Ari Gonzalez
Brooklyn
Summary
Results-driven warehouse operations leader with a proven track record in inventory control and process optimization. Expertise in implementing SOPs and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring high accuracy rates and team performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Warehouse Manager
KITH
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Implemented improved layout strategies to enhance product accessibility and reduce retrieval times.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures for seamless integration.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to streamline shipping processes and improve delivery timelines.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for inventory control and order fulfillment tasks.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Assistant General Manager
KITH
New York, NY
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Played a key role in a major store reopening by organizing and processing high-volume inventory efficiently.
- Processed approximately 3,000 inventory units per week in KITH's high-volume SoHo location while consistently exceeding productivity goals.
- Supported the General Manager in overseeing daily warehouse operations and inventory management.
- Managed vendor receiving and scanning processes while maintaining zero inventory discrepancies.
- Managed damaged inventory processes, reducing annual inventory losses to below $600.
- Managed damaged inventory processes, keeping annual inventory losses below $600.
- Executed footwear release transfers weekly, ensuring zero missed inventory allocations.
- Conducted weekly cycle counts across multiple inventory categories to maintain stock accuracy.
- Achieved a 99.89% Physical Inventory (PI) accuracy rate.
- Coordinated store-to-store transfers and clearance shipments to central distribution centers.
- Supervised, coached, and developed a team of nine employees through training and performance management.
- Created and implemented SOPs that enhanced warehouse workflow and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with HQ and retail leadership to improve communication and operational execution.
- Utilized VRP, DASH, and OMAS inventory management systems.
Inventory Manager
Bio Care Pharmacy
New York, NY
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Forecasted inventory demand and managed purchasing strategies to optimize inventory investment.
- Analyzed inventory trends to improve purchasing decisions and inventory turnover.
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and cycle count operations to ensure timely product availability.
- Maintained accurate prescription inventory records to minimize stockouts and reduce prescription transfers to competitors.
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, and cycle count operations.
- Maintained accurate prescription inventory records, minimizing stockouts and limiting prescription transfers to competitors.
- Analyzed inventory trends to enhance purchasing decisions and increase inventory turnover.
Assistant Store Manager
MUJI
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed daily retail operations alongside the Store Manager, contributing to annual sales performance exceeding goals by 30%.
- Reduced stockouts by 5% and minimized excess inventory through improved inventory management practices.
- Reduced stockouts by 5% while minimizing excess inventory through improved inventory management practices.
- Led inventory receiving, stocking, and inventory control processes, improving operational efficiency by 10%.
- Conducted inventory audits that reduced discrepancies by 15%.
- Introduced inventory tracking improvements that reduced manual errors by approximately 10%.
- Developed weekly inventory forecasts and replenishment reports, supporting budget performance and optimizing stock levels.
- Coordinated with marketing and sales teams to align inventory levels with promotional campaigns.
- Coordinated inventory allocation between multiple store locations through effective transfers and warehouse management.
- Utilized historical sales data and seasonal trends to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06-2023
Skills
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Auditing
- Inventory Reconciliation
- SOP management
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Data reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- VRP
- DASH
- Process Improvement
- Vendor relationship management
- Data analysis and shipping
- Order management system
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse layout optimization
- Operations planning
- Operations management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
General Warehouse Manager
KITH
01.2026 - Current
Assistant General Manager
KITH
02.2025 - 01.2026
Inventory Manager
Bio Care Pharmacy
02.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Store Manager
MUJI
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
CUNY Brooklyn College