Adriaan Lievense
About Adriaan Lievense
Adriaan Lievense serves as the Director of Supply Chain Systems for Europe at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, with a strong background in implementing Warehouse Management Systems and expertise in Electronic Data Interchange.
Work at Americold
Adriaan Lievense currently serves as the Director of Supply Chain Systems for Europe at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's operations in the Netherlands. Prior to this role, he was the Head of IT Supply Chain Systems for the European region from 2022 to 2024. His experience at Americold also includes serving as the WMS Deployment & Support Manager for Europe from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on implementing and supporting warehouse management systems across various locations.
Education and Expertise
Adriaan Lievense earned a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Economy from NCOI Opleidingen, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. Earlier, he studied Information Technology at MTS Vlissingen from 1987 to 1991. His expertise includes implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across multiple European locations and strong skills in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which enhances supply chain communications. He has a proven track record in process and change management, particularly within the logistics and supply chain sectors.
Background
Adriaan Lievense has extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, spanning several decades. He began his career at Kloosterboer, where he worked for 21 years as an IT Specialist and later as Teamlead IT Development and Business Analyst for a short period in 2019. After his tenure at Kloosterboer, he served as IT Manager at AGRO Merchants Group from 2019 to 2021 before joining Americold Logistics. His career reflects a strong focus on IT and supply chain systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Adriaan Lievense has been involved in significant roles that emphasize his capabilities in the logistics sector. His work in implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and managing IT supply chain systems has contributed to operational efficiencies in various organizations. His expertise in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has also played a crucial role in optimizing supply chain communications, reflecting his commitment to advancing logistics processes.