EMIA Change Manager | Site Leader Solutions Center EMIA | Continuous Improvement Practitioner in Business Process
TE Connectivity
06.2024 - 06.2025
Being responsible as Site Leader for Automotive Solutions Center EMIA and Teams overall.
Using and following-up on Improvement Tools to ensure high quality standards.
Holding Presentations and Conference Calls mainly in German and English Language.
Motivating and driving the team to improvements on daily job and projects.
Taking part on improvement projects on EMIA level.
Mentoring and coaching local departments in Business Processes Kaizen Events, Projects etc.
Also give support on EMIA level.
On the Distribution part, being 'the bridge' between Business Unit Automotive and Distribution and Channel, to bring added-value as key person from Customer Service, for a very innovative business.
My biggest achievement/project was building up, from scratch (I was the first customer service in Evora with customer Ford) the biggest customer service team in EMIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa), for the Automotive Business Unit from TE Connectivity.
Manager Integrated Customer Solutions Portugal | Site Leader of Evora Business Center
TE Connectivity
Evora
05.2019 - 06.2024
As Site Leader, I was responsible for Evora's business center and its teams' working conditions and wellbeing.
As sales office manager from integrated customer solutions Portugal, I've managed and coached a team of 76, with Customer Service Representatives, 2 Senior Supervisors, and 6 Supervisors, with 6 different teams.
Supervisor Customer Service Portugal | TEOA Site Leader
TE Connectivity
Evora
05.2016 - 05.2019
Supervising and coaching the Integrated Customer Solutions Portugal team.
Handling communication and support for all customer contacts.
Handling communication with internal departments like Sales, Finance, Pricing, WH, Supply Chain.
Reviewing order income, bookings, billings, quotations, daily workflow.
Working on Customer Service KPIs & regular follow-up with all team members.
Using and following up on Improvement Tools to ensure high quality standards.
Holding presentations and conference calls, mainly in German and English.
Motivating and driving the team to improvements in daily work and projects.
Taking part in projects in the department but also cross-functionally.
Taking part in training and training my team.
Mentoring and coaching local departments in Business Processes Kaizen Events, Projects etc.
Customer Service Supervisor and Customer Service Representative | Planner for Customer Products | Key User on CS Processes
TE Connectivity
Evora
01.2001 - 05.2016
Supervising and coaching the Customer Service Portugal team.
Handling communication and support for all customer contacts.
Handling communication with internal departments like Sales, Finance, Pricing, WH, Supply Chain.
Reviewing order income, bookings, billings, quotations, daily workflow.
Working on Customer Service KPIs & regular follow-up with all team members.
Using and following up on Improvement Tools to ensure high-quality standards.
Holding presentations and conference calls, mainly in German and English.
Motivating and driving the team to improvements in daily work and projects.
Taking part in projects in the department but also cross-functionally.
Taking part in training and training my team.
Mentoring and coaching local departments in Business Processes Kaizen Events, Projects etc.
Timeline
EMIA Change Manager | Site Leader Solutions Center EMIA | Continuous Improvement Practitioner in Business Process - TE Connectivity
06.2024 - 06.2025
Manager Integrated Customer Solutions Portugal | Site Leader of Evora Business Center - TE Connectivity
05.2019 - 06.2024
Supervisor Customer Service Portugal | TEOA Site Leader - TE Connectivity
05.2016 - 05.2019
Customer Service Supervisor and Customer Service Representative | Planner for Customer Products | Key User on CS Processes - TE Connectivity
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<li>Responsibilities -Process Engineering: -</li>
<li>Responsible for making SOP on required process flow for overall manufacturing.</li>
<li>Responsible for doing validation and closing buy off points in line before starting an NPI.</li>
<li>Making process mapping for on scrap and process issues to increase productivity in manufacturing.</li>
<li>Responsible for doing analysis and making actions against failure to reduce production loss.</li>
<li>Achieving standard targets requirement from customer end related to yield and scrap.</li>
<li>Responsible for confirming QOC and OBA failures and as well as making analysis on that and sharing RCA (Root Cause and Analysis) to CFT (Cross Functional Team).</li>
<li>Conducting MOM (Minutes of Meeting) on daily basis Among the Yield, Scrap and Production.</li>
<li>Responsible for preparing PFMEA on process stages inline.</li>
<li>Making a SWR (Special Work Request) for any process change to improve yield and productivity.</li>
<li>Responsible for making reports based on analysis with PPT, and conducting CFT to present reports for failure reduction.</li>
<li>Maintaining good yield graphs toward the given targets.</li>
<li>Time study, standard time and manpower request, capacity analysis, and line balancing analysis.</li>
<li>Preparing DFMA reports of manufacturing and assembly based on criticality. Process improvement activities and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, material handling, and line layout.</li>
<li>Organizing and executing all process activities, such as rejection and scrap reduction.</li>
</ul> at Sunny Opotech India Pvt.Ltd<ul>
<li>Responsibilities -Process Engineering: -</li>
<li>Responsible for making SOP on required process flow for overall manufacturing.</li>
<li>Responsible for doing validation and closing buy off points in line before starting an NPI.</li>
<li>Making process mapping for on scrap and process issues to increase productivity in manufacturing.</li>
<li>Responsible for doing analysis and making actions against failure to reduce production loss.</li>
<li>Achieving standard targets requirement from customer end related to yield and scrap.</li>
<li>Responsible for confirming QOC and OBA failures and as well as making analysis on that and sharing RCA (Root Cause and Analysis) to CFT (Cross Functional Team).</li>
<li>Conducting MOM (Minutes of Meeting) on daily basis Among the Yield, Scrap and Production.</li>
<li>Responsible for preparing PFMEA on process stages inline.</li>
<li>Making a SWR (Special Work Request) for any process change to improve yield and productivity.</li>
<li>Responsible for making reports based on analysis with PPT, and conducting CFT to present reports for failure reduction.</li>
<li>Maintaining good yield graphs toward the given targets.</li>
<li>Time study, standard time and manpower request, capacity analysis, and line balancing analysis.</li>
<li>Preparing DFMA reports of manufacturing and assembly based on criticality. Process improvement activities and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, material handling, and line layout.</li>
<li>Organizing and executing all process activities, such as rejection and scrap reduction.</li>
</ul> at Sunny Opotech India Pvt.Ltd
Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last MileSpearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last Mile
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
<ul><li>Manage three separate teams for which their scope includes middle office support for the client relations community including known population remediations, complex reporting as well as a business manager team executing on efficiencies and development opportunities (eleven individuals both domestic and overseas contingent workers). 13 years of Institutional Relationship experience, 7 of those involving people management</li><li>Currently own and assist with facilitating the client relation pieces of various Management Action Plans (MAP) and internal audits within Revenue Credit Account (RCA) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) areas</li><li>In February 2024 released the first Salesforce Intake system at TIAA after five years of development and advocacy. This build has been noted as the blue print for all future case management intake systems within Salesforce at TIAA providing efficiency and ease for the user while reducing risk for the company</li><li>Worked on advancements and efficiencies within the Service Level Agreement process including salesforce automation. Implemented continuous improvement projects which reduced specific quarterly reporting tasks from days to minutes as well as the inception of a single budget code to pull penalties from rather than dozens of different budget codes</li><li>Through partnership with operations, updated the standard operating procedures for Client Service Managers concerning non bulk Lost Earning Calculations in 2021 to be submitted primary through plan focus unless through special exception. This reduced volumes for my team around lost earning calculations by 22% compared to the year prior while providing a more seamless and straight through process for the external clients</li><li>Continue working through obstacles, avoid duplication of efforts between client relations and other support team within different departments while creating synergy towards “working as one”</li><li>Advanced public speaking skills presenting both in person and virtually to groups as small as senior leadership to hundreds of employees on various forums</li></ul> at TIAA<ul><li>Manage three separate teams for which their scope includes middle office support for the client relations community including known population remediations, complex reporting as well as a business manager team executing on efficiencies and development opportunities (eleven individuals both domestic and overseas contingent workers). 13 years of Institutional Relationship experience, 7 of those involving people management</li><li>Currently own and assist with facilitating the client relation pieces of various Management Action Plans (MAP) and internal audits within Revenue Credit Account (RCA) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) areas</li><li>In February 2024 released the first Salesforce Intake system at TIAA after five years of development and advocacy. This build has been noted as the blue print for all future case management intake systems within Salesforce at TIAA providing efficiency and ease for the user while reducing risk for the company</li><li>Worked on advancements and efficiencies within the Service Level Agreement process including salesforce automation. Implemented continuous improvement projects which reduced specific quarterly reporting tasks from days to minutes as well as the inception of a single budget code to pull penalties from rather than dozens of different budget codes</li><li>Through partnership with operations, updated the standard operating procedures for Client Service Managers concerning non bulk Lost Earning Calculations in 2021 to be submitted primary through plan focus unless through special exception. This reduced volumes for my team around lost earning calculations by 22% compared to the year prior while providing a more seamless and straight through process for the external clients</li><li>Continue working through obstacles, avoid duplication of efforts between client relations and other support team within different departments while creating synergy towards “working as one”</li><li>Advanced public speaking skills presenting both in person and virtually to groups as small as senior leadership to hundreds of employees on various forums</li></ul> at TIAA