Gustavo Almeida

Experience

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  Van der Werf Boomkwekerij

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Internship

  Internship in a flower production site.

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  Idesam

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2009

  Internship

  Supported the co-management of a sustainable development reserve in the Amazon biome, contributing to forest planning, field data collection, and community-based resource strategies.Participated in the development of a multiple-use forest management plan, including planning and execution of forest inventory campaigns and biomass assessments.Processed and analyzed ecological and socioeconomic data to inform sustainable harvesting strategies for timber and non-timber forest products.Collaborated with IDESAM staff on conservation and livelihood initiatives supporting local communities' sustainable use of natural resources.Contributed to the creation of a management plan adopted to support community compliance with federal conservation policies.Tools & Technologies: Excel, GPS, field inventory tools Show less

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  Jc Engenharia De Avaliacoes, Consultoria E Gestao Empresarial

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2010

  Farmland evaluation advisor

  Value assessment of farmlands and rural buildings.

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  Fibria

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2014

  Forest Inventory Analyst

  Led forest inventory operations for the Três Lagoas site of one of Brazil’s largest pulp and paper companies, overseeing field campaign planning, data analytics, and model development to support sustainable forest management.Coordinated site-specific inventory operations, from sampling design and field logistics to data processing, validation, and reporting.Developed and improved forest growth and yield models to inform harvest scheduling, productivity forecasts, and silviculture strategies.Supervised third-party field data collection teams, ensuring methodological consistency, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.Integrated geospatial data and GIS tools into planning and analysis workflows to improve spatial accuracy and sampling design.Increased inventory accuracy to over 95% while reducing data collection costs through optimized field campaign design and data workflows.Tools & Technologies: Excel (modeling), R (statistical analysis), GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS), ERP system Show less

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  Muamba Brewery

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2017

  Founder & Head Brewer

  • Managed end-to-end operations at Muamba Brewery, overseeing procurement, brewing, quality control, marketing, and financial planning.• Developed and implemented an Excel-based management system to optimize inventory, supply chain logistics, and production workflows.• Led product development and customer feedback loops to enhance brewing processes and expand production capacity by 150%.

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  Takeaway.com

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Supported operational planning and courier logistics through short-term demand forecasting, KPI tracking, and data modeling during a high-growth period.Produced weekly demand forecasts and courier staffing plans, directly informing scheduling and resourcing decisions across multiple urban logistics hubs.Monitored key performance indicators (delivery times, order volumes, courier availability) to support agile adjustments in workforce and route planning.Developed Excel-based models and automated dashboards to streamline reporting, enhance forecast visibility, and reduce manual processing time.Tools & Technologies: Excel (forecasting models, automation), Tableau (performance dashboards), Salesforce (data extraction and reporting), ERP system Show less

  • Demand Planner

    Apr 2020 - May 2021

  • Hub Coordinator

    Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Hub Assistant

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Just Eat Takeaway.com

  May 2021 - now

  Business Planner

  Led tactical forecasting and logistics planning for one of Europe’s largest food delivery platforms, driving operational efficiency through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and scenario modeling.Designed and executed monthly tactical forecasts across a 12-month horizon, aligning operational KPIs with Finance, Recruitment, Facilities, and Workforce Planning teams.Developed and refined forecasting and planning processes, leveraging advanced Excel models, scenario analyses, and automated dashboards to improve accuracy and decision-making.Spearheaded cross-departmental improvement plans focused on data-driven optimization of courier allocation, shift design, and contract type management.Enhanced forecast accuracy of key logistics KPIs (e.g., customer orders, courier hours) to >95% (MAPE <5%) by modeling performance drivers and integrating real-time business inputs.Implemented a dynamic contract mix strategy, reducing hiring costs and surplus labor hours while improving workforce agility and supporting data-driven decisions through Salesforce-based courier insights and performance reports.Built relationships with upstream and downstream stakeholders, fostering transparency, operational alignment, and responsive planning cycles. Show less