LUIS MIGUEL ALANIS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Supply Chain Professional with 10 years of experience in logistics, replenishment planning, account management and supply chain planning. A meticulous leader focused on creating efficient processes to increase revenue and developing strong relationships that foster cross collaboration. Proven ability in action plans to find resolution to complex problems. Skilled in various planning activities, analyzing supply/demand and account management. Looking to leverage my experience and skillset in a challenging role that aligns with my career goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Supply Planner
Abbvie
01.2022 - Current
- Create, plan and execute a feasible 24-month end-to end volume (replenishment/production) and inventory plan for designated brands.
- Collaborate with internal and external supplying plants to coordinate the supply of finished goods, bulk, active ingredients, and supporting materials.
- Monitor inventory levels at DCs and create safety stock targets based on demand forecasts and historical data trends.
- Own planning inputs to SOP process while contributing to discussions and executing Life Cycle Management initiatives (launches, discontinuations, site transfers, etc.).
- Currently managing over 100 SKUs in 70+ international markets. Managing safety stock, shelf life, and order management for all SKUs.
- Played a key role in maintaining our India, largest market, volume through a customer first driven strategy ensuring renewal of commercial contracts and additional business.
- Created a customer supply tracking file to assist customer service in more visibility to future supply when determining allocation SKUs.
Supply Planner
Ingredion
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Develop supply plans for industrial products within Ingredion’s network of U.S. and Canadian warehouse and breakstation locations.
- Establishes safety stock parameters to ensure adequate inventory for customer orders while eliminating aging inventory.
- Utilizes SAP and JDA software platforms to analyze supply trends and develop supply plans to meet on time and in full KPI targets.
- Hold a weekly supply review meeting to address supply issues within our network and manage key metric trends.
- Communicate demand changes and inventory challenges with 3rd party suppliers/ E-commerce business while ensuring they are adhering to Ingredion’s standards and expectations.
- Developed a customer past due order tracking file to reduce the amount of past due orders and increase visibility.
- Assist customer service and finance with SAP inventory issues.
Replenishment Planner
Ingredion
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Develop replenishment plans of various products within US/Canadian warehouse and breakstation locations for the starch and ingredient business.
- Establish safety stock parameters to ensure adequate inventory while minimizing obsolescence. Utilize SAP/JDA platforms to analyze supply trends and create supply plans to ensure product is delivered on time and in full.
- Hold a weekly breakstation review meeting to address supply, transportation and other constraints to mitigate risk and address future issues.
- Contributed to meeting our 2019 OTIF metric of 92% by proactively working with each breakstation locations and addressing key metrics.
- Ensure that discrepancies in inventory were resolved and updated in SAP and aligned with true inventory at each site.
- Monitor tolling locations to ensure inventory levels were maintained and standards were adhered to.
Logistics Planner
Ingredion
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage the daily planning and execution of transportation to Ingredion’s customer locations using Bluejay TMS and other platforms.
- Measure carrier performance using KPI metrics and seek out opportunities to reduce cost.
- Contributed to meeting our tender activity goal of 95% in 2018 by holding consistent carrier adherence meetings and proactive issue resolution discussions.
- Key planner for the launch of our Winston-Salem, North Carolina plant.
- Find coverage for non-contracted freight lanes within Ingredion’s network of contracted carriers and brokers.
- Work closely with U.S. plants and customer service teams on last minute orders.
- Participated in the department’s large-scale project on carrier routing guide adherence which resulted in $137MM in savings.
Account Manager-FedEx Trade Networks and Method Home Products
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
2017 - 2018
- Manage the financial budget and operations of respective accounts including but not limited to: customer invoicing, driver payroll, freight scheduling, driver safety reviews, and tracking KPI metrics.
- Hold monthly driver round table meetings with safety, on-time delivery and KPI targets being a main focus.
- Submit weekly invoice/and payroll submissions while tracking revenue/budget yearly targets.
- Develop customer relationships and hold semi-annual and annual customer meetings to review KPI targets and future goals.
- Brought in over $19,000 of intermodal freight in a given month during low volume seasons at the respective dedicated accounts ensuring the driver fleets were still utilized and revenue targets were met.
Education
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 201 -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.2016
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01.2015
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 101 -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.2015
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supply Planning
- Replenishment Planning
- Forecast Analysis
- SAP/JDA Analysis
- Freight Account Management
- Carrier/Driver Management
- Freight Scheduling
- Rail Freight Tracking
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Cost reduction
Timeline
Global Supply Planner
Abbvie
01.2022 - Current
Supply Planner
Ingredion
01.2022 - 01.2022
Replenishment Planner
Ingredion
01.2019 - 01.2022
Logistics Planner
Ingredion
01.2018 - 01.2019
Account Manager-FedEx Trade Networks and Method Home Products
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
2017 - 2018
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 201 -
University of Arkansas
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 101 -
University of Arkansas