Michel Simões

Diretor de operações @ Vogler Ingredients, an Azelis Company

About

Operations Director with three decades of cross-functional leadership spanning complex global Supply Chain systems, Strategic Procurement, and Commercial execution. Deep expertise across B2B distribution markets, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, personal care, case and animal nutrition. Proven track record in transforming supply chain operations into competitive advantages. Specialist in structuring advanced S&OP frameworks, driving margin optimization across complex SKU portfolios, and directing global import/export operations with strict compliance (AEO). Extensive international experience managing strategic partnerships and global trade fairs across the USA, Europe, Asia, and South America.Focus is on aligning high-level business objectives with operational execution, managing P&L/budgets with precision, and scaling operations to navigate market volatility🎬 Acquisition Executive | Bridging Procurement & CinemaIn a unique professional pivot, I now connect my strategic sourcing background with a passion for film. I lead acquisition efforts for movie distribution in Brazil, cultivating relationships with rights holders—from local producers and filmmakers to international sales agents. I’m responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and drafting licensing deals that bring compelling stories to Brazilian audiences

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Food Production

Skill

Compras, Desenvolvimento de produtos, Purchasing, Business Planning, Desenvolvimento de novos negócios, Estratégia empresarial, Food, Gestão, Food Industry, Gestão de vendas, Indústria alimentícia, Cadeia de fornecedores, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Negociação, Product Development, Supply Chain, Setor de Alimentos, Planejamento empresarial

Experience

Diretor de operações

Vogler Ingredients, an Azelis Company

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Supply Chain Manager

Vogler Ingredients, an Azelis Company

2001-3 - 2026-5 · 25 yrs 3 mos

São Paulo e Região, Brasil

Supply Chain Manager in charge of Procurement, Foreing Trade, S&OP, Pricing and Logistics Solid experience in strategic partnership with suppliers, product development and commercialization, sourcing contracts and other purchasing decisions, AEO certification, S&OP process leadership and implementation, importing and exporting goods around the world, import data analysis, evaluation and control of costs and definition of margin strategy for different SKU’s, budget management and KPI’s control, in line with business strategies, visiting suppliers and International Trade Fairs as IFT, FI, FIC (attending several times in China) in USA, Europe, Asia and South America. Directed of high performance multidisciplinary teams

Acquisition Specialist

Michiko Filmes

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

São Paulo, Brasil

Connecting my professional and life experiences: procurement & cinema. The job consist in create and maintean relationships with rights holders ranging from local distributors, filmmakers and producers but also international sales agents connecting opportunities for distribution in Brazil area