Javier Araya

Javier Araya has a diverse work experience in supply chain management and operations. Javier started their career at Intel Corporation, where they worked as a Manufacturing Supervisor and later became a Senior Buyer. In this role, they were responsible for demand planning and increasing MRP accuracy, resulting in a significant reduction in scrap materials and cost savings for the company.

Javier then joined H.B. Fuller as a Regional Sales and Operations Manager, where they implemented S&OP processes and managed supply chain issues. Additionally, they led Lean Six Sigma initiatives and implemented various process improvements across departments, gaining a deep understanding of industrial engineering role's impact on business.

Afterwards, Javier worked at Allergan as a Purchasing Manager, focusing on procurement and managing supplier relationships.

Currently, Javier is employed at Apollo Endosurgery as the Global Supply Chain Director, overseeing the entire supply chain function. Prior to this role, they served as a Supply Chain Manager at the same company.

Throughout their career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in supply chain optimization, inventory control, demand planning, process improvements, and cost reductions, making a significant impact on the companies they have worked for.

Javier Araya holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, which they earned from 2003 to 2008. Javier later pursued a Master's degree in Project Management from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, in 2009, they completed a certification in LSS Black Belt for Process Improvements from Accenture.