Carlos Arango
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Operations leader with 25+ years of experience optimizing logistics, supply chain, and facility operations across high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing and technology environments. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, manage multimillion-dollar inventories, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure full compliance with domestic/international regulations. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Test Engineering - Metrology Division
Zebra Technologies
Holtsville, NY
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Led North American asset management for all metrology/lab equipment, ensuring readiness, tracking accuracy, and ISO compliance.
- Managed calibration operations, coordinating logistics, documentation, and cross-site scheduling.
- Supervised metrology coordinators; improved workflow efficiency and on-time project delivery.
- Drove trade-in and equipment rationalization initiatives, reducing obsolete assets and improving cost savings.
- Oversaw procurement through Oracle (iProcurement) for capital, operational, and calibration-related purchases.
- Implemented process improvements improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Shipping Supervisor
Zebra Technologies
Holtsville, NY
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume shipping department; increased order output by 20% through process optimization.
- Coordinated domestic and international shipments including air, LTL, ground, and export compliance.
- Prepared commercial invoices, Incoterms, AES/ITN filings, and SLI documentation.
- Managed staff performance, inventory of shipping materials, and departmental metrics (Excel).
- Dangerous Goods certified; resolved customs delays and ensured adherence to global trade regulations.
Senior Logistics Operations Manager
Meopta U.S.A., Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
01.1999 - 11.2017
- Oversaw 4 departments and 8 staff for a $30M optical/defense manufacturer.
- Managed U.S. procurement, vendor negotiations, and sourcing for raw materials, capital equipment, and facilities.
- Oversaw warehouse operations and $5M in inventory across 5,000 SKUs.
- Directed international logistics from Europe and Asia; negotiated freight rates and ensured import/export compliance.
- Served as the General Contractor for a $1M facility renovation, completed $300K under budget and 90 days early.
Education
Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NYSkills
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Warehouse/Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- ERP/MRP (Oracle, MS Dynamics AX)
- Transportation (Domestic/International)
- Contract Negotiation
- Facilities Management
- Lean/Process Improvement
- Dangerous Goods Certified
- Time management
- Order processing
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Supervisor, Test Engineering - Metrology Division
Zebra Technologies
10.2021 - 12.2025
Shipping Supervisor
Zebra Technologies
12.2017 - 10.2021
Senior Logistics Operations Manager
Meopta U.S.A., Inc.
01.1999 - 11.2017
Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College