Marcel Visser
About Marcel
I am a freelance Senior IT Consultant with over 15 years of experience across software development, IT and technology, combined with nearly 15 years of experience in supply chain and logistics.
I bring over 7 years of leadership and management experience and have spent the majority of my career working at the intersection of business, technology and data.
I specialize in delivering complex IT and supply chain transformations, acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. With a pragmatic and results-driven approach, I translate complex challenges into scalable solutions and successful implementations.
I have worked across international environments in logistics, retail, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and government. Contributing to large-scale programs involving data platforms, transport and warehouse systems and supply chain visibility solutions.
I bring structure, ownership and delivery focus.
Contact Marcel
+31 6 20 473842
Phone number
+31 6 20 473842
mail@marcel.nu
www.marcel.nu
Homepage
/marcelnu
LinkedIn profile
Roles
Consultancy
IT Consultancy, Business Analyst, Strategic Consultany
Project Management
Project Manager, Program Manager, Delivery Lead
Implementation
Product Owner, Implementation Lead, Technical Delivery Lead
Experiences
Project Manager
OpenTAS Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
- Led multiple international IT implementation projects for OpenTAS, delivering terminal management and automation solutions across the energy, chemical and logistics sectors.
- Owned end-to-end delivery of software implementations.
- Led delivery of OpenTAS solutions (TMS, GO, QINO), including integrations with SCADA, ERP and field equipment systems.
- Coordinated deployments across multiple regions in Europe and North America.
- Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams in The Netherlands and Germany, ensuring seamless technical and operational integration.
Senior IT Consultant / Lead Business Analyst (Proxy Product Owner)
Brenntag Jan 2023 – Mar 2025
- Consulted global supply chain and data initiatives across North America, EMEA and APAC.
- Acted as a key bridge between business, data platform (AWS) and engineering teams, aligning stakeholders across regions.
- Played a central role in roll out of Project44 visibility platform, improving shipment tracking and end-to-end supply chain transparency.
- Contributed to the Blue Yonder TMS implementation (planning, tendering, invoicing) across multiple regions.
- Managed technical delivery risks, team dependencies and issue resolution.
- Drove platform adoption, and data and process improvements for Brenntag North America.
IT Demand Manager (interim)
Gemeente Eindhoven May 2021 – Oct 2022
- Acted as strategic IT partner for multiple domains (Social, Enforcement, Surveillance).
- Owned IT demand, portfolio and budgeting across business units.
- Managed and coordinated supplier landscape, contracts and tenders.
- Led alignment between business, IT and vendors on roadmap and priorities.
- Coordinated run/change activities and incident response.
- Provided financial and capacity forecasting for IT initiatives.
Manager Consultancy & Services
Incore Jan 2016 – Mar 2021
- As Manager Consultancy & Services, I led, built and scaled a consulting team (10 members) from the ground up.
- Responsible for IT & supply chain business consultancy, requirement analysis, functional design, product design, training, support, services, implementation guidance and delivery management.
- Bridged sales, consultancy, product development and project execution.
- Functionally accountable for various complex IT supply chain projects within international retail, manufacturing, and construction organizations such as Action, Colruyt, Rituals, Heijmans, Zeeman, bol.com, Leen Bakker, Stichd, Agristo.
- Member of the management team.
IT Business Analyst (Supply Chain)
Incore Apr 2011 – Dec 2015
- As an IT Business Analyst, I was responsible for business analysis, requirement/information analysis, functional design, and product design. I served as the intermediary between clients and the development team.
- Developed extensive expertise in the domains of supply chain, logistics, retail and business processes.
- Independently designed several complex supply chain software solutions for retail organizations such as bol.com, Jumbo supermarkets, Carrefour, Foot Locker, and Suit Supply.
- I facilitated workshops, demos and presentations, participated in (pre-)sales meetings, and supported project management, sales engineering, implementation guidance, support, testing activities, and technical design.
Software Engineer
Incore Nov 2009 – Apr 2011
- Contributed to the development of multiple supply chain software solutions, supporting functional and technical implementation.
- Developed software solutions using C#, ASP.NET, WPF and MS SQL.
- Performed testing and quality assurance activities, including defining use cases and test scenarios.
Freelance Software Engineer / Consultant
Blue Idea Jul 2008 – Apr 2011
- As a freelancer, I provided advice on technical issues, supported technology usage, designed and developed multimedia concepts, websites, and web applications.
- Experience in ASP.NET, C#, VB, PHP, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Flash, ActionScript, XML, and WordPress development.
Trainee / Master's Thesis
Centrum voor Wiskunde en Informatica Oct 2010 – Jan 2011
- Master thesis research on user interfaces for advanced search tasks.
- Visualizations and search tasks within the domain of online travel.
Software Engineer
PCzapper.TV Feb 2008 – Jul 2009
- Contributed to the software / web development of a new video platform. Video functionalities for KPNvandaag, Startpagina.nl and hundreds of other websites.
- Development in PHP, Javascript, Flash, ActionScript, SQL.
Software Engineer
UNET (internship) Sep 2007 – Jan 2008
- Research and realization of a HD internet video-on-demand and live video streaming portal.
- Adopted by multiple educational entities.
Researcher New Media
SLAM!FM (internship) Feb 2007 – Jun 2007
- Conducted research and provided recommendations on the use of social media by SLAM!FM and DJs to better reach and engage listeners.
- Additionally, established an intranet environment to centralize the usage of internal applications alongside this research.
Information Engineer
Cordys (internship) Sep 2006 – Jan 2007
- Functional and technical redesign of an HR application for the Cordys SOA platform. Developed various application SOA services.
- HR application is used by companies such as Ordina.
Information Engineer
PCzapper.TV (internship) Feb 2006 – Jun 2006
- Conducted international research (including at CeBIT, Hannover) into the opportunities and possibilities of a new multimedia product.
- Additionally, designed and developed a multimedia community platform to encourage usage.
Information Analyst
Scarlet Telecom (internship) Sep 2005 – Jan 2006
- Indexed, analyzed, and documented all applications for the migration and phase-out of the old Scarlet intranet.
- Redesigned several applications for this migration.
Early passion for Technlogy
From the age of 8, I gained my first experience in software development using QBasic and later Visual Basic.
By the age of 12, I started developing websites using HTML, followed by technologies such as Perl, PHP, MySQL and CSS.
During my school and university years, I created a wide variety of applications, mini games and websites. Laying the foundation for my passion for technology, software and digital innovation.
Education
Master Information Science
Universiteit van Amsterdam 2009 – 2011
Bachelor Information Engineering
Hogeschool van Amsterdam 2004 – 2009
FAQ
1. What kind of freelance IT consultant is Marcel Visser?
I am a freelance Senior IT Consultant specialized in supply chain, logistics, data platforms and IT transformation projects. I work in roles such as IT Project Manager, Product Owner, Lead Business Analyst and Senior Consultant.
2. Does Marcel Visser have experience with supply chain and logistics IT?
Yes. I have nearly 15 years of experience in supply chain and logistics IT, including transport management systems (TMS), warehouse and logistics platforms, supply chain visibility solutions and enterprise integrations.
3. Which systems and platforms has Marcel Visser worked with?
I have worked with platforms and technologies such as Blue Yonder TMS, Project44, AWS data platforms, OpenTAS, Incore Supply Chain Portal, SCADA integrations, ERP integrations, Dynamics 365 and custom supply chain software solutions.
4. Is Marcel Visser available as freelance Project Manager or Product Owner?
Yes. I am available for freelance and interim assignments in roles such as IT Project Manager, Product Owner, Proxy Product Owner, Senior Business Analyst and IT Consultant.
5. What industries has Marcel Visser worked in?
I have worked across logistics, retail, chemicals, manufacturing, energy and government organizations in both national and international environments.
6. Does Marcel Visser have international project experience?
Yes. I have supported and delivered international projects across EMEA, North America and APAC, coordinating cross-functional business and IT teams.
7. What is Marcel Visser’s experience with data platforms and integrations?
I have experience bridging business stakeholders and engineering teams around AWS data platforms, integrations, APIs, ERP systems, SCADA systems and supply chain visibility platforms.
8. Can Marcel Visser support supply chain transformation projects?
Yes. I specialize in IT and supply chain transformation initiatives, helping organizations improve operational visibility, integrations, planning processes and business alignment.
9. Does Marcel Visser combine technical and business expertise?
Yes. My background combines software engineering, information engineering, business analysis and project leadership, allowing me to bridge business and technology effectively.
10. What roles does Marcel Visser typically perform?
Typical roles include:
- IT Project Manager
- Product Owner
- Proxy Product Owner
- Senior IT Consultant
- Lead Business Analyst
- IT Demand Manager