Paul Van Kampen, Scmp
About Paul Van Kampen, Scmp
Paul Van Kampen is the Director of Customer Service and Logistics at SNDL Inc., where he leads supply chain planning activities and optimizes inventory management. He has extensive experience in supply chain roles across various companies and holds multiple certifications in supply chain management.
Current Role at SNDL Inc.
Paul Van Kampen currently serves as the Director of Customer Service and Logistics (CS&L) at SNDL Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages weekly customer board inventory replenishment and oversees inventory levels to minimize stockouts and lost sales. His responsibilities include leading cross-company Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to ensure alignment between supply and demand.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current position, Paul Van Kampen worked at SNDL Inc. as the Manager of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) from 2019 to 2022. He has also held roles at Beam Suntory as a Sales and Operations Planner and at Weston Bakeries as a Supply Chain & Logistics Analyst. His experience includes identifying aged or excess inventory risks and collaborating with teams to develop mitigation plans.
Educational Background in Supply Chain and Finance
Paul Van Kampen studied at Mount Royal University, earning a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education at The University of Calgary, where he studied Accounting and Finance for one year in 2012. Additionally, he achieved the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation through the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) from 2018 to 2021.
Skills and Methodologies
Paul employs lean thinking and value stream mapping to eliminate waste across the supply chain. He utilizes a Cost to Serve methodology to identify and implement improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing supply chain efficiencies. His expertise includes managing inventory levels and developing strategies to enhance overall supply chain performance.
Early Career Experience
Paul Van Kampen began his career at Tim Hortons, where he worked as a Material Handler and Senior Warehouse Person from 2004 to 2007. He also served as a Supply Chain Analyst at Parmalat Canada from 2008 to 2010 and as an Inventory Control Coordinator at Dare Foods Limited from 2010 to 2014, gaining foundational experience in supply chain operations.