Kurt Klomp

Biography

After completing a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Logistics in the Netherlands and Wales, Kurt continued building on his passion for the Supply Chain, primarily at leading food companies.

Kurt is a driven and experienced Supply Chain specialist. He is results-oriented and motivated by wanting his team to improve Supply Chain processes and business results and create added value in the chain. He is quick to spot links in logistics and Supply Chain processes and good at thinking in terms of customer solutions. When building an effective Supply Chain he puts the client/customer first and then ensures that the relevant people, processes and systems work together effectively and efficiently.

Experience

He is experienced at implementing solutions with partners and colleagues in the chain. He understands the importance of making sure they contribute to the assignment and to the company’s objectives.

Relevant professional experience

• Supply Chain management at various food manufacturing businesses: leading brands and private labels
• FMCG in the food industry
• Management experience in demand management, customer service, master planning, scheduling and MRP planning
• Supply Chain optimisation, advice and strategy
• Change management within Supply Chains
• Implementing and improving S&OP processes
• Implementing vendor managed inventory
• Selecting and implementing ERP Supply Chain modules
• Service level management
• KPI scorecards
• Inventory management

Would you like to meet Kurt? Come and have a cup of coffee!