Thomas Vanhuysse
Gent
Summary
Results-oriented professional bringing expertise in procurement, production, HR and sales. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Hobon Plastics
Lievegem
03.2022 - Current
- Managing of the entire operational workflow
- Procurement: Reduced procurement costs by fostering vendor relationships
- Production: Managed daily operations of manufacturing processes
- HR: Streamlined employee onboarding processes
- Sales: Enhanced client relationships to drive repeat business
General Manager
BStone
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Managing of the entire operational workflow for the UK branch
- Identified alternative suppliers, increasing choices available, enhance profit margins and outperform competitors by pioneering supplier options.
- Managed financial oversight and logistical coordination
- Provided guidance to area sales managers
- Presented monthly updates to shareholders
Manager Shops
Würth BE
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Responsible for the shop managers in the Flanders region, collaboration with the account managers on the road, as well as the telephone sales department at the headquarters.
- Coaching employees, promoting ownership.
- Coordinating local sales initiatives
- Optimizing the necessary procedures.
- Building towards a ‘multichannel’ approach
Retail operations
Lidl
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Management Trainee, Retail Operations, 03-2016 – 10-2016
- Micromarketing manager, region Wevelgem (80 shops), 10-2016 – 03-2017.
- District manager, retail operations, 04-2017 – 02-2018.
Political Assistant
Gem. Middelkerke
Middelkerke
03.2015 - 03.2016
Education
Master - International Political Sciences, Macro-economics
UGent
01-2015
Bachelor - Social Security Studies
KATHO
Kortrijk01-2012
Skills
- Common sense
- Change Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Business Administration
- Team building
Affiliations
- Sailing
- Private Pilot License
Languages
Dutch
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Site Manager
Hobon Plastics
03.2022 - Current
General Manager
BStone
02.2020 - 03.2022
Manager Shops
Würth BE
02.2018 - 02.2020
Retail operations
Lidl
03.2016 - 02.2018
Political Assistant
Gem. Middelkerke
03.2015 - 03.2016
Master - International Political Sciences, Macro-economics
UGent
Bachelor - Social Security Studies
KATHO
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