Sergio Ortega
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Motivated logistics professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Expertise in streamlining inventory management and cultivating vendor relationships to ensure timely material delivery. Recognized for effective communication and detail orientation, driving operational success and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics/IC Decommission Specialist
Apple Inc.
Maiden, North Carolina
09.2019 - Current
- Cultivated vendor relationships to ensure timely material delivery, enhancing supply chain reliability.
- Coordinated and monitored the transportation of goods between warehouses, customers, vendors, and other locations.
- Streamlined inventory management for incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Compiled comprehensive logistics reports, encompassing cost analysis, shipment tracking, and performance metrics.
- Supervised warehouse personnel in cargo container and truck loading/unloading.
- Identified improvement opportunities within logistics operations and proposed actionable solutions.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff responsible for order fulfillment and distribution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategies with business goals.
- Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate records of all deliveries using automated systems or manual documents.
- Assisted in project management by coordinating timelines and resources effectively.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Inventory Specialist/Assistant Inventory Manager
Apple Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
- Tracked incoming goods from suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely receipt of orders.
- Monitored daily activity related to receiving, stocking, staging, shipping and returns.
- Performed cycle counts on a regular basis to verify accuracy of warehouse stock levels.
- Assisted with physical inventories by counting items, verifying accuracy of documentation, reconciling variances, and preparing reports.
- Conducted inventory audits to verify stock levels, enhancing accuracy and accountability.
- Created reports detailing inventory trends and discrepancies to inform management decisions.
- Participated in a hands-on training program at the Data Center in Maiden.
Inventory Specialist/ Inventory Manager
Apple Inc.
Los Angeles, California
09.2010 - 07.2017
- Led physical inventory audits across 5+ Apple locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, supporting efficient stock management.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
- Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
- Created comprehensive reports on inventory activity, highlighting shortages and overages..
- Assisted in organizing and executing various product launches at multiple locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morningside High School
Inglewood, CA06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Creative Writing
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain optimization
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking expertise
- Organized
- Punctual
- Effective communication
- Hardworking
- Rapid learner
Accomplishments
- Apple Inc., With no experience working with Apple computers, I quickly picked up the product and gained knowledge in multiple areas of the business.
- Was selected by my peers to travel to France and Japan to represent Apple USA and share best practices during the summer of 2012.
- Was an integral liaison in building efficient and effective communication lines between Site Logistics and internal Apple partners and external vendors.
- Partnered with my peers from other Data Centers to stabilize the queue coordinator role and document the proper procedures that are now being implemented on a day to day basis.
- Successfully lead multiple projects and has passed over my knowledge to others that are now supporting me in those areas.
Timeline
Logistics/IC Decommission Specialist
Apple Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Inventory Specialist/Assistant Inventory Manager
Apple Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2019
Inventory Specialist/ Inventory Manager
Apple Inc.
09.2010 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Morningside High School
Some College (No Degree) - Creative Writing
El Camino College