Cristian Sosa
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Experienced Warehouse Worker Lead with over 15 years of expertise in warehouse operations, inventory management, and team leadership. Proven ability to lead a team, improve efficiency, and ensure safety compliance in high-volume settings. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and exceeding targets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Warehouse Worker Lead
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Facilitated clear and comprehensive passdown communication between shifts, ensuring all tasks were completed or handed off appropriately.
- Documented key issues, pending tasks, and safety concerns in shift handover logs to ensure smooth transitions.
- Provided verbal and written summaries of daily operations, challenges, and achievements to the incoming team.
Process Controller
Adidas
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for A team of 30+ Associates
- Improved order fill rate from an average of 98.5 to 99.5
- Responsible for daily operations functions within the DC.
- Direct the workflow in and around the Sorter to include product flow to and from the Sorter in a safe and effective manner, while properly directing associates to complete assigned tasks.
- Responsible for continually improving the processes of the facility to increase the overall effectiveness of the operation.
- Ensuring a constant order flow to utilize labor and equipment in a high productive way and ensure fulfillment of key SLAs
- Maintain full working knowledge of the WCS and WMS platforms
- Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding operations functions using the system and tools
- Communicate effectively with all Teams within the DC ensuring that short term targets are achieved, and necessary long-term improvements are shared and aligned
Distribution Center Lead
Adidas
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Trained new associates.
- Created Observation Forms to help. Associates improve. Performance and work safely
- Communicated with other. Departments by calls, emails and Microsoft Teams 20+ a night
- Maintained workflow at consistent pace balancing acceptable levels of movement safety and performance.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using [WM Manhattan Associates] software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Safe-strap
06.2007 - 12.2016
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Nº 11 Bruno Mauricio De Zabala
Uruguay 05.2001 -
Skills
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Proficient in PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Power BI
- WES (Warehouse Execution Systems)
- OTTO Fleet
- Order Fulfillment & Inventory Management
- Team Leadership & Training
- Safety Compliance & OSHA Standards
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
Certification
Licensed [PIT Operator] - [10/4/22 To 10/3/25]
Timeline
Warehouse Worker Lead
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Authorized [TDR] - [12/12/23 To 12/12/24]
12-2023
Process Controller
Adidas
11.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed [PIT Operator] - [10/4/22 To 10/3/25]
10-2022
Distribution Center Lead
Adidas
01.2017 - 11.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Safe-strap
06.2007 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Liceo Nº 11 Bruno Mauricio De Zabala
05.2001 -
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