Joseph Alvarez-Prendiz
Whittier,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Operations & Warehouse manager with 10 years of experience. Expert in various trade show and logistic industry protocols. I am a well organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and team mindset.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Closet World
City Of Industry, CA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Conducted monthly vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
- Prepared monthly reports on purchasing activities, inventory levels and supply shortages.
- Implemented policies and procedures for effective management of the inventory process.
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
Director of Operations
Tokidoki
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 10.2023
- Manage procurement of shipments, inventory and warehouse operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Sought quotes & supervised creation of eye catching merchandise displays to draw the attention of trade show customers domestic and internationally.
- Coordinate trade show booths and merchandise shipments to venues. At highest peak managed 22 trade show shipments per year in addition to attending and selling.
- Liaise between staff and IT to set up employees on site and remotely. (2013-2019)(2020- current) IT focus is primarily on site at warehouse troubleshooting,
- Coordinate roll out of inventory management system upgrade (SAP) in 2017.
Warehouse Manager
Tokidoki
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Redesigned warehouse layout with rolling racks to accommodate company growth, maximize space utilization and pulling process.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid on boarding.
- Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for up to 7-9 warehouse associates.
- Assisted with upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Reviewed routing guides from big box clients and conveyed pertinent information to our wholesale shipping team.
- Coordinate trade show shipments domestic & internationally.
Carpenter / Production Manager (Furniture)
Anica Custom Furniture
Los Angeles , CA
09.2000 - 12.2007
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals and distribute work orders to fellow carpenters.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with client standards and their design specifications.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Knowledge and understanding of use for various wood cutting machines. shaper / band saw / miter saw / router / table saw / carving machine ( manual router line) / jointer / planer.
- Created master templates used for various sizes of tables and pedestals.
- Read furniture blue prints from 1/2 - 1/4 scale drawings and instructed team on specific measurements once translated into inches.
- Assisted in building furniture using various species of raw lumber and veneer.
Education
High School Diploma -
TokidokiTokidokiLa Serna High School
Whittier, CA06.2000
Art History
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CACAD Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Department Oversight
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Facility maintenance and improvement
- Overseeing Events
- Layout Planning
- Process and Performance Improvement
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Reviewing Resumes
- E-Commerce Strategy
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Distribution experience
- Vendor Sourcing
- Efficiency Improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Closet World
10.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Operations
Tokidoki
05.2013 - 10.2023
Warehouse Manager
Tokidoki
01.2008 - 05.2012
Carpenter / Production Manager (Furniture)
Anica Custom Furniture
09.2000 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
TokidokiTokidokiLa Serna High School
Art History
Cerritos College
CAD Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College