Arturo Santillan Mora

With a robust Management career spanning since 2007 in Plant Operations Logistics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality, I bring a proven track record of leadership and significant achievements within the demanding Automotive  & Utility Industry. 

Throughout my tenure as a Manager and Acting Director, I have consistently driven operational excellence and strategic growth. In my current role, I successfully managed operations for an Assembly / Utility Plant, ensuring seamless material flow, equipment, facilities, tender processes & contracts. My commitment to high performance has been recognized, placing me at the top of the Plant Employee High Performance Survey.

A key aspect of my leadership philosophy is fostering talent and building high-performing teams. I have directly trained and promoted numerous employees, demonstrating a strong capability to motivate and organize teams to rapidly control and improve complex processes. My collaborative approach extends to maintaining highly productive relationships with team members at all levels, including the Senior Executive Team. My career highlights include demonstrating top-tier management capacity and achieving significant milestones, notably leading three successful Greenfield Launches. These experiences have honed my ability to establish efficient supply chain & procurement operations from the ground up, navigate complex challenges, and deliver results under pressure.

BMW Group | Greenfield, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Assembly, Body Shop / SKD & Indirect Material Operation Logistics Manager | July 2017 – May 2025
Greenfield day-to-day logistics operations for Indirect Material MRO (Spare Parts, Consumables, Chemicals, PPE) and Supplier Quality Assurance, including Waste and Scrap Management.  Managed all material flow (internal/external) for Assembly and Body in White / SKD, encompassing receiving, warehousing, inbound/outbound transport (IMT & Logistics Transport), Warehouse – Shipping Operations & Facilities, empty container return, lineside delivery, and spare part service (SAP). Ensured stringent compliance with AEO & C-TPAT, Incoterms, legal regulations, policies, and ISO/NOM/AEO/BMW Group standards, achieving zero major non-conformances in all internal/external audits. Optimized supply chain processes for 29,000 indirect and 5,000 direct items, achieving 99.98% inventory accuracy (including overseas stock) and 98% budget accuracy. Successfully introduced and managed 3PL partners / Tender Process & Negotiations (NSM / Waste and Scrap, Assembly, Body in White / SKD Plants), contributing to 0 line/plant downtime.  Maintained consistent contact with internal stakeholders (Operations, Logistics Planning, Materials Planning, Packaging, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing) and supported ISO, BMW Group, Local, National, International Regulations. Recognized as a top manager for High Performance Organizations in the BMW Group Internal Employee Survey.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) | San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Supplier Quality, Purchasing and Logistics Manager | 2013 – 2016
Managed and evaluated suppliers to meet utility high voltage standards, overseeing supplier selection, development, and audits. Directed the entire Supply Chain from project proposal to finished product shipments (Order to Deliver Process). Led Purchasing for Direct and Indirect Material negotiations / contracts, achieving 5% purchasing savings over the annual purchased parts cost through successful negotiations. Executed Lean Manufacturing Strategies in warehousing, resulting in a 15% total inventory cost reduction and a 90% reduction in inventory variations. Managed Inbound/Outbound Logistics, collaborating closely with Brokers and Customs for International Commerce, and oversaw Customer Service Representatives (CSR) for spare parts.

GM Assembly Plant | San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Supply Chain Launch & Program Manager | 2011 – 2013
Led Logistics Planning, Design, Launch, and Start-Up for the new GM TRAX vehicle, including a second shift operation. Controlled and reported Program Milestones (quality valves, readiness reviews, layout meetings, manufacturing walls, MRDs, PPAP process support, red launch alerts). Developed program cost commitments for material with central containerization and logistics teams. Integrated GM GMS (Global Manufacturing System) principles related to Supply Chain, Quality (APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA), and Operations. Successfully designed and implemented material routing, footprint, and flow, achieving 0 issues related to SC, 0 operations affectations, and 0 lost units. Recognized with the GM de Mexico President’s Award & GM SLP Excellence Award. Achieved 6% program budget underrun.

GM Assembly Plant | San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Acting Plant Supply Chain Director | 2011
Performed Supply Chain Champion, accountable for day-to-day and future in-plant Supply Chain activities, coordinating daily with Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and North America Supply Operations. Championed coaching and promoting personnel, resulting in the promotion to Management levels of two direct reports to GM Silao’s and Rivian USA. Controlled production and supplier schedules, effectively managing unexpected variations and inventory control. Improved performance with 3PL, reducing absenteeism and attrition by 50%. Achieved 0 premium freight, 0 accidents, and 0 lost units.

GM Assembly Plant | San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Production Control, Material Planning, Transport Steering - Material Office and Logistics Manager | 2007 – 2011
Managed all Material Handling operations supporting General Assembly, Body Shop, Paint Shop, Stamping, and shipping/packing. Oversaw material flow activity (internal/external) with 3PL & LLP, maintaining constant contact with Operations, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing. Responsible for controlling expenditures by Material floor & office operations (JIT, JIS Processes), achieving 0 cost due to charter material and 0 accidents. Decreased inventory by 60%, primarily from overseas (Asia).

2002-2007 Greenfield - Logistics Shift Superintendent GM Truck Assembly, Engine & 
Foundry Toluca. Implement new Materials Handling Service Provider

1999-2002 Logistics General Supervisor GM Engine Toluca

1991-1999 Quality & Process Internship, Materials Handling, Transportation, Packaging Engineer, Production Control

MD in Mechanical Engineering Design 1996 UAEMex

BS in Mechanical Engineering 1991 UAEMex

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