Stephanie Hugol
About Stephanie Hugol
Stephanie Hugol serves as the Sales Manager for Ford CBU at Faurecia in Auburn Hills, Michigan. With extensive experience in sales management and financial roles across various companies, she specializes in managing projects and relationships within the automotive industry.
Current Role at Faurecia
Stephanie Hugol currently serves as the Sales Manager for Ford CBU at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2021 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, she manages annual front and rear seat structure sales for over 10 vehicle programs at Ford. She leads cross-functional teams that include engineering, purchasing, logistics, and quality to oversee projects and coordinate programs throughout both development and serial life. Additionally, she mediates discrepancies in quantity and payments with Tier 1 customers to ensure uninterrupted Ford production.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to her current role, Stephanie Hugol worked at Faurecia in various capacities. From 2016 to 2021, she held the position of Business Unit Controller, where she managed accounts for major automotive clients including Daimler, Ford, GM, Stellantis, and BMW. Earlier, she served as Accounts Payable Manager for six months in 2016. Additionally, she worked as Intercompany & Cash Manager from 2015 to 2016. Her experiences at Faurecia have contributed to her expertise in sales analysis and financial management within the automotive sector.
Professional Background in Sales and Analysis
Stephanie Hugol has extensive experience in sales and financial analysis, having worked at VPK Packaging Group and Hutchinson prior to her tenure at Faurecia. At VPK Packaging Group, she served as Sales Analyst Manager from 2004 to 2008 and again from 2011 to 2012. At Hutchinson, she worked as Sales Analyst Manager for four months in 2014. Her roles have involved managing sales data, analyzing market trends, and developing strategies to enhance business performance.
Educational Background
Stephanie Hugol holds a Master's degree in Business from KEDGE Business School, where she studied from 1999 to 2002. She also completed a DUT in Chemistry at IUT d'Orsay from 1997 to 1999. Earlier, she achieved a Baccalaureat Scientifique at Lycee Le Likes in 1995. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both business management and analytical skills.
Skills and Contributions
Stephanie Hugol has developed in-depth relationships with customer contacts in purchasing, engineering, and programs. She navigates the impacts of supply chain disruptions and microchip shortages to minimize production delays and backlogs. Additionally, she proposes continuous improvement ideas focused on business efficiency and cost reduction, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing operational performance within her organization.