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ERP & Supply Chain Process Consultant | Logistics Optimization | Workflow & System Integration

schiedam, Netherlands
Worldwide
Baccalauréat Professionnel (MBO Level 4) – France, 2015
schiedam, Netherlands
Worldwide
Baccalauréat Professionnel (MBO Level 4) – France, 2015

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Smart Logistics Consulting - Presentation English.pdf
Smart Logistics Consulting - Presentation Francais.pdf

About me

With 20+ years in logistics, ERP implementation, and supply chain optimization, I help companies transform operations by aligning ERP systems with real-world workflows. I improve efficiency across transport, warehousing, and procurement. I bridge the gap between IT developers and operational teams.

ItalianThird-Party LogisticsAgricultureData AnalysisAuditingDistribution (Business)AutomationBusiness Process MappingChange ManagementCost ReductionCustoms BrokingData ValidationData QualityEnterprise Resource PlanningFinancesExpeditingForecastingFrenchAir and Ocean Freight ForwardingInternational SalesLean ProcessesLean Project ManagementPost-merger IntegrationsSAP ERPNegotiationOperational Risk ManagementProcess IntegrationCost ModellingProcess AutomationReverse LogisticsRoad TransportSalesforce.ComSAP ApplicationsSAP R/3SAP SDSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder ManagementStandardizationStock ControlSustainabilitySystems IntegrationTransportation ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementWorkflowsImport/Export LogisticsTestingWarehouse Management SystemsOrder PickingPackaging and Processing DutiesFreight ForwardingProcurementPerformance MonitorLogistics OperationsReporting ToolsMultimodal TransportMaritimeDatabase AdministrationKpi Reporting
ERP System s & Process Integration
  1. Advanced experience with SAP R/3 (LE/WM) for warehouse management and SAP ECC 6.0 (SD/LE) for order management and logistics coordination across EMEA.
  2. Hands-on experience with Salesforce, CieTrade, and custom-built ERP systems, leading adaptation and integration to match operational logistics workflows.
  3. Served as the functional bridge between logistics users and IT developers, translating field requirements into ERP functionalities and system updates.
  4. Designed and standardized ERP workflows for exports, dispatch, and inventory control — ensuring data accuracy, visibility, and real-time cost tracking.
  5. Coordinated testing and rollouts of ERP improvements, including shipment tracking, documentation automation, and budget monitoring features.
  6. Implemented process automation and reporting tools to replace manual tracking and improve cross-departmental communication between logistics, finance, and procurement.

Supply Chain Optimization
  1. Over 20 years’ experience designing and standardizing supply chain processes across maritime, multimodal, and road transport.
  2. Proven success improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing visibility from procurement to final delivery.
  3. Expertise in KPI creation, performance dashboards, and data-driven decision-making for logistics and transport management.

Warehouse & Inventory Management
  1. Designed inbound/outbound processes and implemented daily stock control systems, achieving major accuracy gains.
  2. Experienced with WMS integration, SAP inventory modules, and lean process improvement in storage and dispatch operations.

Procurement & Freight Management
  1. Skilled in freight rate negotiation, supplier audits, and contract optimization for multimodal transport.
  2. Developed shipment budgeting and cost-tracking frameworks integrated into ERP systems.
  3. Coordinated international freight procurement for sea, road, and barge operations, achieving consistent cost savings.

Change Management & Training
  1. Experienced in leading post-merger ERP integrations and cross-border process harmonization.
  2. Conducted training sessions for operational teams on new ERP tools, workflows, and reporting systems.
  3. Specialized in bridging communication between technical developers, finance, and logistics users.

Technical & Analytical Skills
  1. ERP configuration, process mapping, and data validation.
  2. Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis, cost modeling, and performance reporting).
  3. Proficient in documentation workflows, database management, and digital logistics tools.

Industries
  1. International trade
  2. Maritime transport
  3. Recycling, Paper & Packaging,
  4. Agricultural commodities,
  5. Industrial distribution.

Languages
  1. French: Native
  2. English: Fluent
  3. Italian: Advanced

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2023

Languages

EnglishFluentFrenchNative speakerItalianFluent

Project history

Logistics Consultant

Smart Logistics Consulting

Transport & Logistics

< 10 team member

Providing consulting services to importers, exporters, and industrial companies to optimize transport, warehousing, and procurement.
  • Secured competitive rates in maritime, waterways, road, and rail freight, reducing transport spend for clients.
  • Conducted logistics audits, identified inefficiencies, and delivered lean, scalable supply chain solutions.
  • Designed route planning improvements, boosting reliability and shortening lead times.
  • Supported supplier selection and contract negotiation, ensuring cost-effective and resilient supply chains.
  • Optimized stock control and warehouse operations, cutting holding costs and improving order fulfillment speed.
  • Delivered sustainable, long-term supply chain strategies aligned with business growth.

Import-Export Logistics Manager

Recycle Benelux

Transport & Logistics

10-50 team member

Led European export logistics and procurement for a multinational recycling group post-acquisition.
  • Directed a 6-person team across Italy and the Netherlands, aligning workflows with U.S.-based systems adapted for EU requirements.
  • Developed and delivered training programs, creating usage guides and SOPs for European teams.
  • Oversaw maritime exports from Europe, managing bookings, customs clearance, documentation, and client service.
  • Negotiated freight contracts for both maritime and road transport, securing competitive rates and improving margins.
  • Managed full order cycle, including sales registration, LC/payment verification, order fulfillment, and logistics coordination.
  • Supervised domestic transport (tautliners) and containerized exports, ensuring timely, cost-efficient delivery.
  • Acted as France’s commercial logistics lead for waste paper exports to Asia, handling claims, settlements, and profitability analysis.
  • Validated logistics invoices and monitored cost changes to maintain budget accuracy and transparency.

Logistics & Operation Manager

Cellmark

Transport & Logistics

>10.000 team member

Opened and scaled the Dutch branch of an international trading group, building up logistics and operational capacity across Europe.
  • Established the Dutch office and expanded the team from 4 to 15 international staff across the Netherlands, UK, and Greece.
  • Oversaw export logistics from France, Italy, and Spain, including container bookings, customs clearance, and documentation.
  • Created SOPs, templates, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Collaborated with U.S. headquarters and IT to adapt ERP systems to EU VAT and logistics requirements; trained users and managed rollouts.
  • Directed commercial logistics procurement, negotiating sea freight and trucking rates across Europe.
  • Controlled and validated logistics costs, processed invoices, and resolved disputes with carriers and suppliers.
  • Managed full order lifecycle: from sales registration and LC/payment review to delivery compliance and logistics coordination.
  • Acted as waste paper buyer for France, aligning procurement with export flows and profitability targets.

Logistics & Office Manager

VIPA Lausanne

Transport & Logistics

250-500 team member

Launched and developed the Dutch office, leading logistics operations and optimizing export flows across Europe.
  • Built the Dutch branch from scratch, designing and implementing all logistics processes and ERP adaptations.
  • Managed a 13-person team, overseeing European maritime exports and daily shipment planning.
  • Directed export operations: bookings, customs clearance, documentation, and inspector coordination.
  • Switched from freight forwarders to direct contracts with shipping lines, negotiating competitive rates with local carrier offices.
  • Handled full-cycle order management: sales registration, compliance checks, fulfillment, and allocation to optimize cost and service.
  • Created custom templates, SOPs, and workflows to standardize logistics execution.
  • Coordinated quality oversight and planning to ensure compliance with client requirements and service reliability.

Supply and Stock Control Specialist

Monsanto

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

>10.000 team member

Supported international seed shipments for research and field trials across the EMEA region.
  • Managed non-commercial seed logistics for testing campaigns, ensuring strict compliance with international regulations.
  • Coordinated with production leads to forecast requirements and align shipments with research timelines.
  • Oversaw stock availability, handling, and readiness for export in collaboration with warehouse teams.
  • Ensured compliance with customs and phytosanitary regulations across diverse EMEA destinations.
  • Prepared documentation and managed shipments end-to-end, meeting tight delivery schedules.
  • Resolved cross-border delivery challenges, ensuring uninterrupted research campaigns.

Logistics Representative

Mark Lyndon

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

>10.000 team member

Managed end-to-end logistics for waste paper exports from France and Italy to China.
  • Coordinated maritime container operations, from supplier readiness to port delivery.
  • Secured vessel space by placing timely bookings aligned with supplier and port schedules.
  • Oversaw multimodal transport solutions (trucking, barge, rail) to optimize pre-carriage to ports.
  • Issued complete export documentation: BL instructions, Verified Gross Mass (VGM), and customs clearance.
  • Audited and validated logistics invoices; investigated discrepancies and managed dispute resolution.
  • Negotiated inland haulage rates to reduce transport costs.
  • Maintained order budgets and prepared detailed cost reports for financial teams.

Last Mile Manager

Logirhone

Transport & Logistics

500-1000 team member

Specialized in multimodal flows with a focus on optimizing last-mile trucking linked to barge operations.
  • Doubled daily deliveries (from 50 to 110) without expanding fleet size by streamlining resource allocation and scheduling.
  • Introduced a dynamic planning system to adapt in real time to barge delays and last-minute changes.
  • Negotiated trucking rates with multiple carriers, improving pricing flexibility and securing additional capacity.
  • Designed a carrier attribution model: assigned preferred carriers to fixed routes in exchange for discounted rates.
  • Built and maintained a logistics issue tracking database for proactive risk management and performance monitoring.
  • Improved customer service through faster issue resolution, clear communication, and consistent recovery tracking.

Logistics Employee (Incoming Goods)

Würth

Goods & Retail

5000-10.000 team member

Contributed to the launch and operation of Würth’s second logistics warehouse in France.
  • Helped configure the automated conveyor system and streamline inbound workflows for higher throughput.
  • Oversaw receipt, inspection, and registration of incoming goods into the WMS.
  • Prioritized urgent stock replenishment to support sales and promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinated emergency dispatches by aligning stock availability with urgent customer demand.
  • Supported cross-functional collaboration with purchasing and stock control teams to ensure smooth supply flow.
  • Proposed workflow improvements that reduced bottlenecks and increased efficiency in receiving operations.

Stock Manager

Simastock for Bridgestone

Transport & Logistics

500-1000 team member

Managed warehouse operations and outbound logistics for a major industrial client.
  • Oversaw day-to-day warehouse activities, including truck loading, order dispatch, and inventory control.
  • Investigated and resolved stock discrepancies to maintain system accuracy.
  • Took full administrative responsibility for warehouse reporting and performance monitoring.
  • Led the SAP implementation for the site, adapting workflows and training staff for smooth adoption.
  • Co-developed and introduced the new “Stock Supervisor” role to improve accountability and operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined warehouse procedures, eliminating inefficiencies and improving service reliability.

Certificates

CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Manufacturing and Service Operations Professional Certificate

CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

2025

CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Customer Relationship Management Professional Certificate

CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

2025

CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Transportation Professional Certificate

CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

2025

Workflow Specialist certificate

Asana

2025

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