Jean Christophe Francois
About Jean Christophe Francois
Jean Christophe Francois is the Director of Supply Chain at Inozyme Pharma, where he developed a comprehensive tool for integrating supply-chain activities with Contract Manufacturing Organizations. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various positions at notable companies including bluebird bio and Baxalta.
Current Role as Director Supply Chain
Jean Christophe Francois currently serves as the Director of Supply Chain at Inozyme Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations, ensuring the integration of activities with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). His responsibilities encompass various processes, including requisitions, invoice reconciliation, production planning, quality releases, and shipments. His leadership in this capacity is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain.
Previous Experience at Inozyme Pharma
Prior to his current role, Jean Christophe Francois worked at Inozyme Pharma as the Associate Director of Supply Chain from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to the optimization of supply chain processes, enhancing the overall performance of the organization. His experience at Inozyme laid the groundwork for his advancement to the director level.
Supply Chain Management Expertise
Jean Christophe Francois has demonstrated exceptional supply chain management skills throughout his career. Notably, he ensured the global availability of a life-saving medicine despite a 0% sales forecast accuracy. Additionally, he maintained a customer service level above 98% for 250 SKUs distributed across over 50 countries, showcasing his strong logistics and demand management capabilities.
Career History in Supply Chain Roles
Jean Christophe Francois has held various supply chain positions over the years. He worked as a Supply Chain Planning Manager at bluebird bio from 2017 to 2020 and as a Master Production Scheduler / Sr Buyer Planner at Baxalta from 2014 to 2016. His earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Production, Supply & Shipment Planner at Ipsen from 2006 to 2013 and as a Manager of Supply-Chain Planning at ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 2016 to 2017.
Education in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Jean Christophe Francois studied at IUT Aix-en-Provence, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 1996 to 1999. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.