Ron Azzolina

Supply Chain and Operations Executive with 30+ years of experience leading procurement, strategic sourcing, materials management, S&OP, planning, logistics, supplier performance, and ERP/MRP transformation across aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing, and modular construction. Directed $40M+ in annual spend, $20M+ in inventory exposure, 200+ domestic and international suppliers, and teams of up to 25 professionals. Delivered $8M+ in documented savings, improved supplier on-time delivery to 95%, increased inventory accuracy to 95%, reduced purchasing administration costs by 45%, and lowered material costs by 21%.

Combines enterprise-level strategy with hands-on execution in negotiations, supplier development, material availability, operational risk, and continuous improvement.

DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN/ MASTER PLANNER - FULLSTACK MODULAR - Carson, CA

(2025-04 - 2026-10)

Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for a growing modular manufacturing organization, overseeing procurement, strategic sourcing, materials planning, logistics, inventory, supplier management, and production readiness.

• Lead a 10-person supply chain organization spanning procurement, sourcing, materials planning, logistics, inventory, and production support.
• Direct supply chain activities support $40M+ in annual spend, balancing cost, quality, delivery, capacity, working capital, and supply risk.
• Manage strategic relationships with 200+ suppliers, strengthening supply continuity, supplier accountability, production readiness, and delivery performance.
• Partner with executive leadership, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Quality to align supply chain strategy with growth objectives, production requirements, customer commitments, and operational priorities.
• Develop KPI dashboards, supplier scorecards, reporting cadences, and governance processes that provide executive visibility into spend, inventory, supplier performance, material readiness, and operational risk.
• Drive Odoo ERP improvements across purchasing, inventory, planning, supplier management, reporting, and master-data processes.
• Strengthen demand planning, supply planning, replenishment, inventory controls, and material readiness to support scalable manufacturing operations.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, material, capacity, lead-time, and production risks to improve continuity and protect customer delivery.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - IMPACT HOUSING LLC - Yorba Linda, CA

(2021-11 - 2025-04)

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, production planning, and process transformation in manufacturing environments.

• Lead cross-functional supply chain teams across procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and production planning.
• Drive Lean, Kanban, cycle counting, and replenishment strategies to improve inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Establish supplier scorecards and KPI-driven performance programs to strengthen quality, delivery, accountability, and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements to optimize costs, lead times, capacity, and supply continuity.
• Support ERP implementations, master-data governance, and standardized processes to improve visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to resolve material constraints, protect production schedules, and mitigate supply chain risks.

PURCHASING MANAGER - TEXTILE PRODUCTS INC. - Anaheim, CA

(2019-10 - 2021-11)

Managed procurement, strategic sourcing, production planning, materials management, MRP, supplier development, and purchasing operations.

• Improved inventory turns, forecasting accuracy, material availability, and replenishment discipline.
• Negotiated supplier pricing, contracts, lead times, capacity, and service agreements.
• Partnered with Manufacturing to resolve material shortages, improve material availability, and protect production schedules.
• Supported supplier development and corrective-action initiatives to improve cost, quality, delivery, and service performance.

SR. PROGRAM BUYER – ELECTRONICS - KARMA AUTOMOTIVE - Irvine, CA

(2016-02 - 2019-09)

Managed strategic sourcing, supplier selection, BOM cost control, production procurement, and supplier performance for vehicle electronics programs.

• Managed suppliers supporting ECUs, wiring harnesses, infotainment systems, sensors, switches, and electrical assemblies.
• Implemented VMI and Kanban programs to improve material availability, inventory control, and continuity of manufacturing.
• Negotiated pricing, contracts, capacity agreements, lead times, and delivery commitments.
• Partnered with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management on new-product launches and production programs.
• Supported supplier development and issue resolution for quality, cost, capacity, and delivery performance.

SENIOR BUYER / PROGRAM BUYER - ASCENT AEROSPACE / COAST COMPOSITES - Santa Ana, CA

(2014-06 - 2016-01)

• Supported Boeing 737, 777, and 787 programs through procurement, supplier management, and production support.
• Managed aerospace tooling, composites, machined components, fabricated assemblies, and engineered products.
• Supervised procurement personnel and strengthened supplier accountability.
• Supported SAP implementation, AS9100 compliance, master-data management, and procurement standardization.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to support production requirements and supplier performance.

SENIOR BUYER / PLANNER - NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING - Irwindale, CA

(2013 - 2014)

• Directed purchasing, supplier development, inventory planning, MRP, and replenishment activities.
• Developed strategic suppliers for machined, molded, cast, and engineered components.
• Implemented Kanban inventory systems to improve material flow, replenishment, and production availability.
• Supported production planning and supplier issue resolution.

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR - B/E AEROSPACE - Westminster, CA

(2012 - 2013)

• Supervised aerospace procurement supporting manufacturing and production schedules.
• Managed sourcing of castings, bar stock, machined components, fabricated parts, and production materials.
• Supported AS9100, ITAR, procurement controls, and supplier documentation requirements.
• Coordinated with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve material and supplier issues.

SENIOR BUYER / PROGRAM BUYER - LEACH INTERNATIONAL - Buena Park, CA

(2011 - 2012)

• Managed procurement, supplier relationships, materials planning, and production support for aerospace and defense programs.
• Negotiated pricing, lead times, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Supported ITAR and DFARS requirements and supplier documentation controls.
• Coordinated supplier performance and mate