Lino Vieira

About Lino Vieira

Results-driven logistics and operations leader with 15+ years of experience managing complex transportation, distribution, and supply chain operations across multinational environments. I focus on designing and executing strategies that reduce logistics costs, increase delivery performance, and strengthen customer satisfaction. With a strong track record in operational efficiency and cross-functional leadership, I turn logistical challenges into measurable business value.Core strengths include: Transportation & Distribution Management: End-to-end oversight of national and regional logistics networks, with proven success in cost reduction, on-time performance, and service optimization. Warehouse & 3PL Operations: Designing scalable warehouse strategies and leading 3PL transitions to enhance throughput, accuracy, and customer fulfillment KPIs. Digital Supply Chain & Analytics: Leading digital transformation through the successful implementation and optimization of TMS and WMS platforms, enhancing operational visibility, automation, and data-driven decision-making across logistics functions. Procurement & Vendor Management: Leading carrier sourcing and contract negotiations across multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring SLA compliance and service excellence. Leadership & High-Performance Teams: Building and mentoring high-impact logistics teams focused on clear goals, accountability, and measurable performance. Experienced in setting and tracking team KPIs to align day-to-day execution with business objectives. Continuous Improvement: Driving operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, performance dashboards, and root-cause analysis—continuously improving processes based on data, efficiency metrics, and customer satisfaction indicators.Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, fluent in English and Portuguese, and passionate about leveraging data and technology to transform logistics into a strategic advantage.

Experience

1. Logistics Project Manager

   Henkel

   Aug 2025 — Present · Bridgewater, NJ, US

Education

• Centro Universitário UNA

  MBA, Strategic Logistics Management

  2006 — 2007

• Escola EDTI

  Black Belt - Certificação Lean Six Sigma

  2017 — 2017

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2000 — 2004

• Rutgers Business School

  Mini-MBA , Digital Supply Chain Management

  2025 — 2025

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Pdca
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Sap
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Key Performance Indicators
• Management
• 5s
• Microsoft Office
• Sap R/3
• Logistics Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• English
• Team Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Logistics