Erasmo Alvarado Duque

Independent Supply Chain & Procurement Consultant serving manufacturing and logistics clients across Northern Mexico. Key engagements and results: • Increased inventory accuracy from 95% to 99.8% within 30 days through cycle count restructuring and ERP data cleansing • Implemented Lean Engineering improvements in packaging design, freight consolidation, and internal logistics flows — reducing operational costs across multiple client sites • Developed procurement and materials strategies for clients in automotive, industrial, and logistics sectors • Advised on supplier development, production planning, and new program launches

Led end-to-end supply chain and procurement operations for HNI Corporation's manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Coahuila, supporting industrial furniture production across North American markets. • Designed and executed sourcing strategies that reduced material costs by 18% and improved supplier on-time delivery by 22% within the first 6 months • Negotiated bulk purchasing agreements with international suppliers, securing favorable long-term pricing and supply continuity • Directed the greenfield launch of a new manufacturing plant — built the entire supplier base from zero, qualifying vendors across multiple commodity categories • Achieved 15% reduction in total supply chain costs and 25% increase in production capacity within the first year of operation • Led cross-functional teams bridging procurement, engineering, finance, and operations to drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions

Served as Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant at umlaut, a global engineering and technology consultancy, supporting automotive and manufacturing clients in production control, logistics optimization, and new program launches. • Led production control and logistics management engagements across automotive manufacturing clients in Mexico • Managed materials planning and freight optimization, reducing unnecessary logistics costs through process standardization • Supported new program launches from engineering kickoff through mass production, coordinating supplier readiness and supply chain integration • Applied expertise in packaging engineering and logistics network design to improve inbound and outbound material flows

Coordinated end-to-end supply chain operations for AMD Plastics, an automotive plastics manufacturer in Arteaga, Coahuila, supporting new production line launches and cross-border logistics. • Led materials planning and production scheduling to ensure uninterrupted supply for active and new production lines • Managed customs brokerage operations for imported raw materials and components, ensuring compliance and on-time clearance • Developed supply chain plans for new product lines, aligning purchasing lead times, inventory buffers, and logistics flows • Provided aftermarket customer service coordination, managing part availability and order fulfillment

Supported supply chain, logistics, and customer service operations at CIE Automotive, a Tier 1 automotive supplier in the Saltillo manufacturing corridor. • Generated $100K USD in freight savings through the design and implementation of a milk run consolidation strategy, reducing carrier trips and optimizing inbound routes • Managed production scheduling and customer service coordination, ensuring on-time delivery to OEM customers • Streamlined logistics operations through route rationalization and carrier performance monitoring

• Achieved $100K USD in annual freight savings through carrier consolidation and route optimization • Delivered $80K USD/month in working capital recovery through systematic inventory reduction initiatives • Improved inventory accuracy from 85% to 98% in under 90 days through cycle count discipline and ERP corrections

• Oversaw raw materials warehouse operations, managing a team of supervisors and union floor members • Owned welding and paint master scheduling, ensuring material availability aligned with production demand • Led Lean improvement initiative in the raw materials warehouse, reducing waste, improving flow, and increasing floor space utilization

Led engineering and new program management at Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), one of Mexico's largest diversified automotive manufacturing groups. • Directed new model launch processes from engineering development through production validation, managing cross-functional teams across procurement, manufacturing, and quality • Achieved 25% budget savings per new model through design-to-cost engineering reviews, supplier negotiation, and tooling optimization • Coordinated supplier development activities to ensure new program readiness and compliance with OEM engineering specifications

Managed materials, purchasing, and logistics operations across three manufacturing sites for DRÄXLMAIER Group, a German Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in electrical systems and luxury vehicle interiors. • Oversaw procurement and materials planning for three production facilities, coordinating supplier schedules, inventory levels, and inbound logistics • Reduced supplier lead times through structured Kaizen improvement workshops, improving supply chain responsiveness and reducing safety stock requirements • Led new model and program transfer launches, managing supplier readiness, tooling timelines, and production ramp-up logistics

Led supply chain and logistics projects at HELLA, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in lighting and electronics, supporting new program launches in the Guadalajara region. • Managed logistics operations and new program launches, coordinating supplier readiness, packaging design, and inbound/outbound flows • Developed packaging and logistics engineering solutions to optimize part protection, freight efficiency, and line-side delivery • Oversaw service parts operations, ensuring aftermarket supply continuity and order fulfillment for OEM and dealer networks

Served as Product Interface Engineer (contract) at General Motors' Ramos Arizpe complex, supporting new vehicle program launches through cross-functional engineering coordination. • Led GD&T reviews for prototype and production parts, ensuring dimensional compliance with OEM engineering standards • Validated Bills of Materials (BOM) for new programs, tracking part readiness and resolving discrepancies across engineering and supply chain • Managed NPI (New Product Introduction) breakdown tracking and resolution, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams • Owned engineering change management process for purchased parts, aligning design revisions with supplier development timelines • Supported supplier development activities for new program components