Edward Hinojos adzpew@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn @edward-hinojos

864-***-**** Greenville. SC 29681 Open to Relocation LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE

Global leader delivering excellence in the execution of logistical pathways, warehouse operations, supply chain management and project management for complex, billion-dollar international projects. Maximize corporate profitability through reduced freight, transportation and labor costs. Identify, source and evaluate supplier standards, metrics and quality.

• Launch and coordinate projects in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America, South America and across the United States.

• Negotiate multi-million-dollar labor contracts, balancing multiple domestic and international labor unions.

• Incorporate Six-Sigma and LEAN principles to improve processes, minimize warehouse space and reduce costs. CORE COMPETENCIES

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish Six-Sigma Black Belt LEAN Principles CPS Lean Project Management Process Improvements Facilities Management Supplier Evaluation Cost Analysis WORK EXPERIENCE

Plant Manager, Eaton Inc, Spartanburg, SC 2022 to 2023 Oversee all daily operations of the plant including value added services, light assembly and distribution of electrical devices throughout the US and Canada. Optimize product flow and ensure availability of product to meet customer demands. Ensure policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes that maximize financial stewardship, safety, quality and productivity. Managed CapEx funds to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, plants, buildings, technology, and equipment.

Executive Director of Global Logistics, Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS 2018 to 2022 Oversee logistics for global company with more than 1.5 million square feet in warehouse and distribution center space in Europe, Asia, Africa and multiple domestic locations. Optimize warehouse operations and logistical pathways; identify opportunities and implement improvements in logistics, freight costs, supplier quality and warehouse capacity. Negotiate labor contracts, building partnerships with multiple labor representatives domestically and globally. Review contracts for existing and new warehouse locations and incorporate scalable best practices and improved systems.

• Control $100 million freight budget and $90 million operations budget. Analyze and improve processes to reduce expenses.

• Direct 500+ employees and 800+ third- and fourth-party employees. Optimize labor to remain under $35 million budget.

• Coordinate on-time delivery (OTD) through logistic pathways; achieve above 95% rate and kit fill rate of 98%.

• Collaborate within Supply Chain team and ensure quality of suppliers, exceeding delivery standards and milestones.

• Monitor and direct work with third-party contractors including XPO, DHL, Schenker, Neovia and Ryder.

• Review RFPs from third-party vendors to fulfill statements of work. COVID-Impact:

• Adjusted logistic pathways to overcome drastic change in air, rail and ship transportation. Reorganized plan to ensure OTD while managing transportation expenses.

• Orchestrated set up of new 50K square foot, brownfield warehouse and partnered with ventilator manufacturer. Repurposed employees to build ventilators, doubling number produced per month. Senior Operations Manager: Oversight of Shipping and Order Fulfillment, Walmart, Palestine, TX 2016 to 2018 Orchestrated supply chain and logistics for 22 distribution centers across three states in Southwest, serving more than 750 locations. Mobilized employees across locations, maximizing operations within budget.

• Spearheaded process improvements and improved warehouse capacity with implementation of Six-Sigma LEAN principles.

• Saved $16K/month by leveraging deadhead trailers to recycle boxes from store to distribution centers.

• Incorporated Cycle Count to improve audit, reduce inventory time in warehouse and improve inventory quality.

• Represented company at job fairs and universities and assisted in recruitment. Caterpillar, Incorporated 2000 to 2016

Global leader in logistics, supply chain, project management and operations. Led projects and operations throughout North America, Latin America and Europe, ensuring Dealer market share achieved and cementing Caterpillar’s success in the region. Liaison between Edward Hinojos, adzpew@r.postjobfree.com Page 2

Caterpillar and dealer. Planned and tracked milestones to meet aggressive goal of replenishing needed parts within 24 hours of breakdown, globally. Reduced costs through inventory management, supplier quality and management, and employee oversight. Logistics Center Manager, Caterpillar, Miami Lakes, FL 2015 to 2016 Controlled 520K square foot warehouse facilities, leading more than 300 employees and building relationships and service for 36 dealers throughout Central and South America. Planned up to $20 million in capital funding, from project approval to closeout.

• Saved more than $1.5 million in shipping costs through streamlined processes. Implemented three corporate initiatives leveraging Caterpillar Production Systems (CPS), Six-Sigma LENA and ZIP.

• Created a diversified workplace with the inclusion and cooperation of employees from 27 different nationalities. General Manager, Caterpillar, Dallas, TX 2006 to 2015 Forged project plan of $1.2 billion to open two warehouse facilities including 1 million square foot facility in Brazil and 580K square foot facility in Mexico, both greenfield facilities. Planned, budgeted, evaluated and selected vendors, and monitored site build for quality standards and compliance to specifications. Presented project progress and communicated next steps to executive teams.

• Implemented comprehensive tracking system to monitor and measure task performance, key dates and milestones.

• Introduced electronic invoicing and customer service support teams to improve processes.

• Coordinated with internal stakeholders in HR, Corporate Real Estate, Finance, Tax and other business units.

• Spearheaded study in partnership with university to identify optimal location for company locations within Latin America. Facility Manager, Caterpillar, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 2004 to 2006 Consultant to General Motors with oversight of 200K square foot start-up facility with 300 employees. Outlined inbound manufacturing logistics, providing service to five plants with point of use (POU). Headed supermarket, warehouse inventory, inbound receipts, quality checks and customs clearance. Established partnerships within internal and external business partners, including suppliers to ensure exceptional quality and timely delivery.

• Controlled $26 million budget to support manufacturing logistics operations for line-side assembly.

• Earned 95% customer satisfaction rating, starting a trend that lasted ten years.

• Launched corporate initiatives in CPS Lean, ISO9000, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and 5S. Facilities Planning Engineer, Caterpillar, Peoria, IL 2000 to 2004 Consultant to Ford Motor Company, supporting operations in Mexico and throughout Europe. Analyzed data and presented recommendations to achieve facility goals.

• Collaborated on facility design and operational processes. Standardized operations and forecasted lines per hour (LPH) or Takt Time.

• Revised layout plans for equipment and systems to improve space allocation within facilities.

• Implemented Facility Logistics Warehouse system in multiple locations.

• Improved product and engineering processes in England, France, Germany and Italy.

• Installed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Mexico and oversaw operational start-up. EDUCATION

Master of Law, International Law and Legal Studies Florida International University, Miami, FL Credits earned towards degree

Bachelor of Science, Business Management Major University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (Remote) Degree earned while working full time and relocating for Caterpillar TECHNICAL SKILLS

Supply Chain Design and Optimization Systems including LogicNet Plus, INFOR, SAP 4.0, Warehouse Management Systems

(WMS)

ISO 9000, ISO 9001, AS 9100 (Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space and Defense)