Summary
Rafael Santos is a seasoned supply chain leader with 12 years of experience specializing in demand planning, inventory optimization, and 3PL/VAR partnerships. Currently supervising demand planning at Astreya, he combines Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methodology with hands-on analytics to improve forecast accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline end-to-end operations. He has a track record of building KPIs and reporting frameworks that drive accountability across vendors and internal teams, and has resolved complex inventory discrepancies across multinational warehousing networks. Comfortable negotiating with global carriers and implementing predictive forecasting, Rafael blends strategic thinking with operational rigor to sustain service levels while trimming inventory overhead. Based in Palhoça with international experience across Brazil, Canada and North American warehouses, he brings both cross-cultural communication skills and a continuous-improvement mindset to scale supply chain performance.
12 years of coding experience
Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma., Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma. at Escola EDTI
Mackenzie Presbyterian University
Estácio de Sá University
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French