INTEGRATED BUSINESS PLANNING

SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCHANDISING TRANSFORMATION

 

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY & INTERIM LEADERSHIP

BETTER PLANNING, SMARTER BUYING, STRONGER SUPPLY CHAIN

Projects by Brains helps companies strengthen their planning, buying and supply chain performance, combining strategic direction with hands-on leadership to turn operational challenges into measurable results.

Founded by Reinoud Braat, Projects by Brains brings over 25 years of international leadership experience across global brands, founder-led businesses and growing organizations. Specializing in Integrated Business Planning, S&OP, Merchandising, Buying, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, the focus is on strengthening business operations, improving performance and supporting sustainable growth.

EXPERTISE & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Helping fashion, retail and consumer goods companies strengthen planning, buying and supply chain performance.

  • IBP & S&OP – Integrated business planning, cross-functional alignment and decision-making.

  • Demand & Supply Planning – Forecasting, inventory management and product availability.

  • Merchandise Planning & Buying – Assortment planning, OTB, WSSI and inventory optimisation.

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement – Sourcing strategies, purchasing processes and supplier performance.

  • Supply Chain Transformation – End-to-end supply chain processes, systems and capabilities.

  • Interim Executive Leadership – Senior leadership in planning, buying, procurement and supply chain.

WHY PROJECTS BY BRAINS?

Projects by Brains connects commercial thinking with supply chain expertise, combining strategic insight with entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on execution to strengthen planning, buying, sourcing and inventory management.

The result: better margins, improved working capital, stronger product availability and higher service levels.

 

Whether you're looking for interim leadership, transformation support or advice on strengthening your commercial and operational performance, I'd be pleased to hear from you.