Carlos Arriola
About Carlos Arriola
Carlos Arriola serves as the Materials Team Manager at Plexus Corp. in Buffalo Grove, IL, where he has worked since 2017, managing a cross-border team and addressing material shortages to ensure supply continuity.
Work at Plexus
Carlos Arriola has served as the Materials Team Manager at Plexus Corp. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing a cross-border team located in both the United States and Mexico. He acts as the point of escalation for material shortages, ensuring supply continuity. His leadership includes initiatives aimed at reducing minimum order quantities (MOQ) to better align with business forecasts. Additionally, he coordinates Design for Manufacturing (DFM) meetings with quality and engineering teams and participates in annual pricing exercises to adjust finished goods costs.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Plexus, Carlos Arriola held various positions in supply chain management. He worked at Flextronics as a Purchasing Coordinator from 2005 to 2008 in the Guadalajara Area, Mexico. He then progressed to the role of Regional Supply Chain Solutions Manager at Flex from 2011 to 2015, also in Guadalajara. Following this, he served as Purchasing Manager at Flex from 2015 to 2017 in Buffalo Grove, IL. Additionally, he was a Senior Buyer / NPI Buyer at Jabil from 2008 to 2010 in Guadalajara.
Education and Expertise
Carlos Arriola earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and purchasing. His professional experience spans over a decade, focusing on procurement, supply chain solutions, and team management.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Carlos Arriola manages a cross-border team, demonstrating his leadership skills in overseeing operations across different regions. His responsibilities include acting as the point of escalation for material shortages and leading initiatives to optimize order quantities. His ability to coordinate with various teams, including quality and engineering, highlights his collaborative approach to supply chain management.