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JULIO HERRERA

Tijuana,BCN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven supply chain leader with 26 years of experience in the maquiladora industry, specializing in procurement, materials management, and supply chain optimization. Expertise in driving cost reductions, enhancing operational efficiency, and cultivating strategic supplier partnerships. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mitigating supply chain risks, and implementing data-driven solutions to streamline processes. Recognized for successfully managing complex global supply chains while ensuring the seamless flow of goods and materials through advanced logistics strategies that enhance both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Luxshare-ICT
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked on transitioning all open orders from previous company to new company.
  • Maintained production lines running with minimum interruptions through transition.
  • Inventory levels have been kept down to optimal levels.
  • Ensured compliance with new corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
  • Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
  • Established performance metrics for procurement department, driving accountability and continuous improvement.

Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
05.2017 - 12.2024
  • Led a team of raw material buyers, managing procurement for 280 suppliers.
  • Reduced inventory by $30M in six months through strategic supplier negotiations and proactive cost management.
  • Developed and implemented a KPI dashboard to track and enhance buyer performance.
  • Key contributor to the transition from Bose to LuxShare, ensuring supply chain continuity.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
  • Established performance metrics for procurement department, driving accountability and continuous improvement.

Specialist

Global Command Center (GCC)
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Allocated and expedited materials across Bose’s global supply chain, supporting Tijuana manufacturing and contract manufacturers.
  • Ensured uninterrupted production for automotive (ASD) products, mitigating supply risks and avoiding customer disruptions.

Planning & Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Integrated Planning and Purchasing teams, improving communication and minimizing customer order disruptions.
  • Led a team of 11 direct reports, implementing a demand attainment tool to align customer needs with supply planning.
  • Optimized inventory management, reducing excess stock and preventing obsolescence.

Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
05.2017 - 07.2019
  • Developed a Purchasing Strategy based on ABC classification, stabilizing the supply chain.
  • Established a six-week shortage outlook process to proactively address potential production impacts.
  • Improved supplier on-time delivery (OTD) by enforcing accountability and corrective actions.
  • Played a key role in achieving IATF 16949:2016 certification for the plant.

Materials Manager

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
01.2011 - 05.2017
  • Led a team of 12 direct reports, optimizing materials planning, warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and production control.
  • Successfully met Inventory Management AOP and quarterly forecasts in both value and days on hand.
  • Maintained an average 98% on-time delivery for four consecutive years by driving collaboration across Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
  • Achieved Warehouse Physical Inventory Exemption for six years straight by ensuring 96% cycle count accuracy.
  • Managed the Import/Export department, securing NEEC and Tax-Exempt certifications during a two-year tenure.
  • Reduced inventory levels to all-time lows, decreasing value from $14.2M to $11.3M and days on hand from 75 to 63.
  • Delivered Rockwell’s best service metrics in FY12, achieving: 97.8% Fill Rate 93.5% Request Met, 98.7% Planned Schedule Attainment, 96.66% Intercompany STO compliance
  • Maintained 95%+ warehouse accuracy, earning Physical Inventory Exemption for two consecutive years.

Sr. Buyer/ Supervisor

BOSE CORPORATION
09.2005 - 12.2010
  • Managed purchasing for semiconductors with an annual spend of $64M, overseeing critical commodities.
  • Led the Electronics division, responsible for PC board assemblies for both the Home Entertainment and Automotive Systems divisions.
  • Negotiated key supplier contracts, securing $1.2M in savings in the first year by leveraging purchasing power for new product qualifications.

Buyer/ Purchasing Supervisor

HOLLEY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
07.2004 - 09.2005
  • Played a key role in increasing on-time delivery from 60% to 95%, driving operational improvements across the supply chain.
  • Rebuilt strong supplier relationships, enhancing collaboration and reliability.
  • Reduced inventory by $250K, bringing it from $850K to $600K, using the kanban system for just-in-time inventory management.

Buyer Planner/ Sales

KODAK-HEIDELBERG
11.2000 - 06.2004
  • Managed procurement for electrical, plastic, and electromechanical components for Kodak X-ray processors.
  • Successfully transitioned complex subassemblies in-house, saving $100K annually by eliminating reliance on a supplier with rising costs.

Buyer

KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC S.A. DE C. V
08.1999 - 10.2000
  • Procured electronic components (passives and semiconductors) for PC board assemblies.
  • Developed additional suppliers for MLCC components during a global shortage caused by the Y2K crisis, ensuring supply continuity.

Education

Purchasing Certification and Supply Management -

University of California SD
01.2004

Bachelor's - International Business

Universidad Autonoma De BC
12-1999

Skills

  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • PLM (Windchill)
  • TRESS
  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Supply chain management
  • Inventory coordination
  • Contract negotiation

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent
Spanish: Native

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Leader
  • Vendor relationship Mgt
  • Negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Cost Control
  • Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Process Optimization
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis Management

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Luxshare-ICT
01.2025 - Current

Specialist

Global Command Center (GCC)
06.2021 - 01.2024

Planning & Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
08.2019 - 05.2021

Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
05.2017 - 12.2024

Purchasing Manager

BOSE CORPORATION
05.2017 - 07.2019

Materials Manager

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
01.2011 - 05.2017

Sr. Buyer/ Supervisor

BOSE CORPORATION
09.2005 - 12.2010

Buyer/ Purchasing Supervisor

HOLLEY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
07.2004 - 09.2005

Buyer Planner/ Sales

KODAK-HEIDELBERG
11.2000 - 06.2004

Buyer

KYUSHU MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC S.A. DE C. V
08.1999 - 10.2000

Purchasing Certification and Supply Management -

University of California SD

Bachelor's - International Business

Universidad Autonoma De BC

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