Laurent Grangé
Berchem,Belgium
Summary
Supply Chain professional with focus on planning and procurement. Can deliver streamlined inventory management and optimised supply chain processes through strategic planning and data analysis skills. Known for fostering strong supplier relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams to drive business success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand & Supply Planner
Telenet
Mechelen, Belgium
04.2007 - 09.2024
- Provides a demand plan and/or draws-up a smooth, stable and optimized supply plan based on the forecasts in the system to ensure the right amount of equipment at the right time at the right location.
- Aligns/fine tunes the planning parameters in the planning system, taking into account expected performance,
customer service levels and phasing in and out. - Collaborates with other stakeholders to know the requirements of the demand and/or with management to gain insight into their long-range goals, strategies and policies with a view to demand forecasts, promotions, projects and/or supply of materials.
- Keeps total forecasts (including statistical forecasts) in the planning tool and/or uses outputs and analyses at
meetings (in the context of Sales and Operations Planning - S&OP-meetings/discussions). - Solves supplier risk management in stockouts and overstock situations and/or solves shifts in project or
promotional forecasts. - Provides support, where appropriate, for urgent, non-routine supply issues.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers.
Demand and inventory planner
LG Electronics
Antwerp, Belgium
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Streamlined inventory management procedure, enhancing efficiency.
- Delivered accurate product availability predictions with advanced data analysis tools.
- Analysed sales trends for better stock optimisation.
- Identified potential inventory issues, mitigating risk of shortages.
- Optimised warehouse space utilisation through efficient inventory management strategies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved stock control systems, resulting in reduced discrepancies during audits.
Stock coordinator
Chabry (Twice as Nice)
Antwerp, Belgium
08.2001 - 03.2004
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by diligently maintaining stock records.
- Assured prompt delivery for customer satisfaction by closely coordinating with suppliers.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations by organising and labelling stock items properly.
- Minimised product wastage by implementing effective stock rotation practices.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
International Management Institute
Antwerp, Belgium 1995 - 1999
Economics
E.E.C. International School
Atnwerp, Belgium 1992 - 1995
Skills
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier relationship management
- Calm under pressure
- Strong negotiation skills regarding pricing, planning, forecast and/or services with suppliers/vendors
- strong communication skills, both written and oral in English, French and Dutch
- Flexible and positive attitude
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Triatlon
- Hockey
Timeline
Demand & Supply Planner
Telenet
04.2007 - 09.2024
Demand and inventory planner
LG Electronics
03.2005 - 03.2007
Stock coordinator
Chabry (Twice as Nice)
08.2001 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
International Management Institute
1995 - 1999
Economics
E.E.C. International School
1992 - 1995
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