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Description

Supply Chain & Operational Excellence Expert | Defense, Pharma, Industry

20 years of logistics experience. 15 years in Supply Chain.

One requirement: performance.

Formerly in the military, I forged my expertise in one of the most demanding environments: Defense Supply Chain. This experience taught me that rigor, adaptability, and efficiency are not options – they are fundamentals.

Today, I apply this rigor to companies that want to transform their supply chain into a real performance lever.

What I bring concretely:

I deployed a TMS for the Ministry of Defense, designed an innovative transport method for stem cells without dry ice at Sanofi, and led the digital transformation at Walden Express International. From strategy to the field, from Lean to complex project management, I intervene where it truly matters.

My approach:

I adapt to your field reality and your constraints.

I work in a hybrid mode, with a preference for short, high-impact missions – audit, diagnosis, optimization – which can evolve into longer-term support depending on your needs.

Green Belt Lean Management | Cold Chain & Biotechnology Specialist | Complex Project Management

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

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

ARTER
Supply Chain Manager
CULTURE
January 2026 - Today (5 months)
Paris, France
CONFIDENTIAL
Management of the entire logistics chain, from procurement and equipment return, through inventory management, transport, and supplier relations.
Availability, quality, and compliance of material resources necessary for event execution.
Control of costs and operational reliability.

LOGISTICS PLANNING AND COORDINATION
Analyze the material needs of each event in collaboration with project managers and technical directors,
Develop and manage procurement and delivery schedules in line with key event dates
Anticipate logistical constraints and propose appropriate solutions
Coordinate inbound and outbound material flows
PURCHASING AND SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Identify, select, and onboard logistics service providers
Negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery terms with partners
Manage and track orders, delivery notes, and invoices
Evaluate supplier performance and lead review meetings
Develop and diversify the supplier base to ensure competitiveness and resilience
TRANSPORT AND FIELD LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Organize and supervise transport within deadlines and budgets
Coordinate on-site handling teams and transport providers
Ensure regulatory compliance of transport operations
Ensure operational presence during major event setup and dismantling
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Develop and monitor the supply chain budget for each project
Identify and implement cost optimization levers
Produce dashboards and performance indicators
Regularly report results and areas for improvement to management
Customs Freight Forwarding & Shipping Management Risk Analysis Budget Management Adaptability
Walden Express International
Deputy Project and Innovation Director
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
February 2022 - December 2025 (3 years and 10 months)
Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Deployment of the group's strategic projects
Design and management of an innovation lab
Design and development of continuous improvement Key points:Last-mile revolution; digitalization, traceability, data, and reporting (€2M)

PROJECT DESIGN AND SCOPING
Situational analysis through on-site audits and diagnostics
Identification of internal and external customer needs
Definition of the scope of intervention
Identification of relevant improvement levers in relation to the associated challenges, by implementing adequate resources
Evaluation of the budget and resources required for project completion, respecting regulatory, financial, and operational constraints

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
Development of operational management tools and performance indicators
Creation and management of intervention phase schedules for different stakeholders, considering risks and associated costs
Monitoring of reporting to the project sponsor and steering committee
Organization and facilitation of workshops and testing phases necessary for design and execution with the right stakeholders
Production and monitoring of workstream project manager deliverables
Organization and management of change management with operational teams through communication, training, and user support

COORDINATE THE PROJECT TEAM
Cross-functional management of a multi-skilled team
Production of support materials

FINANCE
Creation of the budget for validation by the Management Committee
Monitoring of the allocated budget
Innovation Leadership Strategic Vision Budget Management Digital Transformation
Kuehne + Nagel / XPO Logistics
Logistics Project Manager – Lean
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
September 2018 - January 2022 (3 years and 4 months)
Paris, France
Carried out logistics studies and missions to improve the profitability, efficiency, and quality of services offered by distribution centers.
Managed optimization projects within the scope of activities, respecting deadlines, costs, and planned resources. Actively participated in improving customer satisfaction and the economic profitability of logistics centers.

MANAGEMENT OF NEW ACTIVITY START-UP OR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Project management in compliance with customer specifications
Post-start-up audits
Management of recovery missions for "loss-makers"
Technological watch and innovation: IoT project management
Business/process scoping project management

PRE-SALES DESIGN
Design and integration of operational optimization and performance improvement logistics solutions

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Execution of project opportunities
Management of project teams
Facilitation and reporting of progress meetings
Supervision of technical and operational implementation
Creation, validation, distribution, and monitoring of all documentation necessary for activity execution
Development of materials, implementation of training, and onboarding of new personnel
Post-start-up monitoring
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Green Belt Lean Management for Projects (DMAIC, PDCA, Quick Win)
Lead the continuous improvement approach within the activity scope
Support the maintenance and elevation of the Lean Management maturity level of sites
Ensure watch and sharing of Best Practices and deploy them within the scope of activities
Support operations in identifying potential improvements and implementing these initiatives
Jointly participate in the economy plan decided by management and regularly monitor it
Budget Management Strategic Vision Project Management Team Management Lean Management

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Master II GAELE Transport Logistics Territory Environment
Sorbonne Universités
2018
Master II
Level 1 Title in Transport Logistics International Trade Management
ISTELI/Kedge Business School
2018
Titre I Management Transport Logistique Commerce International

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Executive Certificate Green Belt Lean Management
Central Supélec
2025
DMAIC TPM Muda Kanban Kaizen Gemba PDCA Lean Transformation Value Stream Mapping 5S

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