Selma Nadir Peralta
Ciudad Del Este
Summary
Results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with over 10 years of international experience, including extensive work as expat. Expert in global procurement, logistics optimization, launch up and cost reduction within the automotive sector. Proven ability to manage complex supply chains, build strategic supplier relationships, and lead cross-cultural teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Project Leader
Fujikura Automotive Europe EAU
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded the development of a supply chain for a new Mercedes-Benz project, reducing costs by 35-50% compared to North American distributors
- Established direct communication channels between Mexico, U.S
- Corporate offices, and European suppliers, enhancing operational efficiency
- Conducted global supplier visits, negotiated contracts, and managed critical materials, closely collaborating with R&D for component relocation and standardization
- Designed and implemented logistics routes for European suppliers, ensuring timely material delivery and weekly container shipments
- Trained procurement teams in Mexico and supported plant engineering implementations
- Achievement: Increased gross margin by 32% through effective COGS reduction strategies.
Procurement Manager for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive America LLC
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Led procurement for new components and managed the Bill of Materials for multiple projects, optimizing stock levels and technical changes
- Ensured compliance with VDA 6.3, IATF16949, ISO14000, and OHSAS18001 standards, developing cost-reduction strategies
- Executed VAVE initiatives that improved project margins by 18%
- Standardized procurement processes and maintained an integrated quality management system
- Achievement: Increased gross margin by 18% through strategic cost reduction.
Purchasing Manager for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed raw material procurement and department restructuring, including training of new team members
- Oversaw stock management and optimized transportation costs from global locations
- Directed inventory reduction plans and managed freight costs
- Achievement: Achieved a 80% reduction in air freight expenses through effective management.
MRO and General Services Manager
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed indirect procurement for machinery, tools, and CAPEX-related equipment and services
- Oversaw facility maintenance and general services, including travel and expatriate needs
- Achievements: Reduced indirect costs by 2% and CAPEX expenses by 8% through strategic negotiations.
Supply Planner for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
07.2012 - 04.2014
Education
MBA in Management -
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil01.2019
Law Degree - undefined
Pontifical Catholic University
Alto Paraná, Paraguay01.2013
Skills
- Team leadership and development
- Raw material & MRO procurement
- Supply chain development
- International logistic process
(multimodal) - VA/VE for cost reduction - Kaizen
- Project Management
- Quality process and norms
- Cultural diversity
- Process improvement
- Work ethic
- Problem solving ability
- Strategic analysis and
planning
Certificationscourses
- Lean Manufacturing
- A3 Management Process
- IATF16949, ISO18001, ISO14001
- VDA 6.3
- Wire Harness Quality System
- PNL (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Latin America Leadership School
- TOEIC
Courses and Certifications
- Quality norms: VDA 6.3 - ISO 14001 - OHSAS 18000.
- TOEIC certification
- Wire harness quality standard
- A3 Management process
- Lean Manufacturing.
- PNL (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Latin America Leadership School
Reference
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement Project Leader
Fujikura Automotive Europe EAU
04.2021 - 07.2023
Procurement Manager for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive America LLC
06.2018 - 04.2021
Purchasing Manager for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
09.2017 - 06.2018
MRO and General Services Manager
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
04.2014 - 09.2017
Supply Planner for Raw Material
Fujikura Automotive Paraguay S.A.
07.2012 - 04.2014
Law Degree - undefined
Pontifical Catholic University
MBA in Management -
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
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