Tim Ghys

Growth through People and Customer Focus | Strategic People Manager | Purchasing & Retail Expertise

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Experienced people manager with a strong background in purchasing, built within the retail sector. I combine expertise across various commercial disciplines with a strong focus on team development, driven by the belief that investing in people ultimately enhances the customer experience.

Experience

  • Sunny Europe (On-site)
    • Commercial Manager
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      ⊙ Leading purchasing, marketing, and after-sales teams ⊙ Focus on collaboration, people management, and results ⊙ Redefined team structures and responsibilities ⊙ Emphasis on employee expertise, specialization, and ownership ⊙ Trust and accountability over micromanagement

    • Procurement Manager
      May 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Purchase Manager at Copagro
    Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Layoff/position eliminated at Career Break
    Apr 2020 - Jan 2021 · 10 mos

  • Travel at Career Break
    Dec 2019 - Mar 2020 · 4 mos

  • Product Manager Entertainment at MediaMarkt Belgium
    Aug 2014 - Nov 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos