Mara Alvarado
Manor,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives, analyzing business data, and driving operational improvements within complex manufacturing environments. Proven ability to align stakeholder priorities, solve business problems, optimize processes, and deliver measurable results. Experienced in leveraging SAP, forecasting tools, and data analytics to support strategic decision-making, improve customer outcomes, and enhance organizational performance. Recognized for leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist, Production Planning
Entegris
Burnet, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Analyze demand patterns, capacity constraints, and operational data to support business planning and decision-making.
- Develop planning strategies and process documentation that improve execution consistency across product lines.
- Partner with manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams to identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions.
- Coordinate stakeholder alignment on priorities, risks, and resource requirements to support successful execution of operational objectives.
- Drive communication across multiple functional teams to improve visibility and resolve planning challenges.
Master Planner / Scheduler IV
AR Machining
Hutto, TX
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed production planning activities across multiple work centers to support customer commitments and business objectives.
- Improved operational efficiency through enhanced resource allocation and scheduling processes.
- Collaborated with operations leadership to balance changing priorities, material constraints, and customer demand.
- Utilized data analysis to drive decision-making and improve planning accuracy.
Master Scheduler III
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Led cross-functional initiatives involving manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to solve complex business and production challenges.
- Facilitated planning and S&OP discussions by aligning customer demand, operational capacity, and business objectives.
- Analyzed production and business data to identify bottlenecks, prioritize opportunities, and implement process improvements.
- Developed forecasting methodologies and planning tools that increased visibility and supported proactive decision-making.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across multiple business functions to improve operational performance and execution.
- Utilized SAP and Kinaxis reporting to identify systemic issues, implement corrective actions, and improve planning accuracy.
- Earned Employee of the Quarter recognition for leadership, problem-solving, and operational impact.
Lead Manufacturing Technician III
Applied Materials
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Led manufacturing operations to support quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
- Coordinated with multiple teams to ensure timely completion of projects and production goals.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced cycle times and increased efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational best practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mathematical Sciences
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN08-2013
Skills
- Product Lifecycle Support
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Business Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Demand Planning
- Forecasting
- Change Management
- SAP
- Kinaxis
- Advanced Excel
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter recognition for exceptional leadership and operational problem-solving.
- Developed forecasting models and planning methodologies that improved decision-making and schedule performance.
- Led cross-functional teams in resolving site-wide operational challenges.
- Improved planning accuracy by identifying and correcting SAP planning exceptions through detailed data analysis.
Timeline
Senior Specialist, Production Planning
Entegris
01.2026 - Current
Master Planner / Scheduler IV
AR Machining
06.2025 - 01.2026
Master Scheduler III
Applied Materials
05.2018 - 06.2025
Lead Manufacturing Technician III
Applied Materials
08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Mathematical Sciences
Normandale Community College