DIEGO GUAJARDO

Led the management of comprehensive inventory settings, overseeing supply-demand assessments, financial targets, production cycle rules, stock evaluations, and shelf-life policies to ensure efficient resource allocation and minimize waste.

Developed and implemented product segmentation and service strategies, working closely with demand planning teams to refine inventory policies and drive profitability by focusing on product margins, velocity, and market demand.

Tracked inventory performance through advanced reporting tools, taking proactive steps to cut costs and optimize the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain for both finished goods and raw materials.

Directed cross-functional initiatives to tackle slow-moving and restricted inventory, bringing together Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Finance teams to boost efficiency and improve working capital management.

Designed and deployed tailored production strategies (MTO and MTS), leveraging production run rules and stock categorization to enhance operational flexibility and ensure a reliable supply.

Performed detailed financial analysis to shape optimal inventory strategies, maximizing working capital efficiency and raising service levels to align with organizational goals.

Aligned short and medium-term demand across multiple global sales channels with the production capacity of North American manufacturing facilities, ensuring a 99.5%+ service level while optimizing operational efficiency.

Led the monthly S&OP cycle, collaborating with senior management across Sales, Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Sourcing to drive cross-functional alignment on demand planning and supply chain optimization.

Maintained delivery performance at industry-leading levels (exceeding 99.5%) across North American manufacturing sites, contributing to the company’s global reputation for operational excellence.

Directed the Planning and Scheduling Department for manufacturing operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring effective production schedules aligned with customer demand and company goals.

Managed inventory turnover to meet competitive industry benchmarks, ensuring optimal stock levels across finished products in the US, Canada, and Mexico, while maintaining balance and compliance with executive inventory policies.

Led the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, developing production and sales budgets for top management, optimizing resource utilization.

Established a consistent sales forecasting process through regular reviews with Sales and Planning teams, addressing demand changes and supply bottlenecks.

Developed strategic plans to meet medium- and long-term customer demand, collaborating with production facilities to align operational strategies.

Achieved 98% delivery performance across business units, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Monitored finished goods inventory levels to maintain perfect order service while minimizing warehousing costs.

Developed short- and medium-term production plans aligned with forecasts provided by the sales team, optimizing responsiveness to market demand.

Balanced production lines on a weekly basis by analyzing sales forecasts and implementing the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.

Coordinated production workflows for multiple products, optimizing processes to achieve efficiency and quality goals.

Developed and prioritized operational plans to ensure maximum performance and minimize downtime.

Assessed and determined workforce, equipment, and raw material needs to meet production demands, ensuring smooth and continuous operations.