Alex Figueroa - Supply Chain Director
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Alex has a unique combination of operational excellence knowledge and personal skills that enables him to bring the best out of people around him. His ability to coach and mentor others through complex business challenges has been evident in the work that I’ve witnessed from Alex.
Created positive productivity impact in the source-make-deliver value chain and improved effectiveness of supply chain go-to-market strategies for P&G Mexico. Enabled case fill rate and customer service improvements through demand and supply integration efforts. Values and enjoys collaboration with others.
Alex has a unique combination of operational excellence knowledge and personal skills that enables him to bring the best out of people around him. His ability to coach and mentor others through complex business challenges has been evident in the work that I’ve witnessed from Alex.
Created positive productivity impact in the source-make-deliver value chain and improved effectiveness of supply chain go-to-market strategies for P&G Mexico. Enabled case fill rate and customer service improvements through demand and supply integration efforts. Values and enjoys collaboration with others.
Alex has a unique combination of operational excellence knowledge and personal skills that enables him to bring the best out of people around him. His ability to coach and mentor others through complex business challenges has been evident in the work that I’ve witnessed from Alex.
Created positive productivity impact in the source-make-deliver value chain and improved effectiveness of supply chain go-to-market strategies for P&G Mexico. Enabled case fill rate and customer service improvements through demand and supply integration efforts. Values and enjoys collaboration with others.
Alex has a unique combination of operational excellence knowledge and personal skills that enables him to bring the best out of people around him. His ability to coach and mentor others through complex business challenges has been evident in the work that I’ve witnessed from Alex.
Created positive productivity impact in the source-make-deliver value chain and improved effectiveness of supply chain go-to-market strategies for P&G Mexico. Enabled case fill rate and customer service improvements through demand and supply integration efforts. Values and enjoys collaboration with others.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Global Productivity SolutionsOct, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Productivity Solutions
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supply Chain and Operations Principal Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Present
Key achievements:• Generated $25M US operating income gains over 3 years for a leading food manufacturer in North America, improving end-to-end supply chain performance• Led productivity improvements worth $1.3M US and developed continuous improvement capabilities in a large insurance operation in Argentina• Improved fill rate levels above 98% (from an erratic 95%) at a Pet Food $4B operation in the USResponsibilities:1) Opportunity assessment, proposal design, program and project management2) Creation, leadership and delivery of operational strategies and performance improvement initiatives driving rapid results with clients including: Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Mars Pet Care, Diamond Crystal Brands, Abbott, Cargotec, ITT Cannon, Buckhorn and Generali.3) Interim responsibilities as Sr. Supply Chain Director, Manufacturing Head, Continuous Improvement Director, and Supply Chain Digital Transformation Advisor.
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Procter & Gamble
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mexico Integrated Business Planning Head
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Sep 2003 - Jul 2010
Key Achievements:• Generated incremental initiative revenue from < $4M to more than $8M US on average, while improving success rate from < 55% to more than 71%. • Created sustainable strategies and processes for a 5-10% year-to-year inventory reduction.• Generated over $6M US impact in savings and $8M in free cashflow in 2 years. Responsibilities:1) Enabling growth from new products and commercial initiatives2) Leader of the S&OP process for P&G in Mexico with $2B US revenue, > 2000 items in 15 product categories, 4 direct reports, and 15+ associates3) Continuous improvement leadership of core business processes including demand planning, order to cash, transportation management, warehouse operations, and ERP effectiveness projects.
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Regional Supply Chain Group Manager
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Sep 2000 - Sep 2003
Key Achievements:• Led supply strategy and operational excellence initiatives that re-established profitable growth of Crest brand gaining +7 market share points and delivered $7M US of cost savings in 2 years.Responsibilities:1) Owner of end-to-end supply chain category management for regional consumer health products with combined revenue of US$1.5 B across LatAm markets.2) Accountable to the matrix business team for total delivered cost, customer service, and finished goods inventory results3) Product lifecycle management, supply network design, internal and external manufacturing strategy, and fulfillment operating policies.
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Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Group Manager
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Feb 1997 - Sep 2000
Key Achievements:• Superior manufacturing capabilities developed across 3 regional manufacturing sites and multiple contract manufacturing operations capable to deliver products meeting global quality standards, and commercialized across the Americas & Europe.• Cost savings portfolio of $5 to $8M / year implemented regionally via raw & packing materials, manufacturing efficiency and waste elimination projects.Responsibilities:1) Leading a LatAm team of 5 direct reports and more than 20 associates in the implementation of world-class manufacturing practices and quality systems.2) Achieving successful startup of new products.3) Driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, and delivery of cost savings projects.
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R&D Process and Product Development Department Manager / Engineer
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Aug 1989 - Feb 1997
Key Achievements:• R&D leadership in multi-functional business teams managing a new product launch portfolio delivering +5-7% growth in Personal Cleansing and Gastrointestinal categories, and +3-6 p.p. operating margin gain through product and process optimization initiatives, • Co-author of two USA Patents (No.’s 5,703,025 and 5,786,311) covering a unique process to produce transparent personal cleansing bars.Responsibilities:1) Led the formulation, process development, manufacturing scale-up and front-end innovation of personal cleansing, skin care and health care products launched into the LatAm market. 2) Enhancing competitive position of products and processes via on-going business support including marketing claim support, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
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Education
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1984 - 1989
Universidad de las Américas Puebla
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1997 - 1999
Universidad Anahuac
MS, Industrial Engineering / Strategic Technology Planning -
1990 - 1991
ITESM
Diploma of Education, Pharmaceutical Technology
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