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Description

Experience gained on complex, large-scale operations (Decathlon, international environments, e-commerce), within organizations with high standards inspired by industry leaders.

Involvement in structuring, transformation, and scaling challenges, with a clear objective: aligning strategy, execution, and operational performance.

Hands-on and results-oriented approach: clarifying priorities, implementing steering systems (KPIs, rituals, governance), and developing teams capable of delivering over time.

Strong conviction: performance comes not from isolated initiatives, but from simple, robust, and aligned models, supported by teams.

Each mission is conceived as a partnership.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

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

DECATHLON
HEAD OF B2C LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
January 2023 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
Decathlon, Lille, France
Managed global logistics and transport strategy for Decathlon (€20 billion turnover, 70+ countries).
Transformed operations by aligning strategic vision with field execution, focusing on delivery performance, cost control, and customer experience.

Collaborated closely with C-level teams and regional leaders to structure operational models, deploy standards, and implement performance management systems (KPIs, rituals, governance).
Objective: drive long-term performance and scale best practices internationally.

Key Results:
Significant improvement in performance indicators: +25% to +30% in delivery reliability and a notable reduction in lead times.
Direct contribution to e-commerce growth (+4% to +6%), driven by logistics gains.
Measurable impact on business levers: +2% to +4% conversion and improved customer loyalty.
Operational efficiency gains with an approximate +1% to +2% increase in productivity, despite strong volume growth.
DECATHLON
DIRECTOR, WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
January 2020 - January 2022 (2 years)
Decathlon, Paris, France
Led the complete transformation of the Brétigny site, transitioning from an omnichannel model to a dedicated e-commerce hub.
Managed the Exotec mechanization project (€10 million) and deployed the Manhattan WMS.

Managed over 400 employees, structuring a performance management system (KPIs, rituals, governance) that enhanced team engagement and accountability.

Results: +25% to +35% productivity, significant improvement in delivery times, and a +10% to +15% increase in service level.
Deployed operational standards to stabilize performance and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Transformation driven by a culture of trust, high expectations, and learning.
DECATHLON
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
January 2018 - January 2020 (2 years)
Decathlon, Lille, France
Supported the site director in managing hybrid operations for both stores and e-commerce.
Prepared teams and processes for the transition to a digitally-oriented logistics model.

Contributed to operational performance improvement through the optimization and implementation of mechanization solutions (Dürkopp pocket sorter and B+ Equipment pack mechanization).
Implemented standards and steering rituals to ensure reliable flows, improve productivity, and secure service quality.
Balanced service reliability, cost control, and team development through structured performance management and clear communication.

Contributed to the evolution towards a more agile and customer-centric organization, laying the groundwork for the site's transformation.