Carlos Salinas

Results-driven Materials Manager with proven expertise in healthcare supply chain operations, inventory optimization, and cost-containment strategies. Led all aspects of supply distribution for hospital departments, ensuring the uninterrupted availability of critical patient care materials. Oversaw daily inventory assessments and developed accurate PAR levels to prevent stockouts and reduce overstock, achieving seamless operational flow across clinical units.

Successfully reduced hospital inventory by 58.55% within the first four months—bringing total value down to $392,115.24—by eliminating unnecessary spend and streamlining bulk ordering practices. Continued this trajectory with a 17.9% reduction in inventory value the following year, reinforcing a culture of fiscal responsibility and data-driven decision-making.

• Directed a team of 8 staff members, cultivating high performance and accountability within the department.
• Managed vendor relationships and leveraged Vizient contracts to initiate cost-saving product conversions and maximize rebate opportunities.
• Collaborated with suppliers to explore medical device recycling programs, generating additional credits and supporting sustainability goals.
• Maintained full compliance with state and local health department regulations; led detailed internal audits to ensure survey readiness.
• Improved departmental workflows using tools such as Excel, Paragon WMS, and Vizient’s Data Management platform to drive efficiency and visibility.
• Ensured invoice and purchase order accuracy, minimizing payment delays and enhancing financial workflow integrity.

Adept at leading process improvement initiatives and using data to drive smart, impactful decisions that benefit both operational efficiency and patient care.

Dynamic and results-oriented Warehouse Manager with a proven track record of leading multi-shift warehouse operations, improving workflow efficiency, and optimizing space utilization in high-volume distribution environments. Oversaw a 25-person team across three shifts, ensuring consistent productivity, safety, and accuracy in handling materials for distribution to printing companies and car wrap facilities.

Led major warehouse process improvement initiatives, including a complete layout reorganization that enhanced material flow, reduced picking times, and maximized available storage space. Successfully managed both intercompany truckloads and vendor-direct deliveries, ensuring accurate inspection and redistribution of incoming goods to maintain service reliability and inventory integrity.

• Coordinated complex logistics involving inbound and outbound shipments across regional facilities.
• Established and enforced SOPs to improve throughput, reduce errors, and maintain OSHA compliance.
• Played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic by coordinating directly with local and state agencies to supply critical materials that enabled printing companies to produce essential public health signage.
• Implemented quality control procedures for incoming goods to ensure compliance with redistribution standards.
• Cultivated a high-performance culture through team training, performance metrics, and continuous improvement strategies.

Adept at using a hands-on leadership approach, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning to drive operational excellence, reduce downtime, and support the evolving needs of a diverse client base.

Experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Control Manager specializing in high-volume distribution for the foodservice industry, including food products, utensils, and commercial kitchen equipment. Successfully managed inventory for over 40,000 SKUs across 31,000 storage bins, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Led the implementation and optimization of strategic inventory control processes, including ABC classification, labeling systems, and structured cycle counts, significantly improving distribution accuracy and turnaround times. Played a key role in the successful deployment of a new QAD Warehouse Management System, partnering directly with software engineers to customize real-time reporting tools that enhanced inventory movement tracking and operational transparency.

• Developed and enforced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with state and local public health regulations.
• Directed end-of-year inventory operations, managing 60 employees across 3 shifts, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of inventory.
• Maintained inventory accuracy through continuous process improvement and warehouse organization strategies.
• Improved picking and distribution speed through warehouse zoning and SKU rationalization techniques.

Key strengths include analytical thinking, attention to detail, systems-driven process design, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates a proactive approach to reducing discrepancies, improving data integrity, and enhancing supply chain visibility.

Dedicated and dependable Materials Handler supporting an advanced R&D and diagnostic manufacturing environment specializing in disease and condition testing kits. Played a key role in the end-to-end material flow, from receiving raw materials to shipping temperature-sensitive testing kits to labs, hospitals, and testing centers both domestically and internationally.

Ensured accurate, safe, and timely movement of goods throughout the facility, including handling temperature-controlled shipments under strict quality assurance standards. Maintained full compliance with product handling protocols to preserve sample integrity and regulatory requirements.

• Assisted with receiving, inspecting, and delivering raw materials to appropriate departments for kit assembly.
• Fulfilled pick tickets for local, national, and international orders, including cold chain shipments requiring dry ice, refrigeration, or ambient temperature control.
• Proactively volunteered for large-scale projects and overtime shifts, contributing to successful fulfillment of high-volume international orders.
• Recognized for exceptional performance — awarded “Most Cases Shipped” in a calendar year.
• Adapted quickly to new procedures, consistently seeking opportunities to learn and take on added responsibilities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including R&D, shipping, and compliance to ensure order accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Known for a strong work ethic, reliability, and motivation to grow within the organization. Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence — key traits that contributed to a consistent record of trust and dependability, and a drive to move up in operational leadership.