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Description

Supply Chain Transformation & International Logistics Projects Consultant

8 years of experience in international industrial supply chain (EMEA), from the operational floor to 3PL purchasing and then strategic project management, based in Morocco, then Germany, and now in France.

This triple approach of field experience + purchasing + transformation allows me to address the operational, organizational, and strategic challenges of international supply chains.

Areas of intervention:

Management of multi-site / multi-country supply chain transformation projects
Design or redesign of international logistics schemes
Complete management of 3PL tenders (RFQ, benchmark, negotiation, contracting)
Documentary structuring & coordination of logistics deployments (SOPs, logistics concepts, TMS/WMS)

I support manufacturers with transformation, operational performance, or supply chain organization structuring challenges.

Available remotely, in France, and internationally.

Do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your challenges.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

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

CNJ Consulting
Supply Chain Consultant – Transformation, Projects & 3PL Purchasing
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2026 - Today (5 months)
Lyon, France
Launched my independent supply chain consulting business.

Projects completed:
Supported an e-commerce player in structuring their outsourced logistics strategy: needs analysis, target 3PL model definition, service provider consultation, and selection recommendations.
Functional consulting for a purchasing SaaS provider: user testing, business needs analysis, and product development recommendations based on field expertise in international logistics purchasing & 3PL.
3PL Management Supply Chain Management E-commerce Logistics Network Design & Optimization Procurement
LEONI Wiring System EUROPE
Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
January 2023 - July 2025 (2 years and 6 months)
Francfort-sur-le-Main, Germany
Appointed by the European Logistics Department to manage several international strategic projects.
Cross-functional role focused on supply chain transformation and project management, working on initiatives in Europe, North America, and Asia:

Renault Projects — France, Turkey & Serbia: Parallel management of three major logistics projects, from scoping to go-live. Logistics cost simulations and modeling, drafting specifications, designing sourcing flows, selecting/negotiating/contracting 3PL providers, multi-team coordination, and commissioning.
UK Assignment — Jaguar Land Rover Project (3 months): Drafting the overall logistics concept, formalizing SOPs, and finalizing contracts with logistics partners for a recently won project.
3PL Warehouse Relocation: Managed operational transfer, coordinated service providers, and ensured continuity of flows.
Other Contributions: Supported the deployment of European logistics tools (TMS, WMS — e.g., Siemens AX4), provided support for North American tenders (Mexico/USA/Canada), analyzed logistics costs for the South Korea entity, and supported the Stellantis project in Slovakia.

Skills utilized:

Management of international logistics projects from the design phase to operational go-live
Design and optimization of multi-country supply chain networks
Cost estimation and modeling of logistics costs (transport, warehousing, customs, labor, packaging)
Complete management of 3PL tenders: RFQ, benchmark, negotiation, and contracting
Cross-functional coordination of Purchasing/Production/IT/Sales in complex international environments
Project management under tight operational constraints and meeting client deadlines
Documentary structuring: SOPs, logistics concepts, and operational standards
Supply Chain Management Logistics Network Design & Optimization 3PL Management International Coordination Tender Management
LEONI Wiring System ALLEMAGNE
Logistics & 3PL Buyer
AUTOMOBILE
June 2020 - January 2023 (2 years and 7 months)
Kitzingen, BY, Germany
Logistics & 3PL Buyer within a team of 3, covering Western Europe (managing approx. 20 warehouses, ~€15M annual spend), with occasional support for the Americas and Asia regions:

Procurement of 3PL services (warehousing and outbound flows to automotive manufacturer plants) including operations, labor, handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks), racking, storage, transport, and IT equipment.
Recurring management of 3PL tenders across the entire scope (new sites, renewals, consolidations), with a mix of successful and lost bids depending on the configurations.

Managed Manufacturer Clients: BMW, Mercedes, JLR, Volvo Trucks, MAN, IVECO, CLAAS, Renault, Rolls Royce.
Managed 3PL Providers: DSV, DHL, Geodis, CEVA, DP World, and local players depending on geographies.

Key Activities:

Full tender launch: needs analysis, specification writing, multi-provider consultation, cost/quality/delivery benchmark.
Contractual negotiation: pricing, SLAs, penalties, annual price revisions.
Supplier performance monitoring: KPIs, quarterly reviews, dispute management, and corrective action plans.
Management of post-Covid price revisions in a context of strong inflationary pressure from providers, with the objective of containing increases.
Standardization and contractual formalization mission: overhaul of the contract portfolio (old or non-existent contracts) in coordination with providers and internal logistics teams.
Logistics footprint exercises: analysis and optimization of the warehouse network within the managed scope.
Identification and achievement of savings through provider pooling, renegotiation, and scope optimization.
3PL Management / Tenders Warehouse Optimization & Layout Design Supplier Negotiation and Management International Transport Contract Management