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Rafael Nagashima
Operations Director, Purchasing & Inventory Planning - Lac @TD SYNNEX
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Director, Purchasing & Inventory Planning - Lac @TD SYNNEX
São Paulo, BR
Management Direct report to COO LATAM; Inventory and revenue reports, year budget Leadership of 80 employees in all Latin America offices 11 years of experience managing teams Brasil team growth from 10 to 40 people to support the businessPurchasing Head of purchasing and operations team responsible to fulfill more than orders per year complying with internal policies and vendor requirements; Yearly budget management of 20 million USD of inventory purchases; Management of back to back orders in inventory of around 60 million USD in all offices; Work with Finance to keep inventory management with healthy Networking Capital metrics Forecast and demand analysis with Sales teams New vendor onboarding responsible; Networking products specialist (router, switch, wireless, collaboration, security, data center); Accounting knowledge of brasilian taxes and customs operations; Order to cash management of all operations, from customer order until billing and delivery.Accomplishments2022 TD Synnex merger: Director responsible to drive teams in planning and integrating processes of both companies to ensure an efficient remodeling and keep historical data, productivity and readiness of future demands of the new company2021 Leading the planning, implementation and migration of new ERP system for the business in Brazil to support daily operations and comply with Brazilian legal requirements; Member of the Merge Workstream representing Latin America Operations in the worldwide merge of Synnex and Tech Data. This union created the biggest IT Distributor in the world, TD Synnex; Company’s processes expansion to Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Central America Central to comply with the biggest vendor Cisco Systems new revenue recognition requirement. Brazil was implemented in 20••••20 Leadership during covid pandemic in operational processes, management and specially people management;
EDUCATION
FEI
Engineering
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Business Management
Etec Getúlio Vargas
Technical
Board Academy Br
Conselheiro Consultivo
SKILLS
ABOUT RAFAEL NAGASHIMA
Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated diverse industries, tackling complex processes and challenges. With 20 years in IT distribution and 6 years in manufacturing, I quickly adapt and add value to company operations. My unique ability to understand and respond to the distinct needs of each market has consistently driven improvements in process management and overall business performance.I have harnessed my technical expertise to enhance process management while cultivating a comprehensive business perspective. By integrating data analysis, forecasting, and aligning key performance indicators (KPIs) with organizational objectives, I have consistently delivered high-quality results and increased operational efficiency.My specialization lies in supply chain and inventory planning and management, where I bring 16 years of extensive experience. Currently, I oversee inventory management for Latin America, utilizing forecasting, pipeline analysis, vendor lead times, logistics availability, and sales history to ensure precise demand management. I focus on maintaining optimal inventory turnover and controlling metrics such as aging and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) to drive operational efficiency. Additionally, my expertise includes customs fiscal classification for IT networking products and a strong grasp of Brazilian sales tax laws, including ICMS, ST, PIS, and Cofins. I manage all direct purchases for back-to-back orders, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and minimizing error rates, thereby streamlining the procurement process.With a decade of regional experience in Latin America, I have concentrated on business operations in Mexico and Colombia, while also collaborating with stakeholders in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, and Central America. I have effectively navigated communication barriers and cultural nuances by immersing myself in local practices and continuously enhancing my Spanish language skills. My primary objective is to implement and sustain best operational practices across all countries, resulting in accelerated revenue growth, prudent inventory investments, and streamlined operations.
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