Laurent Leclercq
About Laurent Leclercq
Laurent Leclercq is the Vice President of Supply Chain at Enerkem Inc., with extensive experience in operations and supply chain management. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has an educational background in Mechanical Engineering and Operations & Production Management.
Current Role at Enerkem
Laurent Leclercq serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Enerkem Inc., a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees all supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in procurement, quality, and logistics. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic objectives in the Montreal, Canada area.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Enerkem, Laurent Leclercq held various positions that enhanced his expertise in supply chain management. He was the General Manager of Procurement, Quality, and Logistics at Enerkem from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at Nortel included roles in Global Planning and Strategic Product Sourcing, where he developed skills in operations and supply chain processes. Additionally, he served as Vice-President of Operations at Metafoam Technologies from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Laurent Leclercq has a solid educational foundation in operations and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at HEC Montréal, where he obtained a Certificate in Operations & Production Management from 1993 to 1996 and an MBA in Finance from 1996 to 1999. He also attended Vanier College for Mandarin studies.
Engineering and Project Management Experience
Laurent Leclercq has extensive experience in engineering and project management. He worked as an Engineering Manager at Kvaerner from 1994 to 1996 and as Director of Industrial Development for Rio Tinto Minerals in Europe and Asia Pacific from 2011 to 2013. He has direct experience in setting up production and supply chains for new products and managed the transfer of production into low-cost countries.
Broad Experience in Operations
Laurent Leclercq possesses broad experience in operations and all aspects of supply chain management. His expertise includes forecasting, planning, production, and engineering. This diverse skill set has been developed through various roles across multiple industries, contributing to his effectiveness in managing supply chain operations.