Majid Yazdani

Research Lead in Supply Chain Management @ McMaster University & York University

Brussels, Belgium

Results-driven Supply Chain Planning Professional with a PhD in Operations Management, APICS CPIM certification, and 8+ years of international experience across industry, consulting, and academia. Proven ability to optimize procurement, production planning, and multi-echelon inventory systems—delivering cost reductions of up to 200% and significant improvements in service levels, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency. Expert in ERP/APS systems, demand forecasting, scenario modelling, and planning for both MTO and MTS environments. Adept at balancing analytical rigor with hands-on planning execution, driving resilient supply chain performance through data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for transforming complex supply chain challenges into scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable planning solutions.

Top roles

Consultant (Specialist)2 - 5 years

Project / Program Manager< 2 years

Back-end

SQL

C++

Python

ERP

Miscellaneous

Project Management

SAP

Language

Fluent English

English

Fluent

Dutch

Good

Work experience

Since 2015

Research Lead in Supply Chain Management @ McMaster University & York University

01 April 2025 - 01 October 2025

Led optimization of the Canadian food bank supply chain, achieving a 40% reduction in inventory and transportation costs by redefining the push-pull boundary for modular kits and refining safety stock levels.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT @ Ingeniva BV

01 October 2024 - 01 March 2025

Provided ongoing guidance and support on project tools, standards, and systems.

Research Assistant in Supply Chain @ Ghent University

01 October 2020 - 01 October 2024

Conducted a comprehensive study program to reform supply chain processes using the SCOR reference model, driving improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) by 15%-60%.

Supply Chain and Production Planner @ MAPNA Group

01 September 2016 - 01 October 2020

Optimized inventory levels for MTO/MTS products to balance availability and efficiency, achieving KPIs like DOS and stock availability.

Supply Chain and Project Management Consultant @ Barez Group

01 December 2015 - 01 September 2016

Enhanced planning parameters and master data (in collaboration with Supply Chain and Production Engineering) to improve systemsupported processes.

Education experience

Since 2011

Business Economics, Operations Research and Operations Management @ Ghent University

01 June 2024 - 30 June 2024

Ph.D. focused on optimizing supply chain operations.

Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain Management @ Amirkabir University Of Technology

01 December 2015 - 01 December 2016

M.SC. in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Industrial Engineering, Production Management @ Amirkabir University Of Technology

01 December 2011 - 01 December 2013

B.SC. in Industrial Engineering, focused on Production Management.

Majid Yazdani

Top roles

Back-end

ERP

Miscellaneous

SAP

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