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- GoogleRegional Logistics ManagerJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)Lead regional transportation strategy and supply assurance for Google's data center hardware network across North America and LATAM, overseeing cross-border infrastructure flows, CM operations, and warehouse deployment initiatives supporting GPU and compute expansion. Infrastructure & Network Scope Direct end-to-end hardware flows from EU/Asia inbound → Contract Manufacturing (Flex, Foxconn) → U.S. hub consolidation → deployment to data centers across the Americas. Manage complex cross-border transportation systems across US–MX–LATAM corridors, including FTZ operations and regulatory compliance. Oversee transportation budgets, PO management, invoice control, and carrier performance strategy across Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. Support GPU module and compute assembly supply flows in Ciudad Juárez, coordinating inbound high-value components and outbound server integration. Led operational stabilization and scaling of Google's first Mexico Cloud Region warehouse (Opal), enabling early hardware deployment and startup readiness. Network Optimization & Impact Sustained daily movement of up to 40 cross-border trailers delivering critical data center hardware under high-urgency environments. Reduced dwell-related costs from $3M per quarter to under $500K, maintaining this performance for over 12 months through redesigned visibility and exception-management systems. Generated $1.4M USD in annualized savings through carrier optimization, network redesign, and data-driven transportation strategy. Achieved 96% OTIF performance and 99.9% inventory accuracy during the first year of DC warehouse operations. Onboarded and consolidated strategic carrier partnerships (Expeditors), projecting $600K+ yearly savings through improved cross-border orchestration. Supported Project Stellaris, coordinating hardware logistics for machine-learning research infrastructure at Google's California labs.
- AmazonTransportation Operations ManagerJanuary 2020 - January 2023 (3 years)Led transportation flow control and yard network orchestration at Amazon's first fulfillment center in Monterrey (MTY1), overseeing a team of 30+ associates and ensuring continuity for a high-volume node processing ~30K outbound packages/day and 80+ daily trailers.Network & Systems Leadership Directed trailer allocation, dock flow control, and linehaul dispatch strategy to maintain network reliability and on-time departures within a high-throughput environment. Designed and implemented BI dashboards (Power BI, SQL, QuickSight) to improve visibility across departure performance, yard utilization, and exception management at regional level. Supported launch-readiness and transportation integration for new Mexico Metro sites, aligning safety, capacity planning, and operational execution. Process Optimization & Digitalization Developed the TOM Metrics Dashboard for Mexico, enhancing executive visibility into transportation KPIs and enabling proactive disruption management Digitalized the Apollo Safety Audit process, transitioning from paper-based controls to an analytics enabled system for trend detection and compliance tracking. Led deployment of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), improving gate security and trailer processing efficiency. Built operational tools (Hostler Move Tracker, Safety SOP/Wiki) improving process adherence and reducing incident rates. Coached and developed 4 associates into promoted roles through structured performance tracking and leadership mentorship.
- AmazonROC/NOC Transportation SpecialistJanuary 2018 - January 2020 (2 years)• • Tracked import/export material, monitored cross-border flows, and coordinated with customs brokers, carriers, and suppliers for time-critical movements.• • Built SOPs for volume calculations, disruption response, and COVID-19 contingency processes.• • Maintained advanced data sets in Excel and internal tools to improve network visibility and response times.• • Recognized for strong problem-solving, rapid countermeasures, and exceptional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
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