Javier Cruz

Strategic and driven supply chain transformation leader with more than 17 years of experience across a variety of industries. Solid technical mastery with experience working for world class corporations. Proven engagement leader with ability to manage through influence, to deliver results, under pressure and challenging environments. Strong analytical capabilities to implement systemically solutions.

American Axle & Manufacturing
Sr Manager SCM Operations (Since Jan 2022)
Key Achievements
▪ Inventory Turns improvement YoY (15%).
▪ Line feeding routes implementation for manufacturing processes.
▪ Inventory Accuracy improvement both Financial and Absolute (>99%).
Responsibilities
Multisite (6 plants) / Customer Service / Production Planning and Control / Suppliers Scheduling / Material Handling and Data Integrity
Sr Manager Customs and Logistics (Feb 2019-Dec 2021)
Key Achievements ▪ Freight cost savings of $4 million per year by optimizing and consolidating routes. ▪ Customs compliance and Balances reconstruction.
▪ Utilization and lead time improvement (>95%).
Responsibilities
Multisite (9 plants) / Transportation Suppliers Procurement / Customs compliance and operations / Transportation and Logistics management / Budget and Forecast process related Freight Cost.
General Stores Site Manager (Jun 2018-Jan 2019)
Key Achievements
▪ Planned Items Re-Order Control (20% better than Budget)
▪ Indirect Inventory reduction (25%)
▪ Process standardization – Continuous improvement system
Responsibilities
Multisite (9 plants) / MRO management across 7 different productive Plants / Planned Items (65,000 SKUs) Planning and Optimization / Inventory Management
Suppliers Scheduling Site Manager (Nov 2017-Jun 2018)
Key Achievements
▪ Inventory Turns improvement (10%)
▪ PFEP Attainment improvement (>90%)
▪ Implement new organization to support High Complexity
Responsibilities
Multisite (6 plants) / Suppliers Scheduling organization across 7 different productive Plants / Suppliers Forecast & Planning / Suppliers development / Direct Inventory management
Material Handling Site Manager (Oct 2016 to Nov 2017)
Key Achievements
▪ Safety operations improvement (35% YoY).
▪ WMS Implementation (internal development IPFS).
▪ Process standardization and new programs integration.

Universidad del Valle de México (2003-2007)
Campus San Luis Potosí
Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas