Sebastien Blanchard
Selbstständig, Senior Advisor Food Manufacturing & Distribution, FoodValueChain Consulting
Abschluss: Master, The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Tours, Frankreich
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High-performing commercial leader with 20+ years executive level management experience in international retail, wholesale and foodservice companies. Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial & pragmatic attitude, skilled in driving strategies across full organisation. Highly solution-oriented and resilient with a strong personal accountability.
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Berufserfahrung von Sebastien Blanchard
Bis heute 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, seit Apr. 2023
Senior Advisor Food Manufacturing & Distribution
FoodValueChain Consulting
Bis heute 9 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Okt. 2014
SVP - Global Food Sourcing & Own Brand Management
METRO AG
Leading Metro Group Global Food Sourcing activities & Metro Own Brand department Developing Own Brand sales with a multi-channel approach, including new trends and innovative solutions. Driving Metro differentiation in key categories to respond to customer expectations. Developing a sustainable & ethical sourcing approach for Metro Group. Global teams management and responsibility for 5 International Sourcing Offices.
3 Jahre, Nov. 2011 - Okt. 2014
Managing Director Metro Group Food Sourcing APAC
METRO GROUP
Managing Director of Metro Food Sourcing in Hong Kong - Food and Non-Food Grocery Sourcing. Leading Metro Group Food Sourcing across Asia & Pacific region with full P&L responsability. Key functions: Buying; QA; NPD; Packaging; Supply Management; Logistics; Finance & Admin. Implementing direct sourcing with producers and manufacturers for all food categories. Full control of Value and Supply chain for both streams: APAC to Europe & intra-Asia. Recruitment & development of regional talent.
2 Jahre und 8 Monate, Apr. 2009 - Nov. 2011
Senior Director Food Sourcing
METRO Cash & Carry International
In charge of the global sourcing of Food & Non Food grocery related Private labels for MCCI. Leading the development of International Procurement for all Metro Cash & Carry countries. Setting up Global Sourcing Strategies for International Projects. Challenging both Value and Supply Chain to reduce overall costs. Implementing Farm to Plate strategy to reduce COGS with clear Traceability & Quality controls. Team recruitment and development.
3 Jahre, Apr. 2006 - März 2009
Head of Food
Metro Cash & Carry Ukraine
Leading a Purchasing team based in Kiev. Responsible for all procurement and merchandising activities, Total Profitability and Category Management of 8 Food Categories. Increased sales and overall profitability with COGS reduction and Full category management approach. Implementation of customer driven strategies including new concepts and product ranges. Developed efficient local Value & Supply Chain to sustain and support growth. Recruitment and development of local talent.
2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Okt. 2003 - März 2006
European Purchasing Manager
Compass Group
Responsible for the Meat category for Compass Group Europe (SEVITA). Main tasks included control of costs, successful implementation of international sourcing strategy, ensuring increase of total profitability, category management and managing a team of Purchasing executives based across Europe.
9 Monate, Jan. 2003 - Sep. 2003
Trading Manager
Vestey Group
Trading Manager for protein category with full P&L management, developing Angliss market share with Foodservice & Retail companies and implementing long term relationship with key clients and producers.
2 Jahre und 7 Monate, Mai 2000 - Nov. 2002
Purchasing Manager
Brakes UK
Responsible for the development and management of the Chilled Food Categories, including Meat. Category management, NPD, Total Profitability and delivering USP for Brakes with a new Chilled offer.
3 Jahre und 3 Monate, März 1997 - Mai 2000
Buyer
Compass Group
Managing the Meat & Poultry, Delicatessen and Savoury Products categories.
Ausbildung von Sebastien Blanchard
11 Monate, Sep. 2022 - Juli 2023
Leading in a Transforming World
INSEAD Business School
9 Monate, Feb. 2010 - Okt. 2010
Management / Leadership, Business in the FMCG
London Business School, Wharton USA, WHU Germany, INSEAD
Leading Strategic Change; Executing Sustainable and Collaborative Supply and Value Chains; Understanding Consumers and Shoppers; Optimising the Shopper journey.
4 Jahre und 8 Monate, Okt. 1998 - Mai 2003
Purchasing & Supply Management
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 1991 - Juni 1994
Commerce international
University of Tours
Commerce Sales management Marketing Retail Management Languages Commercial law Mathematics Finance Accountancy
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Französisch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend
Spanisch
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