Hello, I'm Mo.
Details
- Professional CategoryOperations, Logistics, Customer Support
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)200
Experience
Director Global Supply Chain & Logistics
Relevant/Notable employerPortwest GroupAugust 2023 - August 2025As Director of Global Supply Chain & Logistics and a member of the ExCo team at Portwest Group, known for its innovative brands Base and Portwest, I was responsible for the end-to-end global supply chain. Portwest designs and manufactures workwear and footwear in its own factories, while PPE is primarily subcontracted. The group employs 5,500+ people and generates €500M in revenue.
My responsibilities included strategic planning, procurement, inventory management, factory allocation, global warehousing, inbound/outbound logistics, customs, HSE, master data, and PMO projects supporting business growth.
My scope covers a €65M OPEX budget, €1M CAPEX, 7 direct reports, 700+ FTEs, P&L accountability across multiple entities, and reporting to the CEO and Board of Director
Managing Consultant
Relevant/Notable employerGroenewoutMay 2005 - July 2023I was one of the members of the management team accountable for the consulting business at Groenewout.
Groenewout is an international, independent firm offering a comprehensive range of professional consulting services and transition support, with a focus on business improvements related to supply chains and logistics across all industries.
I was accountable for building and leading the supply chain consulting business in Belgium from the ground up. I developed the strategic direction, aligned commercial plans, managed client relationships with a strong focus on service excellence and P&L management. My key client portfolio included leading companies such as Estée Lauder, Atlas Copco, Colruyt Group, Sapa, Agfa, BiobestGroup, Becton Dickinson and Bpost.
Additionally, I led teams to drive growth and profitability within the organization.
Industry
- Consumer Services
- Holding Companies
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Wholesale
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Italy
Austria
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Poland
Portugal
Malta
Luxembourg
Liechtenstein
Latvia
Estonia
Bulgaria
Language(s)
- English
- Dutch
- French
Education
Tilburg University
MastersPostgradute Industrial EngineeringAugust 2005 - May 2006
Antwerp University
MastersIndustrial EngineeringAugust 2000 - May 2004
Professional Membership / Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt & Lean Management
Your Skills
Supply Chain - Logistics - OperationsPMO - Program & Project ManagementGeneral ManagementPeople ManagerTransitions & TransformationsManagement ConsultingData-driven ExecutiveData AnalyticsEntrepreneurial mindsetCreativity
Professional Interests
Customers' behaviourService ExcellenceContiniuous Improvement thinkingBalance between People-Planet-ProfitBusiness drivers in generalSituational LeadershipGeopolitics
I am interested in
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise