Experience

SL BAGS (By SL Lederwaren B.V.)
• Netherlands
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Inkoper / Productontwikkeling

  • Sep 2023 - Present

Jumper De diersuper
• Netherlands
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Buying and Category Manager

  • Oct 2021 - May 2023

Makro Kerstpakketten
• Netherlands
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Inkoop specialist / Buying Manager at Makro Kerstpakketten (Christmas hampers) - a.i.

  • Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

Bolsius Group
• Netherlands
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Category Manager / Product development Deco Candles & Accessoires - a.i.

  • May 2018 - Feb 2020

Xenos
• Netherlands
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Category Manager / Buyer Seizoenen, Feest & Hobby - a.i.

  • Jun 2017 - May 2018

Intratuin
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Category Manager / Buyer Xmas, Giftshop, Deco - a.i.

  • Dec 2015 - May 2017


A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux

• Netherlands
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer Home Deco, Candles & Seasonal Deco (Household)

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2015

• Buyer Stationary & Reading

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Goal of job: sourcing, develloping and buying of greeting cards, craft items, photo accessories and books & magazines

• Buyer Toys & Inflatables

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

  At AS Watson Benelux, part of Hutchinson Whampoa, active in 38 countries with over 10.000 drugstores. Responsible for buying for Kruidvat and Trekpleister (1.20 stores). Leading a team of 2 assistants and close cooperation with large international buying team in Hong Kong and other European Business units (like Rossmann, SD). Reporting to Senior Buyer / Buying Director.Goal of job: Buying, developing and marketing of general merchandise within an international environment (English spoken) (80% Far East, 20% Europe). Show less



Kars

• Andorra
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  At Kars & Co in Ochten, an international importer / wholesaler of craft items. Market leader in NL with over 5000 customers in Europe. With Sales offices in UK, France, Germany and Benelux. Leading an assistant and close cooperation with 3 assistant buyers and 3 sales employees. Reporting to Buying Director. Goal of job: Buying and developing new market concepts and products within and international environment (mainly Far East and USA) At Kars & Co in Ochten, an international importer / wholesaler of craft items. Market leader in NL with over 5000 customers in Europe. With Sales offices in UK, France, Germany and Benelux. Leading an assistant and close cooperation with 3 assistant buyers and 3 sales employees. Reporting to Buying Director. Goal of job: Buying and developing new market concepts and products within and international environment (mainly Far East and USA)



Jamin Winkelbedrijf BV (AHOLD)

• Category Manager

  • Feb 1995 - Oct 2004

  At Jamin Winkelbedrijf BV in Oosterhout, a chain of 145 confectionery stores. Leading a team of 2 assistants and close cooperation with 2 logistical employees. Reporting to Commercial Manager en General Manager. At Jamin Winkelbedrijf BV in Oosterhout, a chain of 145 confectionery stores. Leading a team of 2 assistants and close cooperation with 2 logistical employees. Reporting to Commercial Manager en General Manager.