Pedro Salgado Plentz

Strategy Manager

Location
New Zealand
Desired Salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Full Time
Status
Actively looking
Field / Industry
Product & Operations
Relocation: No
Notice Period: Immediate

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About Me

I am Pedro Salgado Plentz, a dedicated and results-driven Strategy Manager currently based in New Zealand. With a strong academic background in Civil Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, I have developed a solid foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. Over the years, I have transitioned into strategic roles where I leverage my technical knowledge and consulting experience to drive impactful business outcomes.

My professional journey includes leading eCommerce strategy initiatives at Woolworths in New Zealand, where I focus on refining customer strategies and improving subscription services. Prior to this, I worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company in Brazil, where I led projects involving AI implementation, market analysis, and organizational redesign, contributing to significant improvements in client operations and strategic positioning.

I have also gained valuable experience during my internship at Simon-Kucher & Partners, developing pricing models to optimize profitability for consumer goods companies. Additionally, I have held leadership roles in junior consulting companies, where I managed recruitment processes and developed operational tools that enhanced business efficiency.

My early career started with hands-on civil engineering internships, managing construction site activities and leading teams to meet quality standards. Beyond my professional roles, I have embraced diverse experiences such as working various jobs during an exchange program in New Zealand, which helped me enhance my interpersonal skills and English proficiency.

Technically, I am proficient in advanced MS Office, intermediate VBA, and Alteryx, and I am fluent in Portuguese and English. I am passionate about applying my strategic mindset and technical skills to solve complex business challenges and drive growth in dynamic environments.

Skills

Communication SkillsProject ManagementProblem SolvingTime ManagementData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsBusiness DevelopmentProcess ImprovementStakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipChange ManagementQuality AssuranceConsultingBusiness Strategy

Education

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS
Aug/2013 - Jun/2021

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Academic Performance Index: 4.0/5.0

Experience

Strategy Manager @ Woolworths
Jul/2024 - Today

Led the overall eCommerce strategy, including side projects to refine customer strategy, improvement of subscriptions and pricing strategy.

Senior Associate Consultant @ Bain & Company
Sep/2021 - Jan/2024

Led the discovery phase of OpenAI implementation in a major Brazilian bank's chatbot, designed strategic initiatives for the Brazilian chemical industry, improved logistics OTIF by 15%, conducted market sizing and partnership evaluations, assessed technological capabilities for post-acquisition integration, and supported organizational redesign for agile implementation.

Consulting Intern @ Simon-Kucher & Partners
Mar/2021 - Jun/2021

Developed pricing models to determine optimal price and product mix for two consumer goods companies to increase profitability.

Consultant and Director of People Management @ EPR Consultoria (Junior company)
Jan/2018 - Jul/2019

Developed and led recruitment processes and events, helped achieve record annual revenue (~BRL 300k), developed a capacity calculation tool for clothes receiving process implemented in 73 stores, and created VBA tools for inventory management and maintenance.

Civil Engineering Intern @ Construtora Tenda / MSR Engenharia
Jan/2017 - Dec/2017

Managed construction site activities and led a team to deliver finishes according to quality standards.

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