Maximilien Woodhouse

Senior Operational & Supply Chain Planner | Medical & Industrial Gases | Regulated & Cross-Border Logistics

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Experience

  • Senior Supply Chain Planner | UK & Benelux at Air Liquide
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    •End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Coordinate cross-border distribution planning for 250+ customers(100+ hospitals, managing 1,000+ tons/month of regulated medical/industrial gases distribution). •Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Delivered 12% transport efficiency improvement (kg/km). Generating €250K annual savings through route redesign and network optimization. • Risk Mitigation & Continuity Planning: Acted as key operational stakeholder in UK multi-site transport consolidation, ensuring service continuity during base closures and emergency response coordination. •Process Automation: Automated hydrogen planning processes, saving 8+ hours/week and eliminating manual errors. • Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborated with cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, logistics, production) to align supply chain strategies with business objectives. • Digital Transformation: Contributed to AI-based planning system rollout, enhancing demand forecasting and inventory management.

  • Vlassenroot Group (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Lead Production Planner
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Created and managed production schedules to meet delivery deadlines. • Identified and resolved supply chain disruptions affecting production output. • Worked closely with various stakeholders and 3rd parties to enhance production efficiency. • Assisted in Lean implementation and continuous improvement projects. • Engaged with stakeholders across different regions in English, French, and Dutch.

    • Production support and data analyst Belgium
      Jan 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Provided production planning support through data analysis and reporting. • Tracked KPIs and identified areas for improvement. • Contribute to S&OP planning process. • Conducted root cause analysis to optimize operational efficiency. • Assisted in implementing Lean methodologies to enhance workflow.

  • Postkamermedewerker/Logistics coordination at PostNL
    Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Oversaw ERP tracking for inbound and outbound logistics processes. • Maintained stock levels and coordinated equipment maintenance. • Monitored KPIs and implemented corrective actions to improve service levels. • Resolved transport delays by adjusting schedules and engaging key stakeholders. • Ensured a DIFOT (Delivered In Full, On Time) rate above 90% for postal services. • Liaised with international transport providers in English, French, and Dutch.

  • Data Analyst at ONG Conseil Belgique - België
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Administration and analytical support • Forecasting • Review of donor financial documentation ( Single European payment area, SEPA) • Execution of banking transactions • Training new joiners on policies and practices • Inter-office communication • Relational database management

  • Partner at Son Excentrique
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs

    Events company with operations in the Benelux, France and the UK •Sales and negotiations •Client relations •Business development •Coordination of multiple service providers •Scheduling and contracting for 20 contractors •ERP tracking of equipment in warehouse and on various sites •Supply management •Budget control •On-call •Problem resolution