Koen De Korte
About Koen De Korte
Koen De Korte is the Trucking & Intermodal Procurement Manager at Flexport, with a background in banking operations, asset management, and port and transport economics.
Trucking & Intermodal Procurement Manager at Flexport
Koen De Korte currently holds the position of Trucking & Intermodal Procurement Manager at Flexport. His responsibilities likely include managing procurement strategies for trucking and intermodal transportation, optimizing logistics solutions, and ensuring efficient supply chain management. This role builds upon his previous experience within the same company, indicating a deep understanding of Flexport's operational methodologies and procurement processes.
Career Progression at Flexport
Koen De Korte has had a progressive career at Flexport. Initially, he worked as a Trucking Operations Analyst in 2019 for four months in Amsterdam and the surrounding region. He then transitioned to the role of Trucking & Intermodal Procurement Associate from 2020 to 2022, gaining two years of procurement experience. Currently, he serves as the Trucking & Intermodal Procurement Manager, where he continues to develop and implement procurement strategies.
Educational Background in Economics and Transport
Koen De Korte holds a Master's degree in Urban, Port & Transport Economics from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, completed in 2019, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics & Business from Universiteit van Amsterdam, completed in 2017. His education has provided a strong foundation in economics, business principles, and transport logistics, which are integral to his current role at Flexport.
Experience in Banking Operations and Asset Management
Koen De Korte has accumulated valuable experience in banking operations and asset management. He worked as a Banking Operations Specialist at Nationale-Nederlanden for seven months from 2018 to 2019 in Rotterdam. Prior to that, he was a Special Asset Management Employee at Delta Lloyd from 2016 to 2018, where he spent two years working in Amsterdam. These roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations and asset management.
Early Career and Sales Experience
Koen De Korte began his career gaining diverse experience in various roles. He worked at Guidion, first as a Junior Servicedesk Medewerker from 2014 to 2015, and then as a Senior Servicedesk Medewerker from 2015 to 2016. Later, he held the position of Account Manager/New Business Agent at Staffing Force Nederland in 2016, where he was responsible for client acquisition and account management. Additionally, he gained initial sales experience at Brand New Day Vermogensopbouw NV as Medewerker Sales for five months in 2013-2014.