José Roberto Islas

Supply Chain Director at Liberty of Puerto Rico

José Roberto Islas has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. José Roberto currently holds the position of Supply Chain Director at Liberty of Puerto Rico since October 2021. Before joining Liberty of Puerto Rico, they served as the Deputy Director of Purchasing and Logistics at Claro Puerto Rico from June 2016 to October 2021. In this role, they led a team of over 150 people and was responsible for driving procurement strategies to lower operating costs and managing multimillion-dollar real estate contracts.

Prior to their role at Claro Puerto Rico, José worked at América Móvil in various managerial positions. José Roberto served as the Operations Manager for the Southern Cone at América Móvil, where they were the main contact for mobile and fixed networks in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile. José Roberto also held the position of Latin America Operations Manager, overseeing the operations of the group's subsidiaries in the Caribbean and Central America. Additionally, they served as the Head of Operations for Latin America, responsible for mobile and fixed networks in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

José Roberto Islas has also worked as a Project Manager at Best Solutions, where they controlled project designs and audio/video installations in the residential and commercial sectors. Furthermore, they have experience as a Computer Lab Supervisor at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, where they supervised and coordinated the operation of engineering computer labs.

Overall, José Roberto Islas has demonstrated a strong expertise in supply chain management, procurement strategies, operations management, and project leadership throughout their career.

José Roberto Islas has a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering and Communications degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, which they obtained from 2003 to 2008. Prior to their university education, José attended Colegio Ciudad de Mexico, although the duration and specific field of study are not provided. In terms of additional certifications, José obtained various certifications in subjects such as Lean Six Sigma, supply chain management, mindfulness, Agile marketing, employee management, strategic thinking, and leadership, from institutions like LinkedIn and AZ Onward. The certifications were obtained between September 2020 and November 2020.

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  • Supply Chain Director

    October, 2021 - present