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).

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.