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Feb 2023
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#33: George Kurian, Vice President Suppl...

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ESPAÑOL:
George Kurian es el Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro y Logística de Michelin Norte América durante más de 2 años, anteriormente ocupó el cargo de Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro, Logística y Servicio al Cliente para la región de África, India y Medio Oriente durante más de 4 años, ubicado en Dubai. Antes de este cargo, fue Gerente de Operaciones de la Cadena de Suministro Europea - Automóviles de Pasajeros durante más de 4 años, proveniente del cargo de Gerente de Abastecimiento Estratégico. Antes de Michelin, trabajó para SAP como Gerente, Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos, en Arcelor Mittal como Gerente, Gerente de Programas - Upstream Supply Chain y Consultor en Louis Vuitton.

Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del podcast:

  • Introducción de George Kurian
  • Tus primeros pasos en Arcelor Mitaal.
  • Tu traslado a SAP. ¿Cómo fue el trabajo en SAP?
  • Un nuevo reto por delante pasar a Michelin como Gerente de Abastecimiento Estratégico. Cuéntanos al respecto.
    • Te mudas a Europa como responsable de operaciones de la cadena de suministro europea para turismos. ¿Cómo fue este reto?
    • Un nuevo desafío liderando la región de Medio Oriente como VP, Cadena de Suministro, Logística y Servicio al Cliente. Región de África, India y Medio Oriente
    • ¿Cómo lidiaste con el bloqueo de SC durante la Pandemia?
    • Un nuevo desafío en EE. UU. como Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro y Logística, Michelin North América
  • ¿Cómo ve la relevancia clave de la digitalización a través de la Cadena de Suministro?
  • ¿Qué recomienda a los nuevos profesionales en SC?
  • ¿Cuál es su mensaje final para la audiencia?
  • Despedida

ENGLISH:
George Kurian is the Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics, Michelin North America for more than 2 years, previously he had the role for VP, Supply Chain, Logistics & Customer Service, for  Africa, India & Middle East Region for over 4 years, located in Dubai.  Before this role, he was Manager, European Supply Chain Operations - Passenger Car for over 4 years, coming from the role of Strategic Sourcing Manager. Before Michelin, we worked for SAP as Manager, Project Management Office, in Arcelor Mittal Manager, Program Manager - Upstream Supply Chain and Consultant in Louis Vuitton. 

Some of the highlights from the podcast:

  • Introduction of George Kurian
  • Your initial steps in Arcelor Mitaal.
  • Your movement to SAP. How was it work in SAP?
  • A new challenge ahead moving to Michelin as Strategic Sourcing Manager. Tell us about it.
    • You move to Europe as European Supply Chain Operations Manager for passenger cars. How it was this challenge?
    • A new challenge leading the Middle east region as VP, Supply Chain, Logistics & Customer Service. Africa, India & Middle East Region
    • How did you deal with the SC blocking during the Pandemic?
    • A new challenge in USA as Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics, Michelin North America
  • How do you see the key relevance of the digitalization through the Supply Chain?
  • What do you recommend to the new professionals in SC?
  • Which is your final message to the audience?
  • Farewell

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