Bringing ideas
From Innovative Ideas to Effective Execution
Business Process Review
Comprehensive analysis of your business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, leading to optimized operations.
Prototyping
Quick creation of functional app mockups and prototypes, allowing for real-world demonstrations and iterative refinement of your digital solutions.
Production-Ready
End-to-end development of robust, scalable applications, including ongoing support and maintenance to ensure long-term success and reliability.
Enabling Technologies
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and advanced frameworks to deliver optimal performance and user experience in all solutions.
Digital Transformation
Putting people and company culture at the center of the digital transformation journey, ensuring technology adoption aligns with the employee needs and organisational values.
Client and Employee Experience
Enhancing employee experience through streamlined processes and intuitive tools, empowering staff to deliver exceptional client service and create memorable retail interactions.
Featured Projects
Beebook App
Beebook is a digital buy book, a preselling tool and a marketing outreach platform to support retail teams in their client engagement activities, that I have implemented at Burberry. Supporting over £20M in transactions in less than 18 months, Beebook significantly improved client engagement and product training efficiency.
Social Media Posts
Share the latest posts from your brand and ambassador's social media accounts with your clients.
Collection and Assortment
Supports merchandising product training, provides visibility of initial allocation to stores, and shares qualitative assets with clients.
Preselling Events
Enables stores to organize exclusive experiences for clients, allowing them to shop collections before general availability, even without in-store stock.
Client Engagement
Facilitates personalized client interactions and tracks preferences for tailored experiences.
RStore
RStore is a packaging management solution designed for retail. It implements auto-replenishment for stores, provides regional consumption forecasts per market, and generates automated purchase orders. This comprehensive system has led to a significant 30% reduction in stock volumes and improved operational efficiency equivalent to approximately 2 full-time employees across the SAPAC region.
Real Time Inventory
Unified real-time visibility of inventory levels across the supply chain from office to warehouse to store.
Auto-Replenishment
Automatically replenishes stores based on reorder points and stock availability, reducing stockouts and improving efficiency significantly compared to the the legacy email/excel template based system.
Store Consumption Forecasts
Provides stores with consumption forecasts to better plan and manage inventory allowing to account for events and client activations.
Purchase Orders Proposals
Generates automated purchase orders proposals based on the latest inventory levels and consumption trends, providing maximum flexibility while ensuring full control on budget and stock coverage.
About
SKSebastien Koziel
Retail Innovation @sbkl limited
Introduction
With over 17 years of experience, I have driven digital transformation initiatives within the retail sector, streamlining operations and enhancing both employee and client experience. Leveraging my diverse background and strong technical skills, I optimise retail processes, drive innovation, and ensure seamless integration across functions.
I am passionate about solving complex business challenges using the right tools and technologies. My focus is on delivering tangible and measurable results that drive business growth, generate cost savings, and improve efficiency. I believe that true innovation lies in effective execution, transforming ideas into practical solutions that create real value for retail businesses.
Career Highlights
Burberry
- 2019-2024Senior Manager Retail Standards & Operations, South Asia PacificHong Kong•5.5 years
- 2016-2019Outlet and Inventory Planning Manager, Asia PacificHong Kong•2.5 years
- 2019-2024
Louis Vuitton
- 2012-2016Assistant Purchasing Manager - PackagingHong Kong•5 years
- 2011-2012Business Control and Project executiveHong Kong•1 year
- 2010-2011SAP team leader, SD/MMHong Kong•1 year
- 2009-2010SAP PMO assistantHong Kong•1 year
- 2008-2009IT governance assistantParis, France•1 year
- 2012-2016
What Retail Professionals Say
“Sebastien's customized software solution for our luxury retail business streamlined operations and significantly boosted revenues. His understanding of our unique needs and ongoing support have been invaluable.”
Director of Merchandising Americas, Burberry
“Sebastien's leadership combines innovative problem-solving with genuine care for his team. His forward-thinking approach and ability to balance strategy with empathy create an inspiring work environment that drives efficiency and personal growth.”
Retail Standards and Operations Manager SEAO, Burberry
“Sebastien has shown a real talent for grasping the full scope of our business needs. His creative solutions are not only client-centric but also focus on enhancing employee experience. Ultimately, the results consistently exceed our initial expectations.”
VP Retail SEAO, Burberry
“Sebastien is a transformational leader who inspires our team with integrity and courage, driving sustainable growth. His leadership pushes creativity and innovation, elevating digitalisation to unprecedented levels and achieving operational excellence.”
Retail Standards and Operations Manager HKMO, Burberry
“During our tenure at Burberry, Sebastien demonstrated his ability to answer complex retail challenges with clear, effective solutions using his collaborative approach to drive tangible business growth for the company.”
President Asia Pacific, Prada
“Sebastien's leadership transforms operational challenges into strategic opportunities, empowering teams to excel. His vision and commitment to excellence consistently elevate performance, leaving a lasting impact on those he leads.”
Chantal Rizk
Retail Standards and Operations Manager ANZ, Burberry