Amsterdam Area
Dynamic operations logistics and air cargo Manager with over 18 years of experience across military, NATO, security, and global supply chain operations. Proven expertise in leadership, contract logistics strategy, operational excellence, and managing large-scale international teams in high-pressure environments. Currently dCC Manager at dnata (Emirates Group). Formely Operations Manager at DP World managing AM7, the largest Google Cloud Logistics site in the Netherlands, leading complex 3PL and logistics operations focused on performance, safety, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Recognized for strong leadership, discipline, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver results in demanding and multicultural environments.
Responsible for: •Lead day-to-day Google Cloud logistics operations at AM7 site, managing 3PL warehouse partners achieving SLA and OTIF compliance of 99,86% •Implement operational policies aligned with Google’s process excellence standards and continuous improvement culture. •Analyze operational data and performance KPIs to reduce cycle times, improve cost efficiency, and enhance service levels. •Drive cross-functional collaboration with Google stakeholders, vendors, and carriers to streamline forward and reverse logistics flows. •Standardize procedures and develop operational documentation supporting scalability and business continuity. •Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures for efficient operations. •Operational leadership: Leading and developing a large scale client logistics operation at AM7. •Process improvement & innovation: Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. •Strategy to execution: Responsible for translate vision and customer strategy into a practical operational supply chain plan. •KPI & budget ownership: Deifying and monitoring operational and financial KPIs and manage cost -based budgets. •People leadership: Coaching, motivating, and developing teams with a strong focus on continuous improvements. •Enhance customer service quality and satisfaction. •Analysing data to identify process improvement opportunities and cost savings. •Overseeing staffing plans, recruitment, and training. •Fostering innovation and productivity through effective communication.
•Planning, directing and coordinating the IB operations at the facility. Working closely with the Operational Manager, the other Senior Supervisors and the Team to reach the goals, optimise processes and improve. • I am responsible for improving performance, productivity, and efficiency through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. •Focusing on Health and Safety and the 5S principles. • Responsible for the midterm and yearly performance evaluation of the employees. •Interviewing and hiring new employees. •Proficient at using Google Suite tools. •Using my knowledge of continuous improvements Kaizen as well as 6S to bring improvements at inbound processes. •Analysing missed SLA’s reason code them and suggesting corrective actions. •Attending the daily performance analysis with the customer and other stakeholders.
•Managing all the onshore operations in order to support the offshore wind farms. Being responsible for the health and safety in the warehouse. •Creating and following up requests for Wind turbine parts.
•Counter intelligence •Force Protection Defence in Depth. •Safety, Security Risk Assessment · Physical Security · Business continuity · Threat & Vulnerability Management · Information Security. •Ensuring the security and safety of NATO, its people, infrastructure and information analysing threats and vulnerabilities and taking action to minimize them. Undertake tasks relating to the general protection of VIPs during high-level events within the Organization. •Implementing the protection of infrastructure and classified material by conducting prescribed inspections. •Ensure that NATO staff members and contractors follow the NATO security regulations. Providing security advice to visitors and staff members.
•Guiding employees in their daily work I supervise compliance with regulations as described in the house rules (both operational and in the field of Safety, Quality, Occupational Health and Safety and the Environment). • In addition, I have an active role in the recruitment process of new employees at the department. •Working close with the operational manager and the other supervisors planning the work of the next day checking productivity and schedule the operators flexibly. •Taking the lead in big projects for General Electrics Gas Power. • Following the 5S principles the Kaizen Method for continues improvement and the 6S Yellow Belt.