Supply Chain Executive with over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, specializing in Procurement, Demand & Supply Planning (S&OP) and Logistics in leading multinational companies in the Health (Medical Devices), Safety Equipment, Mining, Chemical Industry and Appliances sectors. Solid experience leading LATAM departments and multicultural teams. International professional experience in the United States and Latin America. Fluent in English and intermediate in Spanish. A strategic vision, results-oriented, good interpersonal relationship skills and stakeholder management ability to integrate business needs. A solid track record in optimizing supply chain processes to enhance execution levels, efficiency, service, productivity and inventory optimization. Expertise in implementing strategic sourcing, S&OP processes, product and service negotiations and acquisitions, supplier development, contract management, inbound/outbound logistics, as well as performance evaluation of suppliers across various market sectors.
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Latam Indirect Sourcing ManagerBoston Scientific Aug 2017 - Oct 2023São Paulo E Região, Brasil- Responsible for all categories of indirect sourcing in Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Mexico), managing 9 sites and an annual volume of U$70M. - Reporting to Americas Indirect Sourcing Director. - Utilized the Strategic Sourcing methodology, implemented the agile SCRUM methodology in each project, supported the implementation of the Ariba (SAP) procurement system and the Concur (SAP) travel reservation system. - Achieved savings of U$12M over the last 6 years in the following categories: Health Insurance Plan, Fleet Leasing, Mobile Service, Travel, Facilities, Logistics and the Plant Expansion Project in Belo Horizonte. -
Supply Chain ConsultantAmc Consultoria Feb 2015 - Jul 2017São Paulo E Região, Brasil- Consultancy for supply chain processes and optimization. Main Project: Management and control of indirect expenses and wastage reduction for multinational Adhesive Technologies company in Brazil.
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Supply Chain ManagerMsa - The Safety Company Oct 2013 - Feb 2015São Paulo Area, Brazil- Responsible for the Supply Chain department (Logistics, PPC, S&OP, Demand & Supply Planning). Reporting to the Brazil Operations Director and the Global Supply Chain Manager. - Managed a team of 40 people. - Redesigned and modernized supply chain processes (revision of sales forecasting statistical models, review of inventory policy and PPC adjustment). - Conceptualized and managed the Customer Order Digitization Project. Led a multifunctional team (IT, Customer Service and Marketing). Achieved a 10% increase in the On-Time Delivery KPI. - Managed the small parcel delivery rationalization process by optimizing the complexity of carriers from 6 to 2 and changing the price rate model. Achieved a 33% reduction in freight costs. - Innovated the warehousing logistics process with warehouse outsourcing and leveling of dispatch capacity. Reduced warehousing costs by 23% and optimized the delivery process (Simplification and Agility) while maintaining OTD above 90%. -
Supply Chain Manager - South AmericaSibelco Group Jan 2010 - Dec 2012São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil- Responsible for the Supply Chain department (Procurement, Inbound/Outbound Logistics, COMEX and Raw Material, Fuel, as well as Finished Product Inventories). Reporting to the COO South America. - A team of 6 people responsible for 11 sites. - Led the renegotiation of contracts for energy commodities (Electricity and Natural Gas) in Sibelco Argentina, adjusting the billing model based on consumption and technical restrictions. Annual savings of US$6.5M (22%). - Conceptualized the bidding process for the acquisition of chemical preservatives (biocides) with standardization of suppliers for South America and implementation of contracts with a "take or pay" model with counterparties of suppliers making investments in equipment. 5% savings with an increase in the number of approved suppliers and reduced risk of stockouts. - Developed the transport plan and optimized the pricing model based on monthly volume transported. 12% savings in the transport of precipitated calcium carbonate. -
Logistics CoordinatorSibelco Group Aug 2009 - Dec 2009Brasil- Transportation management.- Replacement of the Slurry transport company, which was transported in aluminum tank trucks. Redefinition of this transport model, tank asepsis, price rate renegotiation and a 10% reduction in transport costs.
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Demand And Supply Planning CoordinatorRohm And Haas Feb 2004 - Jul 2009- Elaboration and implementation of the stock efficiency improvement process with demand monitoring through Selling Projects and implementation of the S&OP process. 100% increase in sales volume (to US$4M/month), maintaining high profitability and a 54% reduction in inventory days. - Development of a demand plan by industrial segment with monitoring market trends of segments and implementation of production planning routines and capacity optimization. 20% growth in the business unit and reduction of production costs. -
Demand Planning Analyst - Latin AmericaRohm And Haas Mar 2002 - Jan 2004- Innovation in the demand planning system using regional aggregate sales forecasting modeling, rationalization and standardization of packaging. 25% improvement in sales forecast accuracy.
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Stock CoordinatorWhirlpool Latin America Apr 2001 - Oct 2001São Paulo Area, Brazil- Implemented stock replenishment planning using statistical tools, application of different mode of transport (coastal navigation) replacing road freight transport, increased seasonal stock availability and savings of R$1M in freight and R$150K in warehousing. -
Logistics TraineeWhirlpool Corporation Aug 1999 - Apr 2001- Conceptualized and implemented a cycle counting process using the SAP/R3 system WM module. Inventory management of R$50M.
Alex Costa Education Details
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Supply Chain Management For People Leader -
Operations Management And Supply Chain -
Business Administration
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Alex Costa's current role is Supply Chain | Procurement | Logistics | Strategic Sourcing.
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Alex Costa attended Penn State Smeal College Of Business, Usp - Universidade De São Paulo, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
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