Charles Rugendo

Optimizing purchasing flows to improve inventory management by 30%
Negotiated better payment terms that in return improved the cash flow by a 4% evolution
Spearheaded the adoption of purchasing tools(My Sourcing), improving purchasing timelines by 33%
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, enhancing project implementation success rates by 19%
Spearheaded the L4TF (Loreal for the Future)2030 roadmap
Led supplier training on sustainability thus increasing supplier engagement with sustainability impact goals and improving supply chain emissions data integrity

Drove rigorous financial controls and data validation, contributing to a +47% RR growth and optimizing promotional campaign ROI by 18%
Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing the closing cycle by 28%
Collaborated on financial analysis and modelling contributing to +9% evolution
Led the Digital Transformation project (simplicity 2): Automation of the Claims Management process via ServiceNow platform reducing by CN issuance time by 67%

Coordinated production workflows, ensuring adherence to GMP (ISO 22716:2007) standards
Collaborated to optimize manufacturing processes to achieve an OEE of 70% & a MUTR of 95%
Conducted hands-on safety training and production monitoring resulting in a 99% throughput increase and compliance with group safety protocols

Coordinated production workflows, ensuring adherence to GMP (ISO 22716:2007) standards
Collaborated to optimize manufacturing processes to achieve an OEE of 70% & a MUTR of 95%
Conducted hands-on safety training and production monitoring resulting in a 99% throughput increase and compliance with group safety protocols

Raised $150K seed fund and led design of Africa’s first industrial-scale biodegradable packaging reducing plastic waste by 30%
Partnered with UNEP for circular economy pilots, adopted by over 5+ countries exemplifying scalable sustainability leadership
Managed end-to-end operations embedding sustainability, efficiency, and safety in line with environmental regulations