Supply Chain Logistics Manager

PAUL EDWARD WEARDEN

USA address: **** Bluff Forest, San Antonio, Texas ZIP 78248

Cell Phone: 210-***-**** E-mail: ********@*******.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wearden-paul-464b9764 Proffesional Summary

Results-driven Logistics Manager, authorized to work in United States and Mexico with extensive experience in supply chain management, inventory control, and customs compliance. Proven track record of optimizing logistics processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery for major automotive and manufacturing companies. Adept at implementing lean manufacturing techniques and developing strategic plans to meet customer demands and project phases. Work Experience

Hirschvogel Components Mexico – San Juan del Rio, México Logistics Manager

November 2023 – May 2024

• Reviewed customer demand and steel consumption to maintain a stable supply chain with suppliers, managing lead times of up to 5 months.

• Developed all supply phases of the project from pre-series to serial production for Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, among others.

• Reported directly to plant director and headquarters in Germany. Eissmann Automotive de México, SA de CV – Tlaxcala, México Material Planner and Logistics Manager

April 2008 – October 2023

• Planned and purchased imported and domestic forgings for manufacturing, with emphasis on Just-in-Time inventory using lean manufacturing and visual management.

• Reduced inventory by $1.5 million in 3 months and implemented techniques for distribution centers, saving $200K in customs fees and transportation.

• Reduced expedite cost by 30% and applied lean manufacturing strategies on customs compliance, reducing import taxes through Free Trade Agreements.

• Worked for customers Tesla, Mercedes Benz, General Motors (Corvette), Stellantis, Volkswagen Mexico and VW Chattanooga CPK, Mold Masters, JVIS, SMP. Siemens-VDO – Puebla, Mexico

Logistics Manager

August 2004 – June 2008

• Analyzed customer requirements to troubleshoot and plan programming and inventory control of national and international raw materials.

• Created strategies for customs clearance and transportation, reducing import taxes by 70%.

• Implemented strategic and communicational processes between facilities in Puebla and Hermosillo.

Alcoa Fujikura de México, S de RL de CV – Puebla, México Chief of Traffic Customs and Foreign Trade

October 1998 – August 2004

• Evaluated performance of all carriers and vendors, and made recommendations to improve processes for international purchases.

• Monitored potential stock outs caused by delivery delays and took necessary actions to ensure product availability.

• Stabilized and reduced logistic costs by 30%.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Internationa Relations and Political Science Southwest Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas – Year of graduation 1994

Skills

• Supply Chain Management

• Inventory Control

• Lean Manufacturing

• Customs Compliance

• Logistics Optimization

• Strategic Planning

• Cost Reduction Strategies

• Project Management

Software

• SAP

• AS400

• Microsoft Office

• Celonis

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