Juarez Miranda

Responsible for all Operations functions in Latin America, including Supply Chain & Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement and R&D. Killing is a chemical company with over 60 years of history and is one of the leaders in the adhesives segment in Latin America, the absolute leader in the footwear adhesives in Brazil and is among the ten largest coatings manufacturers in the country.

· Strategic management of B.Braun Brazil Transportation & Logistics Operations, with responsibility for 06 distribution centers, a team of 110 employees and four 3PLs, with focus on operational efficiency, delivery service optimization and business growth. · Implementation of a new operating model involving product portfolio definition by region, maximization of Satellite DCs, distribution network design, supplier collaboration, processes simplification & digitalization, E2E delivery & reverse logistics efficiency and new capabilities development. · Cost reduction of R$7M/year in outbound freight in 2024 and 40 points NPS increase for delivery in 03 years.

·  Development and execution of Brazil Procurement strategy managing an annual spend of R$4.2B including drugs, medical materials, OPME, services, and CAPEX, with focus on cost reduction, end-to-end operational efficiency, innovation, and digitalization. Led a highly engaged Team of 95 people with 4 direct reports (managers). ·  Cost reduction of R$134M in 2019 and R$121M in 2020 applying advanced sourcing methodologies and strategic levers, including the Drugs & Materials Standardization Program implementation. Received formal recognition from global CEO. ·  Co-leadership of a major & complex SAP project implementation encompassing all Brazil enterprise processes. ·  Key member of the Global Supply Chain Council driving cross markets strategic alignment and synergies.

· Responsible for all Supply Chain functions, Engineering & Maintenance led the development and execution of a broad Operations Transformation Program with focus on Operational Excellence. Led a Team of 250 with 6 direct reports. · Successfully implemented the S&OP, optimizing supply planning, internal & external logistics processes and service level. Inventory reduction of R$1M within 90 days. · Implemented logistics protocols, VMI, receiving windows and enhanced the ERP & Supply Chain Digital Platforms utilization (MV, GTPlan and Bionexo) generating 12% productivity improvement along with accuracy, cost reduction and compliance.    · Savings of R$6M/year with implementation of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Collaboration initiatives.

· Responsible for the redesign of Central America & Caribbean business model, developed the plan and led the implementation of new Business Processes & Growth Strategy, driven through S&OP: · Growth: Markets & channel strategy, product portfolio, commercial policy, customer collaboration and sell out initiatives.   · Operational Excellence: Demand planning, supply chain synchronization, processes standardization and customer service.   · Compliance: Adherence to countries legislation, internal controls, and contract management.

· Responsible for LA supply chain strategy including Demand, Supply & Manufacturing Planning, Logistics and Customer Service. Supported 5 Plants and 11 DCs (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico). · Strategic leadership of 10 senior direct reports (5 Directors) and 300 people.  · Accountable for the Operational Excellence Program and Regional S&OP, implemented the Collaborative Forecast with key customers and the SAP APO DP tool across the region increasing sales forecast accuracy from 60% to 70% and optimizing new product launch contributing to the  LA Consumer Replacement Business growth of  17% in 2014. · Optimized LA manufacturing capacity utilization reallocating product portfolio between Brazil and Colombia plants, based on imports tax, freight, labor and fixed costs delivering savings of US$5M/year. · Implementation of the Zero Loss Program for Warehousing & Distribution across LA achieving US$3.5M savings in 2015.

· Accountable for all LA Procurement operations managing an annual spend of US$1.3B. · Enhanced collaboration with Global Procurement Team and adherence to Internal Controls & Compliance. ·  Applying lean, should cost, strategic sourcing, total cost of ownership, imports tax agreements and supplier collaboration tools, delivered over US$30M savings in raw materials and US$10M in services & inbound logistics.

· Accountable for the P&L and management of all PMC business aspects in LA, including Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technical and Customer Service. · Consolidation & scale up of regional operations (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Panama, and Mexico) building the LA Business Unit in alignment to the global strategy and increasing net sales from US$20M to US$25M in 2011.

· Accountable for the P&L, with focus on the business start-up and development in Brazil. Integration of Sigma Kalon, acquired globally by PPG in 2008.   · Implemented the business foundations, such as, the Niteroi branch, structured the teams, warehousing & distribution processes, S&OP, production localization and customer base development. Achieved US$3.5M net sales in 2010 (1st year).

· Responsible for Supply Chain & Purchasing in LA managing an annual spend of US$330M and supporting 7 plants & 14 DCs. · Implementation of Demand Solutions tool increasing sales forecast accuracy from 50% to 70%, eliminating 20% of SKUs and reducing inventories from 19% to 15% of net sales within 1 year. · Key leader of Tintas Renner acquisition integration & Architectural Coatings geographical expansion opened 2 new third party manufacturing & distribution operations in Mid-West and Northeast of Brazil.

· Responsible for Purchasing & Distribution in LA, managing an annual spend of US$250M including 7 plants and 14 distribution centers in 5 countries, serving 6 Business Units, with over 3.000 SKUs in each country. · Led the Global Sourcing & Strategic Sourcing strategy execution generating over US$4M/year savings and implementation of VMI with Raw Materials and Packaging suppliers reducing inventory by US$3M. · Development of the Distribution network across LA involving implementation of Distribution Centers, 3PLs, processes,  transportation, IT systems and EH&S compliance, reducing costs and achieving >95% on time delivery. · Developed and implemented the project for a best-in-class Distribution Center construction and 3PL selection in Brazil. (10.000 m2 fully automated Distribution Center at Sumaré Plant through a built-to-suit contract).

· Responsible for all Purchasing operations (Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect Materials and CAPEX), Imports and Exports in South America managing an annual spend of US$70M. · Structured Processes, Purchasing Team, Global Sourcing & Strategic Sourcing and compliance to local & global standards.

· Responsible for Paints, Sealers and Resins Categories for South America (7 plants in 5 countries) with spend of US$50M. · Led negotiation & implementation of cost per unit concept for paints & sealers (pay per painted vehicle) at Gravatai Plant. · As the Leader of the Global Paints Creativity Team, led the Global Team and global process for 2 years, consolidating the paints global sourcing process and bringing savings of US$2M/year to South America Operations.

· Responsible for imports of high dollar value components and engines from GM Europe (1996-1998). · Responsible for supply planning & material flow management of local suppliers (1993-1995).