Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I am an experienced Category Manager with a passion for the retail sector and family businesses with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

My goal is to contribute to sustainable growth by combining strategic thinking with hands-on management and leadership. With sharp commercial insight and analytical skills, I excel in inventory management, purchasing, supplier management, and supply chain optimization.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Basic
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Gent (up to 50km), Waregem (up to 20km)

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