Experience

Cru World Wine

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Dec 2018 - Present

• Group Head of Operations

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  In charge of the international operations for a $50M international broker, distribution platform, and Asset management company. Managing 5 international warehouses and in charge of the development of the in-house ERP system. Full automation of the supply chain, with an implementation of API and EDIs with 3PLs.

• Head of European Operations

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018



OMNES Education

• France
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Professor

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Teaching Master students - Wine and Spirits E-Commerce - Online Purchase Behavior & Distribution Teaching Master students - Wine and Spirits E-Commerce - Online Purchase Behavior & Distribution



Friarwood Fine Wines

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Operations

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

  In charge of the global operations including managerial finance, supply chain, business strategy, IT infrastructure and project implementation. I reported directly to the Managing Director and to the shareholders. Projects - Active preparation of the asset acquisition of the company - Development of a new global 5 years business strategy, targets and P&L - Implementation of a lean management: transition from pen and paper to paperless environment through process streamlining (Six Sigma method) - Selection and implementation of an ERP System - Full vendor review, re-negotiation and improvement



Liv-ex

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Executive

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Established in 1999, Liv-ex (the London International Vintners Exchange) operates the global marketplace for fine wine. Liv-ex is a global business, with members in 35 countries spread across six continents. I was managing the logistics of Liv-Ex, the fine wine market. I was in charge of 3 international warehouses, the import and export processes, and international shipments. I was managing relationships with 7 3PL and 6 warehousing staff. Projects - 60% gain in efficiency through implementation of lean and standardized processes - Storage design resulting in increase by 30% of storage capacity using slow moving and zone organization - Full 3PL/franchise integration with an international partner, EDI, Vine standards, critical path analysis - Transition from paper process to RF technology, forecasted 5 years MIRR of 20%



Sterling Logistix

• Sterling, Illinois

• Consultant in Business Development

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  - part of a cross-functional and international project team - project linking supply chain, business development, marketing and project management Mission: Investigate new activities for Sterling Logistix and develop and business plan, marketing plan and operations plan, for an indoor and outdoor storage facility benefiting from an intermodal location. Results: Creation of 3 projects using little to heavy capital investments (wind turbine blade recycling, foundry sand consolidator, tiles manufacturing and storage). Project handed out to a new project team and still being developed. Competencies acquired: Working in a cross functional project team setting, adaptation and rapid understanding of an unfamiliar industry, data analysis, risk evaluation and management.



Western Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate assistant - Marketing and Managment Department

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Assistant for six professors of the Marketing and Management department. - Teaching international marketing to Bachelor students - Preparation of course materials - Research for faculty projects - Review and grading student assignments - Creation of exams - Data analysis Assistant for six professors of the Marketing and Management department. - Teaching international marketing to Bachelor students - Preparation of course materials - Research for faculty projects - Review and grading student assignments - Creation of exams - Data analysis



Friarwood Fine Wines

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Supply Chain Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  - Producers selection, price negotiation - Wine selection for the new wine list - Importation process, organization of the supply chain from the producer to the warehouse - Customs - Bonded stock management - 3PL selection - Invoicing - Use of Sage Software Mission: Wine selection and purchasing for the new wine list in collaboration with sales and marketing. Full organization of the supply chain from the producer to the customer, which includes transportation, customs clearance, stock management under a bonded warehouse, and delivery. Straightening the relationship with suppliers to gain in quality and reduce purchasing prices. In charge of the procurement of the Bordeaux wines 2009 vintage, for the “En Primeur” campaign. Negotiation with the négociants, and networking with wine critics and journalists. Results: The new wines added to the wine list have induced an increase of 12% worth of sales and 9% in volume. Value of the stock of wines bought during the first months of the “En Primeur” campaign, increased by 75%. Competencies acquired: Wine knowledge, negotiation, management of a procurement budget, dealing with the supply chain challenges linked to the wine industry.



Auchan Retail

• France
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Floorwalker

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  Manager of the Organic and Gastronomic department - Order management - Stock management - Customer relationship - Purchasing negotiation - Warehouse organization - Use of forklift Mission: Supply the shelves of the store department. Manage the stocks of each SKU using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Price and agreement negotiation with the suppliers. Merchandising and point of sale marketing to increase the shopper average basket in the department. Results: Organization of a “terroir” week with local food and wine producers, boosting the sales by 23% during this week, and 3% the next month. Competencies acquired: knowledge and techniques of the retail industry, importance of merchandising, supplier relationship, price and qualitative negotiation.



Montblanc

• Germany
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainee Salesman

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2009

  - Sale of the entire rage of MontBlanc luxury products - Use of adapted sales techniques linked to the luxury industry - Use of SAP Sales system - Organization of secured transport using Brink's company (Armed Cash Escorts) Shop turnover objective for the Christmas period: 350.000 € (328.000€ achieved) - Personal turnover objective: 40.000 € - Personal turnover achieved: 40.700 € - Sale of the entire rage of MontBlanc luxury products - Use of adapted sales techniques linked to the luxury industry - Use of SAP Sales system - Organization of secured transport using Brink's company (Armed Cash Escorts) Shop turnover objective for the Christmas period: 350.000 € (328.000€ achieved) - Personal turnover objective: 40.000 € - Personal turnover achieved: 40.700 €