Nicolas Thibault Email & Phone Number

Paris, Fr

Paris

- Support my clients in their needs to optimize the production of apparel collections - Train teams on the use of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) to achieve ambitious objectives- Strengthen partnerships with suppliers (purchasing materials and components and clothing manufacturing )- Secure quality (internally or controlled by partner laboratories)

Paris

Mission: interface with the business on the integration of Centric PLM in the SHOES division• Manage the implementation of IT solutions to meet the needs of the business teams• Creating User stories, monitoring CONFLUENCES documentation• Piloting the Product baklog with the various specialists on the project. • Change management between Italian and French teams• Set improvement priorities between business needs and IT teams

Ville De Paris, Île-De-France, France

Mission: manage the bag personalization project of a French luxury leader. Transversefrom retail to production• Manage the implementation of IT solutions for business teams requirements• Respect the backplanning, by carrying out tests which make the chosen architecture reliable• Bring business reality (Manufacturing, Supply chain, Merchandising, E-commerce) to IT teams

Paris Et Périphérie

Manage the Scheduling and planning team of the French leader in uniforms and corporate clothing. Team of 10 people.• Optimize the processes, respect the backplanning, adapt all the methods with the structure of the company• Choose the best industrial options (country, price, etc.) between own factories and subcontractors (Europe and Maghreb) and manage production• Build loyalty, give meaning to the work of the teams.• Give credibility to the team internally with Purchasing… Show more Manage the Scheduling and planning team of the French leader in uniforms and corporate clothing. Team of 10 people.• Optimize the processes, respect the backplanning, adapt all the methods with the structure of the company• Choose the best industrial options (country, price, etc.) between own factories and subcontractors (Europe and Maghreb) and manage production• Build loyalty, give meaning to the work of the teams.• Give credibility to the team internally with Purchasing, Commerce, the Design Office, Logistics Show less

Paris

After a 6 months PLM mission to streamline the use of it, the ERP integration and the training of users, I take the responsibility of Production Manager and ensure that collections developed by Studio, Artistic Director are produced in due time, with the targeted marginsAdapt manufacturing process to the organisation - Improve sourcing network and solutionsQuality and supply chain management to secure production delivery on time Manage the full PLM efficiency through training… Show more After a 6 months PLM mission to streamline the use of it, the ERP integration and the training of users, I take the responsibility of Production Manager and ensure that collections developed by Studio, Artistic Director are produced in due time, with the targeted marginsAdapt manufacturing process to the organisation - Improve sourcing network and solutionsQuality and supply chain management to secure production delivery on time Manage the full PLM efficiency through training, customisationsManage the CSR policy of the company (social audits and sustainability) Show less

Paris

Consulting for Process and organization (Lingerie, luxury fashion) through PLM integration. Explain what PLM can bring and how to reach maximum benefit impact for product development organisation. How to mix IT rationality and fashion world, and make them work together !How to use PLM to clean Excel sheets, make people from different departments work together. My independancy is key to challenge PLM editors and being transparent with customers.I am used to train teams… Show more Consulting for Process and organization (Lingerie, luxury fashion) through PLM integration. Explain what PLM can bring and how to reach maximum benefit impact for product development organisation. How to mix IT rationality and fashion world, and make them work together !How to use PLM to clean Excel sheets, make people from different departments work together. My independancy is key to challenge PLM editors and being transparent with customers.I am used to train teams, accompany them in understanding and adopt innovative solutions, to better work together (Studio, Atelier and Production or Stylists, Product managers and Modelists) Show less

Paris Area, France

Pre Sales : PLM implementation (Product Lifecycle Management software)How to prepare the introduction of a PLM program in an apparel development structureHow to find the right partner (RFP set up)How to adapt the organization to achieve a successful implementationHow to use it at its best to impact productivity and reactivity of product development teamsPost Sales : PLM consultant to accompany our customers in efficient PLM integrationPropose the widest service to our… Show more Pre Sales : PLM implementation (Product Lifecycle Management software)How to prepare the introduction of a PLM program in an apparel development structureHow to find the right partner (RFP set up)How to adapt the organization to achieve a successful implementationHow to use it at its best to impact productivity and reactivity of product development teamsPost Sales : PLM consultant to accompany our customers in efficient PLM integrationPropose the widest service to our customers in digital policy implementation Collection buildingFrom marketing policy set up, until display on Point of Sales through the review of price structure and product assortmentSourcing assessmentWide sourcing experience (Far East, Bangladesh, India) which allows to impact gross margins and secure the procurementCorporate Social Policy set upSustainability policy set up Show less

Paris

International consulting for retail organisations and apparel brandsDeveloping and implementing strategies connected to apparel brandsSourcing expertise (fast fashion, Bangladesh, India, Far East)Sourcing consulting mission (e.g. PENTI in Turkey)Process & methods review of development teamsPLM integrationImplementation of Corporate Social Responsibility policyKPIs implementation to impact the gross margin and productivity of development teams

Paris , France

I consolidated the product development structure by implementing an apparel quality team (enroll and management of 4 people) and a transversal management of the division, to answer an ambitious strategic plan to double the T/O of exclusive brands.I proposed and managed the integration of a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system in 2007, allowing substantial savings in technical files reliability (see enc.doc.). I managed (Chief Procurement Officer) a direct sourcing policy, more… Show more I consolidated the product development structure by implementing an apparel quality team (enroll and management of 4 people) and a transversal management of the division, to answer an ambitious strategic plan to double the T/O of exclusive brands.I proposed and managed the integration of a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system in 2007, allowing substantial savings in technical files reliability (see enc.doc.). I managed (Chief Procurement Officer) a direct sourcing policy, more secure and profitable for the teams. I managed the social audit of suppliers and the CSR (social compliance) policy for the group. I took the responsibility for the group of marketing and communication of exclusive brands. I put the focus on outdoor and bike brands, with fully developed catalogues (see encl.doc.) media plans in women magazines and specialised press (barting and project cofinancing) and product Press Relation management.The retail T/O has more than doubled over the period with a gain of 3 points of net margin Show less

Paris , France

I set up and managed a team of 8 people, dedicated to apparel exclusive brands development (leisure, beach, outdoor, multisport, accessories, ...) I define the brand strategy, the price positioning, and assortment construction. I manage the P&L of the unit.The big change has been to introduce collection back planning, and mutual collaboration between styling outside company, free lance stylists and product managers. I rationalised the supplier portfolio and integrated a quality… Show more I set up and managed a team of 8 people, dedicated to apparel exclusive brands development (leisure, beach, outdoor, multisport, accessories, ...) I define the brand strategy, the price positioning, and assortment construction. I manage the P&L of the unit.The big change has been to introduce collection back planning, and mutual collaboration between styling outside company, free lance stylists and product managers. I rationalised the supplier portfolio and integrated a quality control process before shipment. It allowed us to shorten the collection development timing, and bringing up the reliability of products, our store members confidence, and a turnover growth of 40% and 3 points of gross margin. Show less

Bruxelles , Belgique

I developed and managed the divisional exclusive brands marketing plans for the 8 European countries. I defined the relevant product assortment for each national market (mix marketing elements) in coordination with national CPOs. It is also:. Management of the Retail Licence contract with Disney. A new merchandising concept for Childrenwear in Germany.. Management of the E-tailor research project (financed by the European Community - Euratex) for the group (see enc.doc.) to… Show more I developed and managed the divisional exclusive brands marketing plans for the 8 European countries. I defined the relevant product assortment for each national market (mix marketing elements) in coordination with national CPOs. It is also:. Management of the Retail Licence contract with Disney. A new merchandising concept for Childrenwear in Germany.. Management of the E-tailor research project (financed by the European Community - Euratex) for the group (see enc.doc.) to integrate new technologies (Body measurement by 3D scan) in retail world (Made to measure suits) Show less

Bruxelles , Belgique

I managed the full development of Menswear Coats and Parkas collections for 4 countries (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain). It meant consolidate the purchasing but as well customize the collections to each national market specifics. Multicultural and international environment shared between international and national offices, buying trips in Europe and Far East

Paris , France

Full collection management from conception (with free lance stylists), purchasing (Europe & Far East), their allocation, and commercial management on point of sale.It covers stock management, Never Out of Stock programs, fabrics purchase for CMT business in Ladies division