Alberto Flores

Executive with 30+ years of experience in the automotive and telecommunications industries, leading supply chain performance, logistics, materials management, operations and lean manufacturing. Proven track record launching 7 new plants, consolidating warehouses, and implementing Faurecia Excellent System, PC&L basics, TPS, Kanban, JIT, leveling/sequencing board, visual factory systems, Material Information Flow Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, QRQC-Quick Response to Quality Concerns, KPIs definition and follow up. Expert in supply chain management, production planning, logistics, transportation, customs, inventory management and optimization, distribution centers, S&OP, ERP (SAP, Oracle, QAD, JD Edwards, MAPICS, BPCS, AS400, Visual Mfg.) and global certifications (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, TL9000, QS9000, OHSAS 18001, Q1, CTPAT, OEA).

Recognized for driving multi-million-dollar savings, improving OTD and customer scorecards, accountability for results and ensuring operational excellence in Tier 1 environments.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

· Expedite freight $8.9M USD annual savings across automotive and telecom industries.

· Consolidated cross-docks & warehouses, centralizing logistics operations for 5 facilities in Mexico.

· Improved inventory accuracy from 75% to 99.4%, replacing annual physical counts with cycle counting.

· Directed launch of 7 new plants, implementing complete PC&L and supply chain systems.

· Increased OTD from 70% to 97% across global customer scorecards.

· Implemented electronic Kanban & train delivery system, reducing PC&L downtime from 2000 to 50 minutes/month.

· Transferred PC&L functions from USA to Mexico (transportation, packaging engineering, service parts planning).

· Delivered $8.8M USD in supply chain performance improvement saving projects savings across automotive and telecom industries.

Sr. Supply Chain & Operations Executive | 30+ Years in Automotive & Telecommunications | Plant Launches, Lean Manufacturing, Global Logistics.

Sr. PC&L / Supply Chain México Region Director |Nexteer Automotive (Steeringmex) | Querétaro & Cd. Juárez | 2014-2024

Tier 1 | Electric Steering Systems (Ford, GM, Toyota, Stellantis, Polaris) | 5 facilities + Distribution Centers in SLP, El Paso & Laredo.

Directed supply chain operations across 5 plants and 3 distribution centers.

Direct reports: 5 supply chain managers, 1 Mx region transportation manager, 1 Mx region inventory control coordinator, 1 Mx region ERP and suppliers performance coordinator, 2 Mx region continuous improvement engineers, 1 Mx region service parts coordinator, 1 Mx region advance PC&L, 1 central raw material warehouse general supervisor and 3 distribution centers managers.

Implemented QAD ERP and redefined PC&L procedures for Mexico region.

Consolidated DCs in SLP, Laredo, and El Paso, optimizing transport routes and packaging.

Reduced downtime from 2000 to 50 min/month through Kanban small-train delivery system.

Customer score card improved from 70% to 97% OTD, improved inventory accuracy from 80% to 99%, replacing annual physical counts with cycle counting, and delivered $8M USD in savings projects.

Supported 2 new plant launches, implementing complete PC&L systems.

Supply Chain Manager (2 facilities) | Leoni Wiring Systems | Durango | 2013-2014

Tier 1 | Wire Harnesses (Mercedes Benz, Caterpillar, Cummins, Paccar, Tesla, GM)

Reduced expedite freight from $400K USD to $30K USD month.

Led Mercedes Benz new plant launch.

Secured CTPAT recertification and implemented pull/kanban system.

Production Control & Logistics Manager |Faurecia Exhaust Systems | Silao, Gto. | 2012-2013

Tier 1 | Exhaust Systems (Hyundai, GM, VW, Chrysler, Ford)

Improved inventory turns (18 to 48) and accuracy (80% to 98%).

Increased Chrysler Drive Score from 70% to 90%.

Faurecia Excellent System Implementation on PC&L area.

Launched GM Silao PC&L process.

Lean Manufacturing Manager | Logistics & Warehouse Manager | Sensata Technologies | Aguascalientes | 2010-2012

Managed $50M USD inventory, 36K RM parts, 8K FG parts, 120 lines, 5K operators.

Reduced customs broker costs from $75K to $35K USD month.

Improved inventory accuracy (75% to 99.4%) replacing annual physical counts with cycle counting.

Cut labor by 56 staff while boosting efficiency.

Led Lean initiatives: Kanban, preventive maintenance, spare parts cost savings-$300K USD.

Ingeniero Industrial Eléctrico, Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora.