FELIPE ALVAREZ
Pasco,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 24 years of experience in warehouse operations, specializing in inventory management, logistics, and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster a safe, productive work environment while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking to transition into a supervisory role to leverage extensive expertise and contribute to organizational success through effective leadership and strategic planning. Committed to cultivating a culture of excellence that empowers teams and optimizes performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Finance Specialist /Inventory Accounting
Lamb Weston
10.2016 - 07.2025
- Auditing cycle count and physical inventories at third party warehouse locations.
- Gather necessary data for reconciliations and adjustments.
- Investigate and analyze high-value adjustments for discrepancies.
- Continuously work to enhance the efficiency of daily reconciliations.
- Support internal and external auditors with relevant data and clarification.
- Conduct research and utilize data to correct inventory discrepancies in SAP.
- Assist leadership with the research and investigation of variances on Daily Recon Leadership Reports.
Inventory Control Coordinator
Preferred Freezer Services
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Investigation of overage and shortage discrepancies.
- Working with customers on inquiries about their product to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined warehouse operations for increased efficiency through effective coordination with team members.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies by investigating variances and working closely with other departments for accurate recordkeeping.
Inventory Control Specialist
Lineage Logistics (Formerly Columbia Colstor)
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Trained new employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
Warehouse Associate
Ferguson Distribution Center
10.2005 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Warehouse Supervisor
KIS International
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Monitored inventory levels closely, making proactive adjustments to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA05-2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA06-2012
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Abilities to learn quickly and to apply that knowledge
- Self-motivated and self-monitoring to serve an important purpose
- Attitude and skills for serving others
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and 10-key
- Professional and confident communication skills
- Problem-solving and task prioritization
- Effective time management
- Audits
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved discrepancies which led to inventory accuracy.
Timeline
Inventory Finance Specialist /Inventory Accounting
Lamb Weston
10.2016 - 07.2025
Inventory Control Coordinator
Preferred Freezer Services
11.2015 - 10.2016
Inventory Control Specialist
Lineage Logistics (Formerly Columbia Colstor)
01.2010 - 11.2015
Warehouse Associate
Ferguson Distribution Center
10.2005 - 12.2009
Warehouse Supervisor
KIS International
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia Basin College