Tom Vercauteren

Master data management, sales support, sales analyzes, promotion analyzes, purchase support, goods flow support, stock reporting, reporting, data creation, SAP B1 project lead...

- forecasting of products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels; - conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality; - liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; - identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them; - negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided; - processing payments and invoices; - keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future; - forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities; - giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth; - developing an organization's purchasing strategy; - producing reports and statistics using computer software (SAP); - evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors; - ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives; - attending meetings and trade conferences; - training and supervising the work of other members of staff; - making promotions and analyzes of the footfall; - budget creation for IT and logistic departments; - project leadership.