Nicolas Demblans-Dechans

SUSTAINABILITY and PURCHASING DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR at SEABLUE
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bouc-Bel-Air, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, FR
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Bilan Carbone (Carbon footprint calculation - GHG Protocol)
    IFC - Institut de Formation Carbone (Carbon Training Institute)
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • SEABLUE
    • France
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SUSTAINABILITY and PURCHASING DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      - Purchase Organisation: * Business Analysis: Set up of KPIs and analysis tools (Sage BI and Power BI) as extensive analysis tools to follow purchase, sales and financial situations in real time. * Team Organizational Structure: Recruitment of new team members to strengthen the purchase and logistic team. Establish thorough purchase and logistic procedures to improve efficiency and limit financial risks. - Sustainability Strategy (initiative and leadership in collaboration with the marketing and quality control departments): Creation of a sustainable brand "One-by-One", promoting wild seafood sources socially responsible, with no by-catch, and low carbon footprint. Show less

  • Vivanda ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • MANAGING DIRECTOR and FOUNDER
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Set Up of a profitable company from scratch reaching £ 5.5M turnover based on two activities: - Frozen food imports (mostly from Asia/South America) and distribution in the UK. - Sustainable farming consultancy for the manufacturers of luxury products. Areas of expertise strengthened: - Recruitment and team management. - Procurement and commodity trading. - Sustainable sourcing. - International logistic. - Financial management, Year End account Set Up of a profitable company from scratch reaching £ 5.5M turnover based on two activities: - Frozen food imports (mostly from Asia/South America) and distribution in the UK. - Sustainable farming consultancy for the manufacturers of luxury products. Areas of expertise strengthened: - Recruitment and team management. - Procurement and commodity trading. - Sustainable sourcing. - International logistic. - Financial management, Year End account

  • Hermès
    • France
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • PURCHASE MANAGER and SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT FOR ASIA PACIFIC - Member of management committee
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

      - Supplier development: Assist integration of acquisitions and follow up investments in the Asia-Pacific area. - Procurement and Production Planning: Representing company's interests and communicating strategic decisions to suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region. - Sustainability and Animal Welfare: A series of projects achieved successfully in Australia: o Animal Feed: Applied scientific findings to the implementation of an innovative feeding approach. o Production Standards: Redrafted a farming standard to handle subsequent on-site audits. o Animal Welfare: Carried out new culling methods in accordance with animal welfare standards. o Carbon Emission: Implemented logistical changes reducing both cost and carbon emissions. Show less

  • SUSTAINABLE FISH FARMING PROJECT
    • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Mato Grosso, Brazil
    • PROJECT MANAGER and CO-FOUNDER - Sustainable Aquaculture
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

      - Initiated project and secured investment. - Project management: o Set up of investors partnership with European and Asian partners in strategic fields (feed production / food processing / distribution). o Following up negotiations with local authorities and partners. o In depth study of technical and economic feasibility. - Technical expertise: o A two month assignment in Brazil (Mato Grosso) to oversee a feed experiment in a fish farm. o Member of the technical working group for the creation and discussion of the Pangasius Farm Standards in cooperation with WWF and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. Show less

  • DISTRIPLUS ASIA
    • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
    • PRODUCT CATEGORY MANAGER
      • Aug 2003 - Dec 2009

      - Business Development: In charge of South East Asia operations and development of our Frozen Seafood export/import activity (covering Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore). Expended portfolio of suppliers from one to fifteen and increased turnover five-fold over four years to reach US$ 3M. - Management: Set up and management of a team for quality control, technical support, Research & Development and logistical follow up. - Sales/Marketing: Development of a portfolio of loyal buyers spread all over the world. Show less

Education

  • University of Cambridge
    Sustainability Leadership, Sustainability Studies
    2017 - 2019
  • Ecole d'Ingénieurs de PURPAN
    Engineer, Agronomy
    1998 - 2003
  • Purdue University
    2001 - 2002

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