Marc Delvos

Q: Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is COO at ELHO AG .

Q: What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for ELHO AG , Allies of Skin , and Nike Inc. .

Q: Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Retail , Sport and Recreation , and Fashion and Apparel . Marc also has some experience in Beauty and Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Logistics , and Operations . Marc also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Retail , Beauty and Cosmetics , and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Logistics , and Supply Chain Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026

3 years

COO

ELHO AG

Led business planning and operations across eCommerce and wholesale (order-to-cash).
Drove operational prioritization during launch; delivered warehouse integration, international (outside EU) shipping, and internal operating procedures.
Established a KPI framework and reporting cadence to create visibility across sales, inventory and finance.
Drove financial planning and control: owned cash forecasting and payment governance; supported the close of a second seed round (Q2 2025).

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

VP Supply Chain Management & Operations

Allies of Skin

Defined the end-to-end supply chain roadmap and set execution priorities.
Improved B2B fill rates from <60% to >90% through a new planning and tracking process.
Redesigned 3PL network, reducing logistics costs by 50% in APAC and 20% in the US.
Led product transfer projects to new contract manufacturers, reducing COGS by up to 20% and lowering single-source dependencies.
Reduced inventory write-offs by ~75% through shelf-life controls and inventory governance.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Manager Wholesale Operations

Nike Inc.

Optimized monthly shipping-target reporting, reducing data extraction effort by ~75%.
Steered OTIF performance and actively limited order cancellations in a COVID-disrupted supply and demand environment.
Managed stakeholder relations on launches, including Bundesliga and Confederations team merchandise.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Trade & Supply

Zentiva Pharma

Stabilized post-carve-out business continuity across planning and customer service, maintaining supply reliability in a regulated pharma environment.
Negotiated a new discount framework with pharmaceutical wholesalers, reducing discount rates by 0.5–1.0 pp on ~EUR 80m annual revenue.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

5 years

Berlin, Germany

Supply Chain & Systems

Zalando SE

Co-defined the private-label supply chain strategy to support ~30% annual growth, including implementation of a greenfield distribution center (EUR 8m CAPEX).
Drove capability development for marketplace expansion, such as Tmall China in a cross-border setup.
Led on-time, in-budget rollout of a PLM system, reducing manual handovers and data inconsistencies.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2014

7 years

Global Operations

adidas AG

Owned global process governance for inbound transportation and coordinated a global TMS rollout, training 100+ users in 8 locations.
Delivered a multi-warehouse stock pooling project as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, reducing excess stock by approx. EUR 2m p.a. in the Reebok EMEA distribution network.
Supported ERP fold-ins in key markets (e.g., Russia, Canada) and translated business requirements into IT development requests.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Retail (16 years), Sport (9 years), Fashion (5 years), Cosmetics (4 years), and Pharmaceutical (2 years).

Retail

Sport

Fashion

Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (17 years), Logistics (13 years), Operations (12 years), Information Technology (7 years), Project Management (5 years), and Finance (3 years).

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Operations

Information Technology

Project Management

Finance

Summary

Supply Chain & Logistics leader with 15+ years across international consumer goods (fashion, cosmetics, pharma). End-to-end accountability from demand & supply planning to procurement/contract manufacturing, 3PL networks and fulfillment. Logistics and service capability builder. Translates company strategy into measurable objectives (OKRs) with a structured operational cadence. Proven results in cost-to-serve reduction, service optimization and margin improvement. Experienced across corporate and scale-up environments.

Skills

Sap Mm
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Sap Apo
Ms Business Central
Shopify
Infor
Cognos
Power Bi

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Feb 2006 - Jul 2006

University of São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil

Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Industrial Management and Logistics · Business Administration · Erlangen, Germany · 2.1

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

University of Würzburg

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration · Business Administration · Würzburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Marc based?

Marc is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Marc speak?

Marc speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marc be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marc would be well-suited for roles such as: COO, VP Supply Chain Management & Operations, Manager Wholesale Operations.

What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is COO at ELHO AG.

What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for ELHO AG, Allies of Skin, and Nike Inc..

Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Retail, Sport and Recreation, and Fashion and Apparel. Marc also has some experience in Beauty and Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Operations. Marc also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Finance.

Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Retail, Beauty and Cosmetics, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Marc's education?

Marc holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Würzburg.

Does Marc have any certificates?

Marc has 1 certificate: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

What is the availability of Marc?

Marc will be available from April 2026.

What is the rate of Marc?

Marc's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.