Denise Cunha

Supply Chain Executive | Driving Productivity & Competitive Advantage

Role
Senior Director, Americas Supply Chain Management Eds at Aptiv
Location
Detroit, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Denise Cunha

Supply chain executive with international experience driving the development & execution of long-term sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable competitive advantage results. Solid knowledge in procurement and sourcing strategies; commodity management; negotiation techniques, marketing intelligence, supplier program management and risk management. Proven track record of improving working capital enhancing productivity, and leading high-performing teams across global, cross functional environments. Recognized for implementing impactful initiatives in a complex, fast-paced settings while building resilient and efficient supply chain networks.

Experience

  1. Senior Director, Americas Supply Chain Management Eds

    Aptiv

    Jun 2024 — Present

    Senior leader overseeing supply chain and operations across North, Central, and South America, supporting 30+ manufacturing plants, managing over US$2B in spend, and leading a team of 130+ professionals. Proven record in building resilient, sustainable, and high-performing supply chain strategies that enable growth, reduce risk, and drive innovation and cost efficiency. Committed to strategic execution, talent development, and operational excellence across diverse markets.

Education

  • FCETM

    bacharelor, Business Administration

    1995 — 1998

  • USP - Universidade de São Paulo

    MBA, MBA - Business Administration

    1999 — 2001

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Jit
  • Automotive
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Iso
  • Análise De Modo E Efeito De Falha
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Six Sigma
  • Negociação
  • Fornecimento Estratégico
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Metodologia Kaizen
  • Strategic Planning
  • Liderança De Equipe Multifuncional
  • Erp (Planejamento De Recursos Empresariais)
  • Negotiation
  • Kaizen
  • Supply Chain
  • Supplier Development
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Toyota Production System
  • Global Sourcing
  • Cadeia De Fornecedores
  • Fornecimento Global
  • Gestão Da Cadeia De Fornecimento
  • Indústria Automobilística
  • Qualidade Do Fornecedor
  • Fmea
  • Fabricação Enxuta
  • Quality Management
  • Mrp
  • 5s
  • Cross-Functional Team
  • Pdca
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Supplier Quality
  • Iso (Organização Internacional Para Padronização)
  • Purchasing
  • Iso/Ts 16949
  • Kanban

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