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Lilia Baough
Head of Global Supply Chain Management
Experience
Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 1 monthMunich, Germany
Head of Global Supply Chain Management
tado° GmbH
- Lead and manage a team of 8 professionals across Strategic Procurement, Demand Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Industrial/Quality Engineering, and Logistics, fostering collaboration and driving high performance.
- Oversee Electronic Manufacturing Partners in Asia and 3PL partners in EU Sales & Operations Planning and the UK, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery in all supply chain operations.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and partners to secure improved payment terms, enhanced credit limits, and favorable conditions.
- Implement new 3PL partnerships, optimising logistics and service levels.
- Led the RFQ process for EMS partners in the EU.
- New product introduction (NPI) production ramp-ups, managing 5 simultaneous product launches and ensuring smooth transitions from RFQ development to production over 1M devices.
- Drive margin improvement through strategic BOM cost negotiations, frame agreement implementation, and logistics cost optimisation with yearly Lean Six Sigma outcomes +1.5M$ savings.
- NetSuite (Oracle cloud solution)
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 yearsMunich, Germany
Senior Supply Chain Manager
tado° GmbH
- Lead S&OP meetings with management (CEO, CFO), Sales, Production, and Finance teams to align business objectives and ensure smooth operations.
- Manage mid- and short-term supply and production planning, ensuring optimal production schedules and resource allocation.
- Oversee stock management at the factory, taking into account new product introductions (phase-in/phase-out) and excess and obsolete inventory management.
- Develop scenarios and mitigation plans to address production planning challenges, material shortages and revenue targets.
- Power BI
- Languages: English, French, Arabic, German
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 yearsFrance
Senior Consultant
Capgemini Consulting
- Diagnosed the supply chain for Lyreco, a global distributor of office supplies and workplace products, analyzing replenishment practices, the interface between Replenishment and Purchasing, and the overall supply chain network.
- Designed and established the S&OP meeting framework, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders at the group level.
- Implemented S&OP meetings as a pilot program in the Spain subsidiary, enhancing communication and aligning operational goals.
- Diagnosed project management practices at Bureau Veritas, analyzing issues and expectations through surveys, synthesis, and external benchmarking, while defining the Project Management Office (PMO) mission, roles, and responsibilities to enhance project execution.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
5 yearsFrance
Consultant | Supply Chain Management
Univers Retail
- Conducted opportunity studies on supplier drop shipping for Conforama Switzerland and Iberica, and led the selection of a supplier portal solution (WEBEDI) including pilot phase preparation.
- Coordinated and deployed multiple projects to streamline operations and enhance supplier management for Conforama.
- Diagnosed return logistics processes for Veepee.fr and identified improvement opportunities, resulting in >€50K savings in less than 3 months through quick-win initiatives.
- Deployed assortment management and replenishment monitoring tools for FNAC France, optimizing product placement and inventory control while leading change management workshops to ensure smooth adoption of new solutions.
- Designed As-Is and To-Be processes for Leclerc's assortment and promotional operations, supporting their omnichannel transformation strategy.
- Developed Master Data Management (MDM) processes for La Redoute, including planning, workshops, use case and test case definition, and supervised business line acceptance testing prior to production launch.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearFrance
Excellence Operational Junior Engineer
Parfums Christian Dior
- Reorganised the new product preparation order area using Lean methodology, optimizing workflow and efficiency.
- Redefined order preparation and reference placement processes, resulting in a 34% increase in productivity and a 15% improvement in OTIF.
- Formalised best practices for reference placement, ensuring consistency and efficiency across teams.
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Manager with 13 years in driving strategic initiatives and building sustainable processes across global networks. Expert in Sales and Operations Planning, Strategic Purchasing and Logistics. I connect day-to-day execution with strategic goals, delivering results and optimising processes. Recognised for fostering a positive, transparent, and supportive team culture, I bring a strong sense of trust, motivation, and unity.
Skills
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Diagnostic / Operational Improvements
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Lean Six Sigma
- Netsuite (Oracle Cloud Solution)
- Power Bi
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedArabic
IntermediateEducation
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Ecoles des Ponts ParisTech
Master · Supply Chain Design and Management · Paris, France
Oct 2006 - Jun 2011
Ecole Nationale Polytechnique
Industrial Engineering · Algeria
Certifications & licenses
CSRD And Sustainability Reporting
Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification
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