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Description

Coming from a demanding pharmaceutical supply chain environment (experience at Delpharm), I act as a purchasing & supply chain consultant with a clear objective: generate measurable gains quickly.

I support companies in optimizing their operations by combining process structuring, automation, and data-driven management.

💡 What I bring concretely:

⏱️ Up to 50% operational time saved through automation (supplier reminders, order tracking, reporting)

📦 Reduction of stockouts and delays through anticipation and securing of supplies

📊 Better decision-making through automated KPIs (VBA / Power BI)

📈 Optimization of inventory and flows with Excel MRP tools (needs forecasting, planning)

💰 Reduction of purchasing costs through supplier analysis, structuring, and management

Working in international environments (Europe, Asia, Africa) and bilingual after a professional immersion in Australia, I am recognized for my ability to become operational quickly and deliver visible results from the first weeks.

👉 I don't manage the supply chain: I optimize it, automate it, and make it perform.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
Arabic
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Bordeaux (up to 50km), Marseille (up to 50km)

Iris galerie
Head of Procurement and Supply Chain
RETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)
June 2024 - June 2025 (1 year)
Paris 17, France
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain | Freelance

Client: Iris Galerie – International Retail (180 points of sale)
June 2024 – June 2025 | Paris

Context: Structuring and management of purchasing & supply chain operations in a fast-growing international retail environment.

🎯 Main Missions
Management of international procurement and purchasing (technical equipment, consumables, photo & print materials) for a network of 180 points of sale
Management of international logistics flows (~2,000 deliveries/year) with carrier coordination and service level optimization
Management of an international supplier portfolio (~€1.2 million): sourcing, negotiation, contracting
Definition and deployment of the purchasing & supply chain strategy (budget, 6–18 month planning, inter-warehouse flow optimization)
ERP implementation and deployment (Cegid) + support and training for field teams
Development of decision support tools for international markets (USA / Canada)
🚀 Key Results
-20% critical stockouts through proactive operational emergency management
+12% logistics service level through carrier and flow optimization
-8 to -12% purchasing costs + +15% improvement in supplier lead times (implementation of contractual penalties)
-75% processing time (1 week → 2 hours) through Excel VBA automation of inventory analysis
-60% reporting time thanks to KPI automation (Power BI, VBA)
95% of inventory discrepancies identified, strengthening inventory accuracy and decision-making
🛠️ Expertise Mobilized
Strategic & operational purchasing
International supply chain & multi-site logistics
Supplier sourcing & negotiation
Performance management (KPI, Power BI)
Automation & data (Excel VBA, reporting)
ERP: Cegid
Inventory management & flow optimization
France Lab
Head of Procurement
LUXURY GOODS
August 2023 - June 2024 (10 months)
Paris, France
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Structuring | Freelance Mission

Context: Taking on a role in an unstructured environment, requiring the creation and reliable establishment of the purchasing & procurement function.

🎯 Main Missions
Setup and structuring of the purchasing & procurement department (processes, organization, tools)
Recruitment and management of 2 employees to internalize and secure operations
Deployment of order and procurement tracking (~500 orders / semester) in a non-ERP environment
Management of strategic customer replenishment (80% of turnover) with prioritization of critical flows
Inventory management and optimization (obsolescence, scrap, field vs. data alignment)
Launch of transport tenders and selection of logistics providers
International logistics coordination (US, Middle East) and multi-modal flow management
Supplier performance tracking (KPI: OTD, quality, lead times) and dispute resolution
🚀 Key Results
Complete creation of the purchasing/procurement function in an unstructured environment
+€500K of obsolete stock valued and processed (resale / recycling)
-20% transport costs through tenders and provider optimization
-15% supplier delays thanks to KPI management and operational monitoring
+10% improvement in delivery times for international flows
Implementation of reliable inventory and order management, reducing the risks of stockouts and overstocking
🛠️ Expertise Mobilized
Structuring of purchasing & supply departments
Management of procurement without ERP (process implementation)
Supplier / carrier sourcing & negotiation
International supply chain & multi-modal logistics
Inventory management & flow optimization
KPI management & continuous improvement
1. Structuring of purchasing & procurement department 2. Critical procurement management & operational oversight 3. Inventory optimization & working capital management 4. Sourcing & optimization of international transport / logistics 5. Supplier performance management & continuous improvement