Ariadna Huidobro Hurtado

• Provide strategic advice in inventory management, demand planning, and logistics process optimization to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency

• Consulting in demand planning and inventory management.
  
• Implementation of technological solutions for traceability.
  
• Results: cost reduction, improvement in delivery times, and greater customer satisfaction.

• Managed end-to-end procurement cycles for a diverse range of commodities to meet business needs.
• Conducted comprehensive supplier evaluations and developed international and national supplier base to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Implemented strategic supplier nominations and registrations within procurement systems to streamline purchasing operations.
• Led negotiation efforts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms on price, delivery schedules, and payment conditions.
• Developed and executed cost-saving projects and bidding strategies that directly contributed to reduced procurement expenditures.

• Lead strategic procurement activities for electronics, steel, optics, and PCBs to support business objectives in Querétaro.
• Conduct in-depth supplier evaluations and maintain a diverse national and international supplier base to optimize cost and quality.
• Negotiate favorable terms including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment conditions to secure competitive advantage.
• Oversee procurement performance metrics and implement improvements to meet daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing targets.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to align procurement activities with product specifications and compliance standards.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency strategies to ensure supply continuity and mitigate disruptions

• Develop and maintain project-specific material procurement plans to align with production schedules and project milestones.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project management teams to forecast material requirements and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to track material availability and optimize inventory turnover for project components.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance of project materials, including handling supplier performance issues.
• Conduct risk assessments on supply chain disruptions and implement contingency plans to mitigate impact on project timelines.
• Prepare and present detailed procurement status reports and forecasts to senior management to support project decision-making and cost control.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance of project materials, addressing and resolving supplier performance issues as needed.
• Implemented just-in-time inventory practices to reduce holding costs and improve material flow for project timelines.
• Coordinated with logistics providers to optimize delivery schedules and minimize transportation delays for critical project materials.
• Developed supplier scorecards to monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in project material procurement.

• Control of the ERO supply chain, planning, negotiation, purchase orders and inventories.

• Place purchase orders on time in SAP for special orders to Intercompany

• Submit the PR´s to the supplier for the first project events.

• Maintain an optimal inventory level with respect to business requirement.

• Express delivery needs to Suppliers using the dedicated tools
• Folow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for projects and serial production.
• Monitor Supplier's performances KPI's Participate/lead Supplier's performances improvement
• Ensure material planning and ERP settings are in line with the defined objectives.

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials needed for production schedules.
• Develop and maintain accurate material forecasts and inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Analyze inventory data and supply chain processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to address material specification issues and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Implement and oversee material planning strategies within ERP systems to optimize workflow and reporting accuracy.
• Manage risk by identifying potential supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans to maintain production continuity.