Rodrigo E. Aguilar
San Tan Valley
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience at U.S. Army, optimizing logistics operations and enhancing inventory efficiency. Expert in end-to-end supply chain management and strategic planning, achieving nearly zero inventory loss. Proven leader with strong analytical skills and a commitment to process improvement, fostering team collaboration and operational excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PARTS INVENTORY SPECIALIST
Nikola Motor
Coolidge
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Optimized supply chain operations for Engineering Garage, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Conducted audits to align inventory levels with trends and resolve discrepancies.
- Developed logistics plans implementing strategic recommendations to improve processes.
- Coordinated global logistics while fostering strong supplier relationships for timely deliveries.
- Oversaw receiving, storing, and issuing of stock to maximize operational efficiency.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, increasing stock productivity.
- Collaborated with purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
SENIOR SUPPLY SYSTEMS
U.S. Army
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Joint Base Lewis McChord/Ft. Lewis, WA
- Served as the Installation/District Supply Manager for five supply and logistics operations with stocks valued at $230 million.
- Audited inventory, initiated processes for disposition of inventory excess and recommended options or change for an optimized stock list.
- Maintained inventory reports and logistics administrative functions to ensure all requested supplies/equipment were readily available.
- Oversaw all supply and logistic functions such as ERPS (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems).
- Inspected admin files to ensure operational standards and business processes were followed.
- Maintained regulatory compliance and organized HAZ MAT, OSHA, industrial hygiene, safety and Department of the Army inspections and provided written reports to leadership.
- Published SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) safety messages, operational procedures and policies.
- Maintained and leveraged relationships with vendors, item managers and local support agencies to maximize buying power and competitiveness in the marketplace.
- Arranged emergency stock replacement.
- Led revision of standard operating processes to improve accountability and efficiency of incoming and on-hand stock levels.
- Maintained adequate stock levels by forecasting replenishment requirements and delivery dates. Also analyzed forecasting reports and recommended change.
- Boosted efficiency by preparing correspondence and prompt record update of purchases, warehouse and distribution activities.
- Joint Base Lewis McChord/Ft. Lewis, WA
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER /CONTRACTING OFFICER
U.S. Army
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- Directed daily supply chain operations for a Supply Support Activity/warehouse that supported 367 companies with a stock list of 2,400 items; valued at $4.2 million.
- Assigned, inspected, wrote and presented employee performance reviews and appraisals, including disciplinary actions also fostered performance improvement through positive reinforcement.
- Oversaw inventories and accountability; resulting in nearly a zero percent loss.
- Directed purchases, receipt process, inspection, storage, cataloging, inventories and distribution of stocks.
- Ensured compliance with mandated SOPs and regulations.
- Consulted senior leadership, administrators, managers and supervisors for resource planning.
- Foresaw constraints in supply performance and operational support; recommended change in staffing, organizational structure, hours of operation and other operational efficiencies to improve service.
- Organized and managed incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of items.
- Developed, directed, and recommended the implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Improved vital internal Inventory Control and equipment repairs/replacement policies and procedures reduced inefficiencies.
- Evaluated the health and safety of the facility and personnel.
- Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
SUPPLY AND SERVICES NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
- Managed the distribution of clothing, bulk fuel, water, food and vehicle repair parts to training and deployment areas to support 2,560 personnel.
- Analyzed and improved the organization’s logistics systems, instilled supply discipline, organize unit movements, ensured accountability of item distribution, and formalize equipment maintenance programs.
- Provided effective and timely planning, oversight, management and coordination of supply support operations.
- Proactively determined requirements and recommended allocation priorities including distribution control of supplies.
- Ordered and supervised organization of supply points, recommended and developed basic load strategies.
- Maintained tracking reports such as fuel requirements, clothing sizes, company locations and head-counts for proper distribution of supplies.
- Coordinated global logistics for personnel and equipment.
- Maintained professional relationships with suppliers and sourced new suppliers.
- Worked with staff and management to prepare supply request, maintained accountability of recoverable material/items.
- Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER
U.S. Army
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Fort Carson, CO
- Managed supply chain and logistics operations for 89 companies and directed the processing, distribution, storage and inventory oversight for 2,218 repair parts valued at $15 million.
- Inventoried and audited existing materials, resolved inventory excess, and recommended change based on demands, historical data, and trends.
- Developed, executed, maintained reviews and comments on logistics support plans, policies, procedures and similar data. Recommended improvements to enhance the process.
- Coordinated logistics support for repair parts, maintained supply records for equipment and supplies, accounted for inventories and acquired various products/equipment.
- Adhered to and enforced safety, personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
- Tracked orders from the point of origin to destination to ensure timely delivery of purchases and documented supplier and subcontractor performance.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supplier and subcontractors for pricing and support.
- Fort Carson, CO
AUTOMATED LOGISTICS SUPPLY SPECIALIST ENLISTED SOLDIER
United States Army
06.1998 - 06.2012
Education
Two year of College -
Skills
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Material Management
- Data and Root Cause Analysis
- Purchase ordering
- Start-up Operations
- Operations Improvement
- Planning and scheduling
- Operation Management
- Lean Strategies
- Policy enforcement
- Storage operations
- Stringent efficiency and logistics expertise
- Global transportation
- Distribution
- Forecasting
- ERP functionality
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Inventory Management
- Global Transportation Logistics
- Quality Assurance
- Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Procedures Development
- Change Management
- Team Building Technical Assessment
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Problem solving
- Client Management
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Planning and scheduling
- Up-to-Date Technology
- Dedication and patience
- Solid work ethic
- Detail-oriented
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team leadership
- Process Improvement
- Team player
- Decisive
- Organized
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal
- Active learning
- Mentoring
Training
- SAP/ERP Software, 03/01/11
- Demonstrated Senior Logistician Training, 11/01/16
Timeline
PARTS INVENTORY SPECIALIST
Nikola Motor
05.2022 - 04.2025
SENIOR SUPPLY SYSTEMS
U.S. Army
07.2017 - 05.2018
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER /CONTRACTING OFFICER
U.S. Army
03.2016 - 07.2017
SUPPLY AND SERVICES NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 03.2016
SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE NON-COMMISIONED OFFICER
U.S. Army
06.2012 - 05.2014
AUTOMATED LOGISTICS SUPPLY SPECIALIST ENLISTED SOLDIER
United States Army
06.1998 - 06.2012
Two year of College -
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