Experience

UltraPure International B.V.

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Responsible for leading the Ultrapure International B.V. organisation – reporting to the Senior Vice President of Indutrade Business Area Benelux: • Formulating the business strategy and organizational goals, contributing to the overall long-term vision and strategy of Indutrade • Formulating and executing the annual business plan; responsible for realization and maximization of the operational result; P&L responsible • Directing the organization in line with the business strategy and organizational goals • Leading, motivating, developing and supporting the Ultrapure International team • Safeguarding sustainable growth by developing the organization in knowledge and skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnical industry. Exploring new opportunities in product development towards new business initiatives • Maintaining customer relationships in terms of pricing policy, forecasting and capacity allocation, complaint handling and contract management • Exploiting and extending the internal and external network within the business field • Formulating the purchase strategy; optimizing relationships with international suppliers • Maintaining and continuously improving quality and efficiency of processes in product development, production and logistics in line with the Quality Management System and conform GMP policy, guidelines and procedures • Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards for safety, quality, delivery performance, inventory, productivity and costs management • Reporting results in line with formulated business goals and targets – publishing periodical management reports and analysis to BU management and shareholders Show less



Flexicare NL

• Netherlands
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of EU Supply Chain Operations | Country Manager Flexicare B.V.

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for leading the Dutch Sales organisation and EU Supply Chain operations - member of the EU Management Team - reporting to the CEO: • Formulating sales strategy for the Netherlands and contribute to corporate strategy in the areas of Supply Chain, sourcing and distribution • Direct and control EU Supply Chain and Customer Service operations • Direct and control warehousing and distribution for to ensure optimal delivery service to customers within the European market • Leading the Dutch sales team in execution of our growth strategy for the Dutch hospital market and managing the relationship with Dutch and Belgian Distributors • Defining and control budgets in cost, Working Capital and KPI’s ensure the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters • Managing the contracts with international suppliers and oversee purchasing to ensure that goods and services are delivered within cost, supply and quality standards • Securing of operational processes according to ISO9001 and ISO13485; implementation Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 • Providing leadership, coaching, training, and guidance to the operational teams enabling them in reaching their performance goals Main achievements • implementing the EU Supply Chain footprint; established an European logistic hub in the Netherlands, serving direct customers in Dutch, Belgian and German market and European distributors • Developed and implemented a growth strategy for the Dutch hospital market, resulting in a sales growth of 17% in 2020 • Reorganisation of the sales and support structure for the Dutch entity • Rebranding the organisation to Flexicare brand • Redefining product portfolios, resulting in a strategic portfolio with related sales training and marketing materials • Implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Show less



Medisize B.V. – part of Flexicare Group, UK

• Global Supply Chain Manager Medisize BV

  • Dec 2010 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for Global Supply Chain, Purchasing and Warehousing - member of the Management Team - reporting to the Managing Director: • Leading the Supply Chain; aiming at optimal delivery performance to the market through an effective strategy in demand and inventory planning • Leading the Supply Chain operations and Customer Service teams, located in The Netherlands, Germany and Italy, executed by own staff and third parties • Defining and securing the Supply Chain budget in cost, Working Capital and KPI’s • Managing the contracts with international CMO/OEM and TRADE suppliers and 3PL/logistic service providers to optimize cost and efficiency in the chain • Managing IT platform and master data for Sales & Operational Planning and portfolio management • Securing of operational processes according to ISO9001 and ISO13485 • Developing the Supply Chain footprint, aiming at a centralized logistic platform for Europe Main achievements • Transformed Supply Chain into a centralised Demand Planning and Purchase organisation • Implemented forecast-based demand planning, resulting in a decrease of Working Capital and increased delivery performance • Leading an extensive product rationalisation program; restructuring the international supplier base to obtain better purchase conditions • Implemented standardised CMO/OEM, supplier and quality agreements • Implemented uniform Warehouse Management and Customer Service processes and procedures, according to ISO9001 and ISO13485 • Implemented Primairy Point of Purchase concept to streamline purchase / transport flows and decrease Working Capital • Leading the project for transfer of production of own products to Flexicare manufacturing plant in Dongguan, China Show less



PPG Protective & Marine Coatings

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Supply Chain Planning Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2010

  Responsible for formulating and implementing the world-wide Supply Chain strategy, reporting to the SBU board: • Developing strategic short- and mid-term plans to secure the world-wide production capacity • Advising on “source of supply”, “make or buy” and capital investment cases • Managing the contracts and relationships with outsourcing partners: toll manufacturers, licensees and logistic service providers • Leading projects for introduction and relocation of production volumes • Implementing process-standards and -measurement, focused on maximizing efficiency and capacity-utilisation and reduction of working capital (5S and BPI) Main achievements • Managed the Supply Chain integration for the Sigma Coatings and Amercoat brands, including closure / reshuffle of a Dutch production plant (13.000 Tons). • Professionalized Global Contract Manufacturing Management; developed and implemented a management structure, (contract)standards and performance auditing. • Restructured the global number of outsourcing partners and negotiated better purchase conditions (decrease of production costs 14%). • Developed the Logistic Footprint North-West Europe; determination of the locations for the main distribution hub(s), anticipating on the geographic shift of the market. • Implemented a new planning and operations management system in the plants in Belgium, China and Korea (efficiency-improvement 9%). Show less



Sigma Coatings - Deco North division

• Site / Plant Manager sites Uithoorn and ‘s Hertogenbosch

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2005

  Responsible for the production sites and plants Uithoorn (52.000 Tons, 80 FTE; as previously mentioned below) and ‘s Hertogenbosch (36.000 Tons, 35 FTE).

• Site / Plant Manager site Uithoorn

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for the production site and plant Uithoorn (52.000 Tons, 80 FTE):• Leading the plant management-team• Formulating the plant strategy and production budget; realisation of derived action plans and investment projects, required to secure the production capacity• Safeguarding HR-policies, focusing on motivated and effective staff• Implementing and securing the systems for continuous improvement in quality (ISO9001), safety (ISRS, OHSAS) and environment (ISO14001)Main achievements• Staff motivation project: decreased the absence due to work related illness with 40% by improving ergonomics in the workplace. • Refocus project: improved efficiency by 16% through restructuring the organisation, implementing a new planning and operations management system and simplifying working methods. • Managed the recertification of systems for quality, safety and environment. • Culture change programme MTO: implemented competence management and empowerment of teams. Show less



SigmaKalon

• Netherlands
• Financial Services

• Project Manager Corporate Engineering Department

  • Apr 1997 - May 2001

  Responsible for management of international multi-disciplinary projects and technical advice on production and logistic processes: • Project management, including budgeting and supervision on design, realisation and commissioning • Implementation of asafety policy for working in electrical installations • Technical and commercial advice for purchase of energy; representative in Stichting Inkoop Energie Amsterdam (SIEA) and AtoFina purchase groups Main achievements • Managed the extension of the Marine & Protective Coatings plant (10.000 Tons) in Kunshan, China • Managed the movement and start-up of the wall-paint plant (15.000 Tons) in Damman, Saudi-Arabia • Negotiated new energy contracts for Dutch sites (savings 20%) Show less



Sigma Coatings

• Poland
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Mar 1997

  Responsible for managing technical projects on the Amsterdam site, including budgeting, engineering and realisation. Responsible for managing technical projects on the Amsterdam site, including budgeting, engineering and realisation.



Asea Brown Boveri (ABB)

• Sales Engineer UPS systems

  • Sep 1992 - Dec 1993

  Responsible for technical advice and sales of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems. Responsible for technical advice and sales of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems.