Simon Verschuren
About Simon Verschuren
Simon Verschuren serves as the Senior Distribution Manager for EMEA at Core Health & Fitness, where he has significantly improved inventory accuracy and implemented various operational enhancements. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and has extensive experience in distribution management and project leadership across multiple organizations.
Work at Core Health & Fitness
Simon Verschuren has been serving as the Senior Distribution Manager for EMEA at Core Health & Fitness since 2015. In this role, he has implemented various strategies to enhance distribution functions. His efforts include the introduction of a new third-party service provider platform, which has improved operational efficiency. Additionally, he has elevated inventory accuracy to a 99.7% mark through the implementation of an EDI-enabled cycle count process aligned with the 3PL system.
Education and Expertise
Simon Verschuren holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics. He also has two Bachelor's degrees, one in Industrial Automation and another in Mechanical Engineering, both from Hoge School, Heerlen. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in distribution management and operations.
Background
Before joining Core Health & Fitness, Simon Verschuren worked at TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company. He held the position of Operations Director EMEA from 2004 to 2009 and later served as Director of Business Solutions from 2011 to 2015. His experience at TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company involved overseeing operations and implementing business solutions within the EMEA region.
Achievements in Distribution Management
Throughout his career, Simon Verschuren has played a key role in various significant projects. He was the EMEA project manager for cross-functional business-critical projects, including complex tenders. He also re-developed parts distribution procedures from the UK to EMEA servicing operations and ensured 100% freight and installation recovery by suggesting effective business plans. His initiatives have optimized performance metrics to evaluate critical KPIs.
Strategic Initiatives in Supply Chain
Simon Verschuren has implemented a trade compliance centre of excellence aimed at servicing Middle East customers. He has also re-structured APAC distribution by terminating a third-party logistics provider in Shanghai and integrating operations into in-house systems on the East Coast of North America. These strategic initiatives have contributed to improved supply chain efficiency.