Tiago Novaes Faht

Driving supplier excellence across 60+ sites, suppliers, customers, and teams worldwide. Leading homologation, performance monitoring, improvement, sustainable procurement, and risk mitigation. Key results: built KPIs/dashboards (Power BI) cutting non-conformities 20%; managed supplier quality in food/pharma packaging; led global German Supply Chain Act compliance; deployed E-Procurement with QA/testing; advanced procurement skills via Global Procurement Academy (Skill Dynamics).

Responsible for global supplier development, quality systems, and process improvement initiatives. Led external audits, supplier performance programs, and risk management aligned with the Supply Chain Act and CSRD requirements. Implemented Lean tools and corrective action systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across international sites.

Managed supplier quality and upstream supply chain performance across Europe for strategic ETO & Transformers suppliers. Led audits, development, ToT, and global quality initiatives. Key results: ensured HSE compliance; drove global risk-reduction projects (Critical Supply Robustness, Quality Board, 8D/I2P, Protex); acted as 8D Master Trainer; built Lean, quality, and supply chain competencies (CAPA, FMEA, 5WHY, ISHIKAWA, forecasting); optimized forecasting and stock, boosting efficiency.

Led supplier quality and logistics development for 11 sites in South America (ETO & Transformers), driving improvement, ToT, and risk mitigation. Key results: conducted homologation audits across 6 countries; cut supplier quality issues 25% via RCA & corrective actions; led engineering/quality initiatives, Kaizen, Lean training, VSM sessions, and on-site projects to reduce waste; directed Protex project preventing H2E risks; coordinated cross-functional workshops boosting supplier engagement and performance

Conducted audits for new/existing suppliers to ensure Schneider Electric standards. Coordinated PPAP for parts (tanks, panels, reclosers, assemblies), securing manufacturability and reliability. Applied quality/risk tools (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, Pareto, PDCA, CAPA) to cut defects and strengthen upstream supply. Supported assembly with robust components to prevent delays. Led supplier cost-reduction projects, implemented KPIs, and improved SQM systems to boost performance and mitigate risks.

Managed quality for Power Hydraulic units/cylinders, overseeing non-conformities and audits. Key results: led torque control projects boosting productivity 37%; raised customer satisfaction by improving processes and response times; coordinated ISO 9001 audits, maintaining certifications; designed testing/inspection protocols and led customer inspections, enhancing reliability; experienced in inspections, audits, and documentation for offshore customers.

Industrial projects / improvements for advanced textiles and materials processing machinery in the industrial area. New machines installation projects and localization.