Lucas Prado
About Lucas Prado
Lucas Prado is a Supplies Engineer with over 10 years of experience in purchasing and strategic planning across various multinational companies. He currently works at JBT FoodTech and serves as a lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain at Senac Brasil.
Current Role at JBT FoodTech
Lucas Prado has been employed as a Supplies Engineer at JBT FoodTech since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and ensuring the efficient procurement of materials. His work contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company's supply management processes. He operates from the company's location in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
Professional Experience
Lucas Prado has over 10 years of professional experience in multinational medium and large-sized industries. His career includes significant roles in purchasing and strategic planning. Prior to his current position, he worked at Faber-Castell Brasil as a Senior Buyer for indirect materials and as a Buyer of Rights. He also served as a Planning Coordinator at Pearson Brasil and Big Dutchman Brasil, where he focused on materials planning.
Education and Training
Lucas Prado holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from UNIARA, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education with a postgraduate degree in Production Management and Business Logistics from Centro Universitário Central Paulista, completed between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he has completed short courses in negotiation techniques related to purchasing at Voratte and Inbrasc.
Teaching Role at Senac Brasil
Since 2017, Lucas Prado has served as a lecturer at Senac Brasil, specializing in logistics and supply chain courses. His teaching role allows him to share his extensive knowledge and experience with students, preparing them for careers in supply chain management. He is based in Araraquara, São Paulo, where he contributes to the academic development of future professionals in the field.
Previous Positions and Responsibilities
Lucas Prado has held various positions that have shaped his expertise in supply chain management. He worked as a Strategic Buyer at A.W Faber-Castell, focusing on direct materials and packaging. His experience also includes a role as a Materials Planning Coordinator at Pearson Brasil, where he managed planning processes. His tenure at Big Dutchman Brasil involved coordinating planning efforts, further enhancing his skills in this area.