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Mejdi BETTAIEB

Mejdi BETTAIEB

Summary

Sociable, Flexible, Team Player, Lead by Example, Global mindset, Client Service Oriented

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Applications Director, Enterprise Architect

Sauermann Group
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage applications budget and a global team including 6 Solutions Architects process oriented, 2 Applications Admins assigned by technology, internal developers and MDM Team (4 resources)
  • Responsible for IT systems architecture to ensure scalability and interoperability
  • Setup internal procedures for release management. Define escalation process, a backup plan for application support (mix of external/internal) and a failover process to switch to QAD DRP Site
  • Participate to the migration from QAD to D365 of a Sales Site and a manufacturing site
  • Play the project manager role for a major ERP upgrade (big bang) affecting 350 users, 10 sites, +600 customizations + 40 interfaces and 5 service providers in parallel. Manage change exceptions during the freeze period and arrange 4 UATs to cover all core models by validating 80 E2E tests scenarios
  • Work continuously with BPO/SME on process simplification and documentation to ensure solid knowledge transfer and enhance user adoption
  • Prepare and lead the Change Advisory Board meetings to challenge requests, facilitate the decision-making process based on ROI approach and risks analysis then dispatch approved works
  • Implement PIM/DAM solution to be the unique data source for all internal and external communication channels, structure Item attributes for finished products and automate FABDIS generation
  • Define and Implement NPI and Phaseout process: Digital workflow, metrics and dashboards to track data completion and product life cycle and associated controls for customers and items data quality
  • Design Analytics platform and ETL to provide global KPI and reports for management controllers
  • Lead the setting up of EDI messages with major distributors selected following a profitability analysis
  • Optimize inter-Sites flows and distribution process using advanced ERP features such as: EDI, EMT, DRP and by synchronizing cross-domains master data (Items, transfer prices, units, ship-to Addresses, …) required for full automation
  • Reengineering of Front-office processes (Hotline/RMA/Lead-to-Order) to empower digital capabilities by implementing Oracle CX Suite for Sales & Services as well as a deep cleanup of customer data
  • Implement Oracle CPQ to manage guided selling and quoting process for configured products with commercial and technical checks. The quote approval is triggering the conversion to Order into QAD (ERP) and auto create the corresponding technical BOM and routing for MTO Orders
  • Drive Enterprise digital transformation program related to sensitization by implementing End-to-End Services Management processes (Service Channels → Services Offers/Subscription → Service Contracts → Service Execution → Customer Feedback and outreach)
  • Design solution to manage mail campaigns for service reminders based on customer installed base
  • Implement Garvis as S&OP solution for demand planning to capture sales history events and variances with machine learning capabilities that enhance the forecast accuracy
  • Optimize picking process via bar code scanning systems and pick-to-light mode
  • Implement QAD E-invoicing solution fully integrated with ERP to be compliant with Italy regulations
  • Audit invoicing flows to enable AP Automation for supplier invoices entry and validation workflow and eliminate process gaps to get ready for dematerialization
  • Review of ERP roles and user settings to meet SOD compliance and security standards
  • Adopt AppSmith platform combined with N8N as the backbone to build and harmonize internal Apps
  • Design and implement internal solutions to collect and ensure Single Administrative Document for Export and Import Flows required for custom controls. Automate Products Country of Origin assignment based on their components data and supplier inputs
  • Ensure integration with Carriers Platforms to auto-generate labels for packs to ship by ChronoPost/DPD
  • Design and build a customized solution fully integrated with ERP and a specific lab Management tool to manage certification process for instruments production and after-sales and support an offline mode for field service
  • Facilitate and automate the Finance monthly reporting and enable the breakdown of instruments and pumps activities P&L within same entity
  • Boost cash collection with automated reminder letters sent automatically to concerned customers
  • Conduct POC to experience Process Intelligence and promote IA usage initiatives in different areas

Chief Information Officer

Sauermann Group
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Member of Executive Committee and Responsible for IT Master Plan 2016-2022
  • Build from scratch IT global organization to cover Helpdesk / Infra / Applications / Projects activities
  • Owns 2.5M€ Budget (OPEX & CAPEX) yearly
  • Manage IT suppliers' relationship, service contracts and arbitration for outsourcing decisions.
  • Follows the approval of prioritized projects and monitors their execution by liaising with multiple internal/external stakeholders and providing oversight as necessary.
  • Setup IT governance and build global and secure infrastructure to support business growth, comply with new requirements and facilitate the integration of new sites (WAN, critical system hosting cloud-based, Middleware, Win unique Domain, Group security policy, Zero Trust architecture via Zscaler platform)
  • Manage the phaseout of legacy applications of the biggest manufacturing site (300 end users) and replace them with a global ERP after a full process overhaul, data cleanup before migration and customizations rebuild in the new systems when relevant
  • Own French entities merge plan on the tactical and technical aspects using 2 ERP systems for a transition period by aligning tools, emails accounts, legal documents, sales & purchasing terms, managing order backlog cut-off and consolidating common suppliers and customers data
  • Ensure ERP Convergence and manage QAD Roll-Out in US, SPAIN, AUSTRALIA, and China locations keeping a single ERP database for all Sites, Big-Bang ERP upgrade to the last stable version and cleanup all useless customizations to promote standard features.
  • Implement ITSM “based on Lansweeper solution” and all related process: incident/problem, Mgt, Change Mgt, IT Assets Mgt, knowledge Base, Software Package Deployment, …
  • Lead the security preventive plan to eliminate new risks/breaches and enhance IT controls with proactive monitoring and alerts and promote cyber security culture and awareness by deploying Metacompliance as self-training program for all end users

Corporate IT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGER

Asteelflash Group
01.2011 - 08.2016
  • Build a strong relationship with business managers and collect their functional requirements and expectations as an input to select the appropriate projects and changes to plan
  • Play the role of IT leader to define the global ERP roll-out plan, collect inputs for budget estimation and infrastructure sizing, prepare business cases and SOW to implement the Core Model covering ERP-WMS-MES scope in 25 Locations (8 countries)
  • Lead the implementation of PLM-ERP and MES-ERP interfaces using a middleware solution for cross-platform connection to enable flexible integration and a consolidated error monitoring tool for all data streams
  • Replace legacy EDI translation stations and regional VAN providers by QAD EDI cloud services to optimize traffic and services fees and consolidate the EDI messages of all locations in one place and deal with a global partner. Estimated savings: 75 K€ per Year
  • Lead workshops with the process owners to harmonize their processes and build a Core Model, identify gaps and propose standard and cost-effective solutions
  • Design the target system and the appropriate integration architecture between the ERP system and others best of breed applications
  • Lead and coordinate the integration process of ElectronicNetwork sites acquired by AFG in 2012
  • Conduct IT Due Diligence mission for the acquisition of ElectronicNetwork by Asteelflash Group
  • Identifies and assesses options for the implementation of new or improved business processes and prepare business cases with recommendations, to decision makers at senior management level.
  • Monitor requests for changes portfolio and reassess whether projects continue to meet business objectives and to use funds and IT resources efficiently.
  • Manage an international Team of business analysts and developers, define training plan and knowledge transfer strategy on new IT systems.
  • Monitors overall progress and initiates corrective action, as appropriate, to ensure that deliverables are produced on time and within budget
  • Design Data warehouse architecture to give the top management better visibility on critical data and standardize global business KPI
  • Project Leader for the implementation of the Manufacturing Executing Systems (FTPC + COGISCAN SOLUTIONS) across all AFG's sites worldwide to ensure Global traceability and share the same standards and the best practices by redefining the MES scope
  • Conduct a survey to define the global strategy for Data collection and consolidate the HW requirements
  • Define and drive the roadmap and tactics to upgrade to Level 3 of traceability in alignment with the expectations of AFG's customers and prospects.
  • Play the role of the Scrum Master to lead remotely the development team located in China
  • Responsible for Business Applications Support Level 2 and 3

IT Country DIRECTOR

ASTEELFLASH TUNISIA
03.2006 - 12.2010
  • Manager of IT infrastructure (2 sites: 1100 people) and local projects.
  • Responsible for developing and executing IT strategy in alignment with immediate and long-term business objectives.
  • Setup procurement activity transfer from France to Tunisia and manage the cut-off during the transition period
  • Define and optimize Materials flow from and to sub-contractors.
  • Continual IT Services Improvement leader
  • Traceability Process Owner
  • Advanced Warehouse Management System Design and Implementation
  • Early Lifecycle Support for ERP users
  • Successful ERP implementation
  • IT ASSETS and purchasing Management

IT MANAGER

ASTEEL France
01.2003 - 02.2006
  • ERP PROJECT MANAGER
  • ERP Users Request Fulfillment
  • Conduct ERP and PLM Solutions Benchmarking
  • IT Operations Control & Facilities Management
  • Supervise HELPDESK activities

SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANISATION MANAGER

ASTEEL France
10.2001 - 12.2002
  • Supervise and optimize Warehouse Operations
  • Setup cycle counting process and stocks metrics
  • Optimize production scheduling tools and WIP tracking
  • Support and coach for planners' team across 3 sites in France

TRAINEE

SHELL OIL TUNISIA
03.2000 - 07.2000
  • Graduation Project: Implementation of a CMMS

Education

Certified Supply Chain Analyst -

ISCEA
01.2022

Digital Transformation in Business –MicroMasters - undefined

University of Maryland
01.2021

Mini-MBA Certification - undefined

Swiss eLearning Institute
01.2013

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER DIPLOMA - undefined

Graduate School of Industrial Logistics
09.2000

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER SCIENCE

TUNIS ENGINEERING SCHOOL
09.1997

Skills

  • Business requirements analysis
  • Agile requirements analysis
  • Harmonization of core frameworks
  • Comprehensive process evaluation and automation
  • Business strategy alignment through gap analysis
  • Information technology systems
  • ERP system proficiency
  • MES implementation expertise
  • WMS expertise (RedPrairie, QAD)
  • Proficiency in low-code and no-code solutions
  • CRM and CPQ expertise
  • Product lifecycle management expertise
  • Product information management
  • EDI and B2B integration expertise
  • Microsoft SharePoint proficiency
  • Entreprise Architecture (TOGAF, UML , BPMN)
  • Middleware (BOOMI – Dell Solution, Oracle Integration Cloud ), ETL (TALEND)
  • Operational oversight
  • Investment portfolio management
  • Project management
  • Scrum Master
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Vendor relationship and contract administration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Meeting & Presentation Skills
  • Behavioral Coaching & Cultural Awareness
  • Facilitating Long-term Goal Setting
  • Leadership continuity planning
  • Risks Management & Due Diligence
  • M&A strategy development
  • Process optimization
  • Material requirements planning expertise
  • Materials Management
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Product Lifecycle Management

Certification

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture

Language

Arabic : Native language
French : Bilingual
English : Proficient (C1 or above Level)
German : Basic knowledge

Contact me

  • Email: mbettaieb@gmail.com
  • Cell: +33671314719
  • LinkedIn: tn.linkedin.com/in/mbettaieb

Interest Areas

  • High-Tech
  • Geopolitics
  • Industry 4.0

References

Stephane, VERSCHEURE, CDO Sauermann Group, stephane.abcal@gmail.com, +32475476065, Sauermann Group, 2021, 2024, linkedin.com/in/stephane-verscheure-09399023

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, Padel

Padel

Intermediate Level

Timeline

Applications Director, Enterprise Architect

Sauermann Group
01.2021 - Current

Chief Information Officer

Sauermann Group
09.2016 - 12.2020

Corporate IT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS MANAGER

Asteelflash Group
01.2011 - 08.2016

IT Country DIRECTOR

ASTEELFLASH TUNISIA
03.2006 - 12.2010

IT MANAGER

ASTEEL France
01.2003 - 02.2006

SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANISATION MANAGER

ASTEEL France
10.2001 - 12.2002

TRAINEE

SHELL OIL TUNISIA
03.2000 - 07.2000

Digital Transformation in Business –MicroMasters - undefined

University of Maryland

Mini-MBA Certification - undefined

Swiss eLearning Institute

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER DIPLOMA - undefined

Graduate School of Industrial Logistics

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER SCIENCE

TUNIS ENGINEERING SCHOOL

Certified Supply Chain Analyst -

ISCEA
Mejdi BETTAIEB