Thais Abraham
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Supply Chain and Planning professional with over a decade of experience in the FMCG and Oil & Gas industries across Brazil and New Zealand. Skilled in SAP and NetSuite ERP systems, with a focus on supply chain optimization, logistics planning, and crossfunctional collaboration. Proven ability to deliver tailored solutions in fast-paced environments, excelling under pressure while driving efficiency and cost savings. Passionate about sustainability and helping clients achieve operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planner (Fixed-Term Contract/Job Share)
Villa Maria Estate
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Shared responsibility for managing outsourced bottling for domestic and export wines, ensuring on-time production and delivery.
- Coordinated scheduling and collaborated with bottling partners to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Worked with winemakers to align production with demand forecasts and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored inventory with the materials planner to ensure availability of dry goods.
- Analyzed production data to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
- Used NetSuite ERP for scheduling, inventory tracking, and reporting.
Supply Chain Analyst
Villa Maria Estate
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Fixed-term contract to manage increased work demands within the Integrated Business Planning and broader Supply Chain departments during the implementation of an ERP system change project
- Primarily responsible for stepping into the roles of Production Planner and Demand Planner, both integral to the project
- Conducted thorough reviews of forecasts and demand versus production plans for approximately 500 SKU to mitigate any instances of out of stocks
- Additionally, assessed market allocations for each SKU to guarantee adequate supply to all 15 designated markets/countries
Demand Planner
Villa Maria Estate
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for forecasting volumes for over 50 SKUs across Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, New Zealand and Air New Zealand domestic airlines
- Worked collaboratively with the Sales Team and Market Managers to refine monthly and product group forecasts by integrating historical sales data and growth strategies
- Leading weekly and monthly reviews with global markets to identify variances and draw attention to notable forecast deviations, ensuring alignment with the production plan
Materials Planner
Villa Maria Estate
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Proven track record in implementing just-in-time inventory management, resulting in significant reductions in costs and storage space
- Recognized for optimizing operational efficiency by identifying and managing $460k of obsolete stock through strategic reuse, disposal, or resale to suppliers
- Implemented rigorous inventory checks to prevent overordering
- Played a pivotal role in defining and communicating delivery requirements to suppliers, contributing to the successful implementation of DIFOT KPI for enhanced delivery accuracy and supplier reliability
- Managed stock levels for approximately 1.2k raw material SKUs crucial to the production line, including the procurement of all components for bottling
- A proactive approach to monitoring production and sales forecasts ensured seamless materials readiness for bottling, while a commitment to quality included following up on Non-Conformance Reports and conducting regular supplier reviews
Distribution Planner
Villa Maria Estate
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Created and implemented replenishment and container dispatch plans for the South Island Distribution Centre, enhancing operational efficiency
- Developed the South Island Stock Availability report and ensured optimal safety stock levels, minimizing holding stocks
- Conducted stock reconciliations between VM and Mainfreight inventory systems and collaborated with the Sales team to communicate inventory levels and risks to stakeholders
Logistics Marine & Aviation Planner
Shell
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Drove optimization of vessel fleet operations for Shell Brazil, realizing a 25% fuel consumption reduction and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that saved approximately USD 700k/year
- Managed marine finance accruals and invoice approval (USD 7M/month), overseeing 70% of Shell Brazil Logistics' monthly budget
- Spearheaded planning and scheduling of daily vessel fleet activities for offshore operations, collaborating with the Production Leadership Team to evaluate operational performance and deliver integrated solutions
Logistics Planner Scheduler
Shell
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Led a Lean/Six Sigma project to enhance the efficiency of the Road Transportation process through automation, providing clear allocation transparency
- Additionally, a successful implementation of a Proforma invoicing process optimized cost controls, ensuring timely payments
- Standardized the cost structure for Logistics-supported projects, contributing to effective cost management
- Managed invoice processing, and a key role was played in monthly and yearly finance closeouts by submitting accruals for Marine, Supply Base, and Road Transport activities
Wells Planner Scheduler (Drilling and Completions)
Shell
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Enhanced efficiency by reducing the time needed to prepare the cost allocation database from three business days to half a day
- This improvement not only increased data accuracy but also reduced management review time
- Played a pivotal role in providing training to Shell invoice processors in the Philippines to prevent misallocations and late payments
- My responsibilities included supporting monthly and yearly finance closeouts by sharing monthly project cost control reports for 12 drilling projects, each valued at approximately USD 400 million
- Developed an effective cost structure for each project based on Wells Project Cost Trackers and ensured timely updates
Wells Finance Analyst (Drilling and Completions)
Shell
12.2009 - 02.2011
Accounts Payable Analyst
Shell
06.2009 - 11.2009
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Applied Business
NZIE (New Zealand Institute of Education)
12.2018
Business Administration - Business
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
12.2010
Marketing - Post Graduation - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Ibmec
12.2008
Advertising - Advertising
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
12.2007
Skills
- SAP ERP
- Reporting & Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Data analysis
- Cost reduction
- Manufacturing and distribution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Production Planner (Fixed-Term Contract/Job Share)
Villa Maria Estate
07.2024 - 12.2024
Supply Chain Analyst
Villa Maria Estate
08.2023 - 12.2023
Demand Planner
Villa Maria Estate
05.2021 - 01.2022
Materials Planner
Villa Maria Estate
02.2019 - 05.2021
Distribution Planner
Villa Maria Estate
08.2018 - 02.2019
Logistics Marine & Aviation Planner
Shell
02.2015 - 02.2018
Logistics Planner Scheduler
Shell
02.2013 - 02.2015
Wells Planner Scheduler (Drilling and Completions)
Shell
02.2011 - 02.2013
Wells Finance Analyst (Drilling and Completions)
Shell
12.2009 - 02.2011
Accounts Payable Analyst
Shell
06.2009 - 11.2009
Business Administration - Business
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Marketing - Post Graduation - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Ibmec
Advertising - Advertising
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Postgraduate Diploma - Applied Business
NZIE (New Zealand Institute of Education)
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