10/17/2025 updated
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ERP & Supply Chain Process Consultant | Logistics Optimization | Workflow & System Integration
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands
Worldwide
Baccalauréat Professionnel (MBO Level 4) – France, 2015About 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 PlanningFinanceExpeditingForecastingFrenchAir and Ocean Freight ForwardingInternational SalesLean ProcessesLean Project ManagementPost-merger IntegrationsSAP ERPNegotiationOperational Risk ManagementProcess IntegrationCost ModellingProcess AutomationReverse LogisticsRoad TransportSalesforce.ComSAP ApplicationsSAP R/3SAP Sales and DistributionSupply 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
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce, CieTrade, and custom-built ERP systems, leading adaptation and integration to match operational logistics workflows.
- Served as the functional bridge between logistics users and IT developers, translating field requirements into ERP functionalities and system updates.
- Designed and standardized ERP workflows for exports, dispatch, and inventory control — ensuring data accuracy, visibility, and real-time cost tracking.
- Coordinated testing and rollouts of ERP improvements, including shipment tracking, documentation automation, and budget monitoring features.
- Implemented process automation and reporting tools to replace manual tracking and improve cross-departmental communication between logistics, finance, and procurement.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Over 20 years’ experience designing and standardizing supply chain processes across maritime, multimodal, and road transport.
- Proven success improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing visibility from procurement to final delivery.
- Expertise in KPI creation, performance dashboards, and data-driven decision-making for logistics and transport management.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Designed inbound/outbound processes and implemented daily stock control systems, achieving major accuracy gains.
- Experienced with WMS integration, SAP inventory modules, and lean process improvement in storage and dispatch operations.
Procurement & Freight Management
- Skilled in freight rate negotiation, supplier audits, and contract optimization for multimodal transport.
- Developed shipment budgeting and cost-tracking frameworks integrated into ERP systems.
- Coordinated international freight procurement for sea, road, and barge operations, achieving consistent cost savings.
Change Management & Training
- Experienced in leading post-merger ERP integrations and cross-border process harmonization.
- Conducted training sessions for operational teams on new ERP tools, workflows, and reporting systems.
- Specialized in bridging communication between technical developers, finance, and logistics users.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- ERP configuration, process mapping, and data validation.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis, cost modeling, and performance reporting).
- Proficient in documentation workflows, database management, and digital logistics tools.
Industries
- International trade
- Maritime transport
- Recycling, Paper & Packaging,
- Agricultural commodities,
- Industrial distribution.
Languages
- French: Native
- English: Fluent
- Italian: Advanced
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchNative speakerItalianFluent
Project history
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.
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.
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.
Certificates
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Manufacturing and Service Operations Professional Certificate
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals2025
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Customer Relationship Management Professional Certificate
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals2025
CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Transportation Professional Certificate
CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals2025