Francois Viargues

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  • IFACI - Institute for Internal Audit.

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Projects

  • Digital Strategy

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    ► Initiated a digital strategy that expanded reach to customers and consumers.
    ─ Led website redesign, moving to a sleeker, more fluid feel and adding a salon locator.
    ─ Directed the company’s first e-commerce website project www.renefurtererusa.com, surpassing online sales goals by 78%. Selected the online store layout, graphics and product content. Established online pricing, aligning it with the market pricing of the salons owners. Built an affiliate program rewarding the…

    ► Initiated a digital strategy that expanded reach to customers and consumers.
    ─ Led website redesign, moving to a sleeker, more fluid feel and adding a salon locator.
    ─ Directed the company’s first e-commerce website project www.renefurtererusa.com, surpassing online sales goals by 78%. Selected the online store layout, graphics and product content. Established online pricing, aligning it with the market pricing of the salons owners. Built an affiliate program rewarding the salons.
    ─ Oversaw the re-marketing of Facebook page, earning 335K organic fans.
    ─ Revamped the Instagram marketing campaigns that increased online presence.



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  • Distribution Project

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    ► Distribution Project
    ─ Reduced logistics costs from13.3% to 6%.
    ─ Relocated the 2 distribution centers from TN to a Third-party Logistics Provider (3PL) in OH.
    ─ Set up a tender for bid and met with more than 15 3PL vendors within the US.
    ─ Updated the codification of all sku's for all brands.
    ─ Implemented a strong EDI allowing on-time shipment and invoicing and tracking of any order.

  • SAP Business One ERP

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    ► SAP Business One ERP
    ─ Achieved the SAP Business One ERP implementation in less than 4 months
    ─ Managed the project from selecting the vendor form (JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Macola, SAP R3/R4, SAP All In One), overseeing the implementation process to the go-live.
    ─ Followed-up the project through a weekly steering committee including headquarters in France.

  • US Corporate Office Relocation

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    ► US Corporate Office Relocation
    ─ Managed the move of the US corporate office, gaining 20% more space at the same lease cost while streamlining workflows, increasing productivity and improving team morale and collaboration.
    ─ Negotiated both with brokers and landlords, on square/ft. pricing, leasing terms and support for upgrades/construction.
    ─ Designed and created floor plans to house the operational support side and the open office concept to accommodate each business unit and…

    ► US Corporate Office Relocation
    ─ Managed the move of the US corporate office, gaining 20% more space at the same lease cost while streamlining workflows, increasing productivity and improving team morale and collaboration.
    ─ Negotiated both with brokers and landlords, on square/ft. pricing, leasing terms and support for upgrades/construction.
    ─ Designed and created floor plans to house the operational support side and the open office concept to accommodate each business unit and brand.
    ─ Selected the furniture and decor with detail to align with the luxury brands and client base of Pierre Fabre.

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  • English

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  • French

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  • Spanish

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