Herbert Lau Email & Phone Number

State Of Paraná, Brazil

State Of Paraná, Brazil

Curitiba, Paraná, Br

Responsável por controladoria, contabilidade, fiscal, FP&A, tesouraria, TI e CSC;Relacionamento direto com conselho de administração;Condução do relacionamento com instituições financeiras, implementando estratégias de captação de recursos, incluindo financiamentos e investimentos, para apoiar o crescimento e a expansão do negócio. Alongamento do perfil da dívida, introduzindo novas linhas de financiamento, com reduções dos custos de captação;Conclusão do processo de adequação das demonstrações financeiras, com primeiro balanço aprovado por Big 4 sem ressalvas;Liderança de Compliance e Riscos, desenvolvendo e implementando políticas de conformidade abrangentes, assegurando o cumprimento das leis e regulamentações, manutenção dos padrões éticos internos e garantindo, assim, a operação íntegra da companhia;Implementação e gerenciamento de melhorias relacionadas ao centro de serviços compartilhados, com foco em processos administrativos e financeiros;Desenvolvimento do planejamento estratégico de TI, com avaliação de risco de ameaças cibernéticas, definição do plano de investimentos em infraestrutura e sistemas críticos;Lançamento do primeiro relatório de sustentabilidade e participação na adoção de melhores práticas de ESG.

Developed an intensive productivity improvement program, with production restructuring, matrix expenditure budget management, reaching cost reduction of USD 20M during his tenure;Led brand refresh of a nationally distributed FMCG, ending up into brand repositioning, new visual identity, linked with strong emotional appeal purpose, as long as an innovative portfolio;Strengthened corporate culture and team engagement, as well as conducted talent’s assessment and development program;Reduced cash flow requirements due to a broad supply contracts revision, inventory optimization and S&OP process restructuring;Amplified market penetration through a distribution improvement program, product’s innovation and commercial service increasing;Developed strategic planning for the 2020-2024 period.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. subsidiary, specialized in mining business heavy construction and logistics services, USD 100 M annual revenue, 2,000 employees.Undertook management process implementation from company's early days until absorption by CSN.Head of Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, EHS, IT;Board of Directors direct report, responsible for P&L and reporting;Developed the management of cash flow, budgeting, investments, costs and compliance policies;Implemented procurement best practices, contract negotiation, material planning and inventory control;Union relations development, solving labor disputes, improvement of working environment, reducing turnover and absenteeism rates.

Latin America’s Largest Independent Logistics Company, USD 1,500M annual revenues, 8,000 employees.Responsible for corporate supply chain, management of USD 800M annual purchases, USD 100M inventory distributed over 50 centers, with 230 direct and indirect employees;Developed organizational restructuring of the supply chain department, with the review of roles and responsibilities, process definition, standardization of activities, supplier’s development and KPIs definition;Achieved a 20% reduction in inventory working capital, increasing service level of spare parts by 15%.

São Paulo, Sp, Br

Plant General Manager – Curitiba-PR and Natal-RN plants (2006-2010)Regional Operations Manager – Midwest Regional Sales Office (2005 – 2006) Logistics Manager – Salvador Direct Distribution Center (2004 – 2005)Administrative and Financial Manager – Bahia Regional Sales Office (2003 – 2004)From Trainee through Commercial Specialist (1996-2003)

Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu - Mba Executivo, Advanced Management Program

Formação De Conselheiro, Administração E Negócios

Bachelor, Administration

Postgraduate, Production Administration

Educação Executiva, Positividade Nas Organizações