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Joachim Serventon HeymansJS

Joachim Serventon Heymans

Supply Chain Strategy | IBP, Digitalization, Lean

€1,800/day
Genève, CH
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Joachim

Executive Summary

Senior consultant in Supply Chain strategy and transformation (organizational, process and digital), I support organizations in optimizing their operations, adopting integrated processes (IBP, S&OP) and strategic alignment. With over 20 years of international experience (Europe, Asia, USA), I work in complex and regulated environments (GxP, pharma, agro, green chemistry).

I offer high value-added interventions in transition management, strategic consulting and change management. Missions on site or remotely.

Measurable results: €15 million in savings, 8.5% reduction in inventory, 100% IBP adoption in 9 countries, 11 factories for 60 decision-makers and their teams (Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance).

Key Expertise
  • Supply Chain:strategy, IBP, S&OP, demand planning, scenario analysis
  • **Operational Excellence**: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, process optimization
  • **Digital Transformation & Data**: digital twins (Llamasoft), SAP IBP, BlueYonder, AI forecasting
  • **Management & Change Management**: executive alignment, skills development, PMO
  • **Team Leadership**: coaching, training, cross-functional influence
  • **Compliance & Regulatory**: biotech, pharma excipients, quality systems
  • **Delivery of international projects**: Europe, Asia, USA — trilingual FR/EN/IT
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Note: for long-term assignments (several months), reduced rate.
ex. a full time of 3 months CHF 150 / hour
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Conversational

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Genève (up to 50km), Zurich (up to 50km), Bâle (up to 50km)

Experience

  • HACKATHONS+
    Operations Lead & Innovation Trainer
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
    - Co-develop "Solution Factory" a collaborative problem-solving method based upon innovation sprints in collaboration with founder, co-leading team of 20 senior experts.
    - Training development: Developed structured training that integrated experiential learning, case studies and collective intelligence.
    - Successfully fostered knowledge transfer among senior experts, delivering methods and strategies to manage complex challenges.
  • CEREBRAL
    Strategic Advisory
    January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
    Geneva, Switzerland
    - Strategic Advisory to Management Committe
    - Defined new services & infrastructure strategy for a cerebral palsy NGO,
    - Managing financial feasibility, operating model, stakeholder buy-in,
    - Securing CHF 4M in funding with Geneva authorities
  • CARGILL
    Senior Manager, Corporate Business Operations & Supply Chain Excellence
    AGRICULTURE
    October 2018 - December 2023 (5 years and 2 months)
    Geneva, Switzerland
    - Global Integrated Business Planning ( IBP) Implementation
    - Rolled out IBP across 9 countries & 11 plants (€2.5B revenue coverage),
    - Facilitated 30+ workshops with 56 senior leaders across functions,
    - Achieved 100% adoption, improved product innovation, commercial strategies, demand, supply and financial forecasts & exec alignment.

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Education

  • Master of Management
    ESCP Europe Business School
    2007
    Master in Management: Operations & Strategy (Honours)
  • Master of Science in Systems Engineering
    POLYTECH
    1997
    Master of Science in Engineering & Industrial Systems

Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
    Merck & Lean Six Sigma Institute
    2011
    DMAIC Process Optimization Problem Solving Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Workshop Facilitation
  • Certified Supply Chain Proferssional
    APICS ASCM
    2015
    S&OP Inventory Optimization Demand Planning Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Strategy Integrated Business Planning

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