Alvaro Gonzalez
Miami Lakes
Summary
Results-driven Distribution Manager with expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining rigorous inventory control standards. Strong advocate for team collaboration and results-oriented strategies, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in warehouse management, transportation coordination, and process improvement, consistently prioritizing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Manager
Nearly Natural
11.2021 - Current
- Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
- Coordinated closely with customer service representatives to address any shipping or delivery issues promptly, improving overall customer satisfaction rates.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory data.
- Implemented safety protocols within the warehouse, reducing workplace incidents and maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Reduced order fulfillment time through the development of streamlined picking and packing procedures.
- Improved delivery times with strategic route planning and reallocation of resources.
- Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
- Introduced new technologies into warehouse operations, enhancing automation capabilities while reducing manual labor requirements.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Logistics and Shipping Supervisor
CGI Windows & Doors
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised shipping team of 20-25 employees.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize truck space utilization and minimize transportation costs.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Closely tracked employee's KPI's to maintain a productive work environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Materials Manager
The Rite Screen Co
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Lead a team of more than 25 employees on plastic injection machines, roll form machines, and window screen building cells
- Worked closely with maintenance on keeping the machines running smoothly
- Organized Kaizen events, 5s projects to improve the facility’s productivity
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reductions
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
- Executed bi-weekly product inventories using Frontier systems.
- Followed customer-vendor guides to avoid non-compliant charges.
- Reviewed and maintained the production schedule to ensure production coverage for a fluctuating work environment.
- Performed daily PPE, GMP’s, sanitation, and safety audits to ensure a safe environment for our employees and products were complied with per company SOP’s, policies, and procedures.
- Performed daily physical inventory of raw products and materials. Reconciled discrepancies using the AS-400 system.
- Responsible for maintaining a Min/max level of production operating supplies to support an operation of three shifts
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
Shipping Supervisor
Anixter-Medley
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised shipping team of 15 employees.
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Managed a team of shipping personnel, fostering a productive work environment and promoting teamwork.
- Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the overall supply chain process.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize truck space utilization and minimize transportation costs.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FL03.2020
Skills
- Order fulfillment
- 10 years Logistics
- Edge WMS
- E-Commerce
- Amazon Vendor Central
- Warehouse management system
- NetSuite ERP
- SAP ERP
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- 5S/ Kaizen
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse management
- SAP ERP
- Warehousing operations
- Supply chain optimization
- Supply chain management software
- Inventory management
- Distribution strategy
- MRATrack warehouse management system
- Excel Pivot Tables
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Nearly Natural
11.2021 - Current
Logistics and Shipping Supervisor
CGI Windows & Doors
07.2019 - 11.2021
Materials Manager
The Rite Screen Co
01.2017 - 07.2019
Shipping Supervisor
Anixter-Medley
04.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Florida International University
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