About Sonia
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Experience
- Island Brush CompanyPurchasing and Supply Chain DirectorLUXURY GOODSJune 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 4 months)Saint-Brieuc, FranceExecutive Committee Member Max Sauer | Cosmetic & ArtLuxury cosmetic brushes & fine art manufacturing – Europe, Asia, AfricaLed the global purchasing strategy for a portfolio of 30,000+ SKUs and an annual spend of around €10M in luxury cosmetic brushes and fine art products.Fully managed all related import‑export operations: choice of Incoterms, coordination with freight forwarders, customs brokers and carriers, validation of shipping and customs documents, and resolution of delivery issues.Built and managed a strong international supplier panel (India, China, Europe, South Africa…), leading high‑level negotiations that improved margins, payment terms and rebates.Worked closely with marketing and operations to align sourcing decisions with brand positioning and go‑to‑market plans.Spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP, enhancing procurement, inventory and logistics efficiency across the company.Managed purchasing and logistics budgets, analysed financial trends and identified cost‑saving opportunities to improve profitability and impact the P&L.
- INTERPARFUMSSupply Chain PlannerFASHION AND COSMETICSApril 2018 - May 2021 (3 years and 1 month)Île-de-France, FranceMontblanc | Coach | Jimmy Choo | Boucheron | Lanvin | Van Cleef & Arpels | Karl Lagerfeld | Rochas.Led production planning activities with Third‑Party Manufacturers (TPMs), aligning manufacturing schedules and capacities to secure on‑time availability for multiple international luxury fragrance brands.Managed raw material procurement with key fragrance suppliers (e.g. Firmenich, Givaudan…), from order placement to delivery follow‑up, ensuring quality, service level and cost control.Drove the global sales forecasting process, consolidating commercial input, financial trends and historical data to build reliable demand forecasts and guide purchasing and production decisions.Developed and executed supply planning strategies based on lead times, capacity and demand, optimizing stock levels and service rates across worldwide markets.Identified and implemented cost‑saving opportunities by optimizing order quantities, lead times and production parameters, improving KPIs such as inventory turnover and order fulfilment rate.Collaborated closely with marketing, finance, sales and logistics teams to align forecasts, production plans and resource allocation with brand and corporate objectives.
- Estée Lauder Companies FranceJunior Procurement ManagerLUXURY GOODSOctober 2017 - April 2018 (6 months)Île-de-France, FranceBY KILIAN | EDITIONS DE PARFUM FREDERIC MALLELed the integration of BY KILIAN and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle into the Estée Lauder portfolio, aligning both brands with group procurement and supply chain standards.Implemented Estée Lauder’s procurement processes for these luxury fragrance brands, standardising procedures and improving operational efficiency.Trained key suppliers on the company’s purchasing strategy and processes, streamlining collaboration and strengthening supply chain performance.Conducted contract negotiations and detailed cost analyses to support budget preparation, financial planning and margin protection.Coordinated with Third‑Party Manufacturers to build and monitor production timelines, securing on‑time launches and repeat production.Managed day‑to‑day operations for ongoing projects and new product launches, ensuring smooth execution and cross‑functional alignment.Contributed to SAP integration for both brands, improving procurement visibility, data quality and tracking of purchasing activities.
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Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 1 certifié par l'état)MBway2017Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 1 certifié par l'état)
- Master's degree, MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 2 certifié par l'état)MBway2016Master's degree, MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 2 certifié par l'état)