# Jhoel Armenta Jhoel Armenta is a remote worker on Himalayas, Global Fleet Management, IMPEX & Warehouse Operations Manager at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), based in Mexico. Source: https://himalayas.app/@jhoelarmenta ```text Global Supply Chain Manager at CIMMYT who cut logistics costs by 25% and reduced stockouts by 75%. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Open to opportunities | | Location | Mexico | | Authorized to work in | Mexico | | Salary expectations | 47k+ USD | | Job categories | Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Fleet Manager | | Skills | Global Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, International Trade Compliance, Inventory Management, Warehouse operations, Logistics Management, Fleet Management, ERP Implementation, ERP Master Planning, demand planning, ABC, Import export documentation, Customs Brokerage, Lean methodologies | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/jhoel-armenta | ## About ```text At International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), I managed global warehouse and inventory operations across five country offices, maintaining 98% compliance with CGIAR procurement policies and reducing stockout incidents by 75%. I also resolved recurring supply chain bottlenecks, cutting average resolution time by three to five days and logistics costs by 25%. Earlier at CIMMYT, I launched E-Catalogs covering 3,500 SKUs and integrated ERP Master Planning, reducing manual requisition time by 40% and improving inventory accuracy to 97%. Across my supply chain and international procurement work, I’ve focused on strategic sourcing, ERP-driven process improvement, and international trade compliance. ``` ## Experience ### Global Fleet Management, IMPEX & Warehouse Operations Manager [International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)](https://himalayas.app/companies/cimmyt). Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 ```text Managed global warehouse and inventory operations across 5 country offices, maintaining 98% compliance with CGIAR procurement policies and reducing stockout incidents by 75%. Delivered strategic operational and technical leadership to optimize procurement and sourcing efficiency. ``` Skills: SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Microsoft-Dynamics, Excel, ABC, ERP-Master-Planning, Lean, 5S+, Fleet-Management-Software, Inventory-Management-Systems, Import-export-documentation, Customs-Brokerage, International-Logistics ### Supply Chain Head [International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)](https://himalayas.app/companies/cimmyt). Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 ```text Directed end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing procurement, warehousing, and inventory management, serving global research and operational programs. Ensured compliance with CGIAR procurement governance while promoting transparency and value-for-money. ``` Skills: SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Microsoft-Dynamics, Excel, ABC, ERP-Master-Planning, Lean, 5S+, Fleet-Management-Software, Inventory-Management-Systems, Import-export-documentation, Customs-Brokerage, International-Logistics ### Inventory/Warehouses Head & International Procurement [International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)](https://himalayas.app/companies/cimmyt). Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 ```text Oversaw national warehouse operations and maintained optimal inventory levels through accurate demand forecasting and integrated planning tools. Authorized and executed high-value national and international procurement transactions in compliance with donor and organizational policies. ``` Skills: SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Microsoft-Dynamics, Excel, ABC, ERP-Master-Planning, Lean, 5S+, Fleet-Management-Software, Inventory-Management-Systems, Import-export-documentation, Customs-Brokerage, International-Logistics ### International Sr. Buyer [International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)](https://himalayas.app/companies/cimmyt). Jan 2009 - Dec 2015 ```text Led strategic procurement across 20 categories, managing an annual spend of $3-5M and a vendor base of 100+ suppliers. Coordinated global vendor development and managed competitive tendering processes to ensure compliance and value creation. ``` Skills: SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Microsoft-Dynamics, Excel, ABC, ERP-Master-Planning, Lean, 5S+, Fleet-Management-Software, Inventory-Management-Systems, Import-export-documentation, Customs-Brokerage, International-Logistics ### South America, Caribbean, Intercompany Export Administrator [Lincoln Electric Company - México](https://himalayas.app/companies/lincoln-electric). Jun 2005 - Mar 2008 ```text Managed logistics, documentation, and compliance for intercompany and customer exports across South America and the Caribbean regions. Maintained optimal inventory turnover while supporting production forecasting and demand planning. ``` Skills: Logistics, Documentation, Compliance, Inventory-Management, demand-planning, C-TPAT, Lean-Logistics, APICS ### Head of International Trade and Logistics [Brady Corporation - Mexico](https://himalayas.app/companies/brady). Jan 2003 - Jun 2005 ```text Directed foreign trade operations and managed finished goods warehouses in line with PITEX-IMEX regulations. Provided audit readiness and ensured proper documentation for customs, regulatory, and international trade audits. ``` Skills: Foreign-Trade, Logistics, Warehouse-Management, PITEX-IMEX, Audit-Readiness, Cost-Modeling, Revaluations, Standard-Costing ### International Logistics and Traffic Coordinator - North [LG Electronics - México](https://himalayas.app/companies/lg-electronics). Oct 2001 - Oct 2002 ```text Oversaw the flow of imported television components from LG's Reynosa facility to the Mexico City distribution center. Controlled inventory levels to support JIT operations while maintaining compliance with deferred tax obligations. ``` Skills: Logistics, Traffic-Coordination, Inventory-Control, JIT, Customs-Clearance, Transportation, Storage ### Traffic Coordinator PG Servicios de Logística, S.C.. Jul 1999 - Sep 2001 ```text Managed cross-border logistics operations for major clients including Coca-Cola and Dow Chemical, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely deliveries. Coordinated transportation and customs clearance for both imports and exports. ``` Skills: Logistics, Transportation, Customs-Clearance, Import, Export, Continuous-Improvement, Route-Optimization ## Education ### ITESM Leadership and Supervisory Skills Development Program, Leadership and Supervisory Skills. 2021 - 2021 ```text Leadership and Supervisory Skills Development Program from ITESM, completed in October 2021. ``` ### CAAREM Foreign Trade Mexican Laws Update, Foreign Trade ```text Foreign Trade Mexican Laws Update from CAAREM, completed in April 2019. ``` ### ITESM Integral Strategic Management of Purchasing and Supply, Purchasing and Supply. 2015 - 2015 ```text Integral Strategic Management of Purchasing and Supply from ITESM, completed in October 2015. ``` ### Universidad Del Valle De México MBA, Finance ```text MBA with a focus in Finance from Universidad Del Valle De México, completed in 2013. ``` ### Microsoft Microsoft Certified: Advanced Excel, Excel ```text Microsoft Certified: Advanced Excel, completed in July 2009. ``` ### STPS Supply Chain and Integrated Planning, Supply Chain ```text Supply Chain and Integrated Planning from STPS, completed in June 2009. ``` ### Instituto Politécnico Nacional Management Skills Development, Management ```text Management Skills Development from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, completed in 2007. ``` ### E.S.C.A. Santo Tomas IPN Bachelor's Degree, International Business ```text Bachelor's Degree in International Business from E.S.C.A. Santo Tomas IPN, completed in 2001. ``` ### CECYT No. 13 IPN Technical Degree, Administration ```text Technical Degree in Administration from CECYT No. 13 IPN, completed in 1997. ``` ## Tech stack - Oracle - Microsoft Excel - SAP - Microsoft Word - Microsoft PowerPoint To contact Jhoel, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Luis Campoy](https://himalayas.app/@luiscampoy): Sr. Sourcing Buyer, Dormakaba Americas - [Juan Gonzalez](https://himalayas.app/@juangonzalez1): Supply Chain Manager, MNAI - [Katherine Liz](https://himalayas.app/@katherineliz): Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Mexico - [Juan Carlos Hernández Gómez](https://himalayas.app/@juancarloshernndezgm): Raw Material Supervisor, Sigosa (Siderúrgica Del Golfo) - [Veronica Flores](https://himalayas.app/@veronicaflores): International Logistics Lead, Proma Messico SAPI de CV - [Ernesto Alvarez](https://himalayas.app/@ernestoalvarez): Senior Logistics & Project Lead, Bunge Mexico - [Carlos Figueroa](https://himalayas.app/@carlosfigueroa1): Supply Chain & Customer Operations Manager, TE Connectivity - [Walter Fast](https://himalayas.app/@walterfast): Site Procurement Manager, Amazon - [Tania Ramirez](https://himalayas.app/@taniaramirez): Export Coordinator, Saint Gobain - [Angelica Mtz](https://himalayas.app/@angelicamtz): Brand & Strategic Services Administrator, ALPREMA