Turn inventory challenges into control for growth

I help companies (food and FMCG) gain control over forecasting, inventory and planning, with tailored solutions that work within the reality of their business. However these strategies are also applicable for smaller businesses. No unnecessary complexity. Just clear insights, better decisions and practical improvements that deliver results.

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When planning becomes firefighting

Your forecast is slightly off. Or completely off.

One month, there is too much inventory tying up working capital. The next, products are unavailable when customers need them most.

Tools have been implemented. Excel files have been built. Meetings have been added.

And yet, your team is still searching for visibility, clear decisions and a planning process that actually works in day-to-day operations.

There is a better way

Better planning does not necessarily require a new system or another theoretical model.

It starts with understanding what is really happening across your sales, inventory and planning processes.

I help you identify where performance is being lost and translate those insights into practical improvements that fit your organisation.

The result: better decisions, healthier inventory levels and a supply chain that can support growth rather than hold it back.

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Forecast & Inventory Quickscan

Get a clear picture of where your forecasting and inventory performance currently stands. I identify the most important gaps, risks and opportunities and translate them into practical recommendations you can start using immediately.

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Planning
Optimisation

Strengthen your forecasting, dashboards, decision-making, and planning structure. Together, we build a way of working that creates better visibility today and continues to support the organisation as it grows.

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Interim Supply Chain
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Bring experienced supply chain expertise directly into your organisation. I work alongside your teams to improve processes, strengthen planning capabilities and accelerate implementation.

the expert

Meet Samira Avans

Supply Chain Consultant | Avans Consultancy

I turn supply chain complexity into clarity.With more than 12 years of experience across food, FMCG and retail, I help organisations improve forecasting, inventory management and planning processes.What I see repeatedly is that companies rarely lack data. They lack the right visibility to turn that data into confident decisions.

That is where I come in.I combine analytical expertise with a practical approach to identify what is really happening, determine where the biggest opportunities are and implement improvements that work within the organisation.Because better planning is not the end goal.

It is what gives a business the control to grow.

Expertise, tailored to your business

Experience across leading food, FMCG and retail organisations.

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Benchmark your inventory performance

The 3 KPIs every FMCG team should know

Download a practical overview of three essential KPIs for understanding inventory and forecasting performance.

You will learn what each KPI tells you, what to look for and where improvements can create the biggest impact.

Ready to take control of your inventory?

Better inventory and planning decisions start with understanding where you are today.

Book an introductory call and we will look at your current challenges, identify where the biggest opportunities may be and determine what the right next step looks like.

Practical, straightforward and without obligation.

Book an introduction call or contact me directly on my e-mail

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