Luuk Van Rijthoven
About Luuk Van Rijthoven
Luuk Van Rijthoven is a Senior Specialist in Network Design and Transport Optimization at MediaMarktSaturn, with a strong background in supply chain engineering and operations research. He holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Operations Research from Maastricht University, and has extensive experience in various supply chain roles across different companies.
Current Role at MediaMarktSaturn
Luuk Van Rijthoven holds the position of Senior Specialist Network Design and Transport Optimization at MediaMarktSaturn. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the optimization of network design and transport processes. His role involves analyzing and improving logistics operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience at DHL
Luuk Van Rijthoven has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked at DHL Global Forwarding as a Supply Chain Engineer from 2016 to 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. He also briefly worked at DHL Supply Chain in 2021 for four months. His roles at DHL focused on optimizing supply chain processes and improving operational efficiency.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Operations Research
Luuk Van Rijthoven has a strong academic background in mathematics and operations research. He earned a PhD in Operations Research from Maastricht University, completing his studies from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's degree in Operations Research (Research Master) from the same university from 2016 to 2018. He also achieved a PhD in Mathematics from LNMB, studying there for one year from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career at Albert Heijn
Luuk Van Rijthoven began his career as an Operations Assistant at Albert Heijn, where he worked for seven years from 2009 to 2016 in the Maastricht Area, Netherlands. This role provided him with foundational experience in operations management and supply chain processes.
High School and Undergraduate Education
Luuk Van Rijthoven completed his high school education at Theresia Lyceum, achieving a High School Diploma (VWO - NT) from 2006 to 2012. He then pursued undergraduate studies in Econometrics and Operations Research at Universiteit Maastricht, earning his Bachelor's degree from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he studied at Tilburg University for one year in 2012 to 2013, focusing on Econometrics and Operations Research.