Michele Braga
About Michele Braga
Michele Braga is a Procurement Manager at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with extensive experience in purchasing and supplier management roles at Nokia and Xerox in Brazil and Finland.
Title and Current Role
Michele Braga is currently working as a Procurement Manager at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In this role, Michele handles various procurement activities, focusing on vendor relations, strategic sourcing, and efficiency in the supply chain.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Michele Braga has extensive experience with Nokia, where they held multiple positions. From 2008 to 2009, Michele worked as a Purchasing Manager in Espoo, Southern Finland. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2008, they served as the Purchasing Manager for Mechanics and Electro Mechanics at Nokia Do Brasil Tecnologia. Additionally, Michele was a Senior and Regional Buyer for the Americas Region from 1999 to 2003.
Experience at Xerox Do Brasil
Before joining Nokia, Michele Braga worked at Xerox Do Brasil Tecnologia as a Material Planner from 1995 to 1999. In this role, Michele was responsible for material planning and inventory management, which contributed to the efficient production and distribution processes within the company.
Education and Expertise
Michele Braga studied at Centro Integrado De Ensino Superior Do Amazonas – Ciesa, from 2000 to 2002. Michele has developed specialized expertise in managing supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and has a proven track record in achieving significant cost reductions and managing inventory effectively.
Supplier Program Implementation
Michele Braga has successfully implemented a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program in Brazil and Argentina. Michele also serves as the focal point for Rigid Plastics, Glass, and Electrical Devices in Brazil, developing and executing impactful supplier development plans with notable success in Latin America.