Regina Kahmann

Experience

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  Gerdau

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2013

  Managed master data design and migration initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in Brazil's SAP implementation.- Designed the customer, vendor, and product master data model aligned with business requirements.- Coordinated the cleansing and migration of an 80,000-customer database and executed sales order conversion.- Provided technical support for 30,000 SKU conversions, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.- Supported Marketing & Sales process optimization and configuration definition during Brazil’s SAP global template implementation. Show less Key user in Gerdau Global Template SAP implementation across eight countries, driving master data standardization and automation.- Supported deployment in Peru, Mexico, Colombia, USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, overseeing the conversion of 80,000+ customers and 70,000+ vendors.- Led master data modeling and global standardization, ensuring consistency and accuracy across regions.- Designed the functional framework for a global web portal, automating and centralizing master data requests.- Collaborated closely with Accenture, the project's strategic partner, to ensure seamless implementation and support. Show less

  • IT Business - Sales & Marketing

    Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Master Data Analyst - SAP Global Template

    Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

  • Master Data Analyst

    Aug 2007 - Feb 2010
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  Cyrela Brazil Realty

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  IT Analyst

  Conducted key SAP and tax process improvements, enhancing efficiency, quality, and integration.- Delivered a tax application customization project, reducing effort and lead time for tax activities.- Designed and executed SAP developments to improve the quality and productivity of tax and procurement processes.- Led the planning phase of a company merger into SAP, developing the implementation roadmap and migration strategy.

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  Yara International

  Jan 2015 - now

  Managing high-value contract negotiations with major outsourcing partners and cloud providers to mitigate risks and optimize financial performance. Defining and implementing outsourcing strategies while driving business transformation initiatives. Managing and enhancing supplier relationships through structured feedback mechanisms and mutually beneficial initiatives. Overseeing contract governance, processes, and ways of working with key providers.Key contract management responsibilities include:- Monitoring supplier performance, including sustainability and diversity metrics.- Identifying and leveraging shared opportunities.- Managing contract modifications and negotiating additional scope and dispute resolutions.- Developing business cases to support strategic decisions.- Aligning with internal stakeholders to ensure effective governance and compliance. Show less Leading the deployment of the global Procurement Excellence transformation across Brazil, Europe, and North America, driving strategic category development and operational efficiencies.- Spearheading category strategy development with cross-functional teams across IT, Logistics, Packaging, Maintenance Services, and MRO.- Overseeing communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth project execution.- Mapped 100+ initiatives with category teams, targeting ~$95M in savings from a $700M spend baseline.- Implemented a new operating model to enhance procurement efficiency and scalability.- Project executed in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a strategic partner. Show less Managed a team of 15 professionals, leading key initiatives in SAP implementation, Sales Excellence, and Procurement Governance.- Master Data Workstream Lead in SAP project, responsible for scope and timeline definition, consultant and key user management, master data modeling to align with global requirements, data migration strategy, and stakeholder engagement across Europe, Brazil, and joint ventures.- Master Data Lead for the Sales Excellence project, overseeing the implementation of Salesforce.- Procurement Governance Lead at Yara Brazil, establishing scope, long-term roadmap, and process improvements. Delivered key enhancements, including release strategy optimization, KPI and reporting automation, and the implementation of a digital Spend Analysis tool. Show less Led the Master Data Governance setup at Yara Brazil, enhancing process efficiency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.- Designed a responsibility matrix, governance flows, and performance metrics, improving delivery quality while optimizing headcount from six to four.- Developed team capabilities through mentoring and structured development plans, strengthening both technical and soft skills.- Strengthened relationships with Master Data stakeholders, driving value across the process chain.- Provided key support to projects including Chemical Compliance, Contractors Management, GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), Portfolio Reduction, and Warehouse & Batch Management. Show less

  • Supplier Relationship & Contract Manager

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Master Data and Procurement Coordinator

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Master Data Coordinator

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015