Jesus Antonio Negrete Velarde

Highly analytical, creative, and collaborative problem solver. Extensive supply chain management experience working with ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle, SAP, Macola, Great Plains, iGMP, Sage). Over 20 years of experience, including buying, planning, master/demand planning, forecasting, operations, inventory management, global procurement, accounting, budgeting, and customer service in various manufacturing settings. I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish fluently.

Professional Experience

A-light Architectural Lighting Feb 2023 –March 2025

• Set component inventory levels based on customer demand and finished goods strategies for domestic and international raw materials
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and order quantities
• Coordinate customer orders and deliver to the production floor
• Maintain open communication and an effective working relationship across the organization
• Place orders and follow up with suppliers, as well as internal and external coordination for goods and services
• Actively participate in reducing component costs and rationalizing inventory in the company portfolio
• Support the New Product Introduction team for new product development

Production Planner

• Review, modify, release, and reconcile production work orders/batch records for manufacturing
• Implement electronic batch records using electronic QMS (iGMP)
• Analyze and research material shortages, availability, and ETA for raw materials by working with Supply Chain to ensure materials are available at the time of the scheduled manufacturing prep date
• Engage with multiple teams to determine project risks and develop mitigation plans
• Lead cross-functional Operations project status reviews to track the agreed-upon project plan, reporting the status of key milestone resources and material costs to plan.
• Continuously improve, develop, and refine processes for production planning

Senior Planner

• Responsible for developing and implementing material requirements, planning, and scheduling systems within the MRP system (NAV)
• Scheduled and planned the production and purchasing of finished goods, components, and raw materials to meet confirmed delivery dates
• Monitored and expedited the flow of materials, components, and production from order placement through receipt, production, inspection, and shipping to ensure on-time delivery to the customer
• Worked closely with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Engineering regarding rescheduling caused by backlogs, material and labor shortages, and product and process approval
• Maintained, monitored, and reported sales, inventory, and production goals

Infantino, LLC

Demand Planner

• Independently analyzed current and historical customer order information and retailer POS data to develop a SKU-level master demand plan
• Scrutinized retailer POS data to identify trends and issues within the forecast, communicated the root cause of error, and recommended adjustments to the forecast
• Consistently worked with sales and supply chain personnel to balance supply and demand
• Managed inventory, safety stock levels, and turns
• Developed and maintained all forecast activities associated with products and customers while incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, replenishment analysts, and customers
• Proactively identified areas of potential supply concerns by providing recommendations to all parties impacted

Visual Communications Company, LLC Dec 2012 – Nov 2014

Buyer/Demand Planner

• Worked closely with Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to adequately support all planning activities in a timely manner
• Negotiated with suppliers regarding price quotes and contracts, delivery date, material availability, engineering change notices, discrepant material issues, and budgeting
• Analyzed and reported material shortages and impacts on the shipping schedule
• Analyzed material demand and aligned production and supplier capability
• Investigated and evaluated new sources of supply
• Led S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) forecast and inventory planning meetings
• Coordinated cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
• Planned, scheduled, and monitored the movement of materials through the development, prototype, and production cycle for NPI (New Product Introduction) goods
• Developed and implemented ERP/MRP (using SAP) procedures for the supply chain team

OCP Group, INC. Mar 1994 –Dec 2012

• Managed purchasing, global procurement, and planning activities for OCP San Diego, OCP Mexico, domestic outside manufacturing suppliers, and international manufacturing facilities
• Solicited quotes, evaluated bids, negotiated prices, performed price analysis, and resolved shortages for finished goods and raw materials
• Managed Kanban, reorder point, MRO, and ABC inventory program using ERP/MRP (Macola)
• Worked closely with international shippers and freight forwarders to manage and track incoming and outgoing shipments from overseas suppliers
• Coordinated and managed the weekly master schedule and raw material shipments to the company's production facilities
• Managed, coordinated, and maintained ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for OCP San Diego
• Provided superior customer service, which helped to achieve a high customer retention rate and generated repeat revenue for the company

Language Skills

• Bilingual - Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English and Spanish

Education

University of California, Riverside 

• Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Professional Credentials

• Master Planning of Resources APICS, Certified ISO Internal Auditor for ISO 9001-Collier & Associates 2000

University of California, Riverside 

• Applied Mathematics and Statistics