Bruno Lesseur
Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics
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
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