Warehouse Supervisor | Logistics; Inventory Management Expert
Results-driven warehouse supervisor with 25 years of experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and distribution operations. Expertise in streamlining logistics, optimizing warehouse layouts, and implementing efficient inventory systems. Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, contributing to operational success at large-scale companies.
Key Achievements
• Led systemization of cycle counts and forecasting for 1,400+ SKUs, optimizing raw material inventory and reducing backorders.
• Negotiated LTL freight contracts and managed international shipping documentation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Authored company shipping and receiving procedures approved for ISO 9001 certification.
• Implemented a Min/Max system to enhance inventory control and prevent shortages.
• Designed warehouse layout for facility expansion, overseeing procurement of pallet racks and forklifts, reducing costs while ensuring operational readiness.
Skills; Certifications
• Certified forklift operator
• Shipping; receiving (LTL carriers, FedEx, UPS, DHL)
• Domestic; international logistics documentation
• Microsoft Office, FedEx Online, UPS WorldShip
• Inventory management systems: SAP, MAS200, Macola
• Customer service; vendor negotiations
• HAZMAT; ISO 9001 training, 5S methodology
• Warehouse equipment inspection; maintenance
Professional Experience
PFM Medical Inc. – Carlsbad, CA (2013 – Present)
Warehouse Supervisor
• Manage all shipping and receiving operations, including domestic and international logistics.
• Prepare orders, pallets, and documentation for air and ocean shipments.
• Conduct cycle counts, inspect incoming goods, and maintain shipping logs.
• Quote and schedule freight, ensuring cost-effective and timely deliveries.
Outreach, Inc. – Vista, CA (2009 – 2012)
Inventory Control Specialist
• Managed inventory, cycle counts, print scheduling, and backorder systems.
• Conducted physical inventory audits, assisted in procurement, and optimized kit building processes.
• Processed shipments via UPS WorldShip and FedEx.
Super Soundproofing Co. – San Marcos, CA (2007 – 2008)
Warehouse Supervisor
• Oversaw order fulfillment, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Managed inventory levels, conducted cycle counts, and coordinated LTL carrier shipments.
Applied Membranes – Vista, CA (2004 – 2007)
Warehouse Manager
• Supervised high-volume shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
• Led a team of 10, performed daily cycle counts, and ensured compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Quoted and scheduled domestic and international freight shipments.
Apical Industries – Oceanside, CA (2003 – 2004)
Stockroom Supervisor
• Supervised 11 employees in shipping and receiving.
• Maintained compliance with FAA shipping regulations and implemented a Min/Max inventory system.
SkinMedica Inc. – Carlsbad, CA (2001 – 2003)
Distribution Coordinator
• Supervised shipping and receiving teams, developed inventory tracking systems, and managed warehouse layouts.
• Procured pallet racking and forklifts, ensuring operational efficiency.
Education & Certifications
• Forklift Operator Training & Safety Program – Naumann-Hobbs, San Marcos, CA (2024)
• Excel 2000 Certification – LearnSoft Technology, Mira Mesa, CA (2002)
• High School Diploma