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Sonia D.SD

Sonia D.

Spécialiste achats & import‑export

€550/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Sonia

Passionate and results‑driven Global Procurement & Import‑Export Specialist with 7+ years of experience, mainly in cosmetics, fragrance and fine art manufacturing. I help companies secure and optimize their international purchasing, from supplier strategy to contract execution, with a strong focus on cost, quality and reliability.

My core expertise is strategic and operational purchasing:
– defining sourcing strategies by category and region;
– identifying and qualifying suppliers abroad;
– leading RFQs, benchmarking offers and building business cases;
– negotiating prices, MOQs, lead times, payment terms and Incoterms;
– managing supplier relationships over time (performance, risks, continuous improvement).

In addition, I manage the key steps of import‑export operations needed to secure your purchases: coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers, overseeing shipping documents and solving operational issues when they arise. My goal is to reduce your total landed cost while protecting service level and margins.

I work 100% remotely, coordinating suppliers and internal teams across multiple time zones in French and English. Occasional travel for key meetings or supplier visits can be discussed if needed.

I am available for:
– one‑off projects (international sourcing missions, renegotiation of key contracts, supplier panel review, purchasing process audit);
– ongoing support as an external procurement partner, reinforcing your purchasing team on a flexible basis rather than hiring a full‑time headcount
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Island Brush Company
    Purchasing and Supply Chain Director
    LUXURY GOODS
    June 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 4 months)
    Saint-Brieuc, France
    Executive Committee Member Max Sauer | Cosmetic & Art

    Luxury cosmetic brushes & fine art manufacturing – Europe, Asia, Africa

    Led 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.
    Supply chain Négociation Sourcing Réduction des coûts Logistique internationale
  • INTERPARFUMS
    Supply Chain Planner
    FASHION AND COSMETICS
    April 2018 - May 2021 (3 years and 1 month)
    Île-de-France, France
    Montblanc | 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.
    Supply chain stratégie achats organisation et plannification Sourcing
  • Estée Lauder Companies France
    Junior Procurement Manager
    LUXURY GOODS
    October 2017 - April 2018 (6 months)
    Île-de-France, France
    BY KILIAN | EDITIONS DE PARFUM FREDERIC MALLE

    Led 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.
    Négociations avec les fournisseurs Achats SAP ERP Structuration de process

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Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 1 certifié par l'état)
    MBway
    2017
    Master 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)
    MBway
    2016
    Master's degree, MBA Management International Business (Titre niveau 2 certifié par l'état)

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