Carlos J. Breda

Gerente de Compras @ Corsul

About

Executive with over 25 years of experience in Supply Chain: Strategic Procurement, and International Trade across multinational companies in the wood, pulp, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Throughout my career, I managed annual spend of up to USD 320 million (domestic and international), achieving recurring savings between 5% and 11%, securing tax benefits through Ex-Tarifário (average savings of USD 900K/year), and implementing digital procurement tools (ERP integration, P-Card, Marketplace, DUIMP/NPI). Led growing teams (from 4 up to 20 professionals), conducted global negotiations with suppliers from China, USA, and Europe, and drove transformation projects that reduced operational costs, extended payment terms, and improved efficiency. Currently undergoing professional development, pursuing a Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management (FAE, completion 2026) and additional training in Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Artificial Intelligence applied to business. Professional purpose: leverage the integration of procurement, technology, and strategic management to transform Supply Chain into a driver of competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable results.

Country

Brazil

City

São José dos Pinhais

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Gestão da cadeia de suprimentos, Liderança estratégica, Compras Estratégicas, Transformação digital, Marketplace B2B, ESG e Sustentabilidade, Qlik Sense, NPI DUIMP Catálogo de Produtos, TOTVS Protheus, OSGT | Importsys | Brokersys, SAP MM, Redução de custos, Negociações estratégicas, Planejamento estratégico, Tomada de decisão, Gestão de equipes, Operações de exportação e importação

Experience

Gerente de Compras

Corsul

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Brasil

Gestão do time de planejamento e compras de EPIs, insumos industriais e importações.

Procurement Manager

FLORA

2025-10 - 2026-1 · 4 mos

Paragominas, Pará, Brasil

Leadership of the procurement team handling direct and indirect materials, services, and imports.

Procurement and Foreign Trade Coordinator

ARAUCO Brasil

2021-8 - 2025-3 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Managed annual spend of up to USD 320 million (domestic and international), 6.000 SKUs/month. Achieved average annual savings of 5% in 2024; implemented P-Card (USD 50K/year savings) and Procurement Marketplace (10% operational workload reduction, 3–11% savings). Managed imports worth USD 80M/year, averaging 700 SKUs/month and 1,100 shipments/year. Delivered USD 900K/year savings via Ex-Tarifário fiscal benefits. Implemented ERP integrated with foreign trade systems (error reduction and 25% workload reduction). Integrated import systems with the DUIMP/NPI catalog. Led teams growing from 4 to 20 professionals.

Service Procurement Coordinator

ARAUCO Brasil

2020-6 - 2021-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Oversaw procurement of spot and strategic services, engineering projects, freight, and logistics services. Managed service contracts.

Foreign Trade and Procurement Support Coordinator

ARAUCO Brasil

2019-10 - 2020-6 · 9 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

Managed international procurement, import, and export operations. Supervised procurement support functions, including material, service, and supplier registration, disposal of obsolete assets, demand planning, system management, and reporting.

Foreign Trade Coordinator

ARAUCO Brasil

2014-6 - 2019-10 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Led international procurement, import, and export operations under various customs regimes. Managed Ex-Tariff regimes, letters of credit, import financing, international payments, and foreign exchange operations. Negotiated with national and international suppliers for materials and services. Served as Key User in 2016 for the implementation of ONESOURCE Global Trade "ImportSys" integrated with SAP S/4HANA ERP. Designated Global Category Manager for raw materials in 2019.

Senior Foreign Trade Analyst

ARAUCO Brasil

2012-11 - 2014-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Managed raw material procurement and projects for all company units.

Foreign Trade Analyst

ARAUCO Brasil

2011-8 - 2012-11 · 1 yr 4 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Oversaw international procurement, import, and temporary export for multiple company units.

Import Supervisor

Biosystems

2005-5 - 2011-5 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Managed imports and achieved USD 100K/year in tax savings via Ex-Tarifário. Key User for ERP TOTVS implementation (Purchasing & Import modules).

Import Supervisor

Sundown do Brasil Bicicletas Ltda.

1996-8 - 2005-2 · 8 yrs 7 mos

São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil

Oversaw imports of 4,000 containers/year (motorcycles, bicycles, appliances, fitness equipment). Responsible for large-scale materials procurement and import processes.