Julien Pochoy

• Managed a project to optimize commercial terms management: audit, target solution definition, implementation, and change support.

• Coordinated the implementation of an IT tool to optimize order placement with brands and provided change support.

• Served as the Purchasing Department's point of contact for cross-functional company projects.

• Managed a team of 3 people responsible for supplier and product referencing.

September 2020 – February 2023

• Supported the Management Committee in strategic thinking and initiative deployment: CSR strategy, implementation of bulk sales, etc.

• Led operational excellence initiatives in retail outlets (diagnosis, target operating model definition, and deployment monitoring) with the objective of reducing costs by 27 million euros.

• Coordinated a cost reduction program for the distribution chain, aiming for savings of 60 million euros.

• Assisted in the outsourcing of a payroll and accounting service: target organization definition, task planning, deployment monitoring.

• Implemented communication and training plans to support change within the framework of various projects.

Led the establishment of the Group's new French entity:

• Developed the business strategy for the French subsidiary in collaboration with the European CEO (target revenue of 21 million euros in 2021).

• Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers and customers.

• Designed and implemented operational processes: sales, logistics, finance, etc.

• Defined the organizational structure and participated in recruitment (7 employees).

• Implemented communication and marketing strategy.

• Reported progress to the Head Office.

• Drafted project documents and presented them in English to the Head Office management.