Bruno Lesseur - Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant

Q: Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Beauty and Cosmetics , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Bruno also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Retail , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Project Management . Bruno also has some experience in Logistics , Procurement and Purchasing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: What is Bruno's education?

Bruno attended Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP for Logistics techniques and international trade .

Recommended expert

Neuss, Germany

Experience

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant

Implementation and leadership of the end-to-end S&OP process
Development and continuous improvement of the KPI system, including reporting to monitor supply chain performance
Identification and implementation of process improvements focused on cost savings and complexity reduction
Ongoing development and optimization of supply chain management
Leading small projects within the role (e.g., profile and interface adjustments)
Providing focused, motivating leadership and team development; coaching employees
Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery capability
Initiating and leading strategic projects (e.g., digitization, process optimization)
Preparing and validating board presentations

Feb 2013 - Dec 2016

3 years 11 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Rewe-Group / toom Baumarkt GmbH

Leading, motivating, and developing employees
Defining and shaping the supply chain structure for sustainable development
Increasing supply chain efficiency while reducing costs
Controlling goods and information flows to ensure timely and high-quality product availability
Setting goals, deriving and tracking actions for process and inventory optimization
Reviewing and optimizing the IT requirements (WMS)
Monitoring and continuously improving service provider contracts
Monitoring and reporting relevant KPIs

May 2012 - Oct 2012

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Principal – Project Leader

Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH

Project management in procurement and supply chain management for mid-sized FMCG companies and in the rail sector
Process mapping and optimization
Market analysis and selection of alternative suppliers
Analysis and optimization of product categories
Defining and implementing new procurement and SCM processes for clients
International procurement negotiations

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

1 year 1 month

Neuss, Germany

Supply Chain Management Consultant

BL Consulting

Project support and consulting in SCM
Preparing and delivering training sessions
Setting up the SCM department at Wiesberg Consulting Group
Preparing tenders

Jul 2001 - Dec 2011

10 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Management Director

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 50 employees and 4 direct reports
Developing and defining the national SCM strategy in alignment with executive management
Contributing to the international SCM strategy and representing national interests
Designing, establishing, and monitoring a KPI system
Planning and managing the supply chain budget for transport, warehousing, and personnel
Defining volume planning (forecast) and net requirements determination, considering CNWC targets
Ensuring customer satisfaction in S&OP, master data, supply side logistics, and order to cash
Aligning the IT strategy (Business Warehouse, SAP R/3, CRM)
Leading national and international projects (co-packing, logistic allowance system, planning tool)

Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

2 years 5 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Manager

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Management of the company areas sales and net requirements planning, order processing, customer complaints, supply side management, and master data
Process owner for interfaces between central logistics and European production
Analysis and optimization of the logistics process
Reduction of inventory by 35% while increasing service levels

Mar 1997 - Jan 1999

1 year 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Technical Purchasing and Services

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Group

Reorganization of the technical purchasing and services department
Taking over new purchasing areas (production investments, co-packing, agencies, printing companies, industrial cleaning)
Drafting and negotiating purchase contracts
Optimization and classification of technical purchasing

Jan 1996 - Feb 1997

1 year 2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Inventory Management and Information Processes, Logistics Projects

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Group

Project management for ECR (Efficient Consumer Response)
Project management for EAN-128 barcode
Managing a consulting study to improve the distribution system and process organization
Logistics controlling

Oct 1994 - Dec 1995

1 year 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Logistics Controlling

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Group

Conducting a rationalization study within the Danone Group
Managing the logistics budget (transportation and warehousing)
Developing a new logistics concept and specifications for outsourcing central warehouses
Representing logistics management
Developing basic, key, and early warning data
Setting up the reporting system for Danone's logistics division in France

Jul 1992 - Sep 1994

2 years 3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Logistics Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson GmbH

Managing a study to increase transparency of the distribution flow
Leading a European working group to regulate the intercompany goods flow
Establishing manufacturing and logistics KPIs for performance monitoring
Implementing a procedure to control the information flow for product launches, changes, and promotions

Apr 1990 - Jun 1992

2 years 3 months

Paris, France

Head of Logistics Department

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe

Short-, medium- and long-term production planning for several European plants
Inventory management of raw materials and finished goods
Managing new product launches in marketing, sales and production
Setting up logistics metrics to measure costs and performance
Coordinating logistics for 7 plants in France and Belgium
Participating in an IT reorganization process to optimize international logistics flow

Jul 1989 - Mar 1990

9 months

Paris, France

Logistics Officer

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe

Service quality analysis for the Head of Logistics Department
Calculating line utilization for short-, medium- and long-term planning
Developing and monitoring logistics metrics for raw materials

Sep 1985 - Jun 1989

3 years 10 months

Paris, France

Logistics Department Employee

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe

Planning the delivery of finished goods to retailers
Conducting studies to optimize raw material costs

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Cosmetics (13 years), Professional Services (10 years), Manufacturing (7 years), Food and Beverage (4.5 years), Retail (4 years), and Pharmaceutical (2 years).

Cosmetics

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Retail

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (30.5 years), Operations (27 years), Project Management (23.5 years), Logistics (17.5 years), Procurement (6 years), and Business Intelligence (1 year).

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Project Management

Logistics

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Skills

Over 30 Years Of Experience In The Fmcg, Diy, And Food Sectors With Corporate And Mid-sized Companies In Industry, Retail, And Consulting
Sustainable Performance Improvement As An Executive Board Member At Companies With €500 Million To €3 Billion In Sales; Expertise In Inventory, Cost, And Process Optimization
Many Years Of Team Leadership Experience; Up To 150 Employees In Matrix Organizations
Successful Design Of Supply Chain Structures To Develop And Implement Sustainable And Efficient Supply Chains, Reducing Complexity
High Social Skills, Leadership, And A Pragmatic Hands-on Approach

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1982 - Jun 1985

Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP

Specialization diploma in logistics techniques and international trade procedures · Logistics techniques and international trade · Paris, France

Oct 1979 - Jun 1982

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP

Diploma from the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry – ECCIP, Baccalaureate in commercial techniques and management · Commercial techniques and management · Paris, France

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bruno be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bruno would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant, Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Principal – Project Leader.

What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant.

Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Beauty and Cosmetics, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Bruno also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Project Management. Bruno also has some experience in Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Bruno's education?

Bruno attended Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP for Logistics techniques and international trade.

What is the availability of Bruno?

Bruno is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bruno?

Bruno's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.