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Felipe Vilhena

Evaluator · DISC type CDS
Sr. Director Global Direct Procurement at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Felipe Vilhena is the Vice President of Procurement at Church & Dwight, with over two decades of experience transforming supply chains at major CPG companies, including Colgate-Palmolive. He specializes in using AI and lean methodologies to deliver significant cost reductions. People who have worked with him describe him as creative and proactive.

Felipe is keenly focused on his professional growth, actively mastering ESG, board governance, and integrated business planning in preparation for future Chief Supply Chain Officer responsibilities. His studies include a course on exponential thinking, indicating a forward-looking and innovative mindset outside of his direct operational duties.

Unique fact: In a previous role, Felipe successfully mobilized over 5, 000 Kaizen improvement events with 70% shop-floor participation.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director Global Direct Procurement
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Felipe shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Felipe cares about

AI in Supply Chain
He owns a $3B global spend and deploys AI/ML systems to drive end-to-end network visibility and generate tens of millions in annual savings.
Lean Methodologies
As a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he established a global lean office, authored a unified lean playbook, and coached multiple sites to Shingo-based certifications.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Sr. Director Global Direct Procurement
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
4-2019 - 3-2022
Director Global Supply Chain Lean
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
4-2017 - 4-2019
Global External Supply Chain (Customization) Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
6-2015 - 4-2017
External Supply Chain Manager – North America
Colgate-Palmolive
7-2013 - 6-2015
Plant Manager
Colgate-Palmolive
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Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor
Pós Graduação - Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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