JOSE BAPTISTA CERESER DE OLIVEIRA
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Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the supply chain and operations fields, including 8 years at the C-Level, I have excelled in multinational and private equity companies across Europe, Latin America, and Japan. A highly driven professional with the ability to build and lead results-oriented teams in multicultural settings. Possessing a strategic mindset, I excel in executing complex tasks, especially in challenging scenarios. A problem solver who thrives in uncomfortable situations. Excellent negotiation and communication skills enable me to build strong relationships with stakeholders. Fluent in English and Spanish, and native in Portuguese.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
3D PRINTING COMPANIES
08.2020 - Current
- DSM/COVESTRO/STRATASYS -2 M&A'S / INTEGRATIONS
- Starting in this role 4 years ago to not only lead Supply Chain and Operations, but also take advantage of my experience to be responsible for integrations and M&A activities at the new companies
- I started in Aug/2020 in DSM, and in Oct/2020 it was announced that DSM sold Additive Manufacturing business to Covestro
- After the sale to Covestro, I was selected to continue as the Operations Director and member of the Leadership Team for the combined business
- After a new period of intense transformation in 2022, Stratasys acquired Covestro Additive Manufacturing, and I led again the Supply Chain and Operations integration, leveraging my expertise to ensure a successful integration for both businesses with cross-functional collaboration
- Through this effort, we were able to achieve significant operational synergies and positioned the combined company for continued success
- Working the last 4 years in the same role with more responsibilities, with the same team and in the same office, I'm leading Supply Chain and Operations for Stratasys in Additive Manufacturing Materials and Printers
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MATERIALS
DSM
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Procurement areas for Global Additive Manufacturing
- Warehouses in EU, UK, US, China and Japan
- Manufacturing in EU and Asia
- Suppliers globally
- Supply Chain and Operations Strategy Definition and Implementation
- Structured the organization chart
- Implementation of S&OP, Inventory Management, Safety Stocks, Forecast accuracy and other Process/KPI's
- Preparation for integration with COVESTRO - merger announced Oct 2020 for integration in April 2021
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MATERIALS
COVESTRO
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Procurement areas for Global Additive Manufacturing
- Responsible for the Integration between DSM and COVESTRO's Operations
- Increased Volume FY'20-21 to 15%, and Revenue FY'20-21 to 23%
- ISO 9001 Implementation in Europe and US
- Responsible again for the integration after Stratasys acquired Covestro Additive Manufacturing business
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
STRATASYS
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Procurement areas for Materials, and in addition leading the Printers Operations: internal/external Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Procurement
- Successful Material integration, changing SAP to Oracle, without disruption for customers
- Structured the organization chart for Printers Team, implementation of management routines and KPI's
- Increased Material Volume FY'22-23 to 10%, during the same year of the integration
- Improved Material S&OP processes, increasing availability/OTIF for customers
COO
GENESISGROUP (ACTIS PRIVATE EQUITY)
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Responsible for Latin America tests, inspections and certifications operations with 1,500 employees
- Cultural change from family enterprise to management with results focused on goals
- Implementation of S&OP processes, key performance indicators and management routines
- Increase in operational productivity by 25% (ton/FTE), and Reduction of operations costs by 26% (R$/ton)
- Structured the organization chart, implemented management processes (merger of 3 acquired companies)
- Implementation of Digital Operation, improving the customer service level and internal processes
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SR. MANAGER
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: One of the largest global companies in the building materials sector, leader in Brazil, with annual revenue of USD 5 billion and 12 thousand employees
- Planned imports of raw materials and finished goods, with a total volume of 3 MM ton/year
- In charge of all foreign trade processes, port operations and staff in 12 ports
- Reduced demurrage cost by 65% and port costs by 10%
- Increased ship unloading productivity in all ports, being the most significant increases in Itaqui port from 2.5kt/day to 6.0kt/day and Imbituba port from 11kt/day to 15kt/day
HEAD OF PLANNING
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsible for planning a total volume of 40MM ton/year, in 29 plants, 47 distribution centers and 12 ports
- Improved S&OP processes, implemented planning indicators with customers service level improvements
- Implemented a Logistics Network Optimization System
LOGISTICS MANAGER
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for Logistics and Distribution of the Southeast region, with a total volume of 13MM ton /year
- Structured the organization chart, implemented management processes focusing on people and results, achieving all operational and financial targets and establishing a succession plan
- Reduced transportation fees by 6% (outbound) and 11% (inbound) through daily management
- Improved customer service: OTIF from 81% to 90% and 10% reduction of average loading waiting time
TRAINEE TO MANAGER
AMERICA LATINA LOGISTICA
01.2005 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Intermodal Logistics Industry with annual revenue of USD 1.5 billion and 7 thousand employees (Private Equity Investment - 3G Capital)
- Led around 1,000 people team in production and maintenance, as operations manager from 2008
- Increased productivity by 40% and reduced costs by implementing a new process in train design
- Responsible for the S&OP process and managing market intelligence data as Execution Manager in 2007
- Business Coordinator responsible for the key accounts portfolio, negotiated tariffs and contracts in 2006
Education
Post MBA -
Kellogg School of Management
11.2017
Executive MBA -
Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
02.2017
MBA in Corporate Management -
FGV
08.2010
Bachelor of Production Engineering -
São Paulo University - USP/EESC
12.2004
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations
- Process
- KPI's
- S&OP
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Organizational Restructuring
- Management
- Inbound Logistics
- Outbound Logistics
- Ports
- M&A's
- Integrations
Expertiseshowcase
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations, Process and KPI's
- S&OP, Inventory Management and Procurement
- Organizational Restructuring and Management
- Inbound, Outbound Logistics and Ports
- M&A's and Integrations
Timeline
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
STRATASYS
04.2023 - Current
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MATERIALS
COVESTRO
04.2021 - 03.2023
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
3D PRINTING COMPANIES
08.2020 - Current
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MATERIALS
DSM
08.2020 - 03.2021
COO
GENESISGROUP (ACTIS PRIVATE EQUITY)
03.2016 - 01.2020
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SR. MANAGER
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
06.2014 - 02.2016
HEAD OF PLANNING
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
10.2012 - 05.2014
LOGISTICS MANAGER
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
04.2011 - 09.2012
TRAINEE TO MANAGER
AMERICA LATINA LOGISTICA
01.2005 - 03.2011
Executive MBA -
Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)
MBA in Corporate Management -
FGV
Bachelor of Production Engineering -
São Paulo University - USP/EESC
Post MBA -
Kellogg School of Management
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