Hugo Charlemagne

Toyota Motor Europe - Purchasing Sustainability Team

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

With several years of experience in the logistics and purchasing sectors, I am currently a Human Rights Due Diligence Specialist at Toyota Motor Europe. My role focuses on implementing the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) within the Purchasing division, managing Supplier Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ), and coordinating supplier audits. I also contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as Drive Sustainability powered by CSR Europe. My expertise in Kaizen processes, Toyota Production System (TPS) and budgeting allows me to effectively support long-term projects and collaborations with logistics partners. My mission is to ensure a sustainable and compliant supply chain while promoting responsible practices within the automotive industry. [FR] Avec plusieurs années d'expérience dans le domaine de la logistique et des achats, je suis actuellement Human Rights Due Diligence Specialist chez Toyota Motor Europe. Mon rôle se concentre sur la mise en œuvre du règlement européen sur la déforestation (EUDR) au sein des achats, la gestion des questionnaires d'auto-évaluation (SAQ) auprès des fournisseurs, et la coordination des audits fournisseurs. Je contribue également aux initiatives de développement durable via Drive Sustainability (CSR Europe). Mon expertise dans les processus Kaizen, le Toyota Production System (TPS) et l'établissement du budget me permet de soutenir efficacement les projets à long terme et les collaborations avec les partenaires logistiques. Ma mission est d'assurer une chaîne d'approvisionnement durable et conforme, tout en favorisant des pratiques responsables dans l'industrie automobile.

Experience

  • Toyota Motor Europe (Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Human Rights Due Diligence - Specialist
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Main tasks: - EUDR - EU Deforestation Regulation within Purchasing division - SAQ - Self-Assessment Questionnaires at suppliers - Supplier Audits - Drive Sustainability

    • Vehicle Logistics Buyer
      Apr 2024 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Sourcing Logistics Partners operating in France, Spain, Benelux and Germany; - Running commercial discussions, negotiations and supporting operations; - Budget and Turnover reviews, target settings; - Participating in network changes and long-term projects; - Supporting one-off projects logistics-wise (e.g. Paris 2024).

    • Vehicle Logistics Purchasing - Graduate
      Sep 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Hologic, Inc. (Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos)
    • Demo Logistics Coordinator
      May 2022 - Sep 2022 · 5 mos

      - Planning of the whole logistics for Hologic's DEMO Medical equipment to congresses, exhibitions and other kinds of events worldwide (check-ups, transportation and storage) - Coordination of the technical checks on the equipment pool and handling the requests of the Sales and Marketing department. - Preparation of KPIs for Logistics and Marketing in order to improve our processes and to reduce operational issues.

    • Supply Chain & Distribution Coordinator
      Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

      Consultant for Hologic Responsible for coordinating the EMEA orders between Hologic warehouses and the Customer Service department

  • Purchasing Management Quality Assistant at Bosch
    Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 · 6 mos

    I achieved my Purchasing/Quality Management internship in Bosch's Lead-Plant of Windshield Wiper blades and Wiper arms located in Tienen, Belgium. My main tasks were : - Creation of Target Reports for Sampling Process - Coordination & Evaluation of suppliers' PPAPs - Treatment of Bill of Materials & Technical Drawings - Tracking of Critical Quality Projects & Reporting

  • Finance and Administrative Assistant at PHENIX
    Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 · 2 mos

    I have worked for Phenix, a sustainable and fast growing start-up. My main tasks were : - Customers' invoicing and partners' re-invoicing - Suppliers and customers' data base updates - Tax and social domiciliation of a foreign subsidiary - Management, reception and dispatch of the mail - Reception, sorting and scan of the checks

  • European Benchmark mission for the launch of TGV Inoui in 2020 at SNCF
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 · 4 mos

    (EN) European benchmark mission on the railway, aerial and flow management center market (Disneyland, OL Groupama Stadium) for PRM, families and seniors targets. (FR) Mission d'un benchmark européen sur l'ensemble du marché ferroviaire, aérien, centre de gestion de flux sur les cibles PMR, familles et séniors. Missions principales : - Création de base de données des services proposés par les différents opérateurs ; - Synthèse visuelle des idées clefs à retenir ; - Déplacements en Pologne, à Berlin et au Puy du Fou ; - Forum de restitution de synthèse présentant tout le travail effectué devant une centaine de personnes. Opérateurs étudiés : - CFF, Deutsch Bahn, BVG, PKP, Italo NTV, Freccia Rossa, Thameslink, Thalys, Airfrance, Puy du Fou, Lille Grand Palais, OL Groupama Stadium, Les 4 Temps La Défense...