Twan Sturmans
About Twan Sturmans
Twan Sturmans is the Director of Supply Chain Planning at Boston Scientific, with extensive experience in supply chain management roles at Bayer Pharmaceuticals and Medtronic.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Twan Sturmans is currently serving as the Director of Supply Chain Planning at Boston Scientific, a role he began in 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing the supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient and effective supply chain operations, and optimizing resource allocation. He is based in Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands.
Experience at Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Twan Sturmans has a substantial history with Bayer Pharmaceuticals, where he held multiple roles over nearly a decade. From 2021 to 2023, he was the Head of Regional Supply Chain Management for Europe 1 - Bayer Pharma in Berlin, Germany. Prior to that, he served as the Head of Supply Chain – Radiology EMEA from 2017 to 2022 and as the Demand & Supply Manager from 2013 to 2017, both in the Maastricht Area, Netherlands. His roles at Bayer involved end-to-end supply chain management, strategic planning, and overseeing supply chain operations across regions.
Industry Roles at Medtronic
Before his tenure at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Twan Sturmans worked at Medtronic, starting as a Distribution Analyst from 2006 to 2007 and later as a Supply Chain Analyst from 2007 to 2010. His responsibilities included analyzing and optimizing distribution and supply chain operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain processes.
Early Career at UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Twan Sturmans began his career at UPS Supply Chain Solutions, where he worked from 2004 to 2006 as an Inventory Controller and then as a Project Analyst in 2006. In these roles, he managed inventory control processes and contributed to various supply chain projects, helping to streamline operations and improve logistics efficiency.
Educational Background
Twan Sturmans attended Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences from 2000 to 2005. He also participated in the STRIVE leadership program provided by Franklin Covey, achieving Effective Leadership from 2010 to 2011. His education has equipped him with the skills and knowledge to excel in supply chain management roles.