Jimmy Sabourault Arts et Métiers Engineer

29, rue des mouettes (Applied Arts and Crafts = MSME)

74940 ANNECY LE VIEUX, Fluent English
France
Married, 2 children
Phone H +33-(0)4 50 09 87 70
Natel : +41 (0)79 217 4810 Nationality: French
Mobile +33-(0)6 63 65 70 32 Ability French Confidential Defense
Jimmy.sabourault@gadz.org http://perso.orange.fr/jimmysab/

SAP Information System Process Manager

WORK COMPETENCIES SYNTHESIS

Objectives I wish today to participate in projects on organization of change with ERP's implementation, strategic
component for company competitiveness in today business world.
I well know automotive, aeronautical and chemical industries; as an engineer Arts and Métiers, I have
27 years of professional experience: 15 years in consulting and management of transverse and
multicultural complex projects, and 12 years as technical operating manager in chemical plant.

My added value is based on 2 components :

my capacity to deal with complex projects, to achieve them in good term within a short delay,
my experience of operational in technical function, production, maintenance in industry, which allows
me to well understand the operational users preoccupations and needs towards information systems.

Industries • Aerospace, Automotive

• Watches and Jewelry
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Electricity, Utilities

SAP As a senior logistic consultant with 20 years professional experience in logistics, and 7 years of
Profile experience working on SAP projects as well as SAP improvement or users assistance, I know MM-PM/CS
and PP, DMS, RE-FX, with a core competency in MM-PM,
Coming from complex production environments as an engineer, my knowledge is not just
technical/applicative SAP knowledge, but concrete ‘business oriented’ knowledge.
I deeply know purchasing and procurement: as an operational maintenance engineer and as a technical
manager in chemical industries I was in charge of purchasing goods and services.
My practise of multi-national environments/companies makes me a perfect candidate for multinational
projects scope.
I have a long, concrete experience in implementing SAP in logistics MM.

SAP • MM : MD, CBP, PUR, IM, IV  Certified SAP/MM 4.6 on Jan. 2002
Knowledg • PM/CS : EQM, PRM, WOC, IS PLM : DMS, RE-FX, ECM
e • PP : BD, MRP, SFC QM : basis
• APO : DP, SNP, PP/DS SRM : basis E-procurement

SAP • Most recent R/3 Courses given:

Traini • SCM520 : Purchase optimization, LO515 : Invoice Verification, SCM510 Stocks at SAP
ng Lausanne
• SCM500: MM organization, at customers’ sites (Carsid, ERS, Aesculap…)
• PLM300 : Plant Maintenance, PLM315 : PM operational functions, PLM316 PM controlling &
reporting, .. at Rolex Bienne plant, Aventis Paris, …

• Most recent R/3 Courses taken:

• SRM210 : Entreprise Buyer Configuration
• SCM220 : SCM Demand Planning, SCM230 : SCM Supply Network Planning, SCM242 : SCM
Production Planning/Detailed scheduling
 SAP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Orféa Solutions SA, ADELANTE-Consulting (IT Services Company), SWITZERLAND 2005 

SAP R/3 MM-PP/PM-CS Senior Consulting Engineer

Bienne (10 people, turnover: 2.5 million chf) member of Adelante Group Paris, Montréal..............................since 04/05
 SAP ECC 60 Expertise in the design phase of the SAP solution principles in a chemical industry
(fragrance and flavors) framework using LES, PPPI, MRP principles, MSP and SOP, with the target to
keep or improve the Service KPI ratio, in the same 5 days delivery lead time.
 SAP 4.5, Optimization of Production global flows management through re-design of production
planning, MRP, Master Schedule Plan and Sales and Operation Plan processes, capacities
management, workshop execution, purchase optimization, outline agreements and master data
management (rail transit Solution Company) with improvements of QM procedures.
 SAP ECC5.0 Use of PLM-engineering change management to manage BOM & routing evolutions
linked with Quality Insurance notifications: set up of a prototype, proof of concept (industrial sensors,
systems and indicating devices).
 SAP R/3 r4.7 following the merge (groupe E) of two Swiss electrical companies : Set up of MM Vendor
Evaluation with new prices conditions and a reengineered invoice verification to fit with internal audit
issues and quality insurance internal standards
 SAP R/3 r4.7 Use of PM for management of equipments inventory of an Engineer School (EPFL) and
of barcodes devices linked with RF (radio frequency devices) to SAP; RE-FX (Real Estate) Project to
well manage every part of the School infrastructure in a global architectonic approach.
 SAP R/3 r4.6 SAP Document Management System (DMA): design, quotation of an integrated solution
within SAP DMS, Easy DMS, design of a demonstrative model (public transportation company).
 SAP R/3 r4.7 Set up of MM Vendor Evaluation for a manufacturer of packaging equipments (Bobst), in
order to well manage vendors delivery deadline, to establish a quality ranking, all in order to support the
new aggressive purchase policy defined to contribute to the global company optimization program.
Design of a coaching action for strategic buyers.
 SAP R/3 r4.7 Consulting on the PM module for a manufacturer of high technology lathes (Tornos) to
well implement PM functions dealing first with curative aspects and then with preventive.
 SAP R/3 r 4.7 global project: upgrade from r 4.62 with ISU, in charge of MM, PM/CS
Within the merge framework (groupe E) of two Swiss electrical companies, accountable for the design,
realization and implementation of the new designed and harmonized craft processes into the new
information system: master data, purchase, inventory management and customer service works;
Supervisor-coordinator for all the logistics functions including the previous functions and sales and
project system management in the project’ steering committee dealing with all other modules and
interfaces: FICO, HR and technical issues.
GIP-Consulting SA (IT Services Company), SWITZERLAND 2004/2005
SAP R/3 MM-PP/PM Senior Consulting Engineer

Geneva (10 people, turnover: 2.5 million chf) member of TKS group of companies-TCS...........................01/04 – 03/05
 SAP R/3 r 4.7 global project: within the conception phase PM senior consultant in watch movement
industry (Rolex) for training key user and mid-users: Overview, functionalities in detail, controlling and
reporting.
 SAP R/3 r 4.7 Core project on 16 sites in Pharmaceutical industry (Aventis Paris): PM expert for
Business Process and Master data consistency on every aspect of design, tests and training phases
up to the GoLive support.
IDS-SCHEER WE -Groupe-Expert- (IT Services Company), EUROPE 2001/2004
SAP R/3 MM-PP/PM Consulting Engineer

Lausanne (200 people, turnover: 25 million €).............................................................................................02/01 – 01/04

 SAP R/3 r 4.6c global project: MM/WM customizing and implementation in yeasts industry (Bio
Springer), MRP calculations; Customizing, Knowledge and competencies transfers toward internal
MM key user with the goal to give him autonomy for the post go-live period.
 SAP R/3 r 4.6 training MM users in Sugar Industry (S.R.Erstein): deep training of the new MM key
user taking over the previous; In Prostheses Industry (Aesculap): training and advices for purchase
users on purchase optimization and on PP aspects for subcontracted operations issued from MRP
processes; In Para-pharmacy industry (Arko-Pharma): help to users for international products
shipping in a SAP SD/MM/WM framework; and in Steel industry (Carsid): design of the global training
courses for MM mid-users with consumption-base MRP principles and training before the go-live.
  Project management (Nestec, part of Nestlé) of a specific PS development (events management):
worldwide tool for logistics changes distributed management.
 SAP R/3 r 4.6c, National SAP PM Use policy project in Gas Industry (GdF): PM consistency on every
storage sites: core system definition, strategy for change management, tools and methodology design
for national policy resources.
 SAP R/3 r 4.6c MM trainer (certified), SAP Paris, Lausanne (5 days LO100, LO515 courses)
 SAP R/3 r 4.6c all modules in Swiss clock & watch industry (Rolex): MM/PP helpdesk, MRP and
simulation scenarios for operational MRP calculations, key users backup, customizing, roll out
tests, implementation, key users training, and documentation.
 SAP R/3 r 4.6c aeronautical services company (Skyguide): key users backup & helpdesk, 4.0 to
4.6 MM migration support (Purchase requisitions, Purchase orders and invoice verification).
Reference: Vincent TURCK, Rolex Geneva, Direction Industrialisation, Phone 00 41 22 302 7027
Thomas AUGUSTYNSKI, Rolex, SAP Projects, Phone 00 41 22 302 7337
CCA (IT Services Company), FRANCE 2000/2001
SAP R/3 MM-PP Consulting Engineer

Paris (15 people, turnover: 15 million FRF)....................................................................................................06/00-01/01

 SAP R/3 r 4.0b FICO, SD/MM/PP implementation in automotive industry (Teleflex): local project
management, customizing MM/PP, MRP principles design, monitor specific developments, roll out
tests monitoring, key users training, golive back up.
GUERBET (Pharmaceutical Laboratory), FRANCE 2000-2000
Maintenance & Business Manager (temporary job)

Aulnay s/bois Plant (1100 people, turnover: 1150 million FRF)......................................................................03/00-06/00

 In charge of the laboratories and chemical workshops maintenance and design office; team
management (15 technicians); work within the GMP framework (Good Manufacturing Practices);
Responsible for each shutdown works, and for the set up of the preventive maintenance year plan.
A. RAYMOND (Technical Fastening Systems), FRANCE 1999-2000
SAP R/3 MM-WM Consulting Engineer Training

Grenoble Plant & Delivery platform (2000 people, turnover: 1500 million FRF).............................................11/99-02/00
 Warehouse Management, after launching period: users back up, physical inventories procedures,
reporting; optimization, diagnostic and recommendations.

OPERATIONNAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

BAIKOWSKI CHIMIE (Non organic Chemistry), FRANCE 1998-1999
Technical Department Manager

Annecy Plant (90 people, turnover: 115 million FF)........................................................................................06/98-10/99

 In charge of the maintenance department, of the starting-up of preventive maintenance plans, of the
design office, of all related goods and services purchase and of the outsourcing of plant energies
supply; Responsible for the safety concerns (team of 7 people), management of E,H & S monthly
committees with workers representatives (French Regulations)
RHONE POULENC-RHODIA (Chemical & Pharmaceutical Group) FRANCE 1990-1998
Maintenance & Business Engineer -
Pont de Claix Plant (basic chemicals, 1700 people, turnover: 3.2 billion FRF)..................................................6/95-6/98
 Optimization of the plant non productive costs: outsourcing of maintenance services by contracts with
objectives of less 25% costs (= 21 MFF/3year), carry out of all the purchasing process : qualification,
negotiation, implementation
 Costs mastering and environmental concerns: dismantling of two units and valorizing available second
hand equipment: 7 MFF save, responsible for all the purchasing of services, and for selling the
second hand chemical goods
 Stop expensive external production: monitor the reconstruction of a unit section with a concurrent
design: 3 months, 3.3 MFF, choose the contractors, purchase services and goods and monitor the
implementation, lead the project under all aspects until receipt by operating management
Maintenance of 5 workshops (agrochemical & chemical specialties, 400 people, 1.3 billion FF)...............9/92-6/95
 Workshop productivity: 2 points gain; Safety rate TF1 = 0, (8 technicians, 45 million FF budget/year),
  DRIRE agreement and increase of time between major shutdowns: management of workload: 15
contractors, 12000 hours, 4 weeks, 10 million FF,
 Safety improvements & chemical risks management: implementation of new technologies such as
non-destructive testing, seals piping certification.
 Daily management: set up of maintenance budgets; follow up of expenditures and KPI, working team
management(10 people), purchase of all needed services (about 25 contractors) and goods.

Headquarters, Paris....................................................................................................................................2/90-9/92
 Training productivity at industrial level: introduction new training concepts and technologies,
decision making help tool, inter industries exchanges on Computer Aided Training, Quality Insurance
in the training engineering approach,
 PC software support management (implemented on 45 locations): responsible for the definition of
user support & user training, for the rationalization of releases, responsible for the budget and
expenditures in services purchase.
Reference: Bernard CHAMBON, Rhodia Corporate – DRHC, Phone: +33 (0)1 53 56 64 64
Raymond JANIN, Rhône Poulenc, DRHO retired, Phone: +33 (0)4 78 46 24 72

AEROSPATIALE (Aerospace Manufacturer) FRANCE 1985-1990

Project Manager -
Headquarters, Paris..................................................................................................................................11/87-2/90
 Training productivity & central industrial policy supports: development of project management
methodology in engineering of new industrial training packages, launching of corporate computer
aided training plan,
 Organization & individual efficiency: computerization of the office with LAN, 1 server, 2 printers and 12
micro-computers, links with outside sites through Ethernet network,
 Strategy & policy information, straight contacts organization of seminars (300 people) for young hired
engineers and managers.

Bourges Plant (aeronautic plant, turn over 5 billion FF, 3000 people)............................................................10/85-11/87
 Management of a European project within "EUREKA" framework: organize and conduct the
development of specific CAPM software: 9 partners, 6 countries, 200 millions FF over 4 years.
Definition of content and scope, MRP mixed with KB to take opportunity to improve production
processes; strategies to process efficiently: working groups, work sharing and follow up, creation and
management of committees, definition of intellectual properties between partners, of the location of
the general project documentation. Set up of budgets and search for financial sponsors, responsible
for the needed services or goods purchase.
Reference: Roland NARBOUX, MATRA AEROSPATIALE Bourges, Direction Industrielle Phone: 00 33 (0)2 48 55 53 16

A & MI (Industrial Consulting) FRANCE 1980-1985

Consulting Engineer -

Paris (17 employees, turnover 15 million FF).................................................................................................02/80-10/85

 Back to profit by productivity improvement: automation of a production line at Peyrichou-Malan
(1.5 MFF/year), decrease of shutdown times for production changes at Hélio-Corbeil (printing
company; 30% less: 6 MFF/year)
 Computer investments payback: before computerization, improvement of the production control and
planning procedures at DeCarbon (shock absorbers plant: +10% productivity), MRP process;
optimization of the planning & scheduling procedures at Morin (printing company) MRP calculations,
 Productivity & growth plan: organize maintenance service at Hélio-Corbeil (1.2 MFF less), and
distribution organization (+30% efficiency) at La Lainière de Roubaix (woolen industry) based on
Sales Forecast, consumption history and MRP calculations ,
 Company future, come back with competitive project and financial autonomy: definition and
implementation of a Computer Aided Production Management System at Matra Automobile Company,
Demand management, MRP calculation issues, scheduling
 Worldwide competition, decrease of 25% of automobile design cycle: definition and implementation of
a Computer Aided Project Management System (6 MFF on 1 year) at Renault Design Office.
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Training & miscellaneous:
SAP R/3 MM training (material management): master data, material planning & forecasting, purchasing,
inventory management, invoice verification valuation & account determination, warehouse management.
Certified MM on January 2002
ISO 9000 - Quality Insurance framework,
Safety aspects,
Several technical exchanges with US plant.
Used with Windows Office Pro programs (word, excel, PowerPoint, access …) & MS-Project