Jesse Simental
Garland
Summary
Results-driven supply chain and operations leader with 18 years of experience optimizing inventory management, process improvement, and cost control strategies. Expert in overseeing inventory planning, cycle count programs, and financial reconciliation to ensure accurate records for materials, equipment, and supplies across multiple locations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and finance, to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control/ Warehouse Mgr.
Innovative IDM
01.2012 - 03.2025
- Led and mentored a team of 20 across inventory control, procurement, and warehouse operations, focusing on talent development, engagement, and performance improvement to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive material management strategies to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials in line with production schedules.
- Oversaw warehousing, inventory management, and material planning across four branches and twelve warehouses. Optimized minimum/max inventory levels, reducing stockouts by 20% and maintaining an uninterrupted flow of materials to meet production needs.
- Collaborated with production, engineering, and sales teams to forecast demand, align production schedules, and establish effective procurement plans, ensuring a steady material flow to meeting production deadlines.
- Developed strong vendor relationships, negotiating special pricing, securing timely rebates, and streamlining returns of slow-moving and obsolete inventory, contributing to cost savings and improved inventory turnover.
- Led procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management, cultivating strong vendor relationships, securing competitive pricing and negotiating rebates to drive cost savings.
- Managed logistics and distribution process, coordinating with transportation providers to optimize delivery schedules and ensure timely material availability for production.
- Identified and implemented process within materials management, driving operational efficiencies and reducing excess or obsolete stock while improving inventory accuracy by achieving a 96% accuracy rate during physical cycle counts.
- Collaborated with internal departments such finance, quality control, and production to align materials management strategies with broader company objectives an improve overall business resilience.
- Set and maintained companywide standards for inventory control and warehouse operations, resulting in improved efficiency, cost savings, and streamlined processes across all locations.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Purchasing Manager
Innovative IDM, LLC
04.2006 - 01.2012
- 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.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Education
A.A.A. - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Skills
- Inventory management
- Production order processing
- Inventory cycle counting
- Pricing analysis techniques
- Lean principles application
- Six Sigma data-driven problem solving
- Experience in supply chain purchasing
- Operating Expenses
- Customer Relationship Management
- Analytical forecasting methods
- Business strategy development
- Logistics operations
Websites
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Presidents Club Award 2009, 2016
Recognized for outstanding performance and contributions to company growth and operational excellence. Awarded for exceeding performance goals in supply chain leadership, implementing high-impact process improvements, and consistently delivering measurable results in cost savings, inventory accuracy, and team development. Selected as one of the top contributors across all departments companywide.
Timeline
Inventory Control/ Warehouse Mgr.
Innovative IDM
01.2012 - 03.2025
Purchasing Manager
Innovative IDM, LLC
04.2006 - 01.2012
A.A.A. - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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