ERICO CAPPRA
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ad2bjy@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/ericocappra Brazilian Council of Engineering (CREA) #506-***-**** SUMMARY
Efficient and process-oriented engineering project manager with 18 years of experience building multi-disciplinary teams, optimizing corporate supply chains and developing commercial & residential real estate. I am currently transitioning to become an SAP Material Management Functional Consultant and have obtained certifications in six
(6) SAP technical courses. With over 10 completed engineering projects that showcase a wide variety of proven talents, from corporate materials management and tech system integrations to electrical engineering project design, I was recognized as the top builder of a large shopping complex in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2018. Educated as an Electrical Industrial Engineer with specializations in Electrical Power Systems and Petroleum Engineering, I bring an abundance of real-world experience and a deep interest in SAP systems. Skills: Fluent in Portuguese, Proficient in Spanish, MS Project, Autodesk Revit, Autocad, ERP Totvs Protheus PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAY 2014 – PRESENT SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
MANAGING ENGINEER & PARTNER, CAPPRA DESIGNS
• Built and led a team of engineers and sub-contractors in high-end residential & commercial real estate development, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and infrastructure projects.
• Implemented budgets and resource management to ensure successful completion of projects and cost optimizations.
• Collaborated with structural engineers and architects to make design improvements, optimize processes & streamline ongoing maintenance to improve operational efficiency with an average final project cost of 8% below the forecasted budget. JULY 2022 – SEPTEMBER 2022 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
PROJECT MANAGER, DANIEL G. E. CONSTRUCTION
• Oversaw renovation and new construction projects that integrated project scope, timelines, teams, quality control, stakeholder’s interests and raw material management.
• Led an intercultural and multidisciplinary team focused on expedited results, delivering the final project 1 month prior to the original allotted timeframe.
• Collaborated closely with shareholders in a client-facing role to understand their needs and ensure final product satisfaction.
JUNE 2011 – APRIL 2014 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR, CORIOLLIS ENGINEERING
• Planned and executed cost control strategies, maintaining all expenses 4% under budget for three years.
• Managed a team of 4 buyers of productive and non-productive material inputs. 2
• Prepared and delivered to C-level management detailed weekly reports
• Controlled more than 1000 incoming materials, including receiving, inventory management and distribution, at all times ensuring operational efficiency and labor optimization. MAY 2005 – MAY 2008 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR & SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST, UNIPAC PACKAGING CO.
• Managed all inventories, materials, manufacturing capacities & warehouse controls.
• Key user for implementation of ERP TOTVS Protheus for procurement and materials.
• Responsible for ensuring the industry's ISO 9000 quality control standard.
• Negotiated customs clearance and import processes, including freight and commercial terms.
• Researched and procured new suppliers and purchasing channels. EDUCATION
DECEMBER 2012 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS – SUPPLY, REGULATION AND MARKET POST-BACCALAUREATE SPECIALIZATION
FEI – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY
DECEMBER 2012 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
POST-BACCALAUREATE SPECIALIZATION
UNISANTA – SANTA CECILIA UNIVERSITY
JUNE 2005 SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (BE) FEI – UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
COMPLETED COURSEWORK
FUNCTIONAL SAP OFFICIAL ACADEMY MM
• Materials Management – KA Solutions, Credential ID: 187**-***** (September 2023) OPEN SAP
• SAP Signavio Plug and Gain – Kick-Start SAP Transformations (December 2023)
• SAP S/4HANA UX – For Business and Functional Experts (December 2023)
• SAP Logistics – Transformation from SAP ERP to SAP S/4HANA (December 2023)
• SAP Signavio Drive SAP S/4HANA – Transformations with SAP (August 2023) SCRUM STUDY
• Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) (November 2023)