Marlon Fernandes

Marlon Fernandes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic purchasing and program management. Currently serving as Sr. Manager of Strategic Purchasing at RECARO Aircraft Seating since March 2011, Marlon oversees diverse teams focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier auditing, and data analytics, with an emphasis on cost-effective sourcing and risk assessment. Previous roles at RECARO include Purchasing Manager for Commodity Metals, where Marlon developed a team to optimize inventory management and supplier performance. Early career experience includes positions at the University of Oklahoma in Housing Foods and Services, overseeing student workers and instructing MIS courses, as well as an industrial engineering role at Hindustan Motors AVTEC Ltd in India, where Marlon successfully redesigned facility layouts to enhance efficiency. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from RV College of Engineering.