JACOB AVILEZ
San Jose,CA
Summary
Reliable and safety conscious Inventory Team Lead with 15 years of solid experience in warehouse. Experienced in equipment operation with clean safety record. Well-versed in troubleshooting and resolving warehouse and distribution problems. Efficiency-driven and proficient in safety practices, operational improvement strategies and motivational techniques for team personnel.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Stryker
01.2022 - Current
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
Senior Advanced Material Handler
Stryker
09.2007 - 01.2022
- Mentored new employees on warehouse procedures, safety practices and efficiency techniques
- Operated heavy machinery such as sit-down forklift and standup forklift to move materials and items from receiving and storage areas to production floor safely with a 0% incident rate
- Prepared shipments with an eye for safety to ensure all items reach destinations without shifting or damage
- Managed inventories and notify departments when supply of specific items are low, or when orders would deplete
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Education
High School Diploma -
James Lick High School
San Jose, CA03.2007
Skills
- Complaint Investigation and Resolution
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Data Accuracy
- Correcting Discrepancies
- Regulatory Compliance
Additional Information
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Offsite warehouse pallet reduction project – saved the company a substantial amount of money on storage fees (~54k/year)
- Created a PowerPoint guide for picking MAIN boards in distribution which has prevented unnecessary physical and financial losses of (~100k/year)
- Created a more efficient and spacious work area for the stockroom team for better work flow
- Creation of several work/SOP documentations for new team members (and seasoned ones) to complete their tasks effectively
- Supported receiving lean light house by providing feedback on processes and helping create a metric accountability board
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, ASCM in partnership with Prologis
Timeline
Team Lead
Stryker
01.2022 - Current
Senior Advanced Material Handler
Stryker
09.2007 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
James Lick High School
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