DIRK RUITENBERG
DIRK RUITENBERG
TITLE : SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN
LOCATION : NORTH AMERICA
Dirk Ruitenberg is leading the Supply Chain function of EDF Renewables ’ Asset Optimization business unit in North America . In this position he is responsible for developing and implementing the overall supply chain management strategy , including procurement , fulfillment , logistics , warehousing and quality control of goods and services .
Prior to joining EDFR in 2019 , Dirk held various global supply chain roles for Acciona Energy since 2007 .
Dirk holds a Bachelor of Engineering in European Logistics Management from Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Germany and Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands , as well as an MSc in International Logistics from University of Plymouth Business School in the United Kingdom . control of renewable energy facilities in North America — covering anything from core supply chain functions , strategic sourcing , tactical sourcing , material planning and replenishment , and warehousing and logistics .
“ My favourite thing about working in the renewable energy industry is that you can feel good about its purpose ,” he shares . “ We ’ re first-hand driving the energy transition and helping to fight climate change . It ’ s a relatively new industry , it ’ s dynamic , it ’ s exciting .
“ There ’ s tremendous growth in renewables and many companies haven ’ t spent a lot of time in setting up formal processes and controls around the
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