INTEGRATED BUSINESS PLANNING

SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCHANDISING TRANSFORMATION

 

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY & INTERIM LEADERSHIP

BETTER PLANNING, SMARTER BUYING, STRONGER SUPPLY CHAIN

Projects by Brains provides executive advisory and interim leadership to fashion, retail and consumer goods companies.

Founded by Reinoud Braat, Projects by Brains combines over 25+ years of international leadership experience with a background at global brands and founder- and family-owned businesses across wholesale, retail and e-commerce.

The focus is on S&OP and Integrated Business Planning, Buying, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, helping companies strengthen or transform planning processes, make better purchasing decisions and gain greater control over inventory and supplier performance.

From establishing effective planning processes and implementing new systems to strengthening procurement, developing sourcing strategies and improving supply chain performance, the focus is always on practical solutions tailored to the needs of each business.

Combining strategic insight with hands-on leadership, Projects by Brains works closely with management teams to turn challenges into practical solutions and lasting results.

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.

  • Merchandising & Buying – Assortment planning, OTB, WSSI and inventory optimization.

  • 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.