The quickest way to gain added value? Hire me on a temporary basis
Freelance Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
I’m Daniël, a freelance Supply Chain & Procurement Manager operating across Belgium and the Netherlands. I specialize in delivering added value to organizations through temporary, project-based engagements. With broad experience in the Food, Pharma, and Aerospace sectors, I bring a versatile and pragmatic approach to supply chain and procurement challenges. Regardless of the industry, I believe that supply chain fundamentals remain universal—and I know how to apply them effectively to drive results.
Production planning
A detailed planning related to the manufacturing process of a product, which helps ensure that the highest quality goods are produced safely, using materials and processes in a set time.
Supply Chain forecasts
Supply chain forecasting refers to the process of predicting demand by looking at past and present information to help businesses make decisions about their plan, budget, and stock inventory.
SAP implementation
Mapping the organization’s process to those defined by SAP and analysis the requirement for specific requirements and needs including regulatory aspects for the organization including
S&OP structure
S&OP Process Steps. The S&OP process includes forecasting, demand and supply planning, and executive review. The goal is to coordinate sales and operations planning across business functions so they’re all on the same page. The exact steps can vary depending on the company, its products, and its industry.
Master data
Master data management (MDM) involves creating a single master record for each person, place, or thing in a business, from across internal and external data sources and applications.
Logistics operations planning
Logistics is the efficient flow and storage of products from their point of origin to the point of consumption. Operation planning, on the other hand, is the strategy employed by an organisation that affects all aspects of production. These strategies range from workforce activities to product delivery.
Procurement
Strategic process of identifying, sourcing, acquiring, and managing the goods and services an organization needs to operate effectively. It encompasses activities such as supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchasing, and logistics coordination, with the goal of ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality compliance, and alignment with production or operational requirements.
Supplier management
Structured program to manage suppliers and improve their impact on the buyer’s business. It includes managing vendor deliverables, working collaboratively to co-develop new processes, managing compliance as well as payment of invoices. This including at least the next KPI’s:
- On-Time Delivery Rate (%)
- Order Accuracy (%)
- Defect Rate (PPM or %)
- Lead Time Variability
- Response Time to Issues (hrs/days)
The right fit for your supply chain project
Ask for my resume
I have excelled in a number of Supply Chain Management projects in diverse industries, and believe that my number one asset is my pragmatism and my ability to move people in the right direction. In less than 5 minutes an overview of my 25+ years career? Ask for my resume.
The most flexible way to deploy staff and resources
Why hiring a freelance Supply Chain Manager
As a freelance Supply Chain Manager I help businesses unlock their potential by solving complex problems, getting more work done, and completing projects faster.
Open a box of fresh ideas with an external point view
Acces to 25 years of supply chain knowhow
Appeal to my services as long as the project requires
High-quality work
As a freelancer I deliver consistently high-quality work, due to my range of experience. Take the opportunity to evaluate my past work portfolio and checkout my reviews from clients, to make sure I’m the right fit.
Faster deliverables
Unlike full-time employees I focus on one project at a time and work with shorter timeframes, which results in increasing the efficiency and faster project completion. I provide fast, quick and efficient deliverables.
Cost-saving
Hiring a Freelance Supply Chain Manager allows businesses to eliminate overhead costs regarding to full-time employees, such as training costs, benefits, insurance, paid time-off and payroll taxes… without sacrificing work output.
My story, the power of an Allround Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain is the engine of every organisation
Question: ‘How to become an Interim Freelance Supply Chain Manager?’ Well, here is the answer: ‘Climb a stairs of more than 25 years of experience.’


