Alexandre Piva

Responsible for the development and execution of the Supply Chain and Operations strategy, with a strong focus on import-driven operations (90% of the portfolio), ensuring logistics efficiency, compliance, and cost competitiveness. Accountable for the end-to-end management of the company’s import operations, leading international sourcing, inbound logistics, and customs clearance processes for flows from Europe, the U.S., and China. Designed and implemented a robust import planning and control model, improving lead time predictability, on-time performance (OTP), and inventory availability. Key Projects: i. Led the operational transition between manufacturing plants (facility negotiations, relocation coordination, procurement of machinery and equipment, etc.). ii. Built and recruited the Supply Chain and Operations team. iii. Implemented SAP (B1 module). iv. Negotiated tax incentives in the state of Minas Gerais. v. Implemented ISO 9001 (international quality management system standard). Core competency developed: Leadership and Influence. Direct reports: 2 Coordinators, 4 Specialists. Indirect reports: 8 employees (buyers, analysts, etc.). Reporting line: Direct report to the CEO.

Responsible for managing all negotiations for Brazil for the Packaging category. Spend USD 100MM under my responsibility with savings of USD 5.8 MM for 2021. Development of short, medium and long term strategy for the market with Global alignment. Main projects: (i) Implementation of a paper straw for the entire line of Aseptic Cartons, focusing on business sustainability and compliance with the new standard. (ii) Unification of negotiation (direct and indirect) for the Aseptic Carton category and implementation of a new packaging, bringing savings of USD 1.5MM/year. (iii) Led the Top to Top project with the main packaging suppliers together with the CEO and Supply Chain board, bringing savings of USD 1.5MM/year. Direct Reports: 1 Manager 2 coordinators, 2 buyers. Reporting to the Procurement Director.

Responsible for managing all negotiations for Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay for raw materials (including Commodities), Packaging, Capex and MRO. Strategy development for the market with Global alignment. Responsible for developing the Sourcing strategy for the Northeast region (sugar cane, cachaça, straw and returnable bottles). Main projects: (i) Diageo/Ypióca integration/restructuring focusing on people development and building a single team for Brazil. (ii) Collaborative purchase with other company (Boticário) for neutral alcohol, bringing a saving of USD 1.2MM/year. (iii) Development of new suppliers for cardboard boxes outside the state of Ceará so as not to depend on a single supplier in the region. Direct Reports: 2 Managers, 3 Coordinators, 6 Buyers. Reporting to the Head of Procurement.

Responsible for all negotiations for different categories of Packaging: (i) development of short, medium and long term strategies, (ii) knowledge of the relevant markets and their main production processes, (iii) management/maintenance contracts in accordance with negotiation periods, Management of national and international suppliers with performance monitoring through KPIs. Constantly analyzing markets with a focus on cost reduction and new supply alternatives. Responsible for developing costs for all managed categories, based on analysis of market trends (Cost Drivers) and sector information. Main projects: (i) Development of new suppliers for Ypióca, leaving the dependence of the old management. (ii) Unification of processes between Diageo and Ypioca with a focus on compliance. (iii) Unification of the management system between the two companies. Direct reports: 4 buyers Reporting to the Head of Procurement.

Responsible for the development of new suppliers for all markets. Management of national and international suppliers with performance monitored through KPI's. Constantly analyzing the market with a focus on cost reduction and new alternative suppliers. Main projects: Non GMO soy trading to meet business needs. Reporting to the Head of Raw Materials

Responsible for all negotiations for LATAM for the categories: Aseptic Cartons (Tetra Pak / SIG), Hard Plastics and Glass. Analysis and knowledge of the market and suppliers. Strategy development for new suppliers with a focus on cost reduction. Direct contact with all Plants and several areas such as R&D, Technical Area and Business Units. Leading and coordinating a multicultural team for Aseptic Cartons for an Americas project. Main projects: Implementation of a new category of UHT Milks in the business, bringing savings of USD 1.8MM/year. Reporting to the Head of Packaging

Purchasing responsible for flexible category for the Business Culinary, Ice Cream, Dairy, Coffee and Beverages. Purchasing responsible in the factories for the Business above. Understand the Business Units and factories needs and requests.

Responsible to mantain the Receiver´s stock covers between minimum and maximum time priorly agreed, always considering the service level improvement. Experience with Culinary, Cereals and Nutrition categories. Direct contact with Business Unit, Distribution Centers and Factories. Project leader: Intermarket Supply certification.

Project developed with the Strategic Supply Chain team in Switzerland looking for the best examples (Best Practices) in other markets/countries, in order to facilitate the understanding of the global chain.