Alex Galarza

Alex Galarza is an experienced professional currently serving as an Operational Excellence Specialist at Freeport-McMoRan since June 2024. Previously, Alex held the position of Manager II in Maintenance Planning at Cruise from January to December 2023, where leadership of a 10-member team focused on aligning maintenance programs with organizational goals and enhancing cost efficiency during the transition from R&D to commercial operations. At American Airlines, from November 2014 to January 2023, Alex served as Senior Manager of Supply Chain Application Development, managing a team of 27 and facilitating data integration following the merger with US Airways. Additionally, Alex led a strategic group for Scheduled Maintenance Material Planning, overseeing 16 staff members to support material needs for aircraft maintenance checks. Alex began a career in material planning at US Airways from November 2007 to November 2014, emphasizing cost optimization and product availability. Alex holds a Master's degree in Organization Development and Change from Penn State University, with bachelor's and associate degrees in Organizational Leadership and Information Technology, respectively.