Antonio Zarate

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Director of Operational Continuity @ Cemex México
Monterrey, N.L., MX
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Mexico
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At the helm of Cemex México's risk management for over eight years, my role intertwines competitive intelligence with a strategic risk agenda to ensure business continuity across business units. With expertise in manufacturing process improvement and utilization of Microsoft Power Automate, I lead rapid response teams and coordinate with multiple departments to proactively mitigate risks.My approach is grounded in a process-oriented strategy, fostering a culture of risk awareness that supports the company's cost, profit, and organizational objectives. We have succeeded in implementing a Manufacturing Risk Agenda, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and decision-making with up-to-date, actionable intelligence. This has empowered our teams to navigate challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, with agility and resilience.

Antonio Zarate's Current Company Details
Cemex México

Cemex México

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Director of Operational Continuity
Monterrey, N.L., MX
Antonio Zarate Work Experience Details
  • Cemex México
    Director Of Operational Continuity
    Cemex México
    Monterrey, N.L., Mx
  • Cemex México
    Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Mexico
    Cemex México Jan 2016 - Present
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Direct and oversee the company's risk agenda incorporating competitive intelligence, coordinate business continuity and risk management in Mexico.• Coordinated rapid response teams in relevant events for business continuity including COVID19 pandemic.• Coordinated task forces with different areas like Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, Corporate Affairs, Social Impact, etc., in order to mitigate or anticipate risk in our Agenda.• Followed-up on early alerts to keep top management updated with relevant information for decision making.• Implemented the Manufacturing Risk Agenda across business units to foster bottom-up risk awareness with complete integration and visibility using Microsoft's PowerPlatform.• Coordinated the different areas in the Vice presidency of Corporate Affairs (Social Responsibility, Institutional Relations and External Communications) to assure business continuity including reputation management.
  • Cemex México
    Strategic/Operations Planning And Marketing Manager For Infrastructure And Government
    Cemex México Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Provide strategic, operational, financial and marketing vision to the Infrastructure and Government segment. Responsible for the marketing and integral commercial plan while participating in the priorities definitions and projects coordination. In addition, responsible for the innovation process and culture for CEMEX Mexico
  • Cemex México
    Asset Management Sr. Manager
    Cemex México Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for the optimization and disposition of idle assets, real estate properties as well as management of the commercial and utility vehicles fleet for CEMEX Mexico's business units.
  • Cemex México
    National Negotiations Manager
    Cemex México Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Provide strategic leadership and operational direction in the sourcing for indirect materials and CAPEX Projects for CEMEX México’s business units including Cement, Ready Mix, Aggregate, and Logistics operations with an annual negotiation spend in excess of $300 million. Responsible for the supervision and productivity of a staff of 10 senior and junior level negotiators and 1 import logistics coordinator.• Led the team to closed negotiations resulting in savings of over $2.4 Million USD.• Led the team to define new strategies in previously overlooked categories like Diesel and conveyor belts all-inclusive maintenance which resulted in savings of over $0.250 Million USD• Fostered improved and ongoing business relationships within Operations, increasing overall participation in previously overlooked procurement areas.
  • Cemex México
    Procurement Operations Manager Region I
    Cemex México Apr 2008 - May 2010
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Direct oversight and responsibility for the planning and sourcing of goods and services with overall managerial responsibility for leading warehouse operations and staff for eight cement plants in Mexico. • Led the National Replica for Warehouse Outsourcing project leading to an immediate inventory reduction of $7 million pesos.• Reduced raw material Inventory by 40% in 2009.
  • Cemex México
    National Negotiations Manager (Interim)
    Cemex México Jan 2008 - Mar 2008
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Led the strategic sourcing for all direct and indirect materials for CEMEX México’s Cement, Ready Mix, Aggregate, and Logistics business units with full responsibility for managing a negotiation spend of $374+ million USD and a team of 17.• Assumed managerial responsibility for department operations, defining goals and metrics for the group and successfully finalizing the 2008 negotiations plan.
  • Cemex México
    Sr. National Negotiator
    Cemex México Nov 2005 - Dec 2007
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Managed all aspects of strategic sourcing and negotiation functions for all mobile equipment and machinery with an annual spend of $80+ million USD, applying CEMEX’s strategic sourcing methodology to national negotiations. Leveraged financial analysis skills to evaluate the best total cost of ownership.• Led the company’s first electronic auction with benefits of over $0.22 Million Dollars• Developed and implemented tools to track, monitor, and evaluate vendor performance.
  • Metalsa
    Focus Project Manager
    Metalsa Dec 2004 - Nov 2005
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Provided leadership, direction, and management in the $3.55 million Business and Operations Process Redesign project that included the implementation of Oracle’s e-Business Suite ERP for manufacturing and distribution. Led all phases of the project life cycle from design through to implementation, managing a multi-location team of 28 staff, consultants, and developers.• Led the project and team to successful implementation, meeting the go-live date while completing project 5% under budget.• Negotiated the tri-party contract for the project that included building relationships between two consulting firms and Metalsa staff.• Mentored project team members during project life cycle, assuring the promotion of the participating team after project completion.
  • Metalsa
    Materialas Manager
    Metalsa Aug 2002 - Dec 2004
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Established and led the seamless execution of supply chain operations including the procurement of direct materials, production control and scheduling, inventory control, material handling, customer service, ERP system (MFG Pro) maintenance, and shipping and delivery. Provided managerial oversight to a team of over 70 direct and indirect reports and operators. • Through effective management reached 100% on-time delivery with all customers in less than a year.• Reorganized the department to reduce from 10 to 8 direct administrative employees while implementing a performance matrix to evaluate everyday activities and align goals.• Increased the inventory control accuracy from 80% to 95% in the key locations.
  • Metalsa
    Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Eng. Manager
    Metalsa Jul 2001 - Aug 2002
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Led the quality and manufacturing engineering team in the implementation of continuous improvement and cost savings projects. • Orchestrated the successful output of Paccar’s quality audit, key in the LTA negotiations requiring diligent follow-up and teamwork.• Coordinated the activities of the Heavy Truck SBU Manufacturing Council to track cost savings.• Established the critical path for Quality and Manufacturing Engineering departments to reach the 2007 vision.
  • Metalsa
    Manufacturing Engineering Manger
    Metalsa Nov 2000 - Jul 2001
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Leveraged knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts to lead the manufacturing engineering team to incorporate continuous improvements in the different areas of the plant. Applied manufacturing processes knowledge in the different production lines including Slitter, Cut-to-length, Stamping Operations, Roll Former, Plasma Cutting Cell, Heat Treatment and CNC Punching. Team: 5 Mfg. Specialists and 1 Automation Specialist.• Implemented the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metric in the plant to track equipment performance and costs.• Led the manufacturing-quality team in the successful implementation of new products and equipment.• Established the structure for the Best Manufacturing Practices Council between the Mexico and USA plant.
  • Metalsa
    Manufacturing Specialist
    Metalsa Nov 1998 - Nov 2000
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mx
    Led the manufacturing, maintenance and quality improvements with emphasis in Lean Manufacturing concepts in the slitter, cut-to-length, straightening and drilling lines, requiring continuous interaction with supervisors and operators. Led the evaluation, purchase, installation, and ramp-up of nearly $2 million in capital equipment.• Recognized for innovation and people oriented skills.• Led the Value Stream Mapping (Toyota Tool) of the plant operation to determine the best manufacturing practices to implement.
  • Nemak
    Ing Industrial
    Nemak 1998 - 1998
    Villa De Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mx

Antonio Zarate Skills

Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Management Negotiation Process Improvement Procurement Cross Functional Team Leadership Lean Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Management Manufacturing Project Management Logistics Strategy Supply Chain Project Planning Erp Value Stream Mapping Purchasing Six Sigma Business Process Improvement Leadership 5s Budgets Process Engineering Kaizen Forecasting Mrp Supply Chain Optimization Microsoft Office Outsourcing Vendor Management Sap Materials Management Warehousing Inventory Management Quality Management Quality Assurance Sourcing Business Process Supply Management Operational Excellence Customer Service Global Sourcing Industrial Engineering Ms Office Suite Access Visual Basic Project Execution Contract Management Toyota Production System

Antonio Zarate Education Details

  • Lehigh University
    Lehigh University
    Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Tecnológico De Monterrey
    Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • University Of Detroit Mercy
    University Of Detroit Mercy
    Exchange Program Sponsored By Monterrey Tech
  • Gilmour Academy
    Gilmour Academy

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Antonio Zarate works for Cemex México

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Antonio Zarate's current role is Director of Operational Continuity.

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Antonio Zarate attended Lehigh University, Tecnológico De Monterrey, University Of Detroit Mercy, Gilmour Academy.

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Antonio Zarate has skills like Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Procurement, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Logistics.

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