Erwan Le Coz
About Erwan Le Coz
Erwan Le Coz serves as the VP of Operations at Groupe Rocher, where he focuses on operational excellence and sustainability. He has a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in logistics and production management.
Work at Groupe Rocher
Erwan Le Coz currently holds the position of VP Operations at Groupe Rocher, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he has focused on enhancing operational excellence and implementing cost reduction strategies. Prior to this role, he served as the Industrial Director from 2015 to 2020 and as General Manager in Cork, Ireland from 2012 to 2015. His leadership has been instrumental in defining and implementing a new international logistics network, resulting in a €10M reduction in operational expenses.
Education and Expertise
Erwan Le Coz studied at Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned an Ingénieur degree in Genie industriel from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education at HEC Paris, completing an Executive Manager program in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operations management, strategic vision development, and sustainable practices.
Background
Erwan Le Coz has a diverse professional background, beginning his career at PSA Peugeot Citroën as a Production Supervisor from 1996 to 1997. He later held various roles at C.F. Gomma Group, including Production Manager and Project Manager, from 2000 to 2006. His experience spans multiple aspects of operations, including production management, quality assurance, and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Erwan Le Coz has successfully led significant projects, including the management of an ERP replacement project from SAP ECC6/APO to SAP 4Hana/IBP. He implemented a 'Low Carbon' territory project across all Rocher Group's industrial and logistics sites in Brittany and managed restructuring projects that streamlined logistics operations by reducing the number of warehouses from 43 to 30.
Purchasing Management Experience
In his previous roles, Erwan Le Coz handled purchasing management for various product categories, including Leather Goods, Tableware, Textiles, and Electronics. He managed a spend of €40M while maintaining 95% of the supplier panel in China, demonstrating his capability in supplier management and procurement strategies.