Alexandre Baumgaertner, MSc, PMP

Experience

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  John Deere

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2019

  • Spearheaded strategic product management, defining the product for medium/large tractors to align with the national market's customer needs, competitive positioning, and profitability goals.• Led the product management of a USD 40M initiative for the 8R tractor series, driving the project from ideation to market launch by adapting features and packaging to local needs, which reduced import costs by USD 50M, increased market share, and enhanced customer satisfaction.• Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy for medium/large tractors, ensuring emission standards compliance, driving a 12% sales increase, and reinforcing the brand's commitment to sustainability and innovation.• Facilitated 5 focus groups and conducted over 10 customer visits, engaging with more than 30 clients across 10 Brazilian states to validate prototype tractor features, pricing, and market needs, refining product strategies and driving the requirements matrix for successful new product development.• Led a two-day focus group with over 30 clients from 10 Brazilian states, gathering actionable feedback on prototype tractors to refine features, pricing, and marketing, ensuring a successful product launch.• Drove the launch of a high-power tractor line with a go-to-market strategy, defining product lineup, pricing, and sales strategies, resulting in an 8% market share increase and 15% revenue growth. Show less • Managed a Six Sigma project to streamline inventory management, using value stream mapping, optimizing production sequencing, and consolidating loads, reducing inventory by 15% and saving USD 11.2M in costs.• Improved demand forecasting and purchase order processes across Brazil, Mexico, and China, implementing SKD/CKD processes to reduce logistics costs, enhance customization, and align production with market demand.• Led the implementation of a new cabin feature for small tractors, using NPD methodology to optimize production and boost sales and competitiveness. Show less

  • Product Manager

    Sept 2015 - Feb 2019

  • Project Leader

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2015

  • Master Scheduler

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  • Senior Sales Analyst

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Junior Business Analyst

    Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
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  USAF Fixação

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2021

  Growth and Market Strategy Manager

  • Introduced and managed product lifecycle (PLM) processes, overseeing new product launches, repositioning existing lines, and phasing out outdated offerings to optimize portfolio performance.• Redesigned product positioning and go-to-market strategy, analyzing trends and customer needs to optimize pricing, resulting in a 34% sales increase and 20% customer growth while enhancing market share and revenue performance.• Spearheaded the launch of a high-performance product, outperforming competitors by 32%, achieving the highest portfolio margin, and improving production efficiency by 22% while reducing costs through optimization.• Managed a team of 30 employees, managing supervisors and coordinating cross-functional production and sales teams to align operations and drive efficiency.• Led the redesign of the product catalog and website, improving user experience and design, boosting customer engagement by 20%, increasing sales inquiries, and enhancing conversion rates for business growth.• Created and managed the company’s first strategic plan, establishing clear objectives and promoting a project-driven culture through KPIs such as Earned Value Management, Market Share, and Customer Retention. Show less

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  AGCO Corporation

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Managed 6 multi-regional projects across the USA, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, and Europe, managing SAP upgrades, system integrations, and tool implementations with budgets up to USD 3M.• Enhanced project outcomes by leveraging data-driven decision-making, tracking KPIs such as budget, resource allocation, risk, and completion rates, ensuring alignment with business goals, and accountability for configurations and tests.• Directed the integration of Tax One for SAP and OpenText VIM across multiple plants, enhancing tax compliance, invoice processing, and efficiency while increasing productivity by 20%.• Spearheaded the USD 2.1M modernization of SAP Warranty processes, decommissioning legacy systems and implementing customized solutions, reducing processing time by 20%, and improving accuracy and productivity.• Delivered strategic project reports to executive leadership, updating Directors and VPs on scope adjustments, resource reallocation, and timelines, ensuring alignment and operational readiness for key decisions.• Led the development of a Container Management System to optimize returnable packaging, collaborating on requirements, RFPs, SAP integration, and supplier contracts, resulting in a 7% cost reduction and 30% efficiency boost. Show less

  • Sr. Project Manager

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Delivery Project Manager

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
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  TK Elevator

  Jan 2025 - now

  Program Manager - New Product Development (NPD)