Frank Habets

I help companies optimize their supply chains by providing practical support in various areas, such as:

• Inventory Optimization: Reducing inventory levels and improving replenishment processes.
• Demand Forecasting: Enhancing the accuracy of forecasts to better respond to demand.
• Procurement Strategies: Developing targeted procurement strategies for more efficient operational management.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Leading projects focused on sustainability within the supply chain.
• Relationship Management: Building strong collaborative relationships with suppliers.

I am currently working remotely from Spain, but I am willing to come to the office regularly if suitable arrangements can be made.

If you need support with specific projects or challenges in the supply chain, please feel free to let me know.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,

Frank

Founder of Adapto Consultancy, 07/2025 - Current

ADAPTO Consultancy - Rojales

I've spent over 20 years in the supply chain world, and one thing I've learned is that real results come from being open, hands-on, and straightforward. I've worked with companies like EMMA Safety Footwear, Canon Production Printing, Oce Technologies, Esaote,and NCR to tackle everything from planning and buying to sustainability and problem- solving.

I keep things simple—no corporatejargon or endlessPowerPoint slides, just practical support and real solutions.

I kicked off Adapto becauseI'm passionate about helping businesses optimize their supply chains. I noticed that many companies struggle with the complexities of supply chainmanagement, often becausethey don't get the personalized attention and tailored strategies they need. I wanted to make a consultancy that focuses on building genuinerelationships and really gettingto know each client's unique challenges.

Senior Buyer/Planner, 09/2018 - 08/2025

EMMA Safety Footwear - Kerkrade, The Netherlands

• Continuously improvedbuying processes by developing strategies that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Stayed strictly within company buying guidelines and government regulations at all times when purchasing and negotiating contacts.
• Delivered sustainability projects within cost,quality, and timeframe targets, aiding continual business growth.
• Responsible for transitioning historical forecast into the most reliable future forecast.
• Optimization of stock levelsand ordering processes within the company.
• Negotiate contractual agreements with international suppliers, ensuring alignment with code of conductand sustainable objectives..
• Led a project in which EMMA has introduced a new sole platform.
• Chosen as Chairmanof Work Councilin July 2021.

Supply chain planner /CS representative, 08/2013 - 08/2018

Canon Production Printing Netherlands B.V - Venlo, The Netherlands

• Collaborated effectively with customers to ascertain futurerequirements, adapting services accordingly to retain loyalty.
• Kept clear,detailed records of customer interactions, enabling accurate complaints investigation.
• Facilitated customer satisfaction by addressing escalated complaints with professionalism and empathy.

Supply chain planner, 05/2012 - 07/2013

Oce Technologies - Venlo, The Netherlands

• Coordinate strategic planning and forecasting for consumable items (toners and ink) in emergency stocking areas
• Analyzing demand forecasts and implementing corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead partner for regions Austriaand Switzerland.
• Supported country management team by generating management reports providing insights on parts availability.
• Ensure data accuracyutilizing SAP system

Inventory Planner, 01/2009 - 04/2012

Esaote - Maastricht, The Netherlands

• Responsible for the coordination and realisation of master production plan.
• Set up supplier schedules with our top class suppliers.
• Creating monthlymanagement reports like inventory level reports and failure rate reports.
• Established supplierselection and performance evaluation processes
• Interim Production Manager for duration of 7 months.

Global Inventory Planner, 11/2006 - 12/2008

NCR Cooperation - Maastricht, The Netherlands

• Responsible for planning the most criticalservice parts within our assortment.
• Analyze, forecastand order serviceparts globally to make sure we meet the agreed targets and reduced the defects.
• Host and participate in weekly team calls.
• Work closelywith the suppliersto provide a forecast to drive lead times down and reduce inventory levels.
• Lead effortsto minimize stock levels while optimizing servicelevels across EMEA region.

Global Junior Planner, 08/2001 - 10/2006

NCR Corporation - Maastricht, The Netherlands

• Responsible for planningB and C service parts.
• Optimize inventory and strive for continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Responsible for the replenishment of our stock locations across EMEA/MEA/CLA against the targeted load rates, reduce inventory levels globally by workingclosely with the field organisation.
• Responsible for Finalbuys.
• Ensure adequate coordination/follow up on all non standard business issues. Product championfor Regional Planningissues.
• Drive consolidation of country warehousing operations to Distribution central in Maastricht with focus on inventory management

Traineeship Inventory Analyst, 06/2000 - 08/2001

NCR - Maastricht, The Netherlands

• Creating databases that produce management reporting tools.
• Supporting the analyticalteam in their daily operations.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

2004 -2005 Post HBO Logistiek Management – ISBW

• Fysiek Distribution
• Material Management
• Information and Communication Technology

1999 – 2001 MBO+ Leeuwenborgh – Maastricht

• Logistiek Management Distribution
• Logistiek Management Material Operations

1998 – 1999 MBO+ Leeuwenborgh – Sittard

• Logistiek Management Distribution
• Logistiek Management Material Operations

1997 – 1998 Legal Services, Leeuwenborgh College - Sittard

1994 - 1997 Mavo, Stella Maris College – Valkenburg aan de Geul