Imke Westerman
About Imke Westerman
Imke Westerman is a Supply Chain Operations Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in logistics and marketing, and a Master's degree from Rotterdam Business School.
Current Position at Flexport
Imke Westerman currently holds the position of Supply Chain Operations Associate at Flexport. She works in the Amsterdam office in North Holland, Netherlands. In her role, she is involved in managing logistical processes, ensuring efficient supply chain operations, and coordinating with various stakeholders to optimize logistics strategies.
Previous Role at Amazon
Imke Westerman worked as an Area Manager at Amazon for a period of five months in 2021. Based in Dortmund, Germany, she held a leadership role where she oversaw various operations within the facility. Her responsibilities included managing staff, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
Logistics Internship at Cotterell Commodity Logistics
From 2020 to 2021, Imke Westerman completed a four-month internship as a Logistics Intern - Warehouse at Cotterell Commodity Logistics (HD Cotterell B.V.) in Amsterdam. During this time, she gained practical experience in warehouse logistics, assisting with the management of inventory, coordination of shipments, and optimization of warehouse operations.
Academic Background in Supply Chain Management
Imke Westerman graduated with a Master's degree from Rotterdam Business School, where she focused on supply chain management. Her academic journey also includes international experience, having studied at Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile for 11 months. Prior to her Master's, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Rotterdam Business School.
Early Career and Educational Experience
Before entering the professional world, Imke Westerman gained diverse work experience. She worked as a cashier at real,- Group Holding GmbH in Düsseldorf, Germany, during high school. She also served as a Peercoach at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, mentoring fellow students on two separate occasions. Additionally, Imke held internships focusing on global marketing and research at MetrixLab, which included working on a thesis project.