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Luis Abraham Bermejo

Kohler Co.
Benton,AR
1
Language
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience

Results-driven Supply Chain and Operations professional with extensive experience in global manufacturing. Expertise in factory startups, production scheduling, demand planning, procurement, and logistics. Demonstrated ability to stabilize operations and enhance cost efficiency, flow, and service levels across diverse sectors, including electronics, automotive, medical, appliances, and engineered components.

Work History

Senior Supply Chain Manager

5 Years 5 Months
Kohler Co. | 05.2021 - Current
  • Led the successful launch of a new factory in Nuevo León, Mexico, establishing demand planning, warehousing, material conveyance, cycle counting, shipping, and receiving operations.
  • Currently manage production scheduling for the Sheridan, Arkansas manufacturing facility.
  • Managed production scheduling for Sheridan, Arkansas manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
  • Developed and implemented supply chain processes, enabling long-term operational scalability.
  • Kitchen & Bath Hardware Manufacturing

Supply Chain Manager

1 Year 3 Months
Celestica Monterrey | 10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed MPS, demand planning, materials planning, purchasing, shop-floor control, and SIOP to optimize supply chain processes.
  • Acted as primary liaison between customers and manufacturing operations to maintain alignment on demand, capacity, and delivery performance.
  • Oversaw electronics contract manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.

Operations & Supply Chain Manager

2 Years 1 Month
Walbro LLC | 06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Directed transfer and consolidation of global aftermarket business to Mexico site, enhancing operational alignment.
  • Oversaw production control, demand and materials planning, purchasing, SIOP, manufacturing resources, and shop-floor operations.
  • Implemented PDCA metrics and standardized supply chain processes, increasing operational visibility and performance metrics.
  • Designed material storage and flow systems, establishing new supply chain processes to optimize logistics.
  • Engine Management & Fuel Systems

Materials & Logistics Manager

1 Year 7 Months
Adient | 10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Coordinated raw material planning, MPS, shop-floor control, customer service, warehousing, receiving, and shipping to ensure seamless operations.
  • Oversaw $107M annual spend and supported $256M in revenue through effective KPI-driven execution and operational discipline.
  • Automotive Metal Seat Frames

Procurement Manager

1 Year 5 Months
Honeywell ACS | 04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Coordinated procurement for $270M in direct and indirect materials, ensuring timely delivery across mature products and NPI.
  • Led purchasing team of 20 (2 supervisors, 18 buyers) to enhance execution, optimize inventory performance, and strengthen supplier management.
  • Utilized ABC analysis and PFEP to enhance inventory accuracy and streamline material flow.
  • Supported lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve process efficiency.
  • Sensing & Control Products

Sourcing & Supply Director

2 Years 10 Months
Electrolux Appliances | 05.2011 - 03.2014
  • Directed site supply chain operations, overseeing sourcing, purchasing, demand planning, customer service, and logistics to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Managed $86M annual spend across plastics, metal stamping, electrical/mechanical components, and MRO, optimizing supplier relationships and procurement processes.
  • Oversaw supply chain for OEM appliances

Site Materials Manager

2 Years 11 Months
Flextronics | 06.2008 - 05.2011
  • Led procurement and demand planning, ensuring alignment with $142M annual sales goals.
  • Managed materials operations focused on KPIs for on-time delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
  • Contract Manufacturing

Materials Manager / Transition Manager / Warehouse Manager

7 Years 11 Months
Plexus | 07.2000 - 06.2008
  • Managed $49M annual materials spend across electronics, plastics, mechanicals, interconnect, and packaging commodities, ensuring cost-effective procurement and inventory management.
  • Directed planning for 78 models across 4 production lines, optimizing purchasing, demand management, and MPS to meet production targets.
  • Managed supply chain and demand planning for NPIs and customer transitions (CTO, BTS, BTO).
  • Prepared supply chain infrastructure for new customers and interplant transfers, including capacity, equipment, warehouse, and manufacturing space.
  • Oversaw operations of two warehouse locations (43,000 sq ft in Juárez, MX and 26,000 sq ft in El Paso, TX), coordinating logistics and inventory control.
  • Directed receiving, shipping, raw material issuance (WO, LSS, Kanban), cross-dock operations, customer service, data entry, and cycle counting.
  • Oversaw two warehouse locations (43,000 sq ft in Juárez, MX and 26,000 sq ft in El Paso, TX).
  • Managed high-mix, low-volume electronics materials sourcing and inventory.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Universidad Regiomontana | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Completed 4 years into this degree.

Skills

Leadership
Team Development
SIOP
Demand & Materials Planning
Procurement
Logistics
Warehouse Management
Production Scheduling
KPI Management
Lean Manufacturing
Problem Solving
Strategic Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Operational Excellence
International sourcing
Strategic sourcing

Certification

APICS CPIM (All Modules), CPM (UTEP), Green Belt, MRP/MRP II, JDE OneWorld, SAP, JD Edwards, BAAN 5, MFG Pro, ISO 9000, ISO 13485, CTPAT, KARRAS Negotiation Skills

Personal Information

Title: Senior Supply Chain & Operations Leader with 18 years of experience driving end-to-end supply chain performance across U.S. and global manufacturing environments.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Kohler Co.
05.2021 - CurrentRead More

Supply Chain Manager

Celestica Monterrey
10.2020 - 01.2022Read More

Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Walbro LLC
06.2017 - 07.2019Read More

Materials & Logistics Manager

Adient
10.2015 - 05.2017Read More

Procurement Manager

Honeywell ACS
04.2014 - 09.2015Read More

Sourcing & Supply Director

Electrolux Appliances
05.2011 - 03.2014Read More

Site Materials Manager

Flextronics
06.2008 - 05.2011Read More

Materials Manager / Transition Manager / Warehouse Manager

Plexus
07.2000 - 06.2008Read More

Universidad Regiomontana

No Degree from Business Administration
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Luis Abraham Bermejo