Emmanuel Jimenez Valdovinos
Director of Materials Planning & Production Control @ Hi-Lex Mexicana
About
I am a Strategic and Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement Executive with 25+ years of experience in multinational manufacturing environments, mainly in the automotive industry, leading end-to-end supply chain operations across S&OP, demand and supply planning, production planning, materials management, procurement, global sourcing, logistics, and warehouse operations.I help manufacturing organizations improve customer fulfillment, supply continuity, working capital, operational stability, and cost performance by aligning demand, supply, suppliers, production, warehouses, finance, and business priorities.Throughout my career, I have led complex supply chain operations involving USD 90M in procurement spend, 150 suppliers, 8,000 SKUs, multi-warehouse operations, and teams of up to 80 people. My work has contributed to improving material availability from 90% to 99%, reducing inventory by USD 3M, strengthening OTIF performance, improving production reliability, and delivering annual savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.My experience includes S&OP leadership, production control, procurement integration, supplier management, RFQ, APQP, product launch, ramp-up, mass production, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment with global and U.S.-based stakeholders.I believe strong supply chains are built with clear priorities, reliable processes, data-driven decisions, accountable teams, and leaders who understand both the numbers and the people behind the operation.Core expertise:• End-to-End Supply Chain Management• Sales & Operations Planning / S&OP• Demand & Supply Planning• Production Planning & Materials Management• Strategic Procurement & Global Sourcing• RFQ, APQP & Product Launch• Supplier Management & Development• Warehouse & Logistics Operations• OTIF, OTD & Customer Fulfillment• Inventory Optimization & Working Capital Improvement• Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence• ERP / MRP / BAAN• Cross-Functional & Multicultural Leadership 📍Open to Director, Executive, Head of Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Materials, or Supply Chain Planning roles in multinational manufacturing environments.Let’s connect if my experience can support your organization’s supply chain, operations, procurement, or planning goals.
Mexico
Querétaro
Automotive
Supply Chain Management, End-to-End Supply Chain , S&OP Execution & Cross-Functional Alignment , Production Planning & Control (PPC) , Operations Management, Demand Forecasting & Capacity Planning , Supplier Managements, Supply Chain Strategy, Strategic Procurement / Strategic Sourcing , Global Sourcing, RFQ, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, Warehouses Management, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Optimization & Control , Customer Fulfillment & OTIF Performance , Multinational & Cross-Functional Leadership , Materials Planning (MRP) , ERP Systems (BAAN) & KPI Management
Experience

Director of Materials Planning & Production Control
Querétaro Arteaga, México
Led end-to-end supply chain operations across procurement, S&OP, production planning, logistics, and warehouse management in a high-volume multinational automotive environment. • Led plant-level S&OP, aligning demand, capacity, and supply with customer requirements, improving service performance and operational predictability while supporting financial planning. • Acted as key liaison with U.S.-based sister companies for S&OP, aligning demand, supply, and production plans across multi-country operations. • Led end-to-end supply chain integration across procurement, planning, and logistics, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and execution. • Increased material availability from 90% to 99%, reducing line stoppages from 0.17% to 0.02%. • Reduced inventory by USD 3M, improving working capital and inventory turns. • Achieved 99% OTIF and 100% service parts fulfillment, strengthening customer performance. • Reduced production disruptions from 0.56% to 0.07%, improving plant stability and flow performance. • Managed KPIs (OTIF, OTD, service level, inventory turns) using ERP (BAAN/MRP). Additionally, led procurement activities across the full product lifecycle, including RFQ, sourcing, supplier selection, APQP, ramp-up, and mass production, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and timelines.

Materials Planning Manager
Hi-Lex Mexicana
Querétaro Arteaga, México
Progressive leadership roles across procurement, supply chain, and materials planning. • Led strategic sourcing, RFQ processes, supplier selection, and supplier development across multinational supply chains. • Managed USD 90M procurement spend and global supplier base (150 suppliers, 70 international). • Led demand and supply planning, production control, and materials management, ensuring customer fulfillment and operational alignment. • Supported APQP, engineering changes, product launches, and ramp-up activities. • Negotiated contracts and commercial agreements, delivering USD 1.5M annual savings. • Improved supply chain performance through integration of procurement, planning, and operations.

Purchasing Deputy Manager
Hi-Lex Mexicana
Querétaro Arteaga, México
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