RODOLFO MONTES
Westlake, Fl, 33470 - Open To Self-Funded Relocation To Orlando
Summary
Industrial Engineer and MBA-qualified business leader with extensive experience in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, international partnerships, B2B commercial relationships, operational strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Experienced in managing supplier and customer relationships, negotiating international agreements, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in cost efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational performance. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Logistics Manager
K-RAIN MANUFACTURING
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.2019 - Current
- Manage global sourcing and supplier relationships, including negotiations with partners in Asia, Africa and Europe to secure materials and control purchasing costs.
- Led procurement and logistics activities supporting manufacturing and assembly operations, aligning purchasing priorities with production requirements and inventory demand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, to ensure procurement and supply chain operations supported business objectives.
- Analyze historical usage and inventory trends to improve bin sizing, increasing inventory accuracy by 25% while reducing inventory carrying costs by 14%.
- Implemented blanket purchase orders and refined replenishment quantities, increasing inventory turnover from 6 to 10 times annually.
- Generate daily shortage reports and coordinate purchasing-team workflows to address supply gaps and protect manufacturing continuity.
- Selected, qualified, and evaluated logistics carriers based on service and cost, supervising physical inventories of $6 million in domestic finished goods and $4 million in international raw materials and parts.
Global Data Manager
CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS
Orlando, Florida
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and optimized data-entry, recordkeeping, and management systems to enhance support for global operations.
- Analyzed data quality and designed project-specific collection methods aligned with operational objectives.
- Compiled weekly audience measurement and sales reports for multiple departments, identifying trends and proposing actionable process improvements.
- Redesigned warehouse layouts and implemented an item-location system to streamline operations; generated reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Co-Founder / Owner – Business & Operations
ON-TRACK – SATELLITE TRACKING, S.R.L.
Santiago
2011 - 2016
- Co-founded early satellite-tracking business in Santiago, Dominican Republic; developed business plan and secured partner support and financing.
- Negotiated technology distribution and marketing agreements with partners in Asia and North America, establishing key international commercial relationships..
- Recruited and trained team members, led the company launch, oversaw daily commercial and operational activities.
Founder / Owner – General Management
eSUPER (VIRTUAL SUPERMARKET)
Santiago
2009 - 2014
- Founder of eSuper, Santiago's first online supermarket, pioneering local e-commerce grocery delivery.
- Developed business model, marketing strategy, and financing; established supplier networks, designed distribution systems, and managed customer relationships to drive growth.
- Grew business significantly and executed a successful sale of company in 2014.
Regional Supply Chain Manager
FERRETERIA HACHE
Santo Domingo
2007 - 2009
- Directed strategic operational projects that contributed to a 30% cost reduction and a 50% decrease in theft-related incidents.
- Modernized company-wide inventory controls and supported cross-functional initiatives for cost reduction, security improvements, and operational innovation.
- Designed and improved inventory-management procedures across stores; strengthened inbound logistics, receiving controls and international shipment coordination.
- Led a team of five procurement specialists and managed local and international purchasing across more than 100,000 hardware and construction-supply items.
- Managed supplier sourcing, authorized purchase orders, and negotiated purchasing arrangements to enhance cash flow and reduce lead times.
- Executed an overstock sales plan, resulting in a 5.5% reduction in inventory costs.
- Produced monthly forecast analyses and sales-performance reports for existing and newly launched products.
Education
MBA -
EAE Business School (UPC)
Barcelona, SpainB.S. - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
Santiago, Dominican RepublicB.A. - Business Administration
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TCCC)
Dryden, New YorkSkills
- Sourcing and procurement
- Supply chain operations
- Logistics & Distribution
- Inventory Optimization
- Forecasting & Reporting
- Data Analysis Tools
- Supplier negotiations
- Supplier Development
- Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Industrial Product Familiarity
- B2B Business Relationships
Languages
English and Spanish | Advanced Microsoft Office | Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains)
Timeline
Procurement Logistics Manager
K-RAIN MANUFACTURING
02.2019 - Current
Global Data Manager
CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS
04.2017 - 01.2019
Co-Founder / Owner – Business & Operations
ON-TRACK – SATELLITE TRACKING, S.R.L.
2011 - 2016
Founder / Owner – General Management
eSUPER (VIRTUAL SUPERMARKET)
2009 - 2014
Regional Supply Chain Manager
FERRETERIA HACHE
2007 - 2009
MBA -
EAE Business School (UPC)
B.S. - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
B.A. - Business Administration
Tompkins Cortland Community College (TCCC)