Rodrigo Villela
Head of Supply Chain Management @ Heart Aerospace
About
Currently leading supply chain management at Heart Aerospace, focusing on strategic procurement, supplier operations, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Brings over 20 years of expertise in procurement, contracts, and supply chain management, with a proven ability to integrate procurement strategies across functions such as legal, compliance, finance, and engineering. Dedicated to fostering strong supplier relationships to drive value and innovation, while aligning business operations with organizational goals. Extensive experience in managing complex projects, negotiating contracts, and developing multidisciplinary teams in aerospace and automotive sectors underpins a commitment to operational excellence and business growth.
Sweden
Gothenburg
Aviation & Aerospace
Resolução de problemas, Cooperação, Lançamento de produtos, Liderança de equipe, S&OP, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Material Scheduling, Material Logist, Supplier Development, Melhoria contínua, Indicadores-chave de desempenho, Gestão de relacionamentos empresariais, Gestão, Satisfação do cliente, Processo de venda, Contract management, Comunicação com o cliente, Orçamento, Comunicação oral, Comunicação
Experience

Head of Supply Chain Management
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden
• Led a team of 8 Category Managers in supplier procurement for the ES30 program and technical cells. • Defined and implemented procurement strategies for critical components, achieving a 40% cycle time reduction. • Fostered partnerships with propulsion suppliers, optimizing technical architecture while minimizing costs. • Streamlined logistics for the first fully electric demonstration program, reducing turnaround time by 50%.

Franchisee
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil
• Managed all aspects of a Ophthalmological clinic franchise, including profit and losses, human resources, finance, operations, and marketing. • Focused on delivering high-quality services in line with group standards, resulting in increased patient satisfaction and retention. • Achieved financial targets through strategic planning and ethical business practices.

Director of Contracts and Off Sets - Defense and Security
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil
• Directed a team of 25 contract specialists, managing global customer relationships for Embraer Defense and Security. • Cultivated strong partnerships with key clients, including the Brazilian and Portuguese Airforces, enhancing customer satisfaction. • Ensured compliance with contractual obligations while overseeing profit margins for Aerospace and Radars products. • Streamlined cash inflow processes, significantly improving financial accuracy and strategic planning.

Sales Engineering Director - Defense and Security
São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil
• Led a team of 20 engineering specialists, enhancing technical support for sales campaigns in defense and security. • Prepared comprehensive Comercial and Technical proposals for international campaigns, targeting markets in Europe and Asia. • Negotiated strategic partnerships with suppliers, improving competitiveness and operational efficiency. • Achieved a 30% increase in sales backlog and reduced costs by approximately 13% through effective portfolio management.

Senior Director Supply Chain - Development programs
São Paulo, Brasil
• Led a high-performing team of 35 professionals, including 25 Contract Administrators and 10 Supply Chain Analysts, in a highly regulated environment. • Managed relationships with key suppliers such as PW, Collins, and Honeywell, ensuring compliance and efficiency. • Oversaw annual expenditures of $0.5 billion, driving cost-effective procurement strategies and optimizing supply chain processes.

Senior Director Supply Chain - Sustaining Programs
• Directed a team of 60 professionals, including Contract Administrators and Supply Chain Analysts, to optimize supplier relationships. • Managed a substantial budget of $1.2 billion, achieving a 15% cost reduction on EJETs, saving $150M annually. • Implemented innovative material planning strategies, increasing inventory turnover to 33 through Kanban and VMI suppliers.

Supplier Account Manager
• Directed a team of 4 Contract Administrators and 5 Supply Chain Analysts, enhancing supplier performance across Embraer's programs. • Developed a comprehensive book of indicators, increasing OTD from 75% to 95% with UTAS on the E1 program and achieving 99.8% schedule reliability. • Implemented a pull system strategy for APU, reducing inventory by 20%

Senior Contract Administrator
• Negotiated and managed contracts with top aerospace companies, including Hamilton Sundstrand and Eaton. • Implemented supplier performance initiatives, enhancing on-time delivery (OTD) and customer satisfaction. • Achieved a remarkable increase in OTD from 65% to 85% within one year.

Technical Buyer
• Managed electric and avionic suppliers for the ERJ145 program, overseeing $100M in annual expenditures. • Streamlined inventory processes by eliminating obsolete materials, optimizing inventory levels by 5%. • Coordinated material planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations for critical components like antennas and radars.

Supply Chain Engineer
• Spearheaded supplier development initiatives for plastic commodities, enhancing project efficiency. • Cultivated local suppliers in Brazil, achieving a significant 10% cost reduction on fuel pumps and modules. • Collaborated cross-functionally to drive new project initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
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