Alejandro Novoa

“I support business growth by implementing strategies and world-class methodologies to maximize customer service level, unlock use of working capital, and reduce logistics costs.”

Mexico

About

Me especializo en integrar procesos, tecnología y talento e implantar estrategias de inventario para resolver retos complejos relacionados con la satisfacción del cliente y desempeño financiero. Cuento con amplia experiencia liderando proyectos de mejora continua, eficiencia en costos, integraciones, lanzamientos y digitalización. Mi enfoque es transformar las cadenas de suministro en un motor de crecimiento sostenible que maximice resultados para las organizaciones y genere mayor valor para sus clientes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I specialize in integrating processes, technology, and talent, and in implementing inventory strategies to address complex challenges related to customer satisfaction and financial performance. I have extensive experience leading projects in continuous improvement, cost efficiency, integrations, product launches, and digitalization. I am focused on transforming supply chains into engines of sustainable growth that maximize organizational results and create greater value for customers.

Experience

  • Head Supply Chain Latam at Huntsman Corporation
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    My main challenges have been to align inventory tactics and supply response to manage demand variability and create awareness of financial impact of operational decisions. Another challenge as well is to materialize opportunities to improve working capital, cost structure, and planning discipline My achievements so far: close to 1.0 Mill USD positive impact in working capital by reducing DOH from 47 to 36 days, while maintaining 99% OTIF; Materialized ~$300K USD in cost savings and logistics cost optimization opportunities; Implemented Cost-to-Serve framework, established IBP foundations, and strengthened planning discipline

  • Grünenthal Group (19 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Director Supply Planning EU
      Jun 2019 - Jul 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      My main challenge was to solve several issues of supply constraints to improve intercompany service level and stock balance in the markets. I implemented organisation changes and new roles and responsibilities to run transformational process initiatives that brought: Intercompany service level improvement from 68% above 90% and go to market product availability above 95%; safety stock optimization and inventory entitlement in markets 3% below stock target; cost avoidance of €0.8 million in write-offs. I also had the challenge to lead SC Integration projects. Achieved NPIs OTIF target. Developed supply network optimization and cost efficiency initiatives.

    • Senior Director Supply Planning Latam
      Jan 2015 - Jun 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      I brought crossfunctional collaboration through executing a robust Integrating Business Planning Process to consensus on gap closing measures to meet budget and short term objectives. Supported organic and inorganic growth initiatives, contributing to double-digit revenue growth. Drove operational excellence, reduced costs and working capital as well as increased customer satisfaction rate. Achieved product availability in markets above 95%; stocks 6% below target; cost avoidance of €1.3 million driven by a decrease in write-offs.

    • Director Supply Chain Development Latam
      Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      My challenge was to implement and deploy best practices for demand and supply planning, inventory management and S&OP to support strategic business growth in Latam. Project management responsibilities: BPO-BPE SAP rollouts, Implementation of Integrated Business Planning, Integrations and NPIs. Implemented and controlled regional KPIs. Drove Continuous Improvement to meet targets.

  • Demand Management and Supply Planning. at Unilever de México, S.A. de C.V.
    May 1997 - Oct 2004 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Demand Management and Supply Planning personal care categories.