Experience

Live University

• Brazil
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Board Member of Inbrasc - Instituto Brasileiro de Supply Chain Board Member of Inbrasc - Instituto Brasileiro de Supply Chain



Brazilian Bioinnovation Association - ABBI

• Brazil
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2022



Amyris

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a science and technology leader in the research, development and production of sustainable ingredients for the Health & Wellness, Clean Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets. More information about the company is available at:www.amyris.comPresident, Amyris Brazil• Led the construction, commissioning, staffing, licensing/certification (Bonsucro, Kosher, Halal) and start-up of the largest, most automated, world-class, state-of-the-art biorefinery in the world in Barra Bonita/SP, a capex investment delivered over 14 month during unprecedent pandemic times. New plant brought inhouse production volume formerly produced at high cost tollers overseas, therefore, reducing overall cost of goods sold• Supported USD 270 M annual sales in 2022, a 92% year-on-year growth in core revenue. Managed USD 100 M + spend in procurement, engineering, manufacturing and logistics • Led 350+ team including process development/R&D, operations/manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, legal, regulatory affairs, human resources; • Led improvement in the company working capital management by increasing average payables terms from 20 to 65 days, decreasing inventory forward coverage by ~30% and negotiating payment dates postponements with vendors to face global cash liquidity restrictions Show less

• • Jan 2020 - Dec 2022



UPL

• India
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• • May 2019 - Jan 2020

  Managed Supply Chain team in Latin America, including 8 manufacturing plants, 10 tollers, planning, procurement and logistics staff in Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador.https://www.uplonline.com

• • Mar 2019 - May 2019

  In charge of End-to-End global Supply Chain category mananagement for Fungicides and Insecticides.https://www.uplonline.com



Arysta LifeScience Italia

• Italy
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Feb 2015 - Mar 2019

  ARYSTA is the agribusiness company of Platform Specialty Products, a U.S.- based chemical corporation traded at the NYSE (PAH). ARYSTA is the merger of three companies: Agriphar Crop Protection, Chemtura Agro Science, and Arysta LifeScience, formerly owned by the Permira Private Equity funds.

• • Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

  Arysta is a leading agrochemicals and fertilizers multinational owned by UK private equity firm Permira.- Managed Supply Chain team in Latin America (~ 470 people ) including 5 manufacturing plants ( 3 in Mexico, 1 in Brazil, 1 in Colombia), 10 tollers, planning, procurement and logistics staff in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Guatemala/Central America.- Oversaw ~ USD 450 M budget in procurement/ purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, planning, international trade, EHS, quality, product development- Delivered a 23 days reduction in LATAM DIO from Dec/2011 to Dec/2013 by implementing SC segmentation planning, increasing forecast accuracy, redesigning supply chains, and ensuring S&OP discipline in all countries. Achieved 25 days DIO in ALS Brazil ( the benchmark in the industry ! ) - Led delivery of a 180% increase in production volume over 4 years via productivity improvements, lean six sigma implementation, logistics responsiveness, site modernization.- Led delivery of USD 45 M cost reduction over 5 years through sourcing change, supply chain redesign, logistics network redesign, packaging redesign, procurement initiatives, lean manufacturing projects- Developed a high performing team through implementation of BSC goals alignment, strategic recruiting, leadership pipeline Development, 360 degree evaluation, on the curve performance appraisals, planned job rotations, effective feedback, coaching and mentoring Show less

• • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

  - Managed Supply Chain team in South America (~250 ) including two manufacturing plants (Brazil and Colombia), 5 tollers, procurement and operations staff in Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Argentina.- Oversaw a USD 150 M budget in procurement/ purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, planning, international trade, EHS, quality- Led delivery of USD 8 M annual savings in cost of goods sold over two years through COGS Reduction Programme implementation. Savings came from logistics redesign, raw materials countertypes adoption, structured procurement bids, services contracts and insurance negotiation, increased manufacturing efficiencies, trucks and containers optimization, obsolescence reduction- Led improvement in customer service through logistics reorganization, KPI scorecard (introduction of Order Attendance KPI ), late customisation (postponement), differentiated planning basis on portfolio categorization. Show less



Syngenta

• Switzerland
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Dec 2006 - Mar 2010

  Paulínia Plant - Paulínia/SP- Managed Inbound and plant intralogistics - Managed Production Planning, outsourced Manufacturing at 3rd party tollers for Latin America scope- Managed investments in manufacturing logistics infrastructure, delivering annual savings of USD 2 M- Awarded Logistics Professional of the Year 2009 by the Mundo Logística Magazine for redesigning Intralogistics at the Paulínia plant.- Received the Syngenta Awards for leading project that enabled increasing production volume by 70% in two years and supporting sales of USD 1.4 bi.- Implemented differentiated supply chain for the Fruits and Vegetables segment (Syngenta Awards finalist), increasing order service rate from 66% to 85% - Led implementation of SAP WMS (warehouse management system) and PP (production planning) modules, training 190 users. Helped to implement SAP APO module.- Managed multifunctional team of 10 managers, leading manufacturing strategy that defined capital plan to support growth in the next 5 years.- Keynote speaker at Coppead/ILOS Conference (Sept/2009), at Inbrasc’s Supply Chain Marathon Conference (May/2009), and at Ciclo Logistics Seminar (Feb/08) , Show less

• • Sep 2004 - Dec 2006

  São Paulo/SP- Managed, functionally outbound Logistics and 4 logistics managers – Brazil, Argentina/Chile, Columbia/Andean Countries, Guatemala/Central America- Led redesign of logistics network in Brazil, Argentina and Chile, delivering annual savings of 18% in freight, storage and inventory reduction. - Led reorganization of Logistics Brazil and redesigned processes- Led and trained team of 10 professionals in Customer-focused Supply Chain strategy, implementing services like logistics training to 300 distributors in warehousing and HSE best practices; scheduled delivery- Implemented segmented KPIs by market cluster: OTIF, % order attendance Show less

• • Jan 2001 - Sep 2004

  São Paulo/SP- Led and trained staff of 4 CRM/Channel managers – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia/Andean Countries, Guatemala/Central America, in the implementation of CRM strategy.- Coordinated developed contact center and extranet (B2B), that enabled order and delivery tracking and 90% of orders online. - Led “Go to Market” strategy (CRM and channels) for Syngenta Brazil, increasing sales by US$ 34 million in 2 years



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing and Strategic Planning Manager - 1998-2000 Zeneca Agrochemicals

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 2000

  São Paulo/SP - Led logistics strategy that reduced variable distribution costs by 15%, as well as distribution strategy that increased gross profit by US$ 3.4 M, through direct sales increase, business risk decrease, working capital reduction, promotion programs reconfigured. - Launched campaign to replace Zapp herbicide (glyphosate) against Round-Up increasing sales by 31 % from US$ 32 to US$ 42 M mi in a year. Launched new formulation and redesigned supply chain. - Managed marketing (positioning, customer research, advertising, pricing) for Zapp Qi. Coordinated 5 year product strategy and marketing plan. Show less



Cargill

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 1996 - Nov 1998

  Tatuí Flour Mill - Tatuí/SP • Managed 35 employees team, including four sales teams (25 reps) increasing sales from US$ 11 M to US$ 50 M over two years • Managed logistics/transportation team (5 FTE): reduced freight cost by US$ 250 k/year and decreased delivery lead time from 96 to 48 hours • Handled key customers as account manager, diversifying client base and implementing bulk deliveries of flour to industrial accounts• Led product development/launch of Letizia Mix, bakery mix, sales success in 3 month Show less

• • Mar 1995 - Sep 1996

  São Paulo/SP• Led cross functional team of 14 in a US$ 20 M acquisition of flour mill including market study, logistics analysis for inbound wheat and outbound flour, valuation (business case), negotiation of purchase price, due diligence and integration • Coordinated industry attractiveness study and site location/logistics analysis for entry in the markets: sugar/ethanol, citric acid, dry corn milling, malt, specialty bottled oils

• • Apr 1994 - Mar 1995

  Uberlândia Soybeans Crushing and Refinery and Corn Milling Plant - Uberlândia/MG• Coordinated origination and logistics plan for crop season 1994/1995 including grain purchasing, warehousing, transportation, soya crushing and corn milling scheduling• Coordinated corn purchases and corn midds sales; Led strategy for entry in the packaged corn starch market implementing starch bulk deliveries to Arisco- Orange Juice Plant - Bebedouro/SPBusiness Development Manager / Citrus (Orange Juice) Division • Led Operations team (20 people) at the worldwide Juice strategy (nov/93-set/94) delivering US$ 5 M savings from logistics reconfiguration of inbound oranges and outbound bulk juice concentrate and, solids optimization vs. fruit varieties (harvest time) Show less

• • May 1992 - Apr 1994

  Minneapolis, MN - U.S.A.• Identified US$ 3.5 M savings at Grains Division by redesigning logistics network of country elevators (grain warehouses) and multi-modal transportation· Determined market attractiveness for entry in the rice milling business. Developed valuation for acquisition of $ 40 M shrimp processing co.



Arthur D. Little

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Consultant

  • May 1991 - Sep 1991

  •Management consultant focused in supply chain and operations. Several strategy and organization engagements at consumer goods and chemicals clients. Redesigned and simplified processes of production planning, materials planning, control systems at shoe manufacturer Grendene at the Jundiaí Vulcabrás shoe manufacturing plant •Management consultant focused in supply chain and operations. Several strategy and organization engagements at consumer goods and chemicals clients. Redesigned and simplified processes of production planning, materials planning, control systems at shoe manufacturer Grendene at the Jundiaí Vulcabrás shoe manufacturing plant



Novelis

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Process Engineer- Alcan Aluminum

  • 1987 - 1990

  - Carbon Plant - Aratu Plant, Candeias/BA • Supervised team of 66 as interim manager • Led process control audit and managed audit action plan increasing score by 25% • Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) at Carbon Plant • Negotiated with suppliers changes in specifications that improved plant yields • Elected Board Director of Employees Credit Society - Primary Aluminum Smelters/Reduction - Aratu Plant, Candeias/BA • Supervised team of 22 as Process Engineer • Led process control and quality control championing implementation of quality control circles (CCQ) towards Total Quality Management (TQC) - Engineering Internship - Ouro Preto Plant, Ouro Preto/MG Show less