Rui Aguiar

Owns end-to-end supply chain and operations, coordinating with the founder to ensure smooth workflows and real-time issue resolution. Leads production layout initiatives, carrier cost analysis, regulatory intelligence, and AI-enabled automation of production workflows.

Managed a remote Business Excellence team and a multi-project portfolio, aligning stakeholders across business and technology. Led process optimization, self-service analytics, and AI-powered solutions, achieving significant cost reductions and productivity gains in China and Japan.

Founded and led a cross-border project management team, establishing governance frameworks and delivery standards. Drove strategic projects, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, implementing operations in the UK and improving productivity in Estonia and Japan.

Directed subcontractor procurement and oversaw warehouse operations across Portugal, Germany, and Italy. Balanced supply and demand and drove continuous improvement, implementing operations in Germany.

Analyzed logistics KPIs and ensured service-level performance while overseeing a logistics team of over 100. Optimized operational layout, cutting worker travel distance by 30%.

Oversaw warehouse and logistics operations, led production and capacity planning, and acted as liaison between departments on production processes.

Coordinated production and logistics teams, overseeing a team of over 30 and evaluating staff performance. Acted as liaison between departments on digital production processes.

Ongoing course on AI Automation and Agents, expected to continue beyond the current date.

Completed Kaizen Project Management training at the Kaizen Institute in 2018.

Completed Logistics Management program at Porto Business School in 2012.

Completed 3rd year of System and Computer Engineering at the University of Minho from 1997 to 2002.