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Noel Ferrao

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Seasoned procurement professional

Ghana

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in the FMCG Foods industry with a focus on Procurement and Supply Chain

Noel Ferrao is a seasoned professional with 23 years of extensive experience in Procurement, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. He has an MBA in International Business and a Master's degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Throughout his career, Noel has exhibited excellence in managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, leading strategic management of multi-million-dollar procurement budgets, and consistently achieving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and skillful negotiation of critical raw material contracts.

Noel has a distinctive combination of visionary leadership and expertise in driving strategic planning, operational excellence, business model re-structuring, cost optimization, and fostering a diverse and inclusive organizational culture. He excels as an analytical decision-maker and strategic thinker, renowned for meticulous planning and flawless execution of short and long-term business plans in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Vice President, Supply Chain

Current

Olam International Limited

Oct 2010 - Present (14 years 8 months)

Led strategic procurement and supply chain operations, managing a budget of USD 300 million. Achieved annual savings of USD 4-6 million through effective negotiation and sourcing initiatives. Spearheaded the growth of the Private Label business in the Snacks and Confectionery category, driving significant revenue increases.

Procurement Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Cost Optimization Data Analysis Operations Management Business Development

Business Unit Head, Sesame

Olam International Limited

Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years)

Piloted the operations of the Sesame Profit Centre, achieving remarkable revenue of USD 120 million. Established a state-of-the-art USD 20 million hulling factory, enhancing customer value propositions and pioneering new market segments.

Revenue Operations Market Development Strategic Planning Team Leadership Process Improvement Cost Management

General Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain

Olam International Limited

Oct 2010 - Mar 2014 (3 years 5 months)

Oversaw logistics and supply chain operations, achieving $4.5 million in savings on an annual expenditure of $22 million. Developed a business case for a USD 100 million project, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.

Supply Chain Operations Business Case Development Project Management Strategic Partnerships Operational Excellence