Laura Van Silfhout
About Laura Van Silfhout
Laura Van Silfhout is a Supply Chain Manager currently working at Beyond Meat since 2023. She has extensive experience in supply chain roles across various companies, including Grolsch and Aviko, and holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Twente.
Work at Beyond Meat
Laura Van Silfhout has been serving as the Supply Chain Manager at Beyond Meat since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management of resources. Her position is based in Enschede, where she works on-site to implement strategies that align with the company's goals in the plant-based food sector.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at Aviko as a Project Manager in Supply Chain from 2018 to 2023. She also held positions at Grolsch, first as a Senior Production Planner from 2015 to 2018 and earlier as a Young Potential Supply Chain Planner from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to her extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain processes and project management.
Educational Background
Laura Van Silfhout holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Twente, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the same field from the same institution between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, she achieved a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Symbol - LSSA from 2017 to 2018.
Internships and Early Career
Laura began her career with various internships and assistant roles. She interned at Africalla for two months in 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. She also worked as a Student Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in 2009 and 2010. Her early experiences included roles at the University of Twente, where she served as a Student Assistant for courses and as a Student Recruiter from 2008 to 2012.
Leadership Roles in University Organizations
During her time at the University of Twente, Laura held leadership positions, including serving as Chair of the organization High Tech High Tea in both 2011 and 2012. These roles allowed her to develop organizational and leadership skills while engaging with the university community.