Rafael Irizarry

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Cypress, TX 77429

484-***-****

**Professional Experience**

**Axalta Coating Systems**

*Warehouse Manager, Houston, TX Nov 2017-Nov 2023* In six years under my management, I have delivered significant improvements, including inventory accuracy in the warehouse, which has improved from 70-80% to 99.16% consistently each month. Write-offs have decreased from $1.1M when I arrived to $2,021 in 2018, and warehouse accuracy on outbound shipments has decreased downtime, reducing demurrage and detention costs. I achieved overall logistics cost reductions of $2M in my six years of service by implementing corrective actions and cost reduction strategies. I promoted an operational excellence program focusing on Shipping and Receiving KPIs, which improved through strengthening deficiencies and minimizing risks. Moreover, I spearheaded improvements in the "On Time in Full" (OTIF) metric, ensuring that shipments were delivered accurately and punctually. Through strategic planning and coordination, I played a pivotal role in enhancing Axalta's supply chain efficiency, meeting and exceeding customer expectations. As a Subject Matter Expert for SAP S4 Hana, I successfully implemented it for EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) and Transportation Management, further contributing to the optimization of warehouse operations.

Additionally, since 2018, I have been overseeing third-party warehouse management, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency in logistics operations. In this capacity, I have supported all other business units across Canada, the US, and Mexico. This involved strategic coordination, inventory accuracy, and process improvement initiatives to enhance overall supply chain performance.

**TIGER Drylac, U.S.A., Inc.**

*Warehouse Manager, North America, St. Charles, IL 2013-2017* Responsible for delivering optimal operation across 9 warehouses in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Led and managed the North America Warehouse team and all distribution services. Collaborated with peers, leaders, partners, and teams to ensure successful operations. Specific management responsibilities included accuracy of inventory levels, training of warehouse personnel, routine safety inspections, compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 Quality System policies, and continuous improvement.

**Warehouse Supervisor, Reading PA 2008-2013**

Managed the Reading, PA warehouse, leading the Warehouse team and overseeing distribution services. Ensured customer requirements were met efficiently and timely.

**Reading Powder Coatings/TIGER Drylac, Reading, PA 1999-2010**

*Manufacturing Supervisor*

Led a team of 15 individuals in the manufacturing of powder coatings. Responsible for onboarding and training to ensure safe and efficient practices.

**Ram Industries/Schneider Electric, Leesport, PA 1997-1999**

*Assembly Line*

Assembled electrical control cabinets using blueprints and tested all equipment.

**Ames, Leesport, PA 1997-1998**

*Shipping/Receiving Clerk*

Responsible for shipping and receiving in the Distribution Center.

**Professional Skills**

- Extensive knowledge of warehousing and transportation

- Effective leadership skills focused on organizing, motivating, and communicating with teams

- SAP S4 Hana Subject Matter Expert with successful implementations in EWM and Transportation Management

- SAP Power User with deep knowledge of the system

- Proficient use of MS Office, Outlook, Excel

- Multilingual: fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish

- Warehouse Management systems knowledge

**Education and Professional Certification**

- Reading High School, Reading, PA: High School Diploma - 1998

- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training Certified, Omnex Engineering and Management - June 2013

- Certifications Through Topic Specific Training Include: Forklift Certification, Psychology for Supervisors, How to Deal with Difficult People, Intercommunication Skills, Hazardous Material Transportation Certificate, Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information Authorized User Certificate from the Department of Homeland Security, Warehouse and Manufacturing Budgeting, OSHA Training

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