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Supply Chain Director & Interim Manager (15+ years of experience)

I support general and industrial management in structuring, optimizing, and scaling their Supply Chain operations. My approach is pragmatic, data-driven, and aligned with the company's profitability objectives.

SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

•S&OP Structuring:Process management (S&OP/MPS/MRP), forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment.

•Cost Optimization:Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, 3PL rationalization, make-or-buy analyses.

•Scale-up & Industrialization:Growth support, multi-site coordination, quality standards (IATF 16949).

•Digital Transformation:ERP/SAP optimization, WMS/TMS deployment, KPI dashboards, and RFID traceability.

PROFILE & EXPERTISE:

- 20+ years in Supply Chain (Tier 1 automotive + cleantech startups)

- Expert in S&OP, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Excellence

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

- International multi-site experience (Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, France)

- Executive MBA Supply Chain

- Working languages: French, English, Romanian

COLLABORATION MODALITIES:

Sectors:Manufacturing, Automotive, SMEs/Mid-caps undergoing transformation.

Availability:Immediate | Assignments of 3 to 12 months | Paris Region + travel in France.

Daily Rate:From €600 / day (Floor rate, adjustable upwards based on scope and mandate complexity).

CLIENT RESULTS(examples):

- Procurement cost reduction -71% (cleantech scale-up)

- Scaling operations from 20 to 480 units with structured S&OP processes

- OTIF improvement from 87% to 96% + €120k/year logistics savings

- RFID digital transformation: €300k ROI + real-time traceability

I am available to discuss your operational challenges confidentially.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Romanian
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

Matsya
Supply Chain & Purchasing Director
November 2024 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
Structuring and directing the Supply Chain & Purchasing department for a cleantech scale-up in a high-growth phase (scaling 20→480 units/year).

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Cost & Performance Optimization
- COGS reduction of 71%: from €38k to €11k per unit produced
- Identified and realized savings: €240k-€400k
- Measurable ROI on all optimization projects

Supply Chain Structuring (Phase 0→1)
- Creation and implementation of the complete SC & Purchasing department
- Implementation of robust purchasing processes and performance KPIs
- S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) deployment
- Implementation of dashboards and management reporting

Multi-Country Purchasing & Sourcing
- Management of a portfolio of 14+ international suppliers (France, Romania, China)
- Coordination of 175+ components and raw materials
- Contract negotiation and supply base optimization
- Strategic make-or-buy analyses (France vs Romania vs China)

Logistics & Service Provider Coordination
- Management of multi-country logistics providers
- Management of inbound/outbound flows and subcontracting
- Optimization of lead times and reduction of logistics costs

Management & Leadership
- Team management (Buyer, Supply Partner Logistics, Warehouse)
- Cross-functional coordination (R&D, Production, Quality, Sales)
- Change management and continuous improvement

SKILLS UTILIZED:
Supply Chain Management | Strategic Purchasing | Lean Six Sigma | S&OP | Multi-Country Negotiation | Cost Reduction | KPIs | Cross-functional Management | Structuring 0→1
Supply Chain Structuring Strategic Purchasing Cost Reduction S&OP Supplier Negotiation
Aptiv
Supply Chain Manager
AUTOMOBILE
February 2019 - November 2024 (5 years and 9 months)
Villepinte, France
Management of multi-site Supply Chain (France, Romania, Portugal, Slovenia) for an international Tier 1 automotive supplier.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Inventory accuracy improvement: from 85% to 98% (+13 points)
- Stock obsolescence reduction: -30%
- Lean Six Sigma projects and flow optimization

Multi-Site Supply Chain
- Management of supply and shipping strategy for 4 European sites
- International logistics coordination
- Team management (purchasing and logistics) (up to 50+ people)
- Participation in S&OP and collaborative planning

Projects & Coordination
- Management of a €4 billion project portfolio
- Cross-functional coordination (production, quality, finance, sales)
- Implementation of KPIs and performance dashboards
- Interface with multi-country Tier 2 suppliers

SKILLS: Supply Chain Management | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | Multi-site | SAP | Team Management | Automotive Tier 1 | KPIs | Continuous Improvement
Multi-site Coordination Lean Six Sigma Inventory Management Team Management SAP

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