Zuly Quezada
Las Vegas
Summary
Results-driven Distribution Center leader with extensive experience in inventory flow management, workload planning, slotting optimization, and continuous improvement within high-volume distribution environments. Proven ability to align inventory positioning and operational strategies with forecasted demand to maximize throughput, space utilization, and service levels. Skilled in leveraging data analytics, Excel, and Oracle SQL to identify trends, improve inventory productivity, optimize product placement, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, UAT implementations, A3 problem-solving projects, and continuous improvement efforts focused on inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and scalability. Recognized for building collaborative partnerships across Operations, Planning, Analytics, Procurement, and Technology teams to deliver data-driven solutions that improve performance, support growth, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Waving Supervisor
Crocs
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated outbound volume planning across multiple business channels, balancing forecasted demand with workforce capacity to achieve performance goals.
- Maintained and updated quarterly volume forecasts on a weekly basis and managed daily planning reports to support accurate workload planning, labor allocation, and operational decision-making.
- Ensured workload was strategically planned and waved to maximize operational efficiency, maintain productivity, and minimize process bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Planned slotting location requirements based on forecasted volume, inventory levels, and order demand to ensure efficient product flow and space utilization.
- Developed and implemented a slotting strategy using historical trends and forecasted demand data to optimize product placement, increase Units Per Hour (UPH), and improve operational efficiency.
- Partnered with the Analytics team to develop and launch a slotting dashboard, providing visibility into capacity needs and supporting data-driven slotting decisions.
- Led a cross-functional slotting blitz to drive a deeper understanding of slotting processes, identify operational impacts, and uncover opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Currently partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple distribution centers to develop future-state inventory planning strategies and establish inventory health metrics for AutoStore, enabling data-driven decisions that support inventory availability, throughput, space utilization, and operational scalability.
- Participated in multiple See to Solve and SIPOC continuous improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency, eliminating waste, and improving productivity across the distribution center.
- Served as the departmental lead for multiple User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives, validating system functionality, identifying process impacts, and ensuring successful implementation of operational changes.
- Partnered with a Procurement Analyst to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across multiple operational processes, driving efficiencies and reducing expenses.
- Analyzed reporting to optimize units per carton, reducing shipping costs while improving warehouse productivity (UPH).
- Collaborated with the Analytics team to enhance reporting capabilities and strengthen technical skills in Excel and Oracle SQL.
- Led an A3 continuous improvement initiative to identify root causes and resolve product dimension inaccuracies, improving inventory data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Wave Lead
HEYDUDE
Las Vegas, NV
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated ongoing communication with outbound and inbound teams regarding wave transfers and workload management.
- Evaluated order timelines and volumes to ensure precise order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with operations manager and supervisors to evaluate workloads and optimize production strategies.
- Executed packing and bulk order fulfillment to align with customer specifications.
- Facilitated communication among account managers, quality control, and routing teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
- Oversaw distribution and delegation of tasks among wave and warehouse clerks to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with production and planning manager to analyze daily numerical data and optimize production processes.
Warehouse Lead
Hey Dude Shoes
Las Vegas, NV
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Mentored associates on safety protocols and production techniques to enhance workplace safety.
- Facilitated problem-solving initiatives for associates to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored team activities to ensure alignment with production goals and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw safety protocols to maintain a secure warehouse environment.
- Facilitated communication with management regarding production workload challenges and resolutions.
- Oversaw end-of-day equipment storage and ensured work area readiness for subsequent shift.
Picker/Packer Trainer
Lucky Top Inc
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Executed thorough verification of styles on bulk pick report, ensuring alignment with designated style names and SKUs.
- Executed precise picking and packing tasks to support timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Executed comprehensive completion of all required paperwork.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new hires to ensure alignment with company standards and practices.
Legal Assistant/Eviction Lead
Karsaz Law
Las Vegas, NV
08.2019 - 05.2021
Cashier/Sales Associate
Hottie World
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - 08.2019
Cashier
Carl's Jr.
Las Vegas, NV
10.2017 - 05.2018
Education
High school or equivalent -
Valley High School
Las Vegas, NV05-2017
Skills
- SQL data analysis
- Experienced with Word
- Utilization performance metrics
- Strong attention to detail
- Fulfillment management
- Experienced in Microsoft Outlook management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational abilities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Bilingual
- Data quality management
- Excel proficiency
- Cross-functional communication
- Production performance metrics
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Experienced in Warehouse Management Systems
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Driver's License
Timeline
Waving Supervisor
Crocs
08.2023 - Current
Wave Lead
HEYDUDE
04.2023 - 08.2023
Warehouse Lead
Hey Dude Shoes
03.2022 - 04.2023
Picker/Packer Trainer
Lucky Top Inc
07.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Assistant/Eviction Lead
Karsaz Law
08.2019 - 05.2021
Cashier/Sales Associate
Hottie World
07.2018 - 08.2019
Cashier
Carl's Jr.
10.2017 - 05.2018
High school or equivalent -
Valley High School
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer