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Digital transformation director, with real expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), I lead the transformation of the operational model by promoting innovation and digital technology (such as artificial intelligence and machine learning) to support the company's strategy and vision.
linkedin.com/in/alainchartrand
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Pfaffenheim (up to 50km), Strasbourg (up to 50km), Bâle (up to 50km)
Experience
- PLM 360Consultant, Project Director, Artificial Intelligence, PLM Expert, CoachCONSULTING AND AUDITSSeptember 2019 - Today (6 years and 9 months)Paris, France-Direction of major strategic IT projects/programs at the global multi-year level, budget $2-15M-Direction of projects to accelerate innovations using cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML).-Digital PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Expert specializing in the agri-food, mass distribution, and retail industries-Core skills: IT strategy, digital transformation master plans for company processes, governance, global matrixed, multicultural teams, innovation, adherence to budgets and people.
- McCormick & COIT Director, Program Manager, PMO, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, CoachAGRICULTUREJune 2003 - August 2019 (16 years and 3 months)Baltimore, United StatesMCCORMICK – 10,500 employees, €5.5 billion turnover.2003-2016, reported to European headquarters UK / 2006-2019 reported to Corporate headquarters in Baltimore US.US Group, world leader in spices and flavors (B2B) with brands such as Ducros, Vahiné, Schwartz, ...2018-2019 Global PLM Director and Project Director for AI/ML.- Lead Global PLM, Quality, and Regulatory IT services.- Project Director for the digital transformation of R&D processes using AI/ML to accelerate innovation and "digitalize" the knowledge of scientific developers.- Build the business case and implement SAP RD in 9 countries in preparation for SAP For Hana.2015-2018 Global PLM, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing Director.- Lead Global PLM, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing IT services to develop IT strategies to support the company's vision, manage associated global IT teams.- Harmonize R&D processes to create a global vision enabling laboratories to work on global projects and catalyze knowledge exchange between countries.- Develop and implement global governance to manage the IT portfolio, arbitrate budgets, determine project priorities, and manage their execution.- Develop profitability analyses to replace legacy solutions with global standard solutions. Some actions have reduced support by 80% while increasing tool functionality.- Deploy global solutions: SAP RD, EH&S, TPM (CAS, Vistex with Fiori), 3E, Sales Force (Asseco), B2B (VMI), SFCD, …2012-2015 Global PLM Director, Global Legacy Manager.- Lead the PLM department and establish a true partnership with "user" teams to define a strategic digital master plan, assess the budget, and create the associated IT portfolio.- Oversee the implementation of Sage ERP for subsidiaries, SAP ERP, SAP Packaging Specification, …2011-2012 Global Thread Team Lead for PLM and Legacy, Program Manager (PMO).- Manage global "Legacy" applications, IT budget, support, SOX audits, and internal audits for European IT, licenses, local teams, define long-term strategy.- Oversee the implementation of major projects and programs globally: SAP ERP, Sage ERP, Devex PLM ERP, …), integration of IT teams from acquisitions.2006-2011 Global Legacy Manager, International Projects Manager.- Manage IT for European countries: Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, UK, France, Belgium, and overseas departments.2004-2006 PMO (Project Manager Officer), Management of European development teams.2003-2004 PMO (Project Manager Officer).
- AUCHAN INTERNATIONAL - Grande distribution. CA : 20,3 Mrds €, 120 000 salariés, 14 pays, rattaché au siège de Villeneuve d’Ascq (France)Group Qualification Manager and Director of Support / Production / Training for New CountriesRETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)September 1998 - May 2003 (4 years and 9 months)Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France- Member of the IT Department's Management Committee for New Countries (Poland, Hungary, China, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Luxembourg).- Lead the support, production, and training department for the launch and support of new countries (team of 30 people).Results: integration of local teams and stabilization of IT support within 6 months.- Centralize and pool production at a single site to optimize operating costs.Results: reorientation of local teams, gain of 2 full-time equivalents.- Create and manage the qualification team (12 people) integrated into the development cycle of European IT projects. Supervise the testing and qualification team (47 people) for the central sales management project (budget: 4,900 man-days over 9 months).- Deploy purchasing offices. Install IT environments for Asian offices (India, Thailand, Japan, China).
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Education
- Bachelor in Management Information Systems and Certificate in Microprocessors .- (French equivalent Bac + 5)University of Quebec at Montreal1985
- CertificationMIT Sloan Management Executive Education2018Artificial Intelligence: Implication for Business Strategy.