Dianne Ruiz Velasquez

Bernard Brown

Distribution & Logistics Operations Leader

San Antonio, TX | (210)779-4831 | Bernard.brown@xlparts.com

Professional Summary

Experienced distribution and logistics leader with a proven record of overseeing high-volume distribution operations, improving warehouse productivity, managing multimillion-dollar operating budgets, and developing high-performing management teams. Skilled in operational strategy, cost optimization, inventory management, employee development, and continuous improvement. Demonstrated success supporting distribution center performance while balancing operational efficiency, service levels, and financial accountability.

Professional Experience

XL Parts / The Parts House (TPH)
Team Lead | [November 2023 to current]

Provide leadership and operational oversight for distribution center operations, supporting financial performance, productivity improvements, inventory accuracy, and service execution.

Key Achievements

Financial Performance: Oversaw distribution operations processing approximately $13.9 million in year-to-date volume, maintaining operational spending of $782,523 against an $836,934 budget benchmark, approximately 6.5% below budget.
Cost Optimization: Supported operational improvements that reduced cost per piece from $0.47 to $0.14, representing a 70.2% reduction in unit processing costs.
Productivity Improvements: Directed and supported warehouse leadership initiatives that increased picking productivity from 22.85 to 33.94 lines per hour, an improvement of approximately 48.5%.
Inventory & Fulfillment Accuracy: Supported process improvements that reduced zero-pick rates from over 8% to 2.57%, strengthening inventory availability and order fulfillment performance.
Oversaw operational budget, ensuring financial accountability amid expanding inventory and changing storage needs.
Leadership Development: Provided guidance and accountability to distribution center managementGuided distribution center management, fostering operational consistency and enhancing performance metrics through continuous improvement. Mation, product slotting, inventory placement, andSupported operational transformations, implementing warehouse automation and optimizing product slotting and inventory placement. S, and material-handling equipment..

Core Leadership Responsibilities

Distribution center operational oversight
Financial performance and labor budget management
Management coaching and leadership development
Inventory management and quality assurance
Productivity improvement and performance management
Warehouse automation and process optimization
Safety, compliance, and operational accountability
Cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning

Core Competencies

Distribution Operations | Supply Chain Management | Budget Oversight | Warehouse Productivity | Continuous Improvement | KPI Management | Inventory Control | Team Development | Cost Reduction | Operational Strategy | Process Improvement | Warehouse Management Systems

• Guided team to improve efficiency in warehouse tasks through daily parts picking, packing, and shipping workflows.
• Conducted training sessions for new associates on company procedures on XL Parts procedures, safety rules, and order handling.
• Monitored inventory levels and organized auto parts stock across warehouse locations.

• Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
• Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
• Coordinated inventory control, stock replenishment, and parts receiving processes.
• Worked 40-45 hours weekly at $41,000 per year
• Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
• Supported payroll scheduling, sent invoices to customers and dealerships, assisted warehouse manager with inventory, and closed out cashiers and end-of-day transactions.
• Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
• Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
• Helped manage call center sales calls and tracked inventory.
• Assisted with driver dispatch and pulled parts for sales and pickup orders.
• Worked 40-45 hours weekly at $13.00 per hour

• Managed inventory, processed cash transactions, and retrieved parts for sales, contributing to efficient store operations and customer satisfaction.
• Assisted customers with AutoZone parts selection and product questions.
• Processed sales transactions through POS and payment systems.
• Checked inventory levels and located automotive merchandise.
• Facilitated planogram setup and maintained end-of-day transaction records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and inventory management.

• Operated SeaWorld Culinary Warehouse equipment for food storage and distribution.
• Picked and stocked culinary items for park kitchen orders.
• Inspected incoming shipments for quality, count, and packaging damage.
• Received, shipped, and delivered items for parks restaurants, ensuring timely availability of supplies.
• Fulfilled seasonal role for 40 hours weekly, enhancing operational workflow.

• Transported parts carts across Toyota Plant Vutex production areas.
• Delivered materials to assembly lines using cart routes.
• Inspected carts for damage and safe operation.
• Transported parts throughout plant to ensure timely access for operations. Organized and prepared boxes for recycling to uphold cleanliness standards.

• Mapped farm fields and routed plane dispatches for spraying across Hondo, Sabinal, Knippa, Bexar, and Atascosa counties
• Prepared spray equipment, calibrated tools, and checked application gear before use.
• Trapped pests, gathered field samples, and maintained eradication records.
• Worked 40 hrs per week at $10.00 per hour.
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• Used logging tools to collect data from field, supporting engineer analysis.