Michael Balata's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Contact information:Michael BalataDirector of Global Procurement at Chiquita Iberica, Inc.1201 E diedre StreetChiquita, CA 91964Dear Michael,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me. I really appreciate it, and we can all learn from your insights.In December 1999, I became Director of Global Procurement at Chiquita Iberica, Inc. After 15 years of experience as a Purchasing Manager at Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. (15 years 2 months), I was given the opportunity to move up to Global Supply Base Manager at Fresh Express.In my Role as Global Supply Base Manager at Fresh Express, I managed the team that SSG Products, Inc. ( Fresh Express' parent company) built to provide quality, sustainable, and affordable air conditioning products to the corporate customers of Chiquita Iberica. I also managed the execution of many internally sourced supply contracts and a number of external contracts.From my experiences and perspective, I believe that it is essential to have an efficient and organized Procurement Department that is able to provide quality and timely execution of supply contractual requirements. I am confident that our team at Chiquita Iberica has mastered this important lesson and continue to enjoy success with our global supply chain.The Chiquita Iberica team is dedicated to providing quality allegations and performance-based communication to our Supply Chain Metrics/ Feedback Department. I am confident that our efforts will continue to contribute to the success of our company.Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.Sincerely,Michael Balata

🎓 Education

Michael Balata has a degree in SPSM, Purchasing & Supply Management from theNLPA. He has also completed a course inComunicação Social from theFaculdade Brás Cubas. Balata has experience working in the purchasing and supply management field, having worked at NLPA from 1984 until 1985. He has also worked as an economist at the Fundação Valeparaibano de Ensino from 1979 to 1980.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Michael Balata has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has worked in a number of different roles in the organization since he joined Chiquita in December 1999. Michael Balata has experience in a variety of different technical areas: procurement, marketing, information technology, human resources, and logistics. He has broadened his skills by working on multiple projects at Chiquita.In his most recent role as Director of Global Procurement at Chiquita Bananas, Michael Balata was responsible for all global procurement functions within the company. This included developing and implementing standards for procurement processes, overseeing Chiquita's global procurement budget, and managing Chiquita's purchasing relationships with its suppliers. Balata also had responsibility for leading Chiquita's purchasing teams, providing direction to merchandise suppliers, and supervising Chiquita's formal procurement processes.Prior to taking this role, Michael Balata was the Director of Global Procurement at Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. from December 1999 to January 2015. At Cutrale, Balata was responsible for developing and implementing standards for procurement processes, overseeing Cutrale's global procurement budget, and managing Cutrale's purchasing relationships with its suppliers. Balata also had responsibility for leading Cutrale's purchasing teams, providing direction to merchandise suppliers, and supervising Cutrale's formal procurement processes.Michael Balata's experience has granted him the ability to provide comprehensive, layered analysis of procurements, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with various Orlando-based purchasing teams. Balata is also an excellent team builder and able to work well with others within an organization. He is an excellent leader, and his ability to develop and durable partnerships make him an ideal candidate for positions of importance within Chiquita.