Damien Segond
Plano
Summary
Professional operations leader with consistent track record in optimizing processes and driving impactful results. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives, and adapt to changing environments with ease. Known for effective collaboration and delivering dependable outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Nexperia
08.2022 - Current
- Directed supply chain, capacity, demand, and industrial operations for Business Unit IC Solutions, achieving a 20% reduction in product cost through manufacturing efficiency, lower BOM cost and strategic price negotiations.
- Developed and executed strategies for China and non-China manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency and meeting global market demands.
- Sourced new suppliers in collaboration with External Manufacturing, ensuring a robust and cost-effective supply chain.
Director Of Finance And Operations, Motor Drives
Texas Instruments
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed finance, demand, capacity and business planning teams for Motor Drive business unit.
- Close collaboration with General Manager, manufacturing sites, Marketing and Sales
Finance Manager
Texas Instruments
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed P&L for five product lines, overseeing total revenue exceeding $1B.
- Collaborated with project managers to forecast project costs and enhance investment efficiency.
Data Converters Operation Manager
Texas Instruments
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed business planning and capacity organization supporting 5 product lines and $1B in annual sales revenue.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and marketing, to meet revenue targets.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and enhanced product delivery timelines.
Interface Products Operation Manager
Texas Instruments
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed business planning and capacity organization supporting 3 product lines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and marketing, to meet revenue targets.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and enhanced product delivery timelines. (Inventory strategy, metrics...)
HPA Demand Manager
Texas Instruments
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Demand and revenue forecasting.
- Inventory strategy and inventory attainment results.
- Demand loading, risk management and reporting.
Integrated Products Group Demand Manager
Texas Instruments
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed demand forecasting for two businesses and eight product lines, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies that improved forecast accuracy, inventory management for each product line.
- Maintained demand integrity within systems.
Integrated Products Group Business Planner
Texas Instruments
04.2011 - 05.2013
- New Product Introductions (NPI) for consumer electronics, ensuring rapid ramp-ups and efficient ramp-downs.
- Managed the entire manufacturing flow to guarantee on-time delivery of products.
EP, BB Business Planner
Texas Instruments
07.2010 - 03.2011
- New Product Introductions (NPI) for consumer electronics, ensuring rapid ramp-ups and efficient ramp-downs.
- Managed the entire manufacturing flow to guarantee on-time delivery of products.
Small Business Owner
SD Handicraft
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Founded SD Handicraft in Hong Kong, specializing in trading goods between China and Europe.
- Managed product development and established strong relationships with Chinese manufacturers for a variety of products (solar panels, art&craft, gifts, toys...)
- Managed manufacturing, on time delivery, logistic.
- Developed customer portfolio.
Program Management
Atos
10.2006 - 12.2007
- Assisted the Business Unit Manager in setting key performance indicators to track project financial efficiency.
- Implemented cost control measures and prepared financial reports for auditors, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Coordinated the deployment of best practices across multiple projects, enhancing overall project performance.
Consultant
NSI Technology
11.2003 - 10.2006
- Consultant at RENAULT Automotive.
- - Team Lead for diagnostic tools development.
- - vehicle electrical failures analysis.
Consulting
Altran
09.2001 - 11.2003
- Consultant at Siemens VDO: car embedded systems Validation.
- Consultant at PSA: car embedded systems Validation.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ESIGELEC : ÉCOLE D'INGÉNIEURS-ES GÉNÉRALISTES
01.2001
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory management
- SQL queries
- SAP BusinessObjects
- SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW)
- SAP Production Planning
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Operations
Nexperia
08.2022 - Current
Director Of Finance And Operations, Motor Drives
Texas Instruments
03.2022 - 07.2022
Finance Manager
Texas Instruments
04.2021 - 03.2022
Data Converters Operation Manager
Texas Instruments
01.2019 - 04.2021
Interface Products Operation Manager
Texas Instruments
07.2016 - 12.2018
HPA Demand Manager
Texas Instruments
07.2015 - 07.2016
Integrated Products Group Demand Manager
Texas Instruments
06.2013 - 07.2015
Integrated Products Group Business Planner
Texas Instruments
04.2011 - 05.2013
EP, BB Business Planner
Texas Instruments
07.2010 - 03.2011
Small Business Owner
SD Handicraft
01.2008 - 06.2010
Program Management
Atos
10.2006 - 12.2007
Consultant
NSI Technology
11.2003 - 10.2006
Consulting
Altran
09.2001 - 11.2003
Master of Science (M.S.) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ESIGELEC : ÉCOLE D'INGÉNIEURS-ES GÉNÉRALISTES
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