Hoeselt, Flemish Region, Belgium
Reduce operational cost via constraintplanning, analysis and strategic improvements involving people & quality. -S&OP -Data warehouse analysis; -Data warehouse report design; -Supply chain and logistics; -Abc-analysis; -Forecasting; -Activity based costing; -Time measurement (MTM); -Lean; -Bottleneck analysis; -Project-coördination; -Constraints (TOC); -Budgetting; - ... Specialties: Warehousing, supply chain, production and logistics
AI integration in S&OP: My main responsibility was Operations Planning. Where, through algorithms, I brought productivity across all processes, from 15 lines per hour to 17 L/H. Eventually, we soon reached 18.5 lines per hour. The Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of my planning is above 98% (weekly), indicating very high accuracy. To achieve further optimization, I supervised 2 students in their final paper. ‘Capacity prediction using Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning’ (PXL). The ultimate goal was to increase the daily 95% MAPE to 98% MAPE. Eventually, the PXL also applied for a new type of education, which was non-existent at that time but has since become an achievement in multiple educations related to AI. Previous responsibilities: Reporting and operations: In the past, I was involved in preparing reports for Frankfurt headquarters and monitoring operations. Project implementation: I implemented new projects such as WOS, quality, transport and returnable packaging. Collaboration with 3PL: I consulted with our 3PL, negotiated and gave instructions to ensure optimal flow and deliver customers correctly. Warehouse management: Technical aspects: My current focus was on the technical aspects of the warehouse, such as racking, machinery, repairs and tools. Construction and lay-out: I was involved in the construction and lay-out of the new warehouse, including budget control, supplier selection and procurement. Automation: I conducted studies on automation of warehouse processes, from cost-benefit analyses to implementation options. Expansion of support departments: I have focused on expanding our support departments, including research, planning, operations budget control, inventory team, business plan and engineering. Personality: I am known for my ability to listen, neutrality, honesty and helpfulness. I always look for win-win solutions.
As a member of the warehouse support department I participated and initiated improvement projects. This as a project member, project coordinator, project leader or project manager. Among which: ABC (Result: improvement from 78% pickings A zone to +92% pickings in A-zone) - phase 1: Algorithm design and access database development. - phase 2: Roll out in individual picking zones. - phase 3: Roll out combining different picking zones. Fragile Parts Project (decrease in damage from 0,3% to 0,1%) - phase 1: Problem analysis by brainstorming. - phase 2: Set up internal training. - phase 3: Training. Research project (VIL) for application of RF-ID in warehouse environment (end conclusion and translation to implement in possible flows) http://vil.be/shop/geen-categorie/intelligente-en-automatische-pos-en-pod-van-hoogwaardige-en-kritische-goederen/ Bar-code scanning implementation (load scanning) - phase 1: Set up IT solution as a project member. - phase 2: Write out test scenarios. - phase 3: Complete testing and closing loopholes. and also capacity increases, process optimizations, preliminary phase ERP implementation, ... There was a close cooperation with external companies, management, supervisors, team leaders and warehouse clerks. We also supported the improvement groups with the introduction of technical and logistic innovations, methods, investment plans, purchases and price calculations.