João Sanchez
Supply Chain Specialist
Dublin
Summary
Skilled in optimizing and standardizing supply chain processes, proven ability to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and effectively manage working capital. Leveraging strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach, consistently implementing solutions that improve operational efficiency and align supply chain activities with business goals. Extensive experience in inventory management, forecasting, and production planning. Excels in understanding complex supply chain environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expertise includes managing procurement for diverse lead times, developing strategic tools, and leading cost-reduction initiatives. Effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders ensures alignment on project objectives and operational improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Kepak
06.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Planner - Food Service
Kepak
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Power BI: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards within Power BI on Microsoft Fabric to provide the sales, procurement, and supply chain teams with valuable insights into historical sales analysis and forecast accuracy. Ensure data-driven decision-making by delivering accurate and timely visualizations that support operational efficiency and proactive adjustments to market changes.
- Inventory & Stock Reconciliation: Oversee weekly stock reconciliations to ensure physical and system inventory alignment, quickly resolving discrepancies to maintain high accuracy. Implement continuous improvements to enhance visibility and minimize inventory issues.
- Forecasting & Demand Planning: Analyses historical sales, market trends, and team inputs to create accurate, data-driven forecasts. Communicate insights to stakeholders, ensuring proactive adjustments to meet changing market conditions
- Procurement & Production Planning: Manage procurement for suppliers with short and long lead times (up to six months), ensuring timely deliveries and optimized working capital. Collaborate with production teams to align schedules with demand, ensuring smooth operations and product availability.
- Cost Reduction & Working Capital: Lead cost-saving initiatives by optimizing production sequencing and warehouse use, reducing storage costs, and improving working capital efficiency
- Customer Service & Cross-Functional Projects: Collaborate with Customer Service on cross-functional projects to improve tools and processes, enhancing accuracy and customer satisfaction while ensuring supply chain responsiveness
Production Planner
Keelings
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Production Sequencing & Efficiency: Managed production sequencing across multiple lines, optimizing workflows to ensure maximum production efficiency and cost reduction. Implemented strategies to streamline processes, resulting in improved output and lower operational costs.
- Inventory Analysis: Conducted regular inventory analysis within warehouses to ensure optimal stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and improve material availability. Worked closely with supply chain teams to enhance inventory visibility and align stock levels with production needs.
Demand Planner
Vigor Alimentos
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Productivity Enhancement
- Plant Efficiency Boost
- Forecast Optimisation
- Strategic Tool Development
- S&OP and Planning
- Working Capital & Stock Management
Production Planner
Vigor Alimentos
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Tool Development
- Production Sequencing
- Procurement Planning
- Supplier Development
- KPI Management
Internship Manufacturing Engineer
Vigor Alimentos
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Production Monitoring
- Process Mapping & Standardisation
- Performance Improvement Projects
Education
Bachelor's degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
01.2016 - 01.2020
Information Technology - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Colégio Cruzeiro do Sul
01.2013 - 01.2015
Skills
- Data Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI (Advanced)
- Programming Languages: Python
- Database Management: SQL
- Supply Chain Tools: ERP Systems
- Operating Systems: Linux (Basic/Intermediate)
- General Software: Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
- Age: 26
- Brazilian
- EU Citizen
Certifications And Courses
- Power BI Desktop: Building Dashboards
- HTTP: Understanding Web Fundamentals
- Linux LPI Essentials: Open- Source Software and Licensing
- Linux LPI Essentials: Evolution and Distributions
- Linux Onboarding: Quick and Efficient CLI Usage
- MySQL: Database Management Essentials
- Python: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming and API Integration
- Python: Object-Oriented Programming Techniques
- Python: Developing Application
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Kepak
06.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Planner - Food Service
Kepak
06.2022 - 06.2024
Production Planner
Keelings
03.2022 - 07.2022
Demand Planner
Vigor Alimentos
06.2019 - 12.2020
Production Planner
Vigor Alimentos
09.2018 - 06.2019
Internship Manufacturing Engineer
Vigor Alimentos
03.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor's degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
01.2016 - 01.2020
Information Technology - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Colégio Cruzeiro do Sul
01.2013 - 01.2015
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