Roy Smolders

Roy Smolders has a diverse work experience in supply chain operations and logistics. Roy most recently worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Hermes Fulfilment GmbH, where they managed the shipping process chain for Otto Group retail companies. Prior to that, they served as the Division Manager Supply Chain Operations & Excellence at Otto Group. Roy also held the position of Site Manager at CEVA Logistics and Lekkerland Nederland B.V., where they were responsible for daily operations and the implementation of LEAN Management. Moreover, they worked as the Manager Corporate Warehouse at Lekkerland AG & Co. Kg., where they advised and supported warehouse process improvements in multiple countries. Roy began their career as a Logistic Engineer at Lekkerland Nederland B.V. and later worked as a Functional Consultant at Ordina, implementing ERP and barcode scanning solutions for various clients.

Roy Smolders has a bachelor's degree in Business Engineering from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, which they obtained from 2002 to 2005. Roy also attended Eindhoven University of Technology from 2000 to 2002, specializing in Business Engineering. In terms of certifications, they completed a Lean Management course at Nyenrode Business Universiteit in 2015, a Black Belt program in LEAN at UNC Plus Delta in 2017, and a Green Belt program in LEAN at UNC Plus Delta in 2016. Additionally, they attended a Change Management course at Haufe akademie in 2014 and completed a First Leadership program at Overstag in 2013. Furthermore, they studied German at the Language Institute Regina Coeli in 2013. Finally, their secondary education took place at Pleincollege Bisschop Bekkers from 1994 to 2000, although the specific field of study and degree obtained are not provided.