Simon Brun
About Simon Brun
Simon Brun is a Supply Chain Manager at Faurecia, with a background in logistics and supply chain improvement across multiple companies in Europe and the United States. He has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Lean Manufacturing and has achieved significant performance improvements in his roles.
Current Role as Supply Chain Manager
Simon Brun currently serves as a Supply Chain Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020 in Písek, South Bohemia, Czechia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, and managing logistics processes. His leadership in this capacity contributes to the overall performance and effectiveness of the supply chain within the organization.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Simon Brun worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He served as Plant Supply Chain Improvement Leader from 2015 to 2018 in District Pisek, Czech Republic, and as Regional Supply Chain Improvement Leader from 2018 to 2020 in Prague, Czech Republic. His experience in these roles involved implementing supply chain strategies and improving operational efficiencies across different plant locations.
Career Background in Logistics and Supply Chain
Simon Brun has a diverse background in logistics and supply chain management. He worked as a Logistics Specialist at Sage Parts Plus, Inc. from 2013 to 2014 in the United States. Additionally, he held positions at Bosch Rexroth as a Supply Chain Project Manager and Logistics Engineer from 2011 to 2013 and 2008 to 2011, respectively, in the Lyon Area, France. His experience spans various aspects of supply chain operations, including project management and logistics engineering.
Educational Qualifications in Engineering
Simon Brun holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering & Lean Manufacturing from ECAM Lyon, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also completed a 2-year University Program in Mechanical Engineering and Production at IUTB Lyon from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Supply Chain Performance
Throughout his career, Simon Brun has achieved significant milestones in supply chain performance. He has maintained a delivery performance greater than 90%, earning 5 Stars customer satisfaction recognition from major clients such as Volvo, Stellantis, and Daimler. He successfully managed plant performance during periods of high customer demand volatility, particularly during the semiconductor crisis and Covid-19. His implementation of inventory optimization strategies resulted in a 10% reduction against budget and a 4 million EUR cash reduction in 2021.