Hugo SIGWALD

I am currently open to challenging Inventory & Forecasting Management positions with a strong focus on transformation or a new mandates as a P2P Stream Lead or Business Analyst Team Lead for SAP MM S/4HANA P2P projects (Greenfield or Brownfield). 1. Diagnosis and Evaluation: Analysis of optimization opportunities and formulation of strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency, with a particular focus on procurement. 2. Coaching Operational and IT Teams: Support at every stage, from project design to change management and the adoption of new technologies, while ensuring operations remain at the core of the transformation process. 3. Continuous Improvement: Implementation of Lean and Agile methodologies to optimize business processes and reduce waste, with a targeted identification of quick wins. 4. Data Management and Dashboards: Structuring data for informed decision-making and designing clear reports that effectively measure the progress of action plans. 5. Inventory Management Strategies and MRP optimisation: Development of customized solutions to optimally balance costs and resource availability. Adjust MRP setting to match business need. In addition to my extensive expertise in the mining and industrial sectors, my logistics experience in the food and retail sectors offers a broader perspective. This versatility enables me to adapt and apply proven methodologies across various industries, while providing an objective and innovative external viewpoint to identify optimal solutions.

Senior Procurement Business Analyst | SAP S/4HANA Greenfield Implementation Groupe Deschênes 8-month assignement SAP ACTIVATE Methodology: Realization Phase | Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Stream - Test Architecture: Designed and executed comprehensive test scenarios (including WRICEF objects) using SAP ALM. - Agile/Scrum Project Management: Utilized Asana to track project milestones, deliverables, and progress. - MRP Optimization: Performed risk analysis and adjusted MRP (Material Requirements Planning) configurations to align with operational requirements. - Process Mapping: Conducted end-to-end process mapping and comprehensive Gap Analysis (Impact assessment). - Forecasting & Automation: Implemented procurement forecasting models and automated the update process for MRP parameters. - Knowledge Transfer: Provided expert coaching and training to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Super Users.

Procurement Superintendent, Operational Excellence 01-2024 / 12-2024 - Spearheaded data governance improvements; integrated AI-driven Partium for search enhancements. - Support In boarding Supplier process on master data side (KYC, SOX) - Piloted inventory optimization and MRP systems using SAP S/4Hana and custom algorithms. - Oversaw Coupa international global rollout (Blueprint) and review SAP module upgrades PS WM MDM/MDG Head of System Data and Inventory Management 04-2022 / 12-2023 - Directed a team managing MRP process with 70,000 SKUs and $50M in inventory across 2 sites. - Established critical KPIs with Power BI; streamlined processes for stock criticality reviews. - Coordinated global digitization projects, enhancing procurement and warehouse efficiency - Coordinated S&OP implementation process with SAP PM team.

Built and led a team managing $110M in parts inventory, achieving 8% cost reductions. - Coordinated SAP EWM Blueprint, SAP MRP Live upgrade, supplier portal improvement. - Developed advanced Excel tools to optimize critical component availability. - Support testing in SAP Ariba implementation.

new position to strengthen collaborative work for major and critical components between planning and suppliers - development of advanced Excel tools to facilitate the management of major components including criticality assessment. - animation of monthly meetings with several key suppliers to coordinate deliveries and anticipate possible capacity issues. - Streamlined maintenance schedules with $50M/year supplier coordination. - Improved fleet asset management with 3-year forecasting models and risk mitigation.

- Reduced purchase orders by 20% via Greenbelt-certified low-value purchase optimization. - Introduced inventory criticality tools and revamped stock management procedures.

- Completion of daily warehouse tasks: receiving containers, stocking, order preparation, product packaging, and truck loading.

Activity: crossdocking platform (180,000 ft²) with unpacking and order preparation, turnover of 7 million euros, client METRO (Costco type food wholesaler). - Supervision of 6 team leaders with a total workforce of 50 to 70 people (receiving, preparation, shipping and administrative services). - Budget management and profitability monitoring. - Daily customer relationship with METRO and monitoring of S&OP forecasts

- Planning and management of S&OP production (labeling, filming, setting up DVD displays, etc.). - Management of annual inventory, production optimization and reduction of operating costs. - Implementation and monitoring of Key performance indicators (KPI). - Customer relationship management (CMR), (commercial meetings/monthly indicators).

- Planning and managing labeling, filming and packaging lines. - Supervision of 5 to 12 team leader with a total workforce of 30 to 120 people. - In charge of scheduling and inventory management. - Quality management (implementation of ISO_9001 V2000 processes). - Start-up of SAP for our client Unilever.

Freight & Logistics, Strategic Public Transport Management, Human Resources Management dissertation on the role of information technologies in the supply chain.

Inventory Management, Production Management, Freight Transport (air/sea/road/train) Logistics, accounting law.