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KOBE DE ROECK
Personal Data
Address: Lints Veld 9
Zipcode: 2550
City: Kontich
Nationality: Belgian
Date of Birth: 03/05/1977
Family status: Partner and three children
Driver license: C
Phone: +32 3 501 0253
Mobile: +32 472 900 018
E-mail: kderoeck@hotmail.com
Professional Experience
2013-2016 GENERAL MANAGER | WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION | SUPPLY CHAIN
Damco Belgium
 Responsible for working closely with direct reports and other business
departments for daily management, execute Logistics service delivery and
ensure reaching and exceeding targets set
 Interacts directly with Area Leadership Team to ensure maximum
performance and appropriate teamwork globally
 Grow the top line by executing the area defined strategy initiatives and
supporting sales
 Reducing operational costs by driving operational improvement projects
and procurement exercises - productivity control
 Improve customer satisfaction through strengthening organizational
collaboration and efficiency grow team
 Reducing overhead costs by initiating cost control initiatives in the
financial control environment
 Develop recommendations on product management and operational
efficiency projects for relevant product(s) within WND span of control.
 Lead identification of IT priorities for WND
 Directly responsible for new projects and WND development and
independently drive these projects in conjunction with various
stakeholders
 Ensure effective implementation of policy, guidelines, processes and best
practices into WND
CURRICULUM VITAE

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AREA LEADERSHIP TEAM
Damco Benelux & Swiss
 3 warehouses | 55.000 m² | 55 fixed BC | 20 FTE WC
 Contribute to development of global best practices, policies, guidelines,
standards and procedures relevant for WND, and ensure effective
implementation.
 Reported to CEO Damco Benelux & Swiss
 Responsible for overall area long term strategy. Yearly executing area
strategic initiatives.
 Reinforce company culture, values and reputation, and ensure compliance
with group policies.
2002-2013 BRANCH MANAGER (Bayer site)
Katoen Natie – BU Petrochemicals - Antwerp
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Katoen Natie – BU Consumer Goods & Industry – Antwerp
HSSEQ MANAGER USA
Katoen Natie – BU Petrochemicals – Houston (USA)
BRANCH MANAGER (Ineos site)
Katoen Natie – BU Petrochemicals – Grangemouth (Scotland)
OPERATIONS MANAGER (Total site)
Katoen Natie – BU Petrochemicals – Antwerp
PROCESS OPERATOR (Rhodia site)
Katoen Natie – BU Petrochemicals
Jr. PROJECT ENGINEER | HSSEQ
Katoen Natie – BU Specialty Chemicals - Antwerp
2000-2002 PROCESS ENGINEER
Alcatel Microelectronics - Oudenaarde
Education
2000 – present Evening classes / day courses : Prevention advisor Level 3, financial
management for the non-financial manager, internal audits, ISO Legislation,
Lean, 5S,…
1996 – 2000 BS Chemical Engineering | North Carolina State University
USA – Raleigh (NC)

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Skills and Languages
Dutch Mother tongue
English Excellent
French Basic
German Basic
ICT Window Office applications | SAP | Navision Basics | Infor
 > 10 year’s experience in Logistics and general management
 Customer orientated | high level of assertiveness towards the client
 Ability to manage and adhere to deadlines / ability to manage time
 Ability to work independently but also be a strong team player
 Works with Integrity
 Multi-tasking and high capacity for stress
 Assertive/decisive | high sense of urgency and persistence
 Discretion and judgment in dealing with confidential matters
 Continuous Improvement techniques
 Understanding and passion for driving Operational Excellence
 Ability to interface with Executive Level Management
Reference
Upon request
Activities/Interests
Enjoying friends and family - traveling – sports (golf, soccer, tennis) – reading – music
Certificates
Prevention advisor
ISO auditor
Rolling equipment Forklift (3 ton) | Unimog