Gabriel Rogatto

Responsible for the strategic sourcing of essentials, palatants, and vitamin-mineral premix categories for the Mars Pet Nutrition (Brazil).

- Led strategic negotiations of vitamins for animal nutrition with domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers - Managed procurement and sales teams, ensuring alignment between sourcing strategy and commercial goals - Contributed to the development and execution of cash flow strategies, supporting financial planning and working capital optimization - Member of an international cost-reduction projects committee, driving efficiency and savings initiatives - Built strong cross-functional relationships, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise in quality, regulatory, logistics, finance, and commercial areas

- Strategic planning for the procurement of vitamins, microminerals, and amino acids - Management of the company's raw material sales department, including client prospecting, margin generation and adding value to products - Leadership and coordination of the team, fostering training and mentorship programs - Management of strategic projects for purchasing and sales, including leading the S&OP committee and portfolio management - Market analysis and risk management, aligning purchasing strategies with effective sales execution - Participation in international business trips for the development of new opportunities, with experience in Europe and Asia - Interaction with the company's directors and managers, as well as reporting to international stakeholders

- Strategic development of suppliers for microminerals, vitamins, amino acids, and additives - Negotiation with international manufacturers and suppliers, including business trips to Europe and Asia - Leadership in supply planning through participation in S&OP committees - Management of key performance indicators (KPIs) and involvement in the company’s strategic projects - Interdepartmental collaboration and stakeholder management

- Development and management of suppliers for macro minerals, amino acids, and additives - Engagement in strategic purchasing management - Inventory control and planning - Monitoring of quality and compliance - Participation in market analysis and risk management

- Development and selection of suppliers for additives, carriers, and packaging for animal nutrition - Management of purchase orders and daily inventory control - Relationship management with domestic suppliers - Interdepartmental collaboration with technical, quality, regulatory, tax and financial teams

- Accompanying the commercial team during visits to producers, cooperatives and feed mills - Hands-on learning in swine nutrition, health and management practices - Participation in technical and commercial events