Food manufacturing and distribution serving retail and foodservice across Europe
Van Loon Group is a mid-sized Dutch food manufacturer and distributor operating across retail, foodservice, and meal preparation channels. The tech stack reveals a traditionally enterprise-focused organization—AFAS ERP, Dynamics 365, IFS, and Power BI form the backbone—paired with emerging automation layers (Python, Groovy, Azure Logic Apps). Active hiring across manufacturing (17 open roles) and engineering (10) signals operational scaling, while the pain-point list (supply chain, maintenance optimization, HR stabilization) shows where operational focus is directed.
Notable leadership hires: Head Technical Service, Logistics Lead, Technical Service Lead, Operations Team Lead
Van Loon Group operates as a family-owned food manufacturing and distribution business headquartered in Son/Eindhoven, serving national and international customers across retail, foodservice, and meal preparation. The organization spans 1,001–5,000 employees and manages a portfolio that includes cold convenience products, culinary innovation, and seasonal planning. Current operational priorities include food safety compliance, supply chain optimization, shelf-life extension, and distribution visibility—supported by a mature ERP environment (AFAS, IFS, Dynamics 365) and emerging data tools (Power BI, Python scripting).
Core systems: AFAS ERP, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI. Automation: Python, Groovy, Azure Logic Apps. Office tools: Excel, Teams, Microsoft Office. Market intelligence: Circana.
Food safety compliance, supply chain improvement, maintenance optimization, HR professionalization, shelf-life projects, and distribution visibility enhancement.
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