Paul Wearden

• Orchestrated customer demand analysis and steel consumption management to maintain a robust supply chain, effectively navigating up to 5 months lead times. • Developed comprehensive supply strategies for projects spanning pre-series to serial production, supporting tier-one automotive clients, including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This strategic planning ensured a robust and efficient supply chain, even in the face of complex challenges. • Reported directly to the plant director and corporate headquarters in Germany, ensuring seamless alignment of supply chain initiatives with overarching strategic objectives.

• Strategically planned and procured imported and domestic forgings, optimizing inventory through Just-in-Time methodologies and lean manufacturing principles. • Spearheaded inventory optimization initiatives, resulting in a $1.5 million reduction within three months, and implemented distribution center strategies yielding $200K savings in customs and transportation costs. • Drove operational efficiency by reducing expedited costs by 30% and enhancing customs compliance, leveraging Free Trade Agreements to minimize import taxes. • Orchestrated logistics operations for a prestigious client portfolio that included Tesla, Mercedes Benz, General Motors, Stellantis, Volkswagen, and other leading automotive brands.

• Conducted in-depth analysis of customer requirements to optimize programming and inventory control for national and international raw materials. • Engineered innovative customs clearance and transportation strategies, resulting in a 70% reduction in import taxes. • Streamlined coordination and communication protocols between Puebla and Hermosillo facilities, significantly enhancing supply chain efficiency and operational synergy.

• Guided carrier and vendor performance, leading process improvement initiatives for international procurement operations. • Proactively monitored potential stock-outs from delivery delays, implementing corrective actions to maintain optimal product availability and ensure a resilient supply chain capable of withstanding disruptions. • Devised and executed cost-saving strategies that stabilized and reduced logistics costs by 30%.