MARIJKE VRINS
Mol
Profielschets
Performance driven leader with more than 20 years of experience in various commercial and supply chain roles within the petrochemical industry across Europe.
Recognized for leading international teams, managing high-value commercial portfolios, optimizing complex supply chains, and driving digitalization, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across Europe.
Overzicht
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Werkervaring
Head of Feedstock and Energy
Borouge International (Legacy Borealis)
Mechelen
2024.03 - Current
- Responsible for feedstock and energy commercial performance with yearly spent of ~ USD 2.5 bn.
- Responsible for defining mid-term sourcing strategies and accountable for competitive implementation, including hedging financial exposures.
- Driving and supporting strategic projects in the area of feedstock and energy.
Global Logistics Manager
Borealis LAT
Austria/Belgium
2017.10 - 2024.03
- Accountable for defining and executing logistics contracting strategy for Fertilizer and Technical Nitrogen products with portfolio value of approximately EUR 125 million.
- Led transport and port operations across Europe, including carrier performance management and strategic initiatives in digitalization, sustainability and safety.
- Headed an international organization of approximately 40 employees across Europe.
Supply Chain Manager Hydrocarbons
Borealis AB
Sweden
2015.04 - 2017.10
- Responsible for all deliveries to and from the cracker via seagoing vessels, rail and pipelines.
- Led local supply-chain optimization and improvement projects.
- Represented the central business unit within the production organization and vice versa.
Feedstock Trader
Borealis Polymers NV
Belgium
2010.04 - 2015.04
- Managed feedstock sourcing strategy for ethane, LPG and naphtha to optimize cracker economics.
- Traded physical cargoes and vessels when required.
- Hedged financial exposure through derivative trading and managed a speculative trading book.
Trading Risk Manager
Borealis Polymers NV
Belgium
2008.06 - 2010.03
- Established financial risk strategy, trading policies and governance framework for Hydrocarbons business.
- Validated trader positions against mandates and monitored risk exposure.
- Calculated daily profit & loss and provided performance analysis.
Business Analyst (ad interim)
Borealis Polymers NV
Belgium
2007.12 - 2008.05
- Reported and analyzed business-unit profitability and forecasts.
- Developed KPI measurement and performance follow-up processes.
Trading Risk Officer
Borealis Polymers NV
Belgium
2006.03 - 2007.11
- Set up daily financial risk report, including trading position and P&L calculations, credit exposure monitoring and counterparty vetting.
Division Manager
Makro NV
Belgium
2003.09 - 2006.02
- Held full responsibility for divisional turnover and commercial performance.
- Led a team of approximately 10 employees.
- Implemented operational improvement projects and completed management trainee program.
Opleidingen
Commercial Engineering -
Catholic University of Leuven
1998.09 - 2003.06
Erasmus Programme -
University of Uppsala, Sweden
2001.07 - 2002.01
Vaardigheden
- Strong commercial mindset
- Analytic thinking, with strong affinity to financial risk management
- Driving continuous improvement
- Developing high performing teams
- Multi-cultural awareness
- Listen to understand
LANGUAGES
Dutch
First language
English
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
Swedish
Elementair
French
Elementair
German
Beginner
Tijdlijn
Head of Feedstock and Energy
Borouge International (Legacy Borealis)
2024.03 - Current
Global Logistics Manager
Borealis LAT
2017.10 - 2024.03
Supply Chain Manager Hydrocarbons
Borealis AB
2015.04 - 2017.10
Feedstock Trader
Borealis Polymers NV
2010.04 - 2015.04
Trading Risk Manager
Borealis Polymers NV
2008.06 - 2010.03
Business Analyst (ad interim)
Borealis Polymers NV
2007.12 - 2008.05
Trading Risk Officer
Borealis Polymers NV
2006.03 - 2007.11
Division Manager
Makro NV
2003.09 - 2006.02
Erasmus Programme -
University of Uppsala, Sweden
2001.07 - 2002.01
Commercial Engineering -
Catholic University of Leuven
1998.09 - 2003.06