HECTOR DIAZ
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Operations & Receiving Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience in logistics, high-volume inventory management, order fulfillment (picking/packing), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Proven expertise in safe heavy machinery operation (certified forklift operator), executing precise cycle counts, resolving stock discrepancies, and streamlining warehouse workflows. Strong communicator and team player dedicated to maintaining high safety standards (OSHA compliance) and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving & Inventory Specialist
Shipfusion
Carol Stream, IL
07.2021 - Current
- Inbound Logistics: Oversaw daily inbound shipment reception for high-volume e-commerce fulfillment, verified packing slips, inspected freight conditions, and processed stock transfers to ensure timely availability of products.
- WMS & Inventory Control: Utilized Shipfusion WMS to record incoming inventory, tracked product movement, updated storage locations, and executed slotting strategies to enhance inventory organization.
- Auditing & Discrepancy Resolution: Perform accurate cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to eliminate stock discrepancies and maintain 100% inventory accuracy.
- Equipment Operation: Operate industrial warehouse equipment (certified forklifts and power pallet jacks) for unloading trucks and storing merchandise in high-bay racking.
- Workflow Optimization: Collaborated on optimizing order staging and prep workflows, reducing turnaround times and meeting team performance targets consistently.
Warehouse, Logistics & Storage Assistant
Trauma Orthopedics S.C.C.
Quito
10.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed intake and sanitary inspection of surgical implants and orthopedic instruments, auditing serial numbers, lot codes, and expiration dates for 100% compliance and traceability.
- Coordinated, assembled, double-checked, and dispatched surgical kits to hospital operating rooms according to strict medical schedules.
- Inspected returned surgical equipment post-surgery to reconcile used components, maintaining zero inventory variance.
- Prepared shipping documentation and enforced specialized packaging protocols to maintain product sterility and high-value equipment safety during transit.
Transport & Logistics Supervisor
CIA. TRANSGUAJALO S.A.
Quito
05.2009 - 08.2015
- Fleet & Route Management: Supervised daily transport routes and operational logistics for public sector executives and municipal institutions.
- Maintenance & Dispatching: Coordinated vehicle fleet maintenance schedules, managed driver dispatching, and handled administrative operational logs.
Warehouse Associate / Order Picker (Picking & Packing)
Mercadona Logistics Hub
Madrid
05.2002 - 04.2007
- Order Picking: Processed high-volume order picking using RF scanners, bagging, boxing, and consolidating goods across ambient, chilled, and frozen sections.
- Stock Putaway: Managed inbound vendor truck offloading, verified delivery notes, and performed stock putaway in allocated high-turnover aisles.
- Quality & Maintenance: Monitored product shelf-life/expiration dates, inspected box integrity, and maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety compliance across loading docks.
Education
Associate's Degree - Accounting (Contador Bachiller)
Luis N. Dillon Institute
Skills
- Logistics & Inventory: Inbound/Outbound Operations, Cycle Counting, Slotting Strategy, Stock Transfers, Expiration & Lot Auditing, Surgical & Medical Kit Assembly
- Systems & Technology: WMS Operations (Shipfusion), RF Scanner Order Picking, Bills of Lading (BOL) & Packing Slips
- Inventory management
- Warehouse management systems
- Equipment & Safety: Certified Forklift Operation (Sit-down / Stand-up), Electric Pallet Jacks, OSHA Safety Standards, Freight Inspection
- Leadership & Core Skills: Workflow Optimization, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement
- Material handling
Personal Information
Title: RECEIVING, LOGISTICS & INVENTORY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator (OSHA Safety Standards) — Carol Stream, IL Active / Certified, Logistics, Warehousing & Heavy Machinery Certification — Mercadona Training Center, Spain Certified, Financial Management, Inventory Control & Taxation Courses — Chamber of Commerce Completed
Languages
English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Receiving & Inventory Specialist
Shipfusion
07.2021 - Current
Warehouse, Logistics & Storage Assistant
Trauma Orthopedics S.C.C.
10.2015 - 01.2021
Transport & Logistics Supervisor
CIA. TRANSGUAJALO S.A.
05.2009 - 08.2015
Warehouse Associate / Order Picker (Picking & Packing)
Mercadona Logistics Hub
05.2002 - 04.2007
Associate's Degree - Accounting (Contador Bachiller)
Luis N. Dillon Institute