Darwin Salazar López
Materials Planning
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Summary
Dynamic Materials Planning Manager experienced with strategic planning, resource allocation, and project management, enhancing team productivity and streamlining processes. Expert in S&OP planning alignment and demand forecasting, I drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at MRP/ERP systems, I implement effective risk management strategies to optimize inventory and ensure timely project delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Materials Planning Manager
Flex
08.2022 - Current
- Increased team productivity with regular progress monitoring and providing constructive feedback.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
- Evaluated project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
- Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential issues and maintain project momentum.
- Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their planning skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Planned resources, conducted costing activities, and managed bid and proposal phases.
- Led end to end S&OP process integration to align production capacity with customer demand.
- Automated daily and weekly reports for coverage, backlog, MRP shortages and supply health using Kinaxis and advanced Excel.
- Led weekly LvC reviews with internal stakeholders to resolve material constrains and meet ITOs.
- Contributed to annual budgets by providing accurate projections of inventory and material requirements based on historical trends and anticipated future needs
Master Scheduler
Plexus
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed strategies for procurement of raw materials and complete parts.
- Coordinated and prepared for new product launches, planned bills of material to plan finished products and reviewed customer-driven demands to determine product plans and master schedule requirements.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with diligent schedule management and proactive communication to stakeholders.
- Established clear lines of communication between all relevant parties involved in the project life cycle.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by modifying schedules as required while maintaining visibility across all affected functions.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Managed E&O inventory exposure on a weekly basis with customer and internal management.
Materials Planning Analyst
Flex
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Optimized inventory levels by conducting thorough demand forecasting and data analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for production schedules.
- Improved material availability, resulting in reduced production downtime and increased customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced material planning efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Coordinated closely with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules, minimizing delays in order fulfillment.
- Managed E&O inventory exposure by identifying aging stock and executing reallocation, requalification or scrap strategies avoiding company liability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
UAG
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
UAG
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Issue resolution
Scheduling coordination
S&OP Planning Alignment
MRP / ERP
Excel
LvC
Supply Chain Risk Management
BOM Analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Demand forecasting
Inventory Projection
Timeline
Materials Planning Manager
Flex
08.2022 - Current
Master Scheduler
Plexus
02.2022 - 08.2022
Materials Planning Analyst
Flex
03.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
UAG
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
UAG
05.2001 -
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