Antonio Gonzalez Hernandez

Lead the production scheduling team, implementing production programs that optimize inventory, maximize production efficiency, maximize OTD (On-Time-Delivery) and minimize OTS (Order-To-Ship) times. Led end-to-end SIOP implementation, turning forecasts into actionable capacity, inventory, and material plans that align production output with market demand.

• Lead a global production scheduling team, optimizing inventory and maximizing production efficiency across multiple plants in the US, Mexico and China.
• Build Power BI data models and reports using SQL and DAX and advanced DAX measures, giving leadership visibility into operational performance.
• Explode high-level forecasts into detailed views tailored for different planning activities, including plant capacity planning, inventory optimization and procurement requirements.
• Automate and improve production scheduling optimization for OTD (On-Time-Delivery) and OTS (Order-To-Ship) metrics.
• Led SAP S/4HANA implementation as Production Planning Business Process Owner, with deep understanding of internal processes, the Fiori and GUI user experience, SAP functionality, and CDS tables, streamlining data integration with Azure.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance essential organizational reports and automated emails to monitor key metrics: sales and production order tracking, OTD/OTS times, lead time and demand analysis, WIP schedules, production history, COGI error tracking, shipments, inventory levels and health, master data exceptions, daily performance scorecards, and executive sales summaries.
• Revitalized inventory management by implementing inventory policies to optimize capital utilization.
• Implemented capacity planning initiatives, conducting weekly reviews with Plant Managers and site leaders to align production schedules with demand forecasts and customer requirements.
• Use Azure Data Factory, Function Apps, and Logic Apps to build data pipelines that copy data from SAP S/4HANA and SharePoint into Data Lake and Blob Storage, and to automate email notifications, report distribution, and other workflows feeding the Power BI reporting infrastructure.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (primarily GitHub Copilot and Codex, along with Claude Code and MCP integrations) to speed up and improve the efficiency of reports, automations, and custom applications built to support supply chain and operations goals.

Led production management in China for distribution to the US and Australia, overseeing the entire supply chain from material sourcing to logistics. Integrated and analyzed data from multiple ERP systems by building Power BI reports, improving report accuracy and data connectivity. Built a SIOP roadmap that standardized product groupings and annual operating plans, improving cross-departmental collaboration and KPIs across multiple global sites.

• Managed end-to-end production processes in China for international distribution, focusing on data-driven strategies to optimize operations and inventory management.
• Led the integration of multiple ERP systems, significantly improving data connectivity and accuracy using SQL and Power BI.
• Designed and implemented Power BI datasets and reports to support daily operations and strategic decisions during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to private equity firms.
• Developed and led a company-wide SIOP roadmap with monthly cross-departmental reviews of operational and financial indicators, focused on OTS and OTD.
• Standardized product classifications optimized for the SIOP roadmap and aligned annual operating plans, including capacity and inventory plans across 9 locations in the US, Mexico, and China.

Oversaw supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management for manufacturing in China, while managing inventory in Los Angeles. Led vendor relations, including site inspections and price negotiations backed by detailed cost analysis. Brought Power BI into the supply chain process, improving decision-making. Worked with Sales and Marketing to develop new programs and purchasing plans for peak sale seasons, aligning production capacity with market demand.

• Used Bills of Materials and cost data analysis as negotiation tools, securing favorable pricing and strengthening supplier relationships.
• Built a social compliance and QC inspection process with defined testing and acceptance/rejection criteria, improving product quality and compliance.
• Expanded the supplier network to improve price negotiations, increase flexibility, and add redundancy to the supply chain.
• Worked with Sales and Marketing to design, quote, and price new programs, ensuring competitive offerings and market responsiveness.
• Led Power BI adoption for production and sales reporting, giving deeper insight into operational performance and sales trends.

Led a manufacturing source change for outdoor protective products and helped carry out a brand divestiture. Managed product sourcing and improved production flexibility, reducing supply disruptions across the product portfolio.

• Coordinated the relocation of equipment and assets, secured new material sourcing partnerships, and managed the production ramp-up to meet demand without compromising product availability or portfolio diversity.
• Led the operations handover for the divestiture of a brand and product line that no longer fit the company's core portfolio, improving production flexibility and capacity.
• Oversaw production ramp-up at the new manufacturing site, applying best practices to reach full production with minimal supply disruption.
• Built material sourcing partnerships that maintained quality and availability during and after the transition.

Developed production capacity plans for backpacks and outdoor protective covers, including headcount assessments. Formulated detailed production schedules for three plants and worked with raw material buyers to adjust plans in response to demand changes.

Oversaw coordination across marine, railway, and truck planning areas. Enhanced operational efficiencies by revising loading/unloading plans, optimizing floor layout plans, and improving vessel/berth scheduling, among other logistics processes.

Streamlined flatbed vehicle utilization by reducing idle time and optimizing fuel stops and assignments, employing prioritization algorithms to maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs.