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State Of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

- Problem-solving approach, new idea generation and analyses in a creative, credible and pragmatic way to guide team in solving complex, ambiguous problems while minimizing unproductive efforts (unnecessary analyses, re-work).- Planning, organization and direction the streamlining of processes to ensure efficient utilization of staff, assets and capacity.- Management of all aspects of Supply Chain from inception of Customer order and internal demand, through final product distribution, with overall responsibility of Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Management and Operations;- Analysis of statistical data and reports to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of logistical resources;- End-to-end value stream management;- Establishment of Sales and Operations Planning meetings to discuss sales forecast, review projects, and make decisions on non-move and obsolete inventory.- Experience in driving large scale digital transformation efforts, procurement, inbound, outbound and vendor management.

Bragança Paulista, São Paulo

- Preparation of sales and statistical forecasts performance reports on aggregate level as well as item level for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings;- Developement of a centralized forecasting system which enabled sales team to focus on business growth versus administrative work;- Responsible for overseeing and managing Importations and Exportations (in coordination with Trade Compliance), order management, customer service, shipment management, sales administrative activities, creation and review of shipping documentation, reporting sales/cost analysis; - Provide input to Customer Service to identify and reduce inventory obsolescence;- Management of the annual procurement budget of $40 million as well as the involved territory, which included 5 facilities in Latin America and vendors from US, Europe, India and China;- Drive for appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meet the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use;- Meet with finance representative and budget holder regularly to understand spending and budgeting implications for all sourcing initiatives. Ensured savings and value added are tracked and reported into Sourcing tool;- Leading the organization in maximizing the opportunities of digital working culture by reshaping the skills, processes, peolpe and tools to deliver on digital strategy;- Extensive experience in streamlining mission critical operations and processes with due emphasis on automation.- Led the digitization of supply chain process, providing delivery visibility, full shipment lifecycle, and workflow automation, generating savings of around 40% for the company;- Hire and integrate purely digital start-ups, optimizing the company's production maintenance processes, reducing the contract value by 30%.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

- Implementation of the S&OP Process within the company, changing people attitudes, perceptions, mindset, improving the forecast accuracy;- Leadership on cross functional projects focused on Logistics & Customer Service process and system improvements/implementations; - Increase the supply chain team's productivity including standartization process and situational leadership in people management;- Serve as an advisor to all client groups by explaining the advantages and disadvantages associated with different purchase options including comparison of supply sources and market analysis;- Serve as primary representative to lead sourcing initiatives, proposal development, options analysis, evaluation and selection of suppliers and materials to obtain best value;- Development and implementation plans for evaluating and measuring vendor performance of strategic and tactical suppliers through the Strategic Sourcing process. In particular, contribute to enrich the supply base knowledge through Category Team meetings.- Confident and dedicated technology leader able to lead all phases of digital transformation initiatives while mentoring and motivating teams, sucessfully creating and implementing a digital change agenda.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

- Development and maintainance of supply chain risk assessments and drive for supply chain risk mitigation activities as prioritized;- Work with quality, technical, purchasing groups to determine and aid suppliers with implementing process capability & reliability measures for key sources;- Increase the supply chain team's productivity by 15% leading an S&OP change and value stream mapping.

São José Dos Campos Area, Brazil

- Application of “lean supply” technics of innovative technology Improving performance in 20% and savings of $2,5 million;- Leadership of outsourcing of a complex industrial process resulting savings of $2 million;- Increase the supply chain team's productivity by 15% coordinating the selection of 30 international suppliers (USA, Europe and Mexico) within 10 months;- Management of 50 suppliers by cross functional teams which enabled the delivery of 3 projects in 3 years within schedule;- Leadership of a joint procurement process with partners from Belgium, France, Spain and Japan resulting savings of 40% in acquisition costs and reduction of 20% the number of suppliers.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Mba, Master Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Engineering, Engineering