Carlos Alcala

Sourcing Manager @Stiltz

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Carlos Alcala is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sourcing management, currently serving as the Sourcing Manager at Stiltz Company. Carlos has demonstrated his expertise in supplier negotiation, cost reduction strategies and procurement operations throughout his career. His ability to manage and streamline sourcing processes has earned him a reputable position in the industry. Carlos has a solid background in sourcing raw materials and other supplies for manufacturing companies, ensuring the best quality at the lowest possible cost. His leadership and problem-solving skills have made him a valuable asset to the Stiltz team. Carlos is also known for his strategic planning abilities and his knack for building strong relationships with suppliers.

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Work Background

Dorman ProductsSr Sourcing Manager

Jul. 2022 - Feb. 2024Monterrey, Nuevo León, México · RemoteResponsible for business development with suppliers within Mexico and Latin America Region & cost reduction initiatives

Oshkosh CorporationStrategic Sourcing and Supplier Development Manager

Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2022León y alrededores, MéxicoJLG is a leading company in North America in the design and manufacturing of electric access vehicles for construction. - Developed Strategies for each category: Raw Material Steel, Metal-Fab, Casting, Electrical's, Hydraulics among others. - Pioneer in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, playing a pivotal role in establish and growing JLG plant in León, Guanajuato, México. - Highly effective in supplier localization, cost optimization, and the establishment of local supplier networks. Leading supplier and part approval process, aligned with organizational objectives in terms of timelines and costs. - Recognized for spearheading the cost reduction program, collaborating with engineering to ensure strict adherence to project timelines and cost objectives. -Developed Supply Chain Risk Analysis process and triggered proper containment activities. Successful implementation reducing production impacts due to production shortages.

Oshkosh CorporationSupplier Quality and Development Manager

Apr. 2015 - Jan. 2019León y alrededores, MéxicoJLG is a leading company in North America in the design and manufacturing of electric access vehicles for construction. - Responsible for the supplier approval process, as well as the APQP and PPAP processes, for the key categories including: Steel Raw Material, Metal Fabrication, Casting, Electrical components, Hydraulic components, among others. - Responsible for supplier quality problem solving process. Through an effective root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques, utilizing primary tools such as: 8Ds and PDCA. - Key member of Global Supplier Development Council, achieving agreements to standardize global processes for: New Suppliers Introduction, Production Parts Approval and Troubleshooting Processes. - Usage of GD&T for components development with suppliers, leader for Technical Reviews (Including company Engineering and Manufacturing departments, as well as supplier), review and approve PPAP, and problem resolution process.

Navistar IncReliability Engineer

Mar. 2013 - Mar. 2015Monterrey y alrededores, México · On-siteNavistar is an OEM, leading company in the heavy-duty truck and busses design and fabrication. - Interacting with customers and dealers to understand complains and providing solutions from the origin, involving Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams. - Responsible for Body and Chassis Systems.

Prolec GESupplier Quality Assurance

Jan. 2011 - Mar. 2013Monterrey y alrededores, MéxicoProlec is a company dedicated to the design and manufacturing of electrical transformers, ranging from small distribution transformers to big Extra-Power transformers. - Responsible for the New Suppliers Introduction process, supporting cost reduction initiatives and problem-solving activities. - Utilization on GD&T for the review and approval of PPAPs. As well as for problem resolution and continuous improvement.

DENSOParts Quality Specialist

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2011Monterrey y alrededores, MéxicoResponsible for Suppliers Parts Quality and RMA Process. - New Production Line start up. Working and driving the suppliers performance to achieve the expected standard quality levels within the first operation year, through Visits to Suppliers for ISO TS Quality Audit, Process Review and On Site Quality Issues Review. And working with them on RCA and PCA.