Bruno Lesseur

Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Neuss, Germany

Experience

Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
3 years 11 months
Cologne, Germany

Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Rewe-Group / toom Baumarkt GmbH

  • Member of the executive board (budget: low double-digit €m / warehouse revenue: triple-digit €m / >150 FTE)
  • Leadership, motivation and further development of employees
  • Definition and design of the tBM supply chain structure for development and implementation of a sustainably successful supply chain
  • Increasing supply chain efficiency to improve logistics quality and reliability while reducing costs
  • Managing goods and information flows to ensure cost-optimized, timely, qualitatively and quantitatively flawless product availability
  • Setting targets, deriving measures and tracking actions for process improvement and inventory optimization
  • Review of IT prerequisites (WMS) for their contribution to operational processes – deriving improvement measures
  • Control of operational management of all service providers used and continuous improvement of service contracts regarding scope of services, quality and costs
  • Continuous monitoring and reporting of relevant KPIs (logistics controlling)
  • Leadership and implementation of the "In-House Logistics" project
  • Analysis, optimization and implementation of internal logistics processes; 130,000 sqm across 10 different halls; complexity reduction
  • Service level increase to >98%; use of a disposition tool
  • Integration of approx. 150 employees from Rewe Group
  • Procurement of new warehouse space in collaboration with the real estate department; sustainable cost level
  • Reduction of service provider contracts by 40%
May 2012 - Oct 2012
6 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Principal – Project Leader

Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH

  • Project management in purchasing and supply chain management at 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
  • Definition and implementation of new purchasing and SCM processes at the client
  • Purchasing negotiations at international level
  • Analysis, optimization and implementation of new process design; reducing lead time between order receipt and delivery
  • Reduction of purchasing volume by 5 to 15% through category analysis and selection of alternative suppliers
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
1 year 1 month
Neuss, Germany

Supply Chain Management Consultant

BL Consulting

  • Project support and consulting
  • Preparation and conducting of training sessions
  • Establishment of the SCM department at Wiesberg Consulting Group
  • Preparation of tenders
Jul 2001 - Dec 2011
10 years 6 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Management Director

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

  • Member of executive management (budget: low double-digit €m / 50 FTE / 4 senior staff as direct reports)
  • Leadership, motivation and development of employees
  • Development, conceptualization and definition of the national SCM strategy in alignment with executive management strategy
  • Continuous adaptation to and utilization of market developments
  • Participation in the international supply chain management strategy
  • Representation of national interests, initiation of further developments and process optimizations within the international supply chain strategy
  • Design, establishment and monitoring of a key performance indicator system (KPI) to achieve targets
  • Planning and controlling the supply chain budget for transport, warehousing and personnel
  • Definition of demand planning (forecast) and net requirements at national level considering cash net working capital targets
  • Ensuring and optimizing customer satisfaction within supply chain management for materials management (S&OP), master data, supply side logistics and order to cash processes
  • Consulting and support of key account management
  • Coordination of the German IT strategy in the areas of Business Warehouse, SAP R/3 and CRM software
  • Participation in and management of various international and national projects in co-packing, logistic allowance system, planning tool
  • Inventory reduction by 35% while increasing service level to >98%
  • Optimization of delivery routes to trade; reduction of drop points by 70% in 5 years
  • Expansion and structuring of the SCM department; recruitment through hi-po concept
  • Integration of co-packing activities in the central warehouse; savings in the single-digit €m range
  • Complexity analysis: revenue, weighted distribution, lot size vs. reach, contribution margin; assortment rationalization, SKU count optimization and improvement of CNWC
  • Warehouse process analysis; special measures vs. standardization; cost reduction of more than 10%
Feb 1999 - Jun 2001
2 years 5 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Manager (Senior Manager)

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

  • (budget in the mid double-digit €m range – 30 FTE)
  • Management of the areas sales and net requirements planning (triple-digit €m revenue), order processing and customer complaints, supply side management and master data
  • Process owner of the interface central logistics and European production
  • Analysis and optimization of the logistics process
  • Implementations: reduction of inventories by 35% while increasing service level
Mar 1997 - Jan 1999
1 year 11 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Purchasing Technology and Services

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Gruppe

  • (1 assistant / guideline authority over 3 purchasers)
  • Reorganization of the purchasing technology and services department
  • Assumption of new purchasing areas such as production investments and services (e.g. co-packing, agencies, printing firms, industrial cleaning)
  • Preparation and negotiation of purchase contracts
  • Optimization and classification of purchasing technology
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 Gruppe

  • Project manager ECR (Efficient Consumer Response)
  • Project manager EAN-128 code
  • Management and enforcement of a consulting study to improve the distribution system and operational organization
  • Logistics controlling
Oct 1994 - Dec 1995
1 year 3 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Logistics Controlling

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Gruppe

  • Rationalization study within the DANONE group
  • Creation and control of the logistics budget (transport and warehousing areas / double-digit €m budget)
  • Development of a new logistics concept / requirements specification (outsourcing of central warehouses)
  • Acting head of logistics (6 months)
  • Development of basic, key and early warning data for logistics
  • Establishment of the reporting system of BSB within the logistics directorate reporting for DANONE in France
Jul 1992 - Sep 1994
2 years 3 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Logistics Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson GmbH

  • Management of the Ouroumoff consulting firm's study to increase transparency of the distribution flow
  • Project management of an internal European working group to define the regulation of intercompany goods flow
  • Definition of manufacturing and logistics metrics to monitor performance and development
  • Implementation, commissioning and control of a procedure for managing product information flow (introductions, changes, promotions)
Apr 1990 - Jun 1992
2 years 3 months
Paris, France

Head of Logistics Department (Chef du service logistique)

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe (heute Georgia Pacific)

  • Directly reporting to the managing director
  • Preparation of short-, medium- and long-term production planning for several European plants
  • Inventory management (raw materials and finished goods)
  • Management of new product launches to coordinate marketing, sales and production requirements
  • Definition of logistics metrics to measure logistics costs and performance for executive management
  • Management and coordination of logistics for 7 plants in France and Belgium
  • Responsible participant in an IT reorganization process to redesign and optimize the company's international logistics flow
Jul 1989 - Mar 1990
9 months
Paris, France

Logistics Officer (Cadre Logisticien)

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe (heute Georgia Pacific)

  • Service quality analysis for the head of the logistics department
  • Calculation of short-, medium- and long-term line capacity utilization
  • Development and control of logistics metrics for raw materials
Sep 1985 - Jun 1989
3 years 10 months
Paris, France

Logistics Staff (Logisticien)

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Gruppe (heute Georgia Pacific)

  • Planning of finished goods deliveries to retail
  • Studies for cost optimization of raw materials
Germany

SCM Expert

Leading consulting firms

  • Support as an expert in supply chain management at a well-known consulting firm
  • Preparation of the pitch on portfolio optimization for a large German FMCG food manufacturer
  • Development of a concept to reduce complexity costs through portfolio breadth
  • Creating transparency to what extent individual products or services to retailers (e.g. displays or mixed cases) cause internal complexity or costs (e.g. through picking)
  • Assessment of further savings potential through harmonization or adjustment of products or the entire portfolio
  • Consulting in optimization of demand forecasting including derivation of production capacities and production planning based on forecast
  • Consulting in general optimization of supply chain and logistics processes at FMCG manufacturers with focus on the German market
  • Expert assessment regarding timeline, setup and deliverables of the project from an SCM perspective
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Interim Manager / Consultant

Leading manufacturer of household and small electrical appliances

  • Group with more than 33,000 employees worldwide and turnover of over €6 B
  • Implementation and establishment of a supply chain transformation for better customer focus
  • Establishment of forecasting and supply processes in the new setting for the DACH region
  • Design and implementation of process optimizations in the sense of continuous improvement
  • Driving and managing launched projects to improve SC processes and workflows in close cooperation with the business, corporate supply chain and business units
  • Monthly presentation of the forecast to the executive board
  • Preparation and in-depth analysis of detailed reporting of relevant metrics and current opportunities and risks
  • Leading the planning team and embodying team spirit – mentoring and coaching employees
  • Ongoing optimization of inventory planning and product availability for the DACH markets considering seasonal and regional fluctuations
  • Very close cooperation with logistics, customer service center, sales and marketing
Weißenthurm, Germany

Plant Supply Chain Manager

Leading manufacturer of sustainable recyclable metal packaging

  • Group with more than 8,000 employees worldwide and turnover of approx. $3 B
  • Full responsibility as plant supply chain manager: planning – disposition – logistics – inside sales – master data
  • Close collaboration with and support of the plant manager in daily operations – as deputy
  • Preparatory and process-assuring tasks to ensure smooth start when filling/reeplacing the position
  • Management of challenging specific delivery situation including direct quick decisions and immediate implementation of effective measures
  • Improvement of on-time in-full delivery performance (OTIF)
  • Analysis of the current ordering process: contract – PO – order book – planning method – production – delivery
  • Analysis of working methods and workload of SCM staff: what they do and how they do it
  • Suggestions for improvements and solutions on how to organize, staff and coach
  • Implementation of daily performance management standup meeting
  • Definition of clear instructions and guidelines for the SCM team
  • Coaching of employees
Paris, France

Director SCM DACH

Food company (FMCG)

  • In a globally renowned, internationally operating food company (FMCG) with over 100,000 employees worldwide across various business areas.
  • Director SCM DACH, acting as member of the executive board
  • Strategic orientation and development of SCM DACH area
  • Active participation in the European implementation of the S&OP process
  • Conceptualization, establishment and monitoring of a key performance indicator system (KPI)
  • Team building/ leadership, motivation and development of employees (26 FTE, 4 direct reports)
  • Close cooperation with production plants and logistics partners
  • Leadership in various international and national cost saving projects in the double-digit €m range
Düsseldorf, Germany

Key member of the DACH team for the 2020 budget and PMO

Food company (FMCG)

  • In a multinational company with over 20,000 employees in 33 countries.
  • Key member of the DACH team responsible for the 2020 budget and PMO.
  • Review of existing structures in the supply chain budgeting process and creation of role clarity and assignment
  • Stabilization of the budgeting process and creation of comprehensive transparency in the 2020 budgeting process in collaboration with operations, finance and controlling teams
  • Conducting a thorough objective as-is analysis of the existing supply chain budgeting process and implementing improvements in processes (operations and finance) in the DACH logistics area
  • Defining an interim solution for the calculation of logistics costs in relation to product price calculation prior to SAP integration
  • Monthly review of actual costs versus budget in supply chain and implementing necessary corrective measures in collaboration with logistics, finance and sales teams
Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager / Consultant

Food company (Start-up)

  • Producing agricultural products for gastronomy in the city without sun and soil.
  • Leading workshops
  • Assessment of the key dimensions of supply chain management
  • Structured capture of the as-is situation
  • Definition of relevant KPIs and dashboards
  • Alignment with growth strategy
  • Short-, medium- and long-term measures (organization, people)
  • Definition of structured work packages
  • Preparation for digitalization stages
  • Coaching
Aachen, Germany

Interim Manager / Consultant

Mid-sized company in the food sector

  • Implementation and leadership of the holistic S&OP process
  • Creation and continuous improvement of the KPI system including reporting to monitor supply chain management performance
  • Identification and implementation of process improvements regarding cost savings and complexity reduction
  • Further development and optimization of supply chain management
  • Project management of smaller projects within the field (e.g. HR: profile and interface adjustment)
  • Targeted and motivating leadership and development of the team, coaching of employees
  • Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery capability
  • Initiation and leadership of strategic projects, such as digitalization, process optimization, etc.
  • Preparation and validation of board presentations
Chartres, France

Interim Manager / Consultant

Dairy industry

  • In the subsidiary of a third generation French family-owned company (FMCG) with over 7,000 employees worldwide
  • Complete reorganization of supply chain in the plant from atomized to central responsibility
  • Definition, implementation and control of a new approach (NPI – New Product Introduction) for managing product launches, changes and promotions
  • Review and new definition of meeting structures – utilization analysis for participants
  • Development of a concept for managing key B2B customers
  • B2B contract review and design
  • Support in the introduction of a new forecasting tool
  • Coordination of various international projects with focus on integration into corporate concept
  • Development and leadership of an S&OP meeting
  • Development of business case for value engineering initiatives
  • Product transfer analysis within the industrial production network
  • Coaching of HR department regarding the new SCM organization (including works council discussions)
  • Coaching of employees in change management process

Summary

  • Over 30 years of experience in FMCG, DIY and food sectors at corporate and mid-sized companies in industry, trade and consulting
  • Sustainable performance improvement as member of executive management at companies with €500 M to €3 B revenue; expertise in inventory, cost and process optimization
  • Long-standing experience in leading employees; up to 150 staff in matrix organizations
  • Successful design of supply chain structures for development and implementation of sustainable efficient supply chains and complexity reduction
  • High social competence/ leadership/ pragmatic hands-on character

Languages

French
Native
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Education

Oct 1982 - Jun 1985

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

Diploma of Specialization in Logistics Techniques and International Trade Procedures · Logistics Techniques and International Trade Procedures · Paris, France

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP

Baccalaureate in Commercial Techniques and Management · Commercial Techniques and Management · Paris, France