Christophe - Business Analyst JDA WMS

ENTREPRENARIAL AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES
2007- 2015 Independent International Contractor for various clients in France and United Emirates
• Global Project Management Logistics contract for ZADCO in Abu Dhabi, UAE (2013, 2015)
o CLIENT: ********
o Vice President Logistics and Marine Group Advisor, responsible for design and development of Department Management System. Multibillion Logistics Offshore Islands construction program supporting Onshore and Offshore upstream oil and gas production (750 000 BOD).
o EFQM Assessment of 460 million $ OPEX operations, including Marine, Aviation and Logistics functions.
o Operating Model Analysis, Strategy formulation, Strategic program design (Process, Performance, Information Technology and Data Management)
o Management of external consultants (500 K$ engagement for Mobility Study and Logistics Quality Standards)
o Integration of ISO9001, OSHAS and HSE Standards to Logistics and Marine Functions (QHSE)
o Design and Management of IT program (800 K$), including ERP systems enhancement and new applications
o Business case analysis, optimization study (NPT)

• Supply Chain Project Management contract for SIPCHEM in Jubail, KSA (2012)
o CLIENT: ********
o Strategic Study on Petrochemical Polymer Exportation
o Review of current Supply Chain (Solid Polymer) Associated with new plant facility and fully automated warehousing and packaging Line
o Assessment of International Shipping Lines capabilities – outbound Jubail and Dammam Port
o Export process Analysis (Down Stream Markets and Local freight forwarding capabilities)
o Economic Analysis, Optimum Shipping Scheme proposal
o Strategic Report and Recommendations

• IT Project Management contract for DANONE’s 3PL Logistics partners in South Africa (2012-2013) -6 Months
o CLIENT: ********
o Operational and ICT support to a major contract logistics activity in dairy production and distribution sector.
o WMS Analysis of functional gaps and process improvement opportunities.
o Management and training of ID Logistics partner local resources on the WMS (JDA package).
o Support early South African Branch development and DANONE Manufacturing/Logistics operations and distribution contract.
o Support and Development of local IT function, ICT Infrastructure backbone and coordination of multi-disciplinary project team for SAP system implementation.
o Interfacing with MRP, WMS and TMS systems.
o Project Management and coordination of IT infrastructure design and deployment including a Data center.

• Supply Chain consulting contract for Hyundai Automotive spare parts and aftermarket logistics network operations in Jeddah, Dammam and Rhiad in Saudi Arabia (2012)
o CLIENT: ********
o Review and mapping of current logistics operation network and flows
o End to End process map of the current Logistics and Transportation network (Road and Sea Freight) with domain owners and KPI’s. (Vol equals 6*40 feet container/Day, 400 m $ turnover activity)
o Facility strategy, flow, lay-out and IT solution prototyping though Network simulation technology (SIMPLAN, ClASS)
o Review of HSE and Quality procedures related to franchisee’s service level agreements

• Consulting contract for Educational Professional Workshop (2012)
o CLIENT: ********
o Design and production of Education content and material for London Seminar associated Workshops and member training.
o Value proposition of Logistics Services as an incentive to free-zone investment

• Supply Chain Management Advisory contract for AMERICANA (KFC) in Jeddah (2012)
o CLIENT: ********/
o Strategic assessment of AMERICANA’s global supply chain and freight-forwarding operations in KSA
o Study Design and questionnaires based on SCOR model
o Logistics Outsourcing Decision Framework design based on Transaction Cost Analysis and other specific factors, to be used by the board of Directors to support strategic decisions.

• Supply Chain Finance Advisory contract (2011)
o CLIENT: ******** International Finance Corporation (IFC/World Bank) – Washington- US
o Designed Request for Proposal (RFP) of a Supply Chain Finance web-based platform to unable large supplier financing program in Kazakhstan.
o Organized Platform software provider selection process based on evaluation criteria’s, contact information, structure of the proposal, time-table, terms and conditions, references, check lists…
o Assessment of supplier base
o System demonstration and recommendations

• Value Added Retailer contract (2011)
o CLIENT: RedPrairie (JDA) Exclusive retailer Agreement for GCC Market.
o Defined channel strategy, business development strategy and planning in collaboration with RedPrairie International business development director and International partnerships director.
o Led and managed market penetration efforts within the UAE market, including assessments of opportunities for supply chain and logistics software product suite.
o Defined targets and conducted markets intelligence gathering on customer and competitor’s segmentation.
o Generated around 10-20 leads for potential sales, formal proposal writing and business model design, including Full Business Plan.
o Created a pipeline of projects for Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management System and Workforce Management Systems in the GULF region.
o Established relationships with key Industry players and decision makers including a number of 3PLs/4PLs and logistics organizations as to ensure RedPrairie’s best positioning and momentum on the Gulf Market.
o Presented Full business plan and Sales and Operation planning to VP international operations and VP international sales and sales and marketing plan for an initial capital investment of 500 000$ and forecast of 3.5m$ on a five years business plan.

• Commercial and Marketing contract (2009 - 2010)
o CLIENT: ********
o WMS Marketing and Business Development for GCC countries
o Led Australian firm initial Business Development initiative for penetrating the UAE and KSA markets.
o Defined new marketing plan and strategy as well as positioning of the brand and increased market awareness.
o Created a pipeline of WMS projects on the objectives of 200 000 DHS six months target
o Reinforced relationships with existing accounts
o Performed several road shows with MICROLISTICS CEO and COO to sell and presale ISIS solutions
o Increased lead generation rate by 2 to 3 times
o Mentored local partner team (EIT) and developed management structure and local capabilities through delivery of internal workshops.
o Supporting Business Development Planning for ENERTAG solutions (Subsea asset tracking)

• WMS Project Management Contract (2007 - 2008)
o CLIENT: ********/ High Jump Supply Chain Software
o Project: Auto Distribution-Budget: 1.2m$- ********
o Role: Project leader and Account Manager on Auto Distribution warehousing and transportation, logistics and retail project. Implementation of 1 national DC and roll out on 8 regional DC(s)
o Defined functional scope: Greenfield project following an earlier ERP MOVEX (Lawson software) implementation
o Changed organization schema from centralization to decentralization through the extension of functional supply chain perimeter.
o Changed organization from 1 National DC to 9 Regional DC + 1 National DC.
o Complied with main objective of the project which was to achieve J+24 H delivery performance with a logistics services company LOGISTEO.
o Reviewed and validated technical Scope: N-tiers architecture, Hosted application at Publicis Technology, virtualization and storage systems, ERP (N1) and weighting and Scaling Systems (N3) integration.
o Led International Team: 2 technical consultants + 1 Technical project manager from 3M UK + 2.5 R&D partner development resources based in Santa Anna-Ca, US, California.

• TMS Project Management Contract (2007)
o CLIENT: ********/
o Directly managed Renault France-Transportation Division project (Techno-Center) – 0.5 m€.
o Greatly improved stakeholder management and customer relationship management and resource management which resulted in bringing the project back on track within a period of 3 months.
o Managed 3rd party development project resources Diva and Loop 1 (Austin, Texas)
o Set up Account Management function for Tendron Transport
o Supported sales and ensured project delivery for customers in France, United Kingdom, Italy and Spain.
o Scoped IT transportation project related to global delivery of parcels for prototyping division.
o Implemented of Multi carriers shipping station, related EDI standard transport messages and a WEB-BASED track and trace database coupled with hand scanner pick pack ship processes.
o Supported implementation of customized Proof of Delivery palm pilot Track and trace delivery solution for TENDRON carrier. (Tracking of parcels delivery through mobile phones and Internet track and trace database)- Budget: 0.5m$
o Supervised and reviewed technical scope, System and process integration: N-tiers architecture, SaaS application mode
o Led international team of 2 technical consultants, 1 technical project manager from Diva (France Cavaillon) subsidiary and R&D partner development pool of resources based in Austin, Texas (US).

PROFESSSIONAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
RedPrairie/JDA June 2001 to April 2007
WMS / Supply Chain Execution Software Senior Project Manager FRANCE-EU

o Implemented multiple W/TMS/BILLING software applications and delivered consulting services to customers for French, Benelux and UK,

o Undertook major tasks including: management of ICT (Internet based technology and Oracle Database supported software), Project Planning and resource management, 3rd party systems integration (material handling interfaces (ERP, scanning systems, conveyors, weight scaling systems), suppliers management, scope management, contracting, risk management, functional and technical analysis, specifications write up, management of software development, ownership training, and installation phases, configuration, testing (UAT/FAT), data management and pre/post go live support with project budget going from 0.2m$ to 2m$.

Highlights & Key Responsibilities:
o International Senior Project Manager with hands-on product suite experience and functional expertise in WMS, TMS and billings applications, interfacing and integration to Tiers 1 3PLs/4PLs WEB BASED systems.

o Led the French application and business development practice, dealing with RFI/RFQ/Pre-Sales demonstration to prospects and customers in France and Benelux territories.

o Completed more than 10 full Logistics and Asset Management software applications project cycles, related to complex and heavy featured packages, across multiple verticals and industry sectors including:

o Retail (Auchan International), new cash and carry and internet business model (Auchan Drive),
Challenge: First Web shopping portal and integrated logistics solution available in France

o Food and Beverages (Nestlé Davigel, Daylicer Wessaneen),
Challenge: Complex data base to data base oracle interfacing and Batch management.

o Rail (Sncf-Geodis)
Challenge: 100000 SKUs, centralized data center and project time frame

o Automotives Spare parts (Valéo- Wabco- Gates Hydrolics - Pirrelli),
Challenge: Complex client’s organization and functionalities specific to automotive industry standards

o Telecoms (Nortel Networks – Geodis); Bouygues Telecom Mobiles (embedding an RFID project)
Challenge: Management of Serial Numbers and project scope

o 3PLs Logistics (TNT logistics),
Challenge: Account Management and multiple client/site systems and processes integration in a fast moving environment.

o Cosmetics (Yves Rocher),
Challenge: Centralization of 5 manufacturing facilities on a single highly automated logistics platform.

o Pharmaceuticals (Cephalon, Biorad laboratories),
Challenge: Management of Hazardous materials and HSE regulations.

AUCHAN International/ ATAC Supermarkets Chain (Retail) Jan 2000 to April 2001
IM/WM SAP Retail Internal Consultant FRANCE

o Led AUCHAN Supermarkets group global IT initiative to implement and roll out SAP retail in France (10 warehouses and 250 supermarkets).
o Trained Final user and served as a Second Line Support Desk during Go live phase. (50 calls a day)
o Played an instrumental role in analyzing organization processes and functional requirements in view of defining master project plan and prototyping for Purchasing, Logistics, Warehousing and delivery Point of Sales perimeter.
o Performed UAT testing and validation of business scenarios in relationship with SAP- MM-IM-SD and WM modules configurations.

DOLE International Jan 1996 to Jan 2000
Multiple positions including Deputy branch Director and Operational auditor FRANCE and IVORY COAST

DOLE France Distribution
Highlights & Key Responsibilities:
Logistics Operations Auditor
Organization and Change management

o Defined and proposed new KPI book and operational functions board in synchronization with ERP JD Edwards’s implementation team (CFO and Organization and Quality managers) in purpose of getting ISO 9003 accreditation through TQM program.
o Performed Operational audit on 10 logistics sites across French territory, covering inventory management, process analysis, quantitative & qualitative analysis and resulting in a Standard master model.
o Performed cost and benefits analysis to invest in new sorting equipment’s (MHE)
o Collaborated with Logistics and Operation departments to streamline packaging processes

DOLE International Ivory Coast
Highlights & Key Responsibilities:
Deputy branch director
Production and Logistics, Whole sales and retail of agri-business commodities

o Managed local and Production/Quality management team leaders (150 employees), supervised packing station and fields operations as well as technical plans.
o Managed operations for supply, logistics and transportation, export shipping vessels in synchronization with European Sales and Marketing team.
o Developed Supplier and buyers relationships allowing external supply source to grow from 40% to 50% in 2 years, and deleveraging the business risk.
o Enhanced pineapple production yields (+25%), reduced plants processes variance and increase packaging quality standards by 15% which ultimately resulted in a better balance between Supply and demand within the firm.
o Reviewed and improved organization and processes, systems and procedures to ensure better human capital utilization measured by a decrease in turnover of personnel and increase in production yields and export output.