Sebastien Deballon serves as the Vice President of Global Demand Planning and Planning Systems at Groupe SEB, where he leverages his extensive experience in Supply Chain Management within the consumer goods sector. With a robust background that spans local and global operations, Sebastien is adept...
Sebastien Deballon serves as the Vice President of Global Demand Planning and Planning Systems at Groupe SEB, where he leverages his extensive experience in Supply Chain Management within the consumer goods sector. With a robust background that spans local and global operations, Sebastien is adept at navigating the complexities of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and product life cycle management. His current role encompasses a significant scope, overseeing the demand planning processes for a vast portfolio of 26,000 active SKUs across all business units and continents, contributing to the Group's impressive turnover of €8.1 billion.
In his mission, Sebastien is focused on validating unconstrained forecasts by utilizing customer data to enhance the overall maturity of demand planning teams. He is committed to implementing worldwide standard processes that drive efficiency and accuracy in forecasting, ultimately aligning supply with consumer demand. His leadership in managing the evolution of planning systems is crucial for ensuring that Groupe SEB remains agile and responsive in a rapidly changing market landscape.
Sebastien's expertise in change management is particularly valuable in cross-cultural environments, where he fosters collaboration and innovation among diverse teams. His proactive approach and strategic vision enable him to lead atypical projects that challenge the status quo, ensuring that Groupe SEB not only meets but exceeds its operational goals. With a strong command of tools like SAP and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Sebastien effectively communicates complex ideas and strategies, empowering his teams to achieve excellence in supply chain management.
