Luc Mertens

Experience

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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Sept 1975 - Jun 1988

  Head of Purchasing/Inside Sales, Dow Chemicals

  Served as head of purchasing in the Netherlands, employed in inside sales in Brussels, and responsible for shipments in Tessenderlo• Communicated with clients, agents, shipping lines and transport companies on a regular basis• Assisted with the automation of a PE plant, and served as head of operations for a production plant

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  Harry Vos Logistics

  Jul 1988 - Jul 1992

  Founder/Director, Harry Vos, Belgium

  Managed the transport of bulk and packed goods, and responsible for generating new business through VAL activities• Oversaw the building of new storage and operating facilities in Helmond and Tessenderlo

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  Katoen Natie

  Jun 1992 - Jan 1998

  Established the first branch of Katoen Natie outside of Belgium, triggering further expansion in four France-based locations• Recruited and trained personnel, and utilised leadership qualities to ensure maximum levels of efficiency• Supported start-up operations in Le Havre and Marseille, and managed purchasing activities across the company Strengthened the company’s new businesses through diversification of activities, and managed the start-up of a logistics terminal for three PL activities• Contributed to company growth through participation on developments for VAL activities• Represented the organisation as a consultant for BASF and Exxon, and responsible for project management

  • Founder/Director, Katoen Natie, Sarralbe, France

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  • Project Development Manager, Katoen Natie, Antwerp, Belgium

    Jun 1992 - Jan 1995
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  Katoen Natie Brasil Ltda.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2009

  Project Development Manager

  Starting up a 3PL logistic company and integration of an existing service provider in the new developed JV.Development of the company to the most successfull 3 PL provider in Brazil.

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  Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics

  Jan 2009 - May 2012

  Operations manager

  General Manager who created new revenue streams by diversifying and taking on new onside contracts which led to 100% growth in revenue. Operationally responsible for 650 staff with 7 managers on direct report and commercial responsibility for developments in the Middle East with regard to new contracts in the supply chain. Represented De Rijke in commercial projects in the Middle East with a focus on 3rd party logistics and participated in the design and development of the biggest inland container and product storage terminal. Overall accountability for quality, safety and business development as well as the operations excellence programmes to optimise on efficiency and quality of services. Implemented 5S, Six Sigma, KPIs, ISO and care programmes across all projects plus optimisation programmes for projects such as new loading systems and equipment. Achievements for Sadara as General Manager included:• Introduced operations and maintenance tasks for Sadara • Spearheaded the biggest contract for MDR with Sadara doubling the package from $180m to $350m • Completed the set up for the supply chain with Dow chemicals • Commissioned packaging and drumming equipment• Orchestrated SOPs for all unloading, loading and handling activities Show less

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  MDR

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2016

  OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT manager liquids and solids

  Operational responsibility of 5 on site and 2 off site operations.Development of new businesses in Middle East.

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  Zep Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Serving as operational director for three Europe-based production plants, overseeing the production of consumer goods for industrial cleaning• Directly responsible for overseeing four managers, and indirectly responsible for overseeing 125 employees• Managing various projects with the aim of upgrading infrastructure and company processes; responsible for change management, the supply chain, and contract negotiations

  • European operations director

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Supply Chain director

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Bertschi

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  General Manager
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  Delmon consulting Services

  May 2018 - Apr 2021

  Independent Consultant

  In service for supply chain change management

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  Van Moer Logistics

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2024

  Business Development Manager
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  Delmon Consulting Services

  Jan 2024 - now

  Adviseur projectmanagement