Bruno Lesseur - Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant

Q: Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Cosmetics , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Bruno also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Retail , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Project Management . Bruno also has some experience in Logistics , Procurement , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: What is Bruno's education?

Bruno attended Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP for Logistics techniques and international trade .

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Neuss, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 4 months

Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant

Implementation and management of the end-to-end S&OP process
Creation and continuous improvement of the KPI system including reporting to monitor supply chain management performance
Identification and implementation of process improvements for cost savings and complexity reduction
Further development and optimization of supply chain management
Project management of smaller projects within the scope of work (e.g. profile and interface adjustments)
Targeted and motivating leadership and development of the team, coaching employees
Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery capability
Initiation and leadership of strategic projects (e.g. digitization, process optimization)
Preparation and validation of board presentations

Feb 2013 - Dec 2016

3 years 11 months

Cologne, Germany

Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Rewe-Group / toom Baumarkt GmbH

Leading, motivating and developing employees
Defining and designing the supply chain structure for sustainable supply chain development
Increasing supply chain efficiency while reducing costs
Managing material and information flows to ensure timely and high-quality product availability
Setting targets, deriving and tracking measures for process and inventory optimization
Reviewing and optimizing IT requirements (WMS)
Controlling and continuously improving service provider contracts
Monitoring and reporting relevant KPIs

May 2012 - Oct 2012

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Principal – Project Leader

Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH

Project management in purchasing and supply chain management for medium-sized companies in the FMCG industry and rail sector
Process mapping and optimization
Market analysis and selection of alternative suppliers
Analysis and optimization of product categories
Definition and implementation of new purchasing and supply chain management processes at the client
Conducting purchasing negotiations at the international level

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

1 year 1 month

Neuss, Germany

Supply Chain Management Consultant

BL Consulting

Project support and consulting in SCM
Preparation and delivery of training sessions
Establishing the SCM division at Wiesberg Consulting Group
Preparing tenders

Jul 2001 - Dec 2011

10 years 6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Management Director

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Leading, motivating and developing 50 employees with 4 direct reports
Developing and setting the national SCM strategy in line with executive management
Contributing to the international SCM strategy and representing national interests
Designing, establishing and monitoring a KPI system
Planning and controlling the supply chain budget for transport, warehousing and personnel
Defining volume planning (forecast) and net requirements calculation considering CNWC targets
Ensuring customer satisfaction in S&OP, master data, supply-side logistics and order-to-cash processes
Aligning IT strategy (Business Warehouse, SAP R/3, CRM)
Managing national and international projects (co-packing, logistic allowance system, planning tool)

Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

2 years 5 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Supply Chain Manager

Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Managing the areas of sales and net requirements planning, order processing, customer complaints, supply side management, and master data
Process owner for interfaces between central logistics and European production
Analyzing and optimizing the logistics process
Reducing inventory by 35% while increasing service levels

Mar 1997 - Jan 1999

1 year 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Technical Procurement and Services

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Gruppe

Reorganizing the Technical Procurement and Services department
Taking on new procurement areas (production investments, co-packing, agencies, printing, industrial cleaning)
Creating and negotiating purchase contracts
Optimizing and classifying technical procurement

Jan 1996 - Feb 1997

1 year 2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Inventory and Information Processes, Logistics Projects

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Gruppe

Leading the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response) project
Leading the EAN Code 128 project
Managing a consulting study to improve the distribution system and process organization
Logistics controlling

Oct 1994 - Dec 1995

1 year 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Logistics Controlling

Birkel Sonnen Bassermann Nahrungsmittel GmbH, Danone Gruppe

Conducted a rationalization study within the Danone Group
Managed the logistics budget (transport and warehousing)
Developed a new logistics concept and requirements specification for outsourcing central warehouses
Represented the logistics management
Developed basic, key, and early warning data
Built the reporting system for the Danone logistics directorate in France

Jul 1992 - Sep 1994

2 years 3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Logistics Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson GmbH

Managed a study to increase the transparency of the distribution flow
Led a European working group to regulate intercompany product flow
Set up manufacturing and logistics KPIs for performance monitoring
Implemented a process to control information flow for product launches, changes, and promotions

Apr 1990 - Jun 1992

2 years 3 months

Paris, France

Head of Logistics Department

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Group

Short-, medium- and long-term production planning for multiple European sites
Inventory management of raw materials and finished goods
Management of new product launches in marketing, sales and production
Establishment of logistics metrics to measure costs and performance
Coordination of logistics for 7 plants in France and Belgium
Participation in the IT reorganization process to optimize international logistics flow

Jul 1989 - Mar 1990

9 months

Paris, France

Logistics Coordinator

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Group

Service quality analysis for the head of logistics department
Calculation of line utilization for short-, medium- and long-term planning
Development and monitoring of logistics metrics for raw materials

Sep 1985 - Jun 1989

3 years 10 months

Paris, France

Logistics Associate

Vania Expansion SNC – Jamont / Kaysersberg Group

Planning deliveries of finished goods to retailers
Conducting studies to optimize raw material costs

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Cosmetics, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Cosmetics

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Retail

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Project Management, Logistics, Procurement, and Business Intelligence.

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Project Management

Logistics

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Skills

Over 30 Years Of Experience In The Fmcg, Diy And Food Sectors At Corporate And Medium-sized Companies In Industry, Retail And Consulting
Sustainable Performance Improvement As A Member Of The Executive Management At Companies With Revenues From €500 Million To €3 Billion; Expertise In Inventory, Cost And Process Optimization
Many Years Of People Management Experience; Up To 150 Employees In Matrix Organizations
Successfully Designed Supply Chain Structures For Developing And Implementing Sustainable, Efficient Supply Chains And Reducing Complexity
High Social Skills, Leadership And A Pragmatic Hands-on Approach

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1982 - Jun 1985

Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP

Diploma of specialization in logistics techniques and international trade procedures · Logistics techniques and international trade · Paris, France

Oct 1979 - Jun 1982

Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP

Diploma of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry – ECCIP, baccalaureate in commercial techniques and management · Commercial techniques and management · Paris, France

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Cosmetics 13 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 10 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant, Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Principal – Project Leader

Main industries Cosmetics, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Operations, Project Management

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Created

November 2023

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Neuss, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bruno be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bruno would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant, Head of Supply Chain Management & Logistics, Principal – Project Leader.

What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Interim Manager / Director Supply Chain Management / Consultant.

Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Cosmetics, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Bruno also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Project Management. Bruno also has some experience in Logistics, Procurement, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Bruno's education?

Bruno attended Ecole de la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris – ECCIP for Logistics techniques and international trade.

What is the availability of Bruno?

Bruno is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bruno?

Bruno's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.