Majid Yazdani

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

Brussel, België

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 functies

Consultant (Specialist)2 - 5 years

Project / Program Manager< 2 years

Back-end

SQL

C++

Python

ERP

Miscellaneous

Project Management

SAP

Taal

Vloeiend English

English

Vloeiend

Dutch

Goed

Werkervaring

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.

Opleiding

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 functies

Back-end

ERP

Miscellaneous

SAP

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