JESUS YANEZ
Greeley,CO
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Manager with 20+ years of experience across manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial environments. Strong background in procurement, inventory management, and supplier coordination with a focus on improving processes, reducing costs, and supporting production operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Orbit Fab
Lafayette, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and materials planning to support production demand.
- Reduced receiving delays to same-day or 24-hour processing improving inventory accuracy and material availability for production.
- Streamlined purchase order request process cutting turnaround time from two weeks to 1–3 days.
- Led full cycle count initiative establishing weekly cycle counting increasing inventory accuracy to 99.5%.
- Strengthened supplier contracts improving lead-time reliability and ensuring consistent material supply.
Senior Logistics Analyst
J.M. Smucker
Longmont, CO
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered $350K+ in annual logistics and vendor savings through carrier negotiations and network optimization.
- Improved shipment accuracy by 15% through enhanced logistics coordination and SAP ERP utilization.
- Improved service levels across multiple distribution channels through process improvement.
- Supported material flow and inventory movement across distribution network to ensure product availability.
- Led sustainability initiatives achieving True Zero Waste – Platinum certification.
Supply Chain Manager
ConverterTech
Loveland, CO
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw forecasting, purchasing, receiving, and warehousing for 1,000+ SKUs.
- Reduced supplier lead times by 75% through supplier collaboration and workflow redesign.
- Achieved 98% on-time delivery through improved logistics planning and materials availability.
- Implemented ERP/MRP improvements increasing forecast accuracy and inventory planning effectiveness.
HR Manager
InstruTech
Longmont, CO
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed recruitment and onboarding for a workforce of 200 employees.
- Developed staffing strategies aligned with manufacturing demand.
- Reduced HR and benefits costs by over 30% through vendor negotiations.
- Supported employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and performance management.
Site Manager
Breeze Thru
Greeley, CO
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed daily operations for a team of 15 improving inventory accuracy.
- Reduced inventory carrying costs by 20% through usage analysis.
- Achieved monthly cost reductions through labor optimization.
- Monitored chemical inventory levels and maintained appropriate stock levels to support operations.
- Ordered chemicals and equipment for the site while controlling costs and preventing shortages.
Production Manager
Aqua-Hot
Longmont, CO
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Supervised a 20-person manufacturing team.
- Increased production throughput by 25% using Lean methodologies.
- Reduced inventory costs by 20% through improved cycle counting and materials control processes.
Operations Support Manager
Hach
Loveland, CO
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Directed order management, production scheduling, warehouse support, and inventory control.
- Managed production schedules and lead times to customers, ensuring material readiness for production and delivery.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers to reduce lead times and improve material availability.
- Improved on-time delivery from 75% to 95%.
- Increased operating margins by 30% through cost controls and supplier negotiations.
- Improved warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy through new inventory systems.
Facilities Management Coordinator
Covidien
Boulder, CO
07.2004 - 11.2013
- Managed capital projects and facility operations.
- Coordinated external contractors, service providers, and vendors.
- Worked with suppliers ordering facilities equipment and materials.
- Worked with vendors to install supplies and equipment.
- Supported procurement and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery and installation of materials and equipment.
- Maintained facility budgets, work orders, and maintenance records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Management
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Inventory Control
- ERP/MRP Systems
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Demand Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Warehouse Operations
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Orbit Fab
10.2025 - Current
Senior Logistics Analyst
J.M. Smucker
06.2024 - 10.2025
Supply Chain Manager
ConverterTech
09.2023 - 06.2024
HR Manager
InstruTech
01.2021 - 09.2023
Site Manager
Breeze Thru
05.2020 - 12.2020
Production Manager
Aqua-Hot
01.2020 - 05.2020
Operations Support Manager
Hach
04.2014 - 11.2019
Facilities Management Coordinator
Covidien
07.2004 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix