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Hector Alexander

Hector Alexander

Laredo,US

Summary

Professional logistics specialist with strong background in supply chain management, inventory control, and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Reduction and Spare Parts Warehouse Coord.

PLM STEEL PIPES LLC
06.2024 - Current


  • Optimize the supply chain and industrial components of the entity by designing procedures to develop or improve products and components
  • Identified and implement projects to eliminate losses and improve the operation based on Value
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve all processes involved in the material warehousing and supply chain, executing lean tools and procedures within value stream to minimize process variation
  • Down time reduction by 95%
  • 5's Implementation
  • key metrics developed and implemented to monitor the performance
  • MRP, Tool created to review the demand


  • Designed innovative solutions to reduce material waste during production, lowering overall material costs by $150,000 Dlls.

Value stream cordinator

PLM STEEL PIPES LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Research, design, develop, test, mentor and coaching and supervise the implementation of the industry best practices & Projects to meet targets for KPI quality standards
  • Overseeing all value stream metrics, while following up periodically to upper management
  • Optimize the supply chain and industrial components of the entity by designing procedures to develop or improve products and components
  • Identified and implement projects to eliminate losses and improve the operation based on Value
  • Analyze metrics to identify opportunities for operational improvements, monitor & reduce operating costs, expenses, inventories and supply chain lead times
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve all processes involved in the material warehousing and supply chain, executing lean tools and procedures within value stream to minimize process variation
  • Drove savings for $240,000 us
  • By applying lean principles on the first 6 Mo

Manufacturing Consultor Senior

Nearshoring Mexico, Llc
10.2018 - 08.2023
  • Responsible to Evaluate the feasibility and the capacity of the supply chain & logistics in Mexico according to Customer's product and needs, as well as the development of prototypes
  • Project management, financial targets and strategic footprint as well as Near shoring suppliers and review the entire logistics, import, warehousing and export goods
  • Negotiation and design for the best cost model according to the demand, volume and Inventory's strategy
  • Business develop and execute from scratch to full production within 6 Months
  • Achieved an 18% cost reduction in metal stamping commodities by evaluating the supply chain and renegotiating contracts

Production Control & Logistics Manager

Hanon Systems
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Focused production control Planning and processes and procedures implementation for Customer Service, Production Control, scheduling, Warehouse, Inventory management Control, Internal and External Logistics for automotive Machining parts
  • Leading the Implementation of lean manufacturing process and material handling concepts under Toyota's methodology, establishing a plan for each part in raw materials Material and inventory
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency by managing logistics operations effectively.
  • Production forecast analysis, and key metrics to achieve on time delivery
  • Reduction of premium freight expenses a 12% cost reduction achieved within 30 days
  • Developed strategic transportation plans for minimizing delivery times.
  • Overall Logistics cost control improvement by 2% for the demand and the Inventory reliability increased up to 95% from 67%

Logistics & Supply Chain Manager

Motherson Sumi Systems
04.2011 - 05.2018
  • Led the supply chain start-up operations in Mexico for an Automotive Industry on High-low volume mix customers such as Navistar and John Deere
  • Processes, procedures & key metrics developed, Production plans strategies established on the first 8 Months
  • Full responsibility on production control, logistics, Customer Service, warehouse management, inventory management, Supply chain and service orders
  • Lean concepts applied with first-class technology and the use of semi-automatic part identification systems, drove a significant down time reduction to a minimum level and operate under budget as well as the logistics cost and models, optimizing inbound and outbound routes, expanding the benefit to other plants in Mexico and India
  • IT Sofware design & implemented to assist the MRP system "JD Edwards" and an 80 % improve on the material movement within the plant
  • 100 % On Time delivery achieved for over 2 years in a row for key customers, in addition of this an improvement on the packaging drove more cost reductions and optimization
  • Supply chain near shoring implemented to improve cost and lead time
  • Raw material delivery Internal routes to production lines designed and kan-ban process established, within 6 months
  • All the manufacturing methodologies implemented during this time, led the plant to have the lowest raw material and finished goods inventory levels, the best On time the in North American operations for over 3 years
  • Optimized supply chain processes by implementing new inventory management systems.
  • Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.

North American Customer Service Manager

Aptiv (Delphi Automotive Systems)
02.1999 - 05.2011
  • Coordination of customer service department relocation from US to Mexico, zero impact on the delivery worldwide
  • Customer service responsible of 5 manufacturing plants in Mexico and 3 Plants in the USA
  • Systems and reports linked to the MRP (SAP) created and established for the provision of accurate information on all the Manufacturing sites in the division, and key information to our clients for the execution of their objectives
  • A development of storage and replenishment system on the finished goods warehouses help us to achieve a greater efficiency in the handling of the material and plants resources
  • Oversaw team operations to improve customer satisfaction and streamline issue resolution.
  • Other Positions, Same Company

- Production Control & Lean Manufacturing Regional Manager, - Production Control and Logistics Manager,

- Materials and Logistics Manager,

- Senior Buyer

- Commodity buyer

- Facilities Supervisor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Tecnologico De Nuevo Laredo, N.Laredo, Mx.
05-1994


  • Honoree of Highest GPA the class
  • 8.7 GPA
  • Thesis: Warehousing and material handling

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Planning
  • Communication
  • Customer Needs
  • Determination
  • Effective Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory Control
  • JD Edwards Enterprise
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Long Term Planning
  • Material Distribution
  • Material Procurement
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Excell
  • PowerPoint
  • Motivation
  • Negotiating
  • Ontime Delivery
  • Operating Expense
  • Outbound Logistics
  • Performance Analysis
  • Planning Process
  • Product Delivery
  • Production Control
  • Production Process
  • Project Execution
  • Project Management
  • Quality Standards
  • Research
  • Resiliency
  • SAP ERP
  • Sensitivity
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Production planning
  • Materials management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Cost Reduction and Spare Parts Warehouse Coord. - PLM STEEL PIPES LLC
06.2024 - Current
Value stream cordinator - PLM STEEL PIPES LLC
06.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Consultor Senior - Nearshoring Mexico, Llc
10.2018 - 08.2023
Production Control & Logistics Manager - Hanon Systems
06.2018 - 10.2018
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager - Motherson Sumi Systems
04.2011 - 05.2018
North American Customer Service Manager - Aptiv (Delphi Automotive Systems)
02.1999 - 05.2011
Tecnologico De Nuevo Laredo - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Hector Alexander