Emilio Castaneda
Seal Beach,United States
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Rivian, excelling in warehouse management and logistics. Proven track record in process improvement and inventory accuracy, utilizing SAP and MRP systems. Strong leadership skills foster team collaboration, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with CGMP standards. Committed to optimizing material handling and fulfillment processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Control Lead
Terran Orbital
Irvine, California
10.2024 - Current
- Optimized inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock availability throughout operations.
- Analyzed inventory trends to guide procurement decisions and reduce excess stock.
- Implemented cycle counts, enhancing accuracy of inventory records significantly.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to improve communication regarding inventory needs.
- Oversaw stocking activities, including receiving, labeling, shelving, and restocking processes.
- Trained new staff members on inventory control procedures for operational efficiency.
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing overall stock productivity.
- Managed efficient receiving and inventory processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
NPI Material Warehouse Associate
Rivian
Tustin, CA
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw warehouse operations from receiving to general assembly line.
- Managed all material transactions and movements efficiently.
- Cross-trained across various departments to support diverse functions.
- Operated multiple types of power equipment for optimal productivity.
- Identified inventory discrepancies based on quantity and quality concerns.
- Executed accurate audits, processing, and assembly of materials.
- Maintained safety and quality standards throughout kitting and storage processes.
Supply Chain Clerk
AvidBioservices
Tustin, CA
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Establish and documenting inventory controls and procedures in accordance with accounting and cGMP standards.
- Monitored all materials for reorder points, and recommended adjustments to reorder points if needed for each raw material.
- Coordinated the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, manufacturing, and other departments under cGMP standards, including the movement from quarantine to available raw materials.
- Maintained and updated SOPs pertaining to raw material tracking.
- Responsible for the reinforcement of cGMP aspects of a pharmaceutical warehouse.
- Performed physical inventory counts on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis as needed.
- Organized all raw materials in an easy-to-locate and count fashion.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure accurate tracking of issued raw materials.
- Responsible for backing up receiving personnel.
- Cross-trained in receiving, shipping, and packaging.
- Assisted with functions such as issuing vials, finished product inventory, labeling, flash freezing, and GMP shipments with QA oversight.
- Maintained all required documentation and controlled forms.
Shipping Lead
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Garden Grove, CA
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Verified packages according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, price).
- Performed monthly inventory counts or cycle counts as a key performance indicator to daily operations.
- Track back and correct the inventory discrepancy caused by mistakes.
- Managed all outbound shipments with proper documentation.
- Prepared bills of lading and shipping labels.
- Inspected outgoing shipments for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance shipping efficiency and safety.
Materials Lead
Hydrafacial
Signal Hill, CA
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated the activities of subordinates.
- Reviewed difficult and complex work procedures to resolve questions presented by managers.
- Ensured accurate, up-to-date records of inventory in the stockroom and daily operations; completed necessary forms, paperwork, and documentation.
- Filled orders and issued materials and supplies per request, documenting transactions, requisitions, and costs, and kept records of stockroom inventory.
- Oversaw and participated in ordering and purchasing a variety of stock items, such as recommending changes to standard items or stock levels, and ordering items using independent judgment within established limits.
Material Handler II
Steris
Ontario, CA
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Proven record of efficiently performing paperwork associated with processed materials to ensure complete records management.
- Processed medical devices through irradiation (gamma rays).
- Supported the receiving department with Oracle transactions and material/product disposition.
- Oversaw a team of three employees in the loading, unloading, movement, and distribution/production of materials.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the facility.
Sr. Material Handler/Lead
DHL
Fontana, CA
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for planning and coordinating the fiscally efficient handling, movement, and tracking of products and materials along the supply chain.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and control of products, finished goods, and raw materials.
- Assisted with cycle counting.
- Taught, guided, oversaw, and organized a team of five employees.
- Operated material handling equipment to move and store goods efficiently.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the warehouse.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and system data; investigated causes of discrepancies when necessary.
Team flow, backroom associate
Target
Westminster, CA
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Ensured the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to standards and operating procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Generated packing lists in the SAP system.
- Coordinated delivery and shipment schedules, and provided all necessary data for proper pick-up and delivery.
- Assisted with inventory management using scanning technology and tracking systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline restocking processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in unloading and stocking merchandise from delivery trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2001
Certificate - Aircraft maintenance
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Warehouse management
- SharePoint
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- MRP
- Laboratory Experience
- Analysis skills
- Records Management
- Forklift
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Manufacturing
- ERP
- 3PL
- Microsoft Office
- Root Cause Analysis
- Kanban
- WMS
- Equipment maintenance
- Procurement
- Materials management
- CGMP
- Lean
- Computer Networking
- Facilities Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Shipping Receiving
- Jira
- Dynamics 365
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- Documentation control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Order picking and processing
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Driver's License, 2025-04-01, 2028-10-01, C, no restrictions
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, United States, E-3 Lance Corporal, 2001-07-01, 2009-07-01
Status
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inventory Control Lead
Terran Orbital
10.2024 - Current
NPI Material Warehouse Associate
Rivian
03.2023 - 10.2024
Supply Chain Clerk
AvidBioservices
08.2019 - 03.2023
Shipping Lead
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
12.2018 - 08.2019
Materials Lead
Hydrafacial
06.2018 - 12.2018
Material Handler II
Steris
11.2016 - 06.2018
Sr. Material Handler/Lead
DHL
06.2015 - 11.2016
Team flow, backroom associate
Target
10.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Certificate - Aircraft maintenance
Orange Coast College
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