Ronald van der Ploeg
Manager Transport and Planning at Agrifirm- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Sligro Food GroupOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Royal Agrifirm Group
-
Netherlands
-
Farming
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Manager Transport and Planning
-
Aug 2021 - Present
-
-
-
Reckitt
-
United Kingdom
-
Manufacturing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Manager Warehouse and Transport
-
Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Responsible for keeping the supply chain running smoothly for the Nijmegen site. Optimization logistics for both raw materials and finished goods. Responsible for inventory control, warehousing, transportation and distribution. Supporting procurement, production and customer service. (~80 FTE) - Developing, documenting and executing a logistics and warehousing plan which will drive optimal customer service and inventory levels - Managing and optimize a warehouse that ships globally - Planning and implementing projects to improve warehousing and transportation efficiency. - Forecasting projections for space utilization, identify and resolve any capacity issues. - Ensuring logistics and warehouse functions are performed timely, efficient and cost effective manner consistent with corporate and customer requirements. - Assuring a positive work environment by focusing on morale, associate relations and administering discipline in a consistent manner. Show less
-
-
-
Sligro Food Group
-
Netherlands
-
Wholesale
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Site Manager Logistiek
-
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
Responsible for the optimal execution of the daily operations within the central distribution (±225 FTE) in Veghel. Takes care for the optimum management in order to effectuate an (cost) efficient flow of goods and contribute to the continuity and profitability of the company.Responsible for:1. Policy, organization and coordination2. Lead the team3. Reports and consultationPolicy, organization and coordination- Contribute to the development and implementation of the policy- Responsible for the execution of the operation policy- Responsible for process optimization and cost control of the daily operations- Responsible for the daily planning of activities – in close collaboration with managers warehouse- See to it that hygiene (HACCP), quality (ISO), safety and environment are complied with.- Signaling problems/bottlenecks and responds adequately to this. - Responsible for management and maintenance of buildings, terrain and material.- Secures order and cleanliness – ensures the company regulations are complied with.Lead the team- Responsible for the execution, coaching and motivation of the employees during execution of their tasks and addresses responsibilities to ensure progress and deadlines of these tasks and activities. - Responsible for the optimum quantity and quality off personal- Carries out performance interviews and ensures illness counselingReports and consultation- Conducts managements counseling and other work meetings- Interpret and analyse the supplied management reports and creates management reports Keywords: Coaching, advise, inform, counseling, convince, collaborate, listening Show less
-
-
Manager Distributiecentrum
-
Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
Responsible for the optimal execution of the distribution process within DC Food (±100 FTE) in Veghel ensuring an efficient flow of goods and adding value to the continuity and profitability of Sligro Food Group.
-
-
Supply Chain Analyst
-
Apr 2015 - May 2017
Sligro Food Group encompasses food retail and foodservice companies selling directly and indirectly to the entire Dutch food and beverages market. The Group is active in foodservice as a wholesaler and in food retail as a wholesaler and retailer.The Supply Chain Analist is responsible for creating fact based trade offs between transport-, storage- and handlingcosts across all sales channels (food service, food retail). This in order to design and plan the supply chain facilitating the Sligro Food Group against minimal cost. Advising management proactively for optimisation opportunities in the supply chain and supporting in strategic supply chain network decisions. Show less
-
-
Group Logistics Manager a.i.
-
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Culivers Eindhoven, as a proud member of the Sligro Food Group, produces distinctive complete convenience meals and meal components for foodservice, foodretail and the institutional market using fresh ingredients.As Group Logistics Manager you are responsible for adequate management of the logistics department within Culivers Eindhoven covering goods receipt, orderpicking, expedition, inventory- and facility management. The Group Logistics Manager takes care of optimal execution of the complete logistics operation within Culivers as well as in- and outbound of materials.Tasks and responsibilities:- Ensure high customer satisfaction due to optimal productivity execution and planning.- Co-responsible for the definition and execution of the strategy of Culivers.- Motivate employees, increase collaboration and achieve the established KPI'sNext to the ad interim roll of Group Logistics Manager, during this period responsible for the execution of several additional projects:- Improvement of performance of inventory management for both raw-materials as well as end-products- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of production-planning, overseeing the complete logistic process- Bring Track & Trace to the next level Show less
-
-
-
TNT
-
Netherlands
-
Freight and Package Transportation
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Project Officer - Strategic Development & Analysis
-
Mar 2013 - Apr 2015
The purpose of the 'Strategic Development & Analysis' department, as part of the 'Strategic Operations' department, is to optimize (minimize) the supply chain cost, taking into account the service and with the focus on the infrastructure. The 'Strategic Development & Analysis' department supports all strategic and tactical initiatives with projects with wider scope than the other sub-departments (i.e. Networks, Pick-up & Delivery and Warehouse) and data modeling & analysis.All of this contributes to the mission of 'Strategic Operations': managing the operations strategy and annual business planning cycle and the supply chain development road map in order to put the regions and operating units in the position to deliver ongoing unit-cost reductions, quality and service performance improvements. Show less
-
-
Management Trainee
-
Feb 2011 - Feb 2013
A Traineeship of 2 years conducting and supporting several projects within TNT Express, mainly in the areas of Network-, Pick-up & Delivery- and Warehouse optimization. The ultimate goal is to gain extensive knowledge and experience of TNT's supply chain and broaden my personal skills in order to make a flying start of my career.
-
-
-
Ahold Delhaize
-
Netherlands
-
Retail
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Parttime Allround Warehouse Employee Plus
-
Oct 2003 - Feb 2011
Monitoring and coordination of the distribution processes. Monitoring and coordination of the distribution processes.
-
-
-
TNT
-
Netherlands
-
Freight and Package Transportation
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Master Thesis
-
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
I conducted my Master Thesis within TNT Express. Several international depots have been examined in order to provide a decision model to determine the best allocation of tasks in the Pickup and Delivery (PUD) process. I conducted my Master Thesis within TNT Express. Several international depots have been examined in order to provide a decision model to determine the best allocation of tasks in the Pickup and Delivery (PUD) process.
-
-
-
Future Pipe Industries
-
United Arab Emirates
-
Oil and Gas
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Bachelor Thesis
-
Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
Thesis Bachelor of Engineering; lead-time reduction Thesis Bachelor of Engineering; lead-time reduction
-
-
Education
-
TiasNimbas Business School
Strategic Supply Chain Management Programme -
University of Groningen
MSc, Master of Science in Business Administration: Operations & Supply Chains -
Windesheim
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management