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Julio Rodriguez

Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Industrial Engineer with over [20] years of proven expertise in the aeronautical and automotive sectors. Adept in optimizing supply chain operations, overseeing procurement of goods and services, managing repairs, conducting price analyses, streamlining warehousing, maintaining inventory control, and logistics operations knowledge

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Commodity Buyer

Boeing
10.2019 - Current
  • Develop sourcing strategies to secure long-term contracts with commercial airlines and defense projects
  • Procure fasteners from OEMs to meet Boeing’s needs and customer contracts
  • Manage proprietary parts such as Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Boeing, including drawing interpretation, inventory analysis, and price negotiation

Purchasing and Repair Administrator

Aersale
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Responsible for analyzing repair orders to meet business goals
  • Expedite products and services for timely delivery
  • Conduct cost analyses to negotiate price reductions with repair shops
  • Use teardown analysis to salvage components from donor units
  • Identify repair opportunities, consult ILS145, and perform testing and repairs as needed
  • Assist the Tech Group with component procurement for engine overhauls

Purchasing Agent

JW Aviation
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Coordinate purchasing of rotables, expendables, and tools for Cargo lines operating 767-200 and DC-10
  • Support logistics for AOG and scheduled needs, ensuring timely and cost-effective shipping and vendor performance
  • Oversee traceability for airframe parts
  • As Repair Administrator, follow up with repair shops for timely quotes, expedite deliveries, and coordinate parts lists for aircraft C-checks
  • Analyze demand for critical parts and compare repair versus replacement costs

Purchasing Supervisor

Aruba Airlines
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Schedule and plan C-Checks with approved MROs for the A-320 program, ensuring timely major component pre-packaging
  • Coordinate landing gear and engine switch scheduling with overhaul units
  • Procure rotables, consumables, tools, and ground equipment for A-320/A319 and CJR-200 fleets using approved vendors and platforms like ILS and Airbus Supply
  • Manage logistics for AOG situations, scheduled needs, and replenishment
  • Handle importing, exporting, and the exchange, loan, and sale of components
  • Oversee supplier performance and manage sales and repairs of key components such as landing gear and APUs

Logistics Manager

General Motors Corporation
03.1992 - 10.2006
  • As a Logistics and Customs Manager, I managed CKD materials from Japan, Brazil, USA, and Germany for vehicle assembly at the Valencia GM Plant
  • Responsibilities included coordinating production schedules, overseeing the CKD warehouse, and using the Kanban technique for plant scheduling
  • I ensured just-in-time delivery of local components by working with nearby vendors and facilitated communication through EDI

Education

Data analysis in Excel -

Microsoft
01.2019

Associate of Science - GLA APICS Certified

Miami Dade College
01.2017

Associate of Science - Private Pilot for Single Engines Aircraft

SIACA
01.2006

Training center associate Science - Supply Chain Analyst

GM
01.2001

MBA - (No Finished)

Universidad Getúlio Vargas
01.1996

EASL - English as a second language

Temple University
01.1995

Associate of Science - PLC Programmer Technician

Pavan
01.1990

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Eng.

Ezequiel Zamora University
01.1988

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Database Analysis
  • Graphical Interpretation
  • Cost-saving Initiatives
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Excel Advanced

Timeline

Senior Commodity Buyer

Boeing
10.2019 - Current

Purchasing and Repair Administrator

Aersale
11.2018 - 10.2019

Purchasing Agent

JW Aviation
03.2018 - 10.2018

Purchasing Supervisor

Aruba Airlines
03.2015 - 02.2018

Logistics Manager

General Motors Corporation
03.1992 - 10.2006

Data analysis in Excel -

Microsoft

Associate of Science - GLA APICS Certified

Miami Dade College

Associate of Science - Private Pilot for Single Engines Aircraft

SIACA

Training center associate Science - Supply Chain Analyst

GM

MBA - (No Finished)

Universidad Getúlio Vargas

EASL - English as a second language

Temple University

Associate of Science - PLC Programmer Technician

Pavan

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Eng.

Ezequiel Zamora University
Julio Rodriguez