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AI Transition General Manager
MAKESETE LLCAI Transition General Manager
Oct. 2023Osaka, JaponMakasete LLC revolves around being the premier guide in Japanese gastronomy, acting as a cultural gateway for discerning mid-to-high-end customers fascinated by the country's rich culinary heritage. The name "Makasete," meaning "leave it to us" encapsulates our commitment to catering to the unique needs of clients, emphasizing a personalized and immersive experience.
Category Director
Alliance A.R.E.N.A.Category Director
Mar. 2019 - Dec. 2023Shanghai City, China• A.R.E.N.A is a leading DIY purchase organization: rank 6th worldwide, 3rd in Europe, €700M purchase, over 5000 stores with a sales turnover of €9.2 billions • Executive Committee Member • Sourcing Strategy for Garden & Lighting categories: Massing of the products/suppliers, Optimization of purchases (prices, innovations, large promotions, develop private label on permanent ranges, etc.) • Quality & Product development supervision: respect of processes, project management • Supervision of Sr. Merchandisers, Assistant Merchandisers, Quality Supervisors • Budget control (purchase value & operating budget) • Total reshaping of the garden department
Sourcing General Manager
Bricorama Asia Co., Ltd.Sourcing General Manager
Dec. 2013 - Feb. 2019Ningbo, Zhejiang, China• Bricorama is a major hardware/DIY store chain (250 stores in Europe, 1 billion €) • General Management: Finance (P&L responsibility, annual growth of 50% for both revenue and profit margin), HR (recruiting, training, leading), Strategy (for both Asia & head offices). • Sourcing & Product Development (safety, legal, environmental standards, packaging, manual, etc.) of hundreds of items (electricity, hardware, building, tools, sanitary, decoration, garden & outdoor) • Supply chain Management, production planning, order fulfilment, delivery, driving supplier performance • Managed improvements in QA/QC process leading to cost reduction, shorter lead times and sharp reduction of defects. Reorganizing the after-sales leading to much faster problem resolution. • Resolving commercial issues and maintaining excellent relationship with buyers & suppliers.
General Manager
Asiacost Co. Ltd.General Manager
Mar. 2001 - Dec. 2013France - China - Philippines• Founder ; General Management: Finance, HR, Strategy • Consulting, Sourcing and Product Development in China for several European and African accounts: regulatory and quality control, import/export procedures, OEM projects, management of an own brand • Products’ range: tools, engines, garden machines, renewable energy (solar/wind), LED
Export & Sourcing Manager
Ryobi EuropeExport & Sourcing Manager
Aug. 1992 - Dec. 2000France• Guarantor in the subsidiary of the parent company’s interests: profit, purchase strategy and supply chain, coherence of product lines, development of new product lines, after-sales’ control, reporting • Responsible for export sales, pricing, margins and development strategy for Europe; direct management of key accounts; brand introduction in East Europe; sales multiplied by three
Europe Marketing Manager
Ryobi LimitedEurope Marketing Manager
Jun. 1989 - Aug. 1992Japan• Managing the transfer of powers from the parent company to the European subsidiary in creation: trade & marketing policies, product development, CE / GS standard approval, purchase policy • Factories/distributors coordination: management of supply chain, payments, launching of new products
Co-Director
Asia Pacific TradingCo-Director
Jan. 1988 - Jun. 1989Japan• Creation of the Japanese subsidiary of Desgrippes & Laga (design) • First sales in Japan for Hexcel France (epoxy resins) to the automotive industry (Honda, Nissan)
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