André C R F De Almeida Email & Phone Number

São Paulo, Brazil

We apply technologies such as AI, machine learning and big data to dramatically reduce risk and time in the registration, certification, approval and monitoring processes for suppliers (third-party management), customers and employees.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

Our core is to explore markets to grow companies

Strategic and Technical advice for arbitration disputes;Support on negotiations concerning procurement and services contracts, costs, process production and logistics.

Business plan development for foreign start-up companies projects;Supply chain mapping and logistics operational optimization proposal, aiming up to 20% reduction;Cost reduction plans in raw material, indirect material and services, aiming up to 25% reduction;Technical presentations to potential suppliers boards;Strategic and organizational structures revisions;Planning and tracking system deployment.

Reporting directly to Brazil´s Operation Director and, in matrix, to the Global Procurement Director and Global Sales V.P., had as scope:Responsible for all Supply Chain Strategy of electrical distribution system (wiring harness) raw material and finished goods, managing from the supply base (150 companies in 20 countries) to customer base; Built Strategic Alliances with global suppliers for components development and localization, generating inventory and warehousing cost reductions;Leadership of the Business plan process (Material cost analysis, logistics options, action plans and strategy suggestion) to quotation process approval;Strategic Risk Management on supply contracts to support the business plan; Management responsibilities with teams in different locations, preserving the organizational culture which generated improvement in the grade received in the Internal Satisfaction survey of employees;LEAN initiatives' leadership in productive and administrative areas, obtaining financial and non-financial results, awarded with corporative prizes regarding materials and services cost reduction for three consecutive years.

Leadership of the New Engineering Office in Brazil, which included Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Systems Engineering and Project Management during New Vehicle Platform Launch, which, according to Customer´s performance evaluation, the car’s electrical system was flawless launched with 100% of deliverables on scheduleBusiness Development Strategy achieved new customers and Brazil became the worldwide customer contact.

Development of export consolidation and imported products deconsolidation projects; LEAN Manufacturing initiatives (Kanbans and JITs) development and implementation to improve material handling and inventory management.

Master'S Degree, Stretegic Tools - Business Administration And Management, General

Executive Education, Finance And Accounting

Mba, Marketing

Post Graduation, Industrial Management

Curso Superior De Tecnologia (Cst), Processos De Produçao