The Randstad, Netherlands
International supply chain leader with strong results orientation, cost focus, and analytical skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement within multinational manufacturing organizations. Experienced professional who drives operational excellence and customer service performance. Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing teams to reach their potential.
Strategic Business Unit supply chain leader. Managed integrated planning team, resolved supply plan and logistics disruptions, and owned business unit integrated business planning (IBP) process including short- and long-term planning and supply strategy for a €50 million global inventory budget and a €15 million distribution budget. Responsible for translating business objectives into team supply chain and customer service KPIs. ▪ Led weekly global tactical business reviews including commercial and operational stakeholders to resolve unplanned short-term supply, demand, and logistics issues across both business units ▪ Responsible for maintaining optimal service for scale-up business growth, enabling €3 million additional sales despite high demand fluctuation and frequent supply disruptions ▪ Owned joint venture supply chain strategy and IBP process integration including capacity planning and global supply chain design for raw material and finished product supply flows per optimal cost, tax, and duty objectives ▪ Directed global service model optimization project to reduce inefficient inventory by €1 million and distribution costs by €500,000 year-over-year ▪ Identified and managed alternative supply routes during tariff escalations, resulting in €500K duty avoidance
Managed mid- to long-term integrated business planning (IBP), scenario planning, capacity and inventory forecasting, asset balancing, and inventory strategies for a €30 million global inventory budget. ▪ Developed production capacity models for new production assets incorporated into long-term planning assumptions to optimize asset utilization globally, contributing to €14 million additional revenue p.a. ▪ Oversaw MRP, master data, and resource design and implementation of site SAP and OMP OPR integration for integrated planning following regional production facility acquisition ▪ Integrated planning software (OMP SOP) into business unit IBP process including supply, inventory, and capacity forecasting
Managed short-term and long-term regional sales and operations planning (S&OP), scenario planning, capacity and inventory forecasting, and inventory strategies for a €35 million global inventory budget ▪ Created and implemented inventory control plans to reduce working capital by €4.5 million in three months ▪ Supply chain track leader for multi-million-euro enterprise-wise manufacturing productivity initiative consolidating supply from multiple production sites into one central facility ▪ Optimized warehouse network flows from production site by redirecting finished and semi-finished goods shipments to the port of export, resulting in €2.2 million in annual cost savings
Conducted market research study to identify key R&D expenditure growth drivers and to determine statistical relationships between R&D expenditure and economic performance of target market segments ▪ Led project team in developing predictive statistical model incorporating correlations between target segment R&D expenditure and macroeconomic and demographic factors using historical and forecasted data to estimate future R&D expenditure impact on growth of target market segments ▪ Prepared project deliverables including comprehensive report, presentation of study findings, and statistical model handbook presented to senior strategy management at global corporate headquarters
Managed short-term and long-term global sales and operations planning (S&OP), master production schedules, operational capacities, supply scenarios, and inventory strategies for a US$6.9 million global inventory budget ▪ Developed long-term capacity models for manufacturing assets under various demand and capability parameters to justify multi-million dollar capital investments for growth products ▪ Identified and executed working capital savings opportunities amounting to US$550,000 ▪ Facilitated and advised on inventory distribution strategies in target regions in coordination with business development teams to efficiently realize growth opportunities by 10% year-over-year ▪ Provided internal consultation to partner business division on supply chain processes to enhance visibility through use of advanced analysis and deployment of data-driven inventory management strategies
Facilitated short-term global sales and operations execution plans, master production schedules, supply scenarios, and inventory management strategies for a US$22.1 million global inventory budget ▪ Directed multi-functional project teams in development of two product lines through external subcontractors critical to business growth strategy at primary global adhesive formulator accounts ▪ Provided operations support by developing original short-term supply plans, raw materials purchase plans, and regular demand forecasting and logistics reviews to improve customer service, optimize working capital, and provide greater visibility on available alternatives to business management ▪ Launched cost optimization projects yielding US$250,000 in savings and cost avoidance ▪ Administered global product allocation for major product line across 70+ customer accounts in close coordination with senior management to ensure effective delivery on annual revenue and earnings targets while assessing and communicating supply and inventory risks to key stakeholders