Direct all aspects of logistics, including products availability planning, internal logistics, warehousing and shipping, managing a staff of 45. Within the Executive Board, develop tactics to implement the major strategy and achieve its targets. Manage various HR and staff training functions.Achievements:• Built company's Logistics Department from the ground up• Decreased construction time of the new warehouse by 2 weeks• Drove workforce reduction by 30% via effective picking time and pull planning• Reduced 10% on damaged goods and 5% in cost by changing the packaging and packing list• Hit target KPI's by developing changes in WMS• Increased transportation output by 15% and reduced an amount of damaged good in the warehouse by 25%• Reduced maintenance cost by 20% and forklift fleet by 13% by optimizing transportation• Saved 20% cost by introducing the Kanban in packaging with suppliers• Increased cut-off time to 3 hours (customer service and distribution)• Jointly with Kaizen Institute, implemented Lean Management system across the company (2010-2011)

I trained people of different ages on different topics.I developed skills in training people and knowing how to put myself in their places, to achieve the desired goals.It was an excellent school for the management functions that I came to occupy in the future.Operations managementLogistics and Supply ChainIndustrial management

Managed all logistics operations for the company's distribution centre in Portugal, leading a team of 30 employees and reporting to CEO in France. • Started the logistics business in Portugal.• Reached high profitability for the company via effective business management• Built a high-performing, productive, cohesive team• Ensure communication within stakeholders (customers, shareholders, public entities, suppliers and employees).• Started WEEE storage (5% turnover) and brought two major high-profile businesses to the operation • Continuously ensured high quality of all delivered services• Managed maintenance-related operations

Start and prepared outsourcing of logistics operations for the company, managing a staff of 30. Led construction activities, operation process definition, IT and HR resources. Efficiently managed the finished goods warehouse (Portugal and Spain), also coordinating customer service.• Succeeded in managing €179.7M budget.• Completed the construction of the new warehouse one week prior to the deadline• Ensured continuous operation by a smooth migration to a new WMS solution• Started the storage of spare parts for worldwide delivery (non-stop deliveries)• Closed numerous high-value deals due to successful negotiation of transport contracts

Drawing and implement Production and MM modules.Improving and preparing roll-out for other facilities.

• Started up the Logistics Department• Excelled in planning and scheduling • Organized efficient warehouse operation

First contact with maintenance in an industrial company. I realized the real differences between preventive and curative maintenance, and the importance of operators being responsible for their equipment.

During the time that I worked as a radio broadcaster, I developed skills in communication, mutual assistance and problem solving. It was fundamental for my growth and for the functions I currently perform.