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Neuchâtel, Switzerland

St. Gallen, Switzerland, Ch

Vifor Pharma is a global pharmaceuticals company who develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products in the areas of iron deficiency, nephrology and cardio-renal therapies.• Designed and Harmonized manufacturing process flows (Planning & Execution) and business roles among all Vifor plants• Managed end-to-end supply chain setup for new products. Led cross-functionality to ensure optimal supply chain setup and ensure timely alignment with operation teams• Led an expert planning team focusing on delivering the global planning integration process flows for Vifor plant (integration between IBP Demand & Supply and S/4 HANA-PP/DS)• Built Business Process Champions within organization across functions• Developed project work plans, schedules and staffing requirements for projects assigned• Led strategic Supply Chain projects and initiatives, including optimization activities• Led a cross-functional team to design new processes to support clinical trials in the framework of S/4 HANA

Comadur is specialized in machining different kind of products, all from hard materials like rubies, sapphires, ceramics, cermets and magnets for both watch and medical device industries.• Built the 5 years Strategic Plan to increase the multi-site production capacity, responsible for the global Investment Plan (+80 Mchf over 5 years)• Led the yearly global budget processes• Developed personnel skills, Foster continuous improvement culture to embrace fast changing business context• Conducted business fit-gap analysis in the IS area and setup the 5 years IT master plan• Managed teams (46 in Logistics) and +1'000 overall• Turnover increased by 19%, Production Capacity increased by 20%, reduced operational costs and increased OTIF

Swatch Group Services develops and deploys different types of services to the entire Swatch Group (Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service and IT services).• Led an expert supply chain team focusing on delivering standards and successful practices for End-to-End integrated planning through strategy, governance, process, tool/system, and measurement• Designed the Strategic Supply Chain Roadmap for all SG Brands and Affiliates• Developed and deployed a Logistics Information System platform for all SG entities. Ensured product inventory at DCs is maintained at target level• Harmonized the planning and replenishment methods among SG Brands and Affiliates• Initiated footprint of S&OP implementation for some Brands• Conducted operational reviews at several SG affiliates logistics organizations (CHN, HKG, THA, KOR, MEX, USA, JPN)• Excellent track records in identifying/hiring/developing key potentials and talent/succession management

VB is a watch making company who manufactures handcrafted prestige watches.• Managed all Operations (Customer Service, Planning, Manufacturing, Master Data, Procurement, Inventory Management, Product costing)

Zénith is a watch making company who develops, manufactures and markets prestige watches.• Led the global S&OP process and orchestrated the distribution channels working closely with Area Head, Global Support functions, to meet/exceed market requirements and customers’ expectations• Deployed a global inventory optimization program within all LVMH Affiliates• Built and deployed a new automatic allocation process (fill rate increased by more than 15% while reducing in parallel inventory levels)• Increased product availability on the markets which led to turn over increase of +12% in one year

MGI Luxury Group is the Swiss Affiliate of Movado Group Inc. based in Paramus, New Jersey, USA. MGI designs, manufactures and distributes watches, either wholly owned or licensed watch brands.• Led the Movado Logistics Operations leading Procurement, Planning, production as well as the EBEL movements manufacturing factory• Negotiated long term contract agreements with strategic vendors• Built and deployed a Product Phase-out management Program (worldwide inventory level optimization for end-of-life products)• Reduced Inventories by 20% while maintaining a high performing fill rate (+ 90%)

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Civil Engineering, Management And Planning

Cas, Healthcare Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management

Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, Lean Management + Process Excellence Methodologies