El Paso Supply Chain

PEDRO MARTINEZ

El Paso, TX ***** 915-***-**** ********.**@*****.***

Distribution Logistics Manager

30+ YEARS OF HIGH-IMPACT, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Analytical, quality-focused Logistics / Warehouse Manager with extensive experience planning, supervising and improving operations within demanding transportation settings. Trusted partner to senior management in defining and activating strategies aimed at optimizing inventory and improving overall processes. Cost-focused leader proven in handling $10M transportation budget. Respected mentor, trainer and leader of high-performance teams.

Areas Of Expertise

Global Supply Chain Management

Logistics / Warehouse Management

Budget & Cost Control

Quality Assurance

Border Crossing Logistics

Transportation Industry

Project Management

Team Building & Leadership

Lean 6 Sigma

Kaizen Leader

Continuous Improvement

Strategic Communications

Professional Experience

Robert Bosch El Paso, TX

Operation Logistic Manager 9/2022- 8/2024

Managed the two El Paso operations.

Led an operation of 60+ associates that achieved high operational standards.

Managed two locations: X Dock- imported raw materials to the plant and the Finish Goods warehouse shipping to the customers.

Managed a successful 2-million-dollar operational budget.

Instrumental in implementing cost saving projects.

Proven driver of the continuous improvement program at Bosch.

Achieving and surpassing company monthly and yearly KPIs.

Carriers used at Bosch – Merisk, DSV, Ryder, Penske, FedEx, UPS, DHL, XPO, CH Robinson

AO Smith El Paso, TX

Distribution Supervisor 3/2017-7/2022

Supervise the day-to-day operations, which included shipping, receiving, importations, branding at the El Paso Distribution center.

Through managing, teamwork and understanding daily, weekly, and monthly metric are accomplished

Mentored by a guru in SAP enhancing my SAP knowledge.

Source vendors for facility maintenance and repairs

Established Kanban for procuring shipping supplies for the operation.

Continues improvement project resulting in a more effective “Picking / Loading “process.

Supported the training of the SAP implementation at the AO Smith Ferus, Canada location.

CARDINAL HEALTH El Paso, TX

Operation Supervisor 1/2016–2/2017

Managed all shipping and receiving functions of Cardinal’s Medical product warehouse operations in El Paso, TX. Directed a team of 55 associates in achieving operation excellence through Lean 6 Sigma practices.

Proven leadership assured daily metric were achieved.

Development of High-Performance Team resulted in continues improvements.

Assure all Medical Industry Standards were held at the highest levels.

Kaizen project resulting in a $250K saving

Key member of the implementation team of the new warehouse operating system.

UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS El Paso, TX

Central Operation Supervisor 3/2014 –1/2016

Planned and directed 7 team members in driving logistics operations for all border crossings and OTR loads at El Paso corridor. Collaborated with senior management, cross-department managers and vendors to implement new logistics processes and policies. Identified and recommended improvements to operations, impacting cost, time and quality performances throughout organization. Trained and led team members, encouraging positive collaboration.

Ensured logistics and operations excellence by securing over-the-road transportation for UPS customers.

Devised and launched solutions for shipping door-to-door from Mexico and vice versa, minimizing handling and damages to products.

Gained broad expertise in warehousing, cross-docking, LTL, OTR, next-day airfreight and border crossings.

LEAR CORPORATION El Paso, TX

Transportation & Logistics Assistant Manager 2002 – 12/2012

Transportation & Logistics Supervisor 8/2000 – 2002

Promoted to Assistant Manager in 2002, charged with leading 10-person team against aggressive requirements. Directed strategic initiatives and closed major contracts with external providers. Established and integrated practices across transportation costs and economic shipping.

Catalyzed $1.2M annual savings by creating logistic operation team to analyze and track all facets of service needed within automotive industry.

Captured $50K in potential losses by implementing key procedures in freight bill auditing.

Generated $575K in savings by spearheading load consolidation efforts.

Education

BBA, Concentration in Production Operation Management, 2000

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX

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