Mariana Oliveira
mariana.oliveira@email.com | +351 918 447 562 | Rua da Liberdade 42, 1250-096 Lisboa | linkedin.com/in/mariana-oliveira-scm

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director Materials Management and Logistics
Logistik Europa Solutions, Porto
January 2020 – Present

• Lead end-to-end materials management and logistics operations across multiple distribution centers, managing annual budgets exceeding $50M and overseeing 85+ team members
• Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies resulting in 23% reduction in inventory carrying costs and 18% improvement in order fulfillment accuracy within first year
• Orchestrated strategic sourcing initiatives and carrier negotiations that generated $4.2M in annual transportation and procurement savings
• Redesigned distribution network and warehouse layout optimization, reducing storage costs by 15% while increasing throughput capacity by 30%
• Established demand planning processes integrated with manufacturing schedules, reducing stockouts by 40% and improving on-time delivery performance to 97%

Senior Manager Supply Chain Operations
Embalagens Nacionais, Aveiro
June 2016 – December 2019

• Managed supply chain operations for manufacturing facilities producing corrugated packaging materials with annual revenue of $120M
• Directed inventory management across 6 regional distribution centers, maintaining optimal stock levels while reducing excess inventory by $2.8M
• Led cross-functional teams in implementing transportation management system, improving carrier performance metrics and reducing freight costs by 12%
• Developed and executed materials planning strategies supporting just-in-time manufacturing operations for plastics and packaging production lines
• Supervised shipping and receiving operations, maintenance scheduling, and warehouse administration for 200,000 sq ft distribution facility

Supply Chain Manager
Indústrias Covilhã, Covilhã
March 2013 – May 2016

• Oversaw materials management, procurement, and distribution operations for food processing manufacturing plant with 3 production lines
• Implemented inventory control systems and cycle counting procedures that improved inventory accuracy from 82% to 98%
• Managed relationships with 50+ carriers and logistics providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level compliance
• Coordinated demand planning activities with sales and production teams, reducing material shortages by 35%
• Led project management initiatives for warehouse expansion and automation upgrades totaling $1.5M investment

Materials Planning Supervisor
Distribuição Comercial Lda, Almada
August 2009 – February 2013

• Supervised materials planning and inventory management for retail distribution operations supporting 75+ store locations
• Developed materials requirements planning processes that reduced expedited shipping costs by 20%
• Coordinated with procurement team on sourcing strategies for packaging materials and corrugated products
• Trained and mentored team of 8 materials planners and inventory analysts
• Implemented storage optimization initiatives increasing warehouse capacity utilization by 18%

Logistics Coordinator
Transportes Ribatejo, Santarém
May 2007 – July 2009

• Coordinated inbound and outbound transportation activities for manufacturing and distribution operations
• Managed carrier selection, routing, and scheduling for daily shipments averaging 50+ loads
• Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with planning team to ensure material availability
• Processed shipping and receiving documentation and maintained logistics databases
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing transportation costs and improving delivery reliability

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration
Concentration in Supply Chain Management
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa
Graduated: 2009

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisboa
Graduated: 2007

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS

Supply Chain Management | Materials Management | Distribution Management | Logistics & Transportation | Inventory Management | Inventory Control | Demand Planning | Procurement & Sourcing | Lean Six Sigma | Project Management | Warehouse Operations | Shipping & Receiving | Carrier Management | Manufacturing Operations | Distribution Network Design | Strategic Sourcing | Cost Reduction & Savings | Process Improvement