Marie Christiaens

Customer Development at Colgate-Palmolive

Belgium

About

I am an eager young professional who works in a structured manner and has eye for detail. Over the past few years I have gained experiences in various FMCG companies: Colgate-Palmolive, PepsiCo and AB InBev. Here I learned that I thrive in a fast-paced environment. I love working together with like-minded people to achieve goals above and beyond expectations. I am highly passionate about expanding my skill-set.

Experience

  • Jr Customer Development Manager at Colgate-Palmolive
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Responsible for customer development of key accounts (drugstore and value retail).

  • PepsiCo (Full-time · 2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Customer Collaboration Agent
      Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr

      - Responsible for short-term demand planning for top 3 Belgian retailers; - Successfully implemented a Vendor Managed Inventory system for top 3 Belgian retailers.

    • Front Line Manager Production
      Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr

      - Leading a team of 18 FTE whilst following up on 5 different production technologies within the Snacks department (process + packaging). - On top of daily tasks: Executing a Kaizen project with the goal of reducing production holds.

    • Supply Chain Graduate
      Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      During the first 12 months of this Supply Chain Traineeship I rotated between 4 different roles: - Order Management Colruyt Group, Aldi & Lidl. - Short-term Demand Planning Colruyt Group, Aldi & Lidl. - Inventory Planning Belgium. - Logistics projects on various topics: implementation excise-free way of working, created a system to allow quick inbound transport forecasting, mapping repack flows to simplify WOW.

  • Online & Social Sales Representative PostNL België at PostNL België
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Expanding the Belgian business market by following up on cold leads, warm leads and business requests. - Close communication with account managers and inside sales.

  • Perfect Draft Supply Chain Expert Intern at ZX Ventures
    Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 · 3 mos

    Ensuring operational excellence by executing forecasting, planning, delivery and return processes across all channels. Main focus on Keg Returns.

  • Zx Logistics Optimization Trainee at Anheuser-Busch InBev
    Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 · 5 mos

    Logistics Optimization Trainee at Zx Ventures, the global growth and innovation group of Anheuser-Busch InBev. Working on two logistics optimization projects, including a logistics Deep Dive and Keg Rotation project.