Octavio Andres Palacios

About Octavio Andres Palacios

Senior Logistics and Operations Executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale supply chain, distribution, and maintenance operations across industrial, chemical, and defense sectors. Proven track record of advising senior leadership, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and driving operational excellence across complex, multi-site environments in the U.S. and global theaters. Currently leading high-volume distribution operations at Texas Pipe & Supply, overseeing 170+ personnel and end-to-end yard, inbound, and outbound logistics performance.Previously held progressive leadership roles at Baker Hughes, driving route optimization, digital operations, and North America downstream logistics execution, delivering improvements in cost, service levels, and network efficiency. Brings deep expertise in transportation strategy, carrier sourcing, inventory control, and process optimization supported by data-driven decision-making tools including SAP, Oracle, and Power BI.Former U.S. Army Senior Logistics Officer with extensive experience managing sustainment operations, fleet readiness, and logistics strategy across domestic and combat environments. Directed operations supporting personnel, managed budgets exceeding $30M, and consistently sustained >90% equipment readiness across dispersed operations. Recognized for building high-performing teams, enforcing accountability, and delivering zero mission failures through disciplined execution, safety leadership, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Texas Pipe & Supply

   Mar 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Operations ManagerTexas Pipe & Supply — Family of CompaniesAppointed to a newly established leadership role to strengthen operational performance across the Texas Pipe & Supply family of companies by driving cost reduction, process optimization, workforce productivity, and best-in-class safety standards across a large-scale industrial distribution network.Provide strategic oversight of warehouse, yard, distribution, and transportation operations while leading the transformation of operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce operating expenses, and increase service reliability. Partner closely with executive leadership, procurement, and commercial teams to implement data-driven operational strategies that optimize inventory flow, maximize asset utilization, and enhance overall supply chain performance.Lead, mentor, and develop a workforce of 179 operations professionals. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, operational discipline, and safety excellence.Drive initiatives focused on cost containment, process standardization, and operational scalability, ensuring resources, labor, and equipment are deployed efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer service and material availability. Establish KPI-driven performance management systems to monitor productivity, operational costs, safety metrics, and service levels across the organization.Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict adherence to regulatory and operational safety standards while implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect personnel, assets, and operational continuity.

Education

• Konrad Lorenz university

  bachelor of science in Businness Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations