Wilfrid Guitton
About
Wilfrid Guitton is from Brest, Brittany, France. Wilfrid works in the following industries: "Supermarkets", "Retail", and "Wholesale". Wilfrid is currently Offer & Purchasing Director, Bunzl Safety France (France Sécurité, ProRisk, GM Equipement, Ligne T) at Bunzl plc, located in Brest, Bretagne, France. In Wilfrid's previous role as a Group Head of Strategic Sourcing at Kingfisher plc, Wilfrid worked in Paris Area, France until Dec 2018. Prior to joining Kingfisher plc, Wilfrid was a Head of Buying at Brico Dépôt (Kingfisher Group) and held the position of Head of Buying at Paris Area, France. Prior to that, Wilfrid was a Direct Sourcing Buyer at Brico Dépôt (Kingfisher Group), based in Paris Area, France from Nov 2006 to Mar 2014. Wilfrid started working as Supply Chain Manager at Brico Dépôt (Kingfisher Group) in Paris Area, France in Sep 2000. From Oct 1997 to Sep 2000, Wilfrid was Department Manager - Tools, Electricals, Decoration at Brico Dépôt (Kingfisher Group), based in Lille Area, France. Prior to that, Wilfrid was a Store Manager at Le Stéphanois, based in Nantes Area, France from Jun 1996 to Sep 1997.
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Wilfrid Guitton's current jobs
x In charge of purchasing, quality, offer, and database departments for French Bunzl safety divisions (including France Sécurité, Prorisk, GM Equipement and Ligne-T x CSR ambassador implementing sustainable offer and sustainable purchasing policy
Wilfrid Guitton's past jobs
x Within a new organization, set up and lead a team of Strategic Sourcing Lead and Strategic Sourcing Analyst x Establish an industrial approach of the purchases and analyse the production cost breakdown of each product x Identify and select the best factories to work with on a worldwide base x Prepare and lead the tenders in collaboration with the buying offices and the buyers x Define the best sourcing models in order to increase the profitability of each segments of product
x Manage Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Tools and Hardware categories. x Define the best buying strategies and action plans to improve the profitability of the product categories. x Validate and follow the buying forecasts and budgets. x Lead a team of buyers and e-sourcers and assist them with buying negotiations. x In addition to this role, I've been appointed as a Kingfisher Group Purchase Lead in charge of conducting tenders on behalf of the group, aiming to select the best strategic partners and products from a global vendor base. Participate in the implementation of a global strategic sourcing approach within the tender process.
x Focussed on development of direct sourcing from Europe, India, China. x Run tenders and manage each project from the selection of the product to the delivery in stores. x Manage the whole process in coordination with each department: marketing, quality, supply chain, advertising, finance. x Develop the OEM Products range and secure their sourcing, on time delivery and quality of these products.
x Lead a team of 6 Supply planers focussed on overseas business and, assist them with sales forecasts, orders and stock level management. x Analyze production, buying, supply chain organization to define the most appropriate distribution channel to assure better quality, quantity, delay and stock levels for DCs and stores. x Manage landing costs to match with the company's commercial strategy : “everyday low prices". x Supply Chain Project Manager for the implementation of a new IT system (SAP).
x Manage and lead a commercial department of a store (Tools, Electricals and Painting categories): - selling price strategy depending on local competition, - Increase the profitability of the department, - Lead a team of Category Managers and Salesmen.
x Manage a 300M2 store