Noel Corral
Supply Chain Manager
Monterrey
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, production planning, and warehouse management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and cost improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Plastiexports SA De CV
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Responsible for all the areas involved with material from purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and shipping to Customer.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Managed 24 people staff
Customer Program Manager
Celestica de Monterrey
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for Lead Project to manufacture zero-emission electric generators in 4 phases (execute infrastructure, equipment plan and supply chain plan, first proto build), leading manufacturing operations in Monterrey facility, with processes as SMT, Wave Solder, Testing and Mechanical Assembly. Responsible for leading the Ramp up plan, meet Plan of Records, with Quality and Material availability with a team driving RCCA with continuous improvement.
- Monitored program performance metrics closely to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Cooper Lighting Solutions
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible for Service Metrics of Monterrey site, such as ship on time customer commitments and reduce lead time delivery to customers. Responsible for preparing the Sales, Inventory & Operations plan for the site. Responsible for leading the production plan for the manufacturing process, Stamping, Painting, SMT and Final packing cells. Responsible for alignment production Capacity & Materials Availability based on Customer Demand and Headcount to support Customer requirements.
Materials Manager
Flextronics
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for Supply Chain of materials for the Plastic Injectors for all Customer demand, with a team to provide ship commits for the sales order entry. Responsible for coordinating the team to improve equipment utilization and distribute production orders by machine capacity. Working with Customers such as Ford, BMW, Nissan.
Education
Bachelor degree - Mechanical Electrical Engineer
01.2000
Skills
Supplier relationship management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved Inventory reduction from 3 Inventory turns to 2 by introducing KPIs for purchasing and new sourcing development tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 20 people in the development of NPI from phase 0 to Manufacturing Readiness on time.
- Achieved 98% Delivery ontime by completing Production Orders ontime with accuracy and efficiency.
- Successfully Led SIOP Month by Month to meet Financial targets achieving productivity from 85% to 95% with Inventory DOH reduction from 50 to 40 days implementing Inventory control system.
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager - Plastiexports SA De CV
04.2024 - 10.2025
Customer Program Manager - Celestica de Monterrey
12.2022 - 04.2024
Supply Chain Planning Manager - Cooper Lighting Solutions
11.2019 - 12.2022
Materials Manager - Flextronics
10.2012 - 11.2014
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León - Bachelor degree, Mechanical Electrical Engineer