As a Program/Project Manager, I’m leading complex initiatives and building strategic roadmaps to keep client digitalization projects aligned with key goals. Here’s a quick look at my current work:- Cross-functional Leadership: Leading teams across functions to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and budget adherence.- Program Governance: Establishing controls, tracking KPIs, and maintaining transparency with clients and stakeholders.- Best Practices Implementation: Applying change, risk, and resource management to keep client projects on track and within budget.- Client Communication: Facilitating clear communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.- Resource Optimization: Managing resources effectively, reducing manual processes, and documenting SOPs to streamline client operations.- Industry-specific Solutions: Building tailored applications with Odoo, including a Vendor Tooling Management system with Buyer and Supplier portals.Through these initiatives, I consistently deliver high-quality outcomes that enhance client experience and operational excellence.

Ravacan is an Analytics and Collaboration platform for direct purchasing leaders and their Supply Chain.- Saved our first client 5 million dollars by creating a tool to exchange information in real-time with their CMs and suppliers.- Made our CPG enterprise clients acquire full transparency over their packaging vendor tooling condition and efficiency.- Consulted with clients such as John Deer, Red Cross, Mondelez, and Procter & Gamble to design a digital cost breakdown.- Fast-tracked revenue inflow by landing the first paying customer within just 5 months of prototype rollout.- Secured $1.6M in venture capital, attracting elite Silicon Valley backers to fuel growth initiatives.- Cultivated a high-impact executive team by instilling a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability.

- Orchestrated mechanical parts sourcing, guaranteeing a stellar debut for the Fitbit Versa.- Identified and analyzed cutting-edge technologies with market watch and intelligence for future innovations.- Elevated team decision-making with a Unified Cost Model that leveraged key information (raw material prices, machine, and labor rates), resulting in the first should-cost models.- Brought visibility into the supply chain capacity and accelerated Clear-To-Build (CTB) with the first vendor tooling register.- Forged a state-of-the-art RFI template and trailblazed the first cross-functional supplier audit playbook.- Collaborated with Design Engineering (DE) to establish a supplier plan of record (SPOR) based on business and technical needs.- Fostered early supplier involvement with design engineering to drive the best cost at launch.- Working closely with cross­functional teams during NPI and product ramp; DE, NPI PM, MPM, SQE, and SDM in multiple regions.Subject Matter Expert:Cost of Tooling, Progressive Dies, and FixturesIn­depth knowledge of advanced materials that include metals, resin, glass, and siliconeMechanical custom-fabricated components in the followingareas preferred: CNC, Injection molding, Die casting, Metal Injection (MIM), Compression molding, Stamping

Brought the business from Zero to profitability in less than 6 months, implementing a reliable and efficient Supply Chain while growing B2B sales by an average of 50% every month. Carefully selected Europe and Asia-based vendors.Led customer acquisition strategies, including SEM, and event sponsorships (e.g., “VR Leade.rs” with Loic le Meur).

aka MSC / Project Buyer BU Northern EuropeCommodities: Raw materials: PP, ABS, ABS-PC, PA, TPO. Injected instrument panels & skins, air vents, glove boxes, floors and overhead consoles, armrests, door panels, door handles, fabrics, all C-class: rubber and felt pads, gaskets, bolts & nuts. - Achieved target of $ 1M in cost savings by redefining commodity strategies and requoting the whole portfolio.- Launched Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VA/VE) activities, leading cross-functional technology teams. Each of the +200 cost reduction opportunities was assessed in light of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).- Engaged and aligned suppliers with our strategy by hosting 70+ Cost Reduction Reviews with suppliers and top management in 4 countries (DE, PL, SK, RU) as the main Point Of Contact for cost reduction activities in the Region.- Galvanized a team of high-achieving local buyers and mentored them on CapEx sourcing requirements and best value proposition. Car models: VW Polo, Amarok, Ford Mondeo, Galaxy S-Max & C-Max, Kuga, Opel Insignia, Peugeot 3008, Renault Fluence, Clio, Zoe, Skoda Rapid, Daimler Actros etc.

- Achieved a 5% cost reduction by analyzing buyer and supplier power and developing in house/outsourced strategies.- Optimized a complex portfolio with a $ 90M USD budget and acted as a Single Point Of Contact for local Plant Operations, managing 80+ suppliers.- Brought insights and control over supply capacity with a CapEx register that benchmarked 300+ injection molds.- Resolved commercial conflicts and stop-ship situations with suppliers.Commodities: Raw Materials, Functional & Decorative Plastics, Metallic Stamped Parts and Fasteners.

- Optimized a budget of +80M € for forged, machined parts and composites.- Negotiated and wrote long-term supply agreements.- Achieved 7% cost savings by implementing Total Cost Transparency initiatives.- Drove onsite operational readiness and capacity assurance audits for New Product Introductions (NPI).- Acquired Green Belt certification (Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma).

- Improved on-time delivery from 70 to 100% by resolving legacy conflicts and supply chain disruptions.- Led relationships with key suppliers in France, the UK, Germany, Morocco, and the US for a +120M € annual budget.- Achieved 5% savings by implementing design and supply chain changes.- Successfully launched a new product and supplier factory in Casablanca, Morocco, by leading onsite Operational Readiness Assessments and continuous improvement programs.- Managed resources and tasks in SAP to achieve program objectives and assessed inventory, capacity, and financial risks.

- Successfully sourced a £ 14M budget of high-volume Packaging products for Laundry, Surface & Personal Care globally.- Implemented procurement strategy by running e-auctions, make or buy analysis, and creating a Standard Cost Model & CapEx database. I also managed benchmarking studies and analyzed market trends on resin feedstock (HDPE, LDPE, PET) to elaborate a hedging strategy.

Brought speed and confidence to the sourcing organization with processes for IT services that ensure legal compliance from the procurement team in light of the European Directive 2004/17/EC, “coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport, and postal services sectors.”

- Optimized inbound and reverse logistics between suppliers and 87 local sites, a central hub, and 17 regional warehouses.- Calculated the most efficient routes, optimum conditionings, internal inventory targets, and reorder levels for 3,000 Parts.- Persuasively communicated and convinced 80 suppliers to implement Just-In-Time processes.Commodities: Strategic Products (Wheels & Bearings, Windows, Cables, Oils, etc.)