Gauthier Santrain
About Gauthier Santrain
Gauthier Santrain serves as the Supply Chain & Digital Transformation Director at Faurecia, overseeing logistics and manufacturing engineering for the company's 82 automotive seating plants globally. With a career spanning over five decades at Faurecia, he has held various leadership roles and manages significant investments in digital transformation and inventory.
Current Role at Faurecia
Gauthier Santrain serves as the Supply Chain & Digital Transformation Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages logistics and manufacturing engineering across 82 automotive seating plants globally. He oversees a substantial digital transformation initiative, with an annual investment of 20 million euros. His responsibilities also include managing significant inventory and freight costs, amounting to 300 million euros in inventories and 220 million euros in freight expenses each year.
Previous Positions at Faurecia
Gauthier Santrain has held multiple roles at Faurecia throughout his career. He worked as a Production Manager from 2002 to 2053 in Coventry, UK, and served as Plant Manager in Trnava, Slovakia, from 2052 to 2014. Additionally, he was General Manager Operations from 2016 to 2019 in District Plzen-City, Czech Republic, and worked as Employee Empowerment Division Manager from 2005 to 2007 in the Paris Area, France. He also held the position of Logistics Manager in Sochaux, France, from 2007 to 2051.
Education and Expertise
Gauthier Santrain studied at ICAM, the Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. His education spanned from 1995 to 1999, culminating in the achievement of a Graduate Engineer qualification. This educational background supports his extensive experience in supply chain management and digital transformation within the automotive industry.
Professional Background
Gauthier Santrain's professional background is deeply rooted in the automotive sector, particularly with Faurecia. His career spans several decades, with various managerial roles that emphasize logistics, operations, and employee empowerment. His experience includes overseeing large-scale operations and managing significant financial responsibilities related to inventory and freight, showcasing his expertise in supply chain management.