JAN-WILLEM BOEZELMAN

• Paulig Group is the European Market leader in Tex Mex Private Label and own Brand (Santa Maria)
• Leading Leading full-scale operations for 8 Tex Mex factories (Sweden, United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, Estonia), overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, EHS, quality, product development and production
• Managing 1,500 employees (including 500 temp), optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Main challenge to ballance efficient, big batch manufacturing with agile, small batch, innovations, while delivering as high profit margin as possible
• Startup up and commissioning of new factory in Spain
• Owns CAPEX budget of 50 MIO EUR annually
• Driving automation, lean initiatives, and digital transformation to modernize manufacturing operations

• Paulig transformed from a investement holding company to an integrated FMCG, with own brands and private label (50/50). Total turnover 1,4BIO EUR
• Led end-to-end supply chain strategy across 13 locations, covering demand & supply planning, purchasing, warehousing, logistics, and customer service. Team of total 650 FTEs
• Responsible for demand planning, supply and capacity planning, fiancial planning and working capital management
• Implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP), optimizing supply chain agility and alignment with commercial strategy
• Delivered operational cost savings and improved forecasting accuracy, enhancing service levels and reducing working capital
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Led large-scale transformation programs across Asia-Pacific, reporting to the Regional CEO.
• Developed and executed automation strategies, streamlining end-to-end processes: hire2retire, sales2cash,plan2execute,record2report,idea2launch,source2pay
• Managed cross-functional teams driving lean and digital initiatives, achieving significant cost savings
• Carveout of underperforming businesses and carveout operationally

• Managed a €1.25B supply chain across Malaysia, Singapore, and 57 export markets
• Led supply chain strategy, forecasting, warehousing, purchasing and logistics for high-growth beverage categories
• Improved demand planning accuracy and optimized inventory management, reducing costs while enhancing service levels

Head of Planning Benelux, Supply Chain Mgr Nestle Professional

• Part of Performance Accelaration teams
• Part of team to design and implement building of a new factory in Slovakia
• 1,5 Years Logistics Operations Manager, new SONY DC Slovakia covering Europe