Francis
COO/Managing Director - Belgium - iCEO #12863

Experience

Supply Chain Director with 17 years Senior Management Experience in consulting, FMCG, Life sciences and Chemical Manufacturing. Considerable global supply chain change management, ERP implementation and business re-engineering experience; including start-ups and turnarounds. International experience in EMEA, North America and China.

Major Achievements

Relevant Experience: Start up and further development of operations in Poland for a large US Life science company, generated within two years operational savings of over 2 mm $. Implemented ERP solutions in Chemical and Life science industry; globally, pan –European and in Poland and Czech Rep. Completed major supply chain transformation project including customer service and invoicing centralisation and warehouse & distribution rationalisation. Established and developed market driven customer operations organisation in support of EMEA countries for US Life Science company. Operational spin off of French headquartered division of large US Life science company under tax efficient business model. Strong operational supply chain and procurement experience with resulting costs benefits and balance sheet improvements.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Medical Equipment

Specialty Chemicals

Professional Objectives

Function: Supply Chain Director

Sector: Manufacturing, Chemicals , Lifesciences

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Countries Covered

Belgium

Operational Competencies

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)