets through developing a clear sourcing strategy; resulting in effective contract negotiations, supplier reduction, and implementation of saving projects focused on end-to-end supply chain (e.g. production planning/process, raw/pack material sourcing and specification, logistics)- Strong emphasis on supplier relationship management and internal stakeholder management
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Assistant Procurement Manager Spreads & Dressings - Third Party Manufacturing Europe
- Full responsibility for a finished products portfolio of ± 45mln EUR spend within the Foods category in Europe- Assisting a finished products portfolio of ± 150 mEur spend within the Foods category in Europe; e.g. price forecasting, contract and invoice administration, and internal reporting
Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Intern Supply Chain
- Supporting implementation of SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO)- Written Master thesis “Successful Project Management of ERP implementations”
Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
3 education records
Thijs De Wit education
Master, Strategic Management
Tilburg University
Bachelor, International Business
Tilburg University
Electives, Business
University Of Waterloo
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What company does Thijs De Wit work for?
Thijs De Wit works for Santen.
What is Thijs De Wit's role at Santen?
Thijs De Wit is listed as Director New Product Introductions and Lifecycle Management EMEA at Santen.
Where is Thijs De Wit based?
Thijs De Wit is based in Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands while working with Santen.
What companies has Thijs De Wit worked for?
Thijs De Wit has worked for Santen, Upfield, Unilever, and Kraft Foods - Lu General Biscuits.
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What schools did Thijs De Wit attend?
Thijs De Wit holds Master, Strategic Management from Tilburg University.
What skills is Thijs De Wit known for?
Thijs De Wit is listed with skills including Supply Chain, Procurement, Fmcg, Supply Chain Management, Food, Strategic Sourcing, Sap, and Supplier Management.
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