Aubert LOURY

Chief Operating Officer at Taster
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(386) 825-5501
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St-Malo, FR

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • May 2020 - Aug 2022

      Paris, Île-de-France, France Taster create and operate Digital Restaurant brands designed for delivery and for licensing (franchising). We operate 5 digital brands : Out Fry, Pepe Chicken, Saucy buns, Mission Saigon and A-Burgers. - Part of the global Leadership Team, report into the CEO / Founder. - Business Transformation : In charge of pivoting the whole Taster model from a « Corporate / Branch » model to a Licensed (franchised) model. - Performance : In charge of Operations, Expansion, Training, Product… Show more Taster create and operate Digital Restaurant brands designed for delivery and for licensing (franchising). We operate 5 digital brands : Out Fry, Pepe Chicken, Saucy buns, Mission Saigon and A-Burgers. - Part of the global Leadership Team, report into the CEO / Founder. - Business Transformation : In charge of pivoting the whole Taster model from a « Corporate / Branch » model to a Licensed (franchised) model. - Performance : In charge of Operations, Expansion, Training, Product Development, Supply-Chain, Purchasing & setting up partnerships. - Management : large cross functional teams spread into different countries. - >> Results >>: signed & launched more than 80 kitchens under franchise that operate more than 230 Digital Restaurants, located in France, Belgium, the UK, Spain. Created, and launched brands including some in partnerships with influencers (Pepe Chicken). Set up a safe & profitable supply-chain & licensing model for Taster & Licencees. Set up efficient operations & in line with Food Safety & Hygiene requirements. Set up processes, trainings & ways of working to gain efficiency & consistency accross the different countries. Show less

    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Purchasing & Quality Director, Europe
      • Dec 2013 - May 2020

      Paris Area, France - Set up & led the Purchasing, Quality and Distribution functions in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Denmark. Supported the business growth from 350 to 1200 stores. - Member of the Leadership Teams (Europe & Countries) & Member of the Domino's Global Supply Chain Council - In charge of Purchasing, Distribution, New Product Development & Quality. - Member of the acquisition project teams (due diligence) for the successful acquisitions of Pizza Sprint (France), Joey's Pizza… Show more - Set up & led the Purchasing, Quality and Distribution functions in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Denmark. Supported the business growth from 350 to 1200 stores. - Member of the Leadership Teams (Europe & Countries) & Member of the Domino's Global Supply Chain Council - In charge of Purchasing, Distribution, New Product Development & Quality. - Member of the acquisition project teams (due diligence) for the successful acquisitions of Pizza Sprint (France), Joey's Pizza (Germany), Hallo Pizza (Germany), Domino’s Denmark. Managed the integrations of the targets. - Built and developped an efficient European team split into France, the Netherlands and Germany. - Generated significant cost reductions & optimisations (Products, Logistics & Services). Secured supply-chain, implemented dual sourcing. - Successfully launched new products that drove additional sales & profits, developped bespoke products & innovations with key suppliers - Managed a cross functional & cross cultural team of 15 people spread in several countries Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Procurement Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

      Paris Area, France Procurement Manager, Snacks, Beverages, Chilled Food, Real Estate - Managed and optimized Snack and Beverage spends and profitability in coordination with Marketing - Led the new Chilled Food category policy implementation to maximise sales and category profitability: supplier relationship management, distribution scheme, consumer pricing policy, product offer - Managed and optimized real estate spends (HQ & Office costs, platform) by rationalizing and negotiating… Show more Procurement Manager, Snacks, Beverages, Chilled Food, Real Estate - Managed and optimized Snack and Beverage spends and profitability in coordination with Marketing - Led the new Chilled Food category policy implementation to maximise sales and category profitability: supplier relationship management, distribution scheme, consumer pricing policy, product offer - Managed and optimized real estate spends (HQ & Office costs, platform) by rationalizing and negotiating costs. - Managed Real Estate / FM team Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Category Manager - Dairy, Egg, Pasta, Rice
      • Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

      London, United Kingdom - Regional and Global procurement strategy development. International contracts negotiations. - Product, logistic and operational cost reduction programs. - Financial and HSE risks reductions objectives.

    • Global Category Manager - Compass / Unilever Global Partnership Development
      • May 2009 - May 2012

      London, United Kingdom - Drove the relationship with a key supplier at global level and across 24 countries. - Developed a global partnership to generate short and long terms benefits - Created and led a cross functional project team (up to 20 functionally) in a matrix organisation i in order to identify opportunities for a long terms strategic partnership and maximise the value. - Developed strategy to increase sales and margins on retailed and branded products.

    • International Category Manager - Processed Vegetables and Potatoes
      • Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

      London, United Kingdom - Developed, built, and implemented procurement strategies. Engaged at different levels of the organisation, drove projects and tenders, led international negotiations and wrote contracts. - Consolidated volumes, aligned local strategies and schedules to improve power of negotiation - Created core range, rationalised product range, put in place product specifications, optimised the pool of suppliers

    • European Buyer
      • Apr 2003 - Sep 2007

      Paris Area, France Buyer, Fresh Produce and Frozen Seafood – € 75m managed spend - Identified cost savings opportunities and implemented supply-chain strategies in France, Switzerland and the Netherlands - Active member of the Logistic Project Team in charge of the elaboration and implementation of the new supply scheme from suppliers to the 2,800 Compass France points of Sales - Optimized category management n line with customer and user needs. Defined specifications - Set up and led tenders… Show more Buyer, Fresh Produce and Frozen Seafood – € 75m managed spend - Identified cost savings opportunities and implemented supply-chain strategies in France, Switzerland and the Netherlands - Active member of the Logistic Project Team in charge of the elaboration and implementation of the new supply scheme from suppliers to the 2,800 Compass France points of Sales - Optimized category management n line with customer and user needs. Defined specifications - Set up and led tenders, Analysed offers, Negotiated with pools of selected suppliers and developed direct sourcing - Implemented a logistic hub in Spain with the International Logistic team to optimise and secure the supply-chain - Recruited, managed and trained one buyer and interns

    • Belgium
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Ingenieur Processes
      • Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

      Région de Rennes, France - Production Process Optimisation - Procurement Process Optimisation

    • France
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ingénieur projets
      • Jun 1999 - Aug 2000

      Saint-Évarzec, Bretagne, France - Démarrage d’une nouvelle ligne de production - Etude de faisabilité technique et commerciale pour de futures gammes de produits et lignes de production

    • France
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Overseas Development
      • 1999 - 1999

      Kenya Sourcing and Agricultural project for canned green beans production

Education

  • CRA Formation
    Entrepreneuriat / études entrepreneuriales
    2022 -
  • Essec Business School Paris
    Specialized Master, International Management in Food Industry
    2002 - 2003
  • UniLaSalle
    Master of Science, Agro Business
    1996 - 2001
  • INSEAD
    LABC - Leading Accross Borders & Cultures, Global Management
    2019 - 2019
  • Likès
    Baccalauréat, S
    1991 - 1996
  • Assomption
    1988 - 1991
  • Scotwork Negotiating Skills
    2005 - 2005

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