Diego Guajardo Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Nuevo León, México

Spearheaded the management of comprehensive inventory settings, including supply-demand assessments, financial objectives, production cycle rules, stock evaluations, and shelf-life policies, ensuring optimal resource allocation and minimal waste.Formulated and executed product segmentation and service strategies, collaborating with demand planning teams to refine inventory policies, driving profitability by focusing on product margin, velocity, and market needs.Continuously monitored inventory performance through advanced reporting, implementing proactive measures to reduce costs and optimize the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain for both finished goods and raw materials.Led cross-functional initiatives to address slow-moving and restricted inventory, fostering collaboration between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Finance teams to improve efficiency and working capital.Defined and deployed targeted production strategies (MTO and MTS), utilizing production run rules and stock categorization to enhance operational agility and supply reliability.Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify and implement optimal inventory strategies, improving working capital utilization and elevating service levels to meet organizational goals.

Guadalupe Y Alrededores, México

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.

Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México

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.

Guadalupe Y Alrededores, México

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.

Apodaca, Nuevo León, México

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.