Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Hello,

With over 20 years of experience in operational logistics (Veolia, DPD, Caterpillar…), I support companies today as a freelance consultant.

Whether it's dispatching, planning, driver management, social dialogue, or stabilizing a difficult site: I offer quick and concrete help on the ground to restructure teams and improve performance.

I am open to temporary assignments, interim management, or audit missions.

If you are looking for reinforcement or have a challenge within your logistics operations, I would be happy to speak with you.

Best regards

Grégory Schmickrath

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Brussel (up to 50km)

DPD Belgium
Depot & Transport Manager
January 2017 - January 2023 (6 years)
🔹 Main Responsibilities:
• Strategically oversee transport and logistics operations for 4 regional depots, with over 200 employees.
• Reduce operational costs by 15% by restructuring logistics flows and through continuous process improvement.
• Set up new logistics hubs (+100 employees), including training, recruitment, and performance management.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, negotiate contracts, and optimize service quality.
Veolia
Logistic Manager & Planning Manager
February 2023 - February 2025 (2 years)
🔹 Main Responsibilities:
• Development of logistics strategy at national level, managing workflow optimization and interdepartmental coordination.
• Implementation of innovative processes for inventory management, reducing lead times and improving customer relations.
• Guiding over 50 employees in continuous process improvement.
• Managing transformation projects to improve the company's image and strengthen its market competitiveness.
• Creating a performance-oriented culture with a focus on team responsibility and talent management.
Pharma Belgium
Warehouse Manager
January 2015 - January 2016 (1 year)
🔹 Main Responsibilities:
• Manage the operations of a major warehouse, ensuring smooth coordination between receiving, production, returns, and shipping of products.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize efficiency and maintain customer satisfaction above 95%.
• Reduce delivery times by 20% through improved management of people and resources.