Analyzing and supporting Logistics Operations with a key focus on execution, compliance, quality and process improvement for a multinational operating in a regional and or global environment is what I like to do most.
Building and bringing the customer relation with internal and external parties to the next level, a true partnership in order to achieve the best possible results for both parties.

Bringing people and multiple teams of professionals from different organizations together
Drive improvements and cost saving by making use of various techniques (i.e. Lean / Six Sigma) in combination with (extracts) electronics data and simple and plain common sense.
This all in alignment with the objective to enable the organization to deliver toward its internal and external key objectives.

I am no stranger in day to day operational management, driving process and quality improvements and achieving cost saving in an international setting.
Throughout my professional career I have always fulfilled an operational management roll combined with process improvement related functions either in a roll at a Logistics Service Provider or in a roll as a team member of the transportation and supply chain of a Multi-National.

I am most effective in an innovative, dynamic and empowered work environment. I am results-oriented
who is driven to deploy responsibilities in a precise, effective and timely manner.
Having effective communication and attentive listening skills, I recognize the influential role that
a Logistics Specialist has when servicing the client base.
I have strong organizational and coordination skills, am detail-oriented and resourceful. The ability to effectively multi-task is a strength and am used to executing my tasks independently or in a team setting.
These attributes along with a keen desire to understanding the core business allows me to service the customer community in a professional and effective way.

My interpersonal skills combined with my past experience have allowed me to develop me to an All-round Logistics Specialist through time.
I am characterized as a responsible, committed and quality-driven team player, keen to deliver beyond customer expectation.

I have:
 a HBO+ Work/Education level, with +20 years of experience in various Logistic (management) rolls
 Strong communication skills.
 Strong operational and Transport management skills / proven experience working with Control Tower
 Experience in control and support of execution of EMEA Trade Compliance regulation (including CIS Region, Turkey & Israel), SOX rules & Requirements
 Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
 Relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
 Process and Quality improvement project experience
 Project management skills.
 Strong organizational skills.
I am:
 A native Dutch citizen.
 Speak fluent English.
 Speak (technical) German.
 Immediately available
 Licensed Customs Broker (EVO/Commissie Transportonderwijs)
If you are looking for someone who is worthy to support your organization by providing the best Operational Excellence Experience, please contact me. I look forward speaking with you!

Communication:
- Communicate on different levels and work and think in different disciplines
- Written and oral reporting to management , internal and external customers
- Listening and providing feedback


Leadership:
- Team player, coaching and leading an operational team
- Team Development and leadership of an operational team with 9 – 14 staff members
- Delegation

Change Management:
- Contribution to project teams serving implementation and improvement of systems, processes and workflows
- Continuous improvement process, International quality improvement projects
- Emphasis on quality

Characteristics:
- Independent and responsible.
- Stress resistance
- Creative and practical: by using ‘out of the box’ solutions
- Analytical: ability to distinguish main and side issues.
- “helicopterview”

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2012 – ongoing Brier B.V.
• Consultancy
• International Operational & Project Management
• Interim Operational Management
• Exhibition, Seminar & Tradeshow Services

2014 – 2015 Operational & Intl. Project Management, & Business Development, Voshol Group
• Operations Management and Supply Chain Project management within the horticulture sector
• Execution and managing of horticulture projects of newly won business within North America
• Managing of and coordination of accounts specific projects in North America
• Identify, develop and deploy customer specific solutions
• Interim manager of the North American Division (Located in Ontario Canada, 14 FTE)
• Integration of the division into the Voshol Group
• Supplier management, procurement, budget control, process execution, NAFTA process owner, quality and planning

2006 – 2011 Logistics Manager, EMEA Region, Hewlett-Packard Nederland B.V.
• Manage 3PL / forwarder lane performance across transportation modes ( i.e. DHL, Panalpina, Schenker, ToF etc.)
• Control and support execution of SOX ruling & EMEA Trade Compliance regulation
• Manage structural control tower set-up with freight forwarders
• Manage BSC & BFT’s to achieve network performance within agreed goals / limits
• Gather, analyse & provide input to and participate in Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Business reviews
• Define performance measurement mechanism for operational processes & sub-processes
• Identify structural issues & weakness to drive operational improvements
• Prepare deep dive analysis in case of performance deviation (Lean/ Six Sigma)
• Identify cost reduction opportunities & Drive Process Improvement initiatives
• Establish & maintain HP’s - IPG specific process documentation. Leverage with platform logistics process owner
• Liaise with other parts of the IPG Operations functions & Platform Logistics functions

2003 - 2006 Warehouse Transportation Interface Manager, EMEA Region Hewlett-Packard Nederland B.V.
• Management of a team of 9 direct reports
• responsible for 2 Logistics Key Performance Indicators
• manage escalations by setting up corrective actions plans & monitoring progress vs. plan
• Interface management with BU and warehouse, single point of contact for warehouse into transportation network (and vice versa), incl. escalations
• IT process/system ownership (SAP, DSPSS, shipping systems) and operational table maintenance across IPG, PSG and ESG business Units
• process improvement with regards to shipping / pickup process impacting transportation

2001 - 2003 Depot Transportation Engineer, EMEA Region, Hewlett-Packard Nederland B.V.
• process design / management between depots and the transportation Network
• engineering of shipment processes to ensure cost effective and efficient processes
• managing communication between depot / forwarders / field
• managing depot related performance and costs of forwarders
• driving shipment related initiatives (to reduce cost and/or improve service) for the depots and forwarders as an integrated interface
• managing claims and defects in the shipment
• harmonizing shipment processes between different forwarders
• participation in forwarder field operations reviews
• Co-ordination of daily operations (e.g. capacity, information flow, error reporting, discrepancy management, loading process, shipment quality, documentation, procedures etc.)

1997 - 2001 Demo Coordinator European Marketing Organization, Hewlett-Packard Nederland B.V.
• Manage and improve Demo Loaner Process
• Develop and Manage 3rd party relationship / AEI - Demo Front Desk Operation
• Work with PLM’s and BSM’s to identify and implement effective demo plans
• Demo Logistics for Field Training Events, Pan European and local events

1994 - 1997 YUSEN AIR & SEA SERVICE (BENELUX) B.V.
Sales Representative – Fielded
• Domestic and international sales in the field of air freight, ocean freight and trucking.


1991 - 1994 Progress Europe B.V
Sales Coordinator / Logistics Manager (10-’93 - 10-’94)
• Sales Administration / Purchase Control / Co-ordination of Domestic and International Sales Activities
• Project Co-ordination & Co-ordination of Promotional Activities (tradeshows, mailings etc…)
• Logistics (Sea, Road, Air)
Internal Export Sales / Logistics Manager (12-’91 - 11-’93)
• Export Sales (113% of quota ending fiscal 1993)
• Trade Show participation (Domestic and International)
• Logistics (Sea, Road, Air)


1985 - 1991 AIR EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL B.V. - Schiphol Airport

Customer Service – Export Department (01-’90 - 11-’91)
Customer Service – Import Department (08-’85 - 01-’90)


1984 - 1985 CITY OF UTRECHT
Civil Servant – Housing Department

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