Nelson Martinez: Receiving Manager in Downey, CA

Manages the Receiving, Returns, Projects, Order Processing, Order Fulfillment, Invoicing, Cost Accounting, Production, International Logistics and Transportation departments. Responsible for the physical and systems accuracy of inbound product receipts, returns receipts, project area and overall inventory. Leads team leaders of Returns area, Projects Area, Cycle Counts and Receiving dock; maintains a safe and efficient work environment. Process returns, verify actual vs. packing list, product returns testing, and disposition decision; assembly, re-packing, re-stickering and other assignments and projects: offloading inbound shipments, verifying products quantities and accuracy; leads a crew (10-30 employees). responsible for the accurate and efficient completion of the weekly cycle count inventory function; ensuring that inventory discrepancies are thoroughly researched for root-cause analysis of inventory variances, and corrective actions identified, and maintain 99.5% or better accuracy level; reconciles and maintains systems inventory accuracy vs physical.

Participates with management in development of procurement & materials management strategies and plans; including but not limited to: equipment, material, subcontracting and logistics. Performs analysis and utilization of estimates to predict key project purchasing issues. Participates in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability. Reviews, trouble-shoots manpower estimates for procurement and materials management and works with Projects in improving the estimates. Applies materials management knowledge to identify processes/ actions that may impact the project. Assumes mentoring and training roles as requested and identifies high potential employees. Responsible for staffing decisions to meet project objectives and seek appropriate talent through prescribed Company processes and procedures. Identifies gaps and implements methods for improving technical expertise. Develops training programs and conducts training sessions as appropriate. Supports company programs and institutes appropriate measures for employee development. Addresses and/or documents employee performance issues and takes lead role in resolution Reviews and approves purchasing plans, staffing plans, and procedures. Assigns personnel to projects and ensures conformance to policies and procedures. Manages the collection and analysis of trends that may impact project budget or schedule, and ensures that appropriate actions are taken in conjunction with project management. Directs the selection of types of agreements to be used for the materials, equipment and services required. Analyzes supplier/subcontractor information to assess cost and schedule risk and directs the development of necessary actions. Reviews and approves negotiation strategy and leads or designates leaders for negotiation meetings. Reviews and approves major purchase orders and subcontracts. Provides support to company proposals in obtaining pricing from suppliers and subcontractors and developing strategies and plans. Seeks appropriate counsel from management as required. Assists in the review of company policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement as needed. Prepares and presents procurement and materials management capabilities to clients.

Oversee the daily management of the company's corporate warehousing operations totaling over 102,000 square feet with supplies and equipment valued in excess of $80 million. Responsible for supervising, evaluating, and monitoring the work quality and performance of all assigned warehouse personnel to ensure the timely completion of all associated projects and tasks. Prepares personnel work schedules and prioritizes tasks based on the amount of orders and requests received from the different productions and the expected turnaround time. Schedules and establishes daily call times for all assigned personnel and approves and/or rejects weekly timesheets. Ensures the appropriate training is offered to all warehouse personnel in the usage of equipment and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) & Environmental Health & Safety procedures (EHS). Keeps the Safety & Facilities Manager well informed of area activities and significant problems within the warehouse. Responsible for management and tracking of all items/goods in the warehouse inventory. Meets and consults with the shop department and engineering department to identify and resolve any potential issues that could affect the production(s). Works closely with property and corporate operations and coordinates the receipt and delivery of products between the property and corporate warehouses. Responsible for the development of receiving best practices and lead efforts for training of the property receiving and warehouse teams consistent with those best practices. Source and procure any logistics required for delivery or receipt of products from or to corporate warehouses. Proficient in all receiving and warehouse functionality in the company's purchasing and inventory systems. Prepare and manage annual budgets for the warehouse department including quarterly reforecasts. Consistent presence and resource to property receiving and warehouse operations including periodic travel to the company's properties outside of Nevada.

Managed two warehouses valued in excess of $500 million; receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, transporting and replenishment of stock, spare parts, and equipment as well as property accountability (bar-coding) functions. Determining high & low usage of parts; pack, unpack, sort, stack, warehouse and move items. Maintain stock of supplies, equipment, or materials to ensure availability. Replenish authorized in use items when below demand levels. Prepare, process, monitor issue/turn in requests & applicable forms through Standard Supply System and other sources requiring local purchase. Locate sources to obtain any and all types of goods/services to include obsolete and/or unusual items that are not available from contract or local markets. Review documentation for classification information and verify that the outlined specifications, nomenclatures and/or descriptions are adequate to fulfill the needs for procurement. Contact individuals from all resources with technical expertise in obtaining additional information to include revisions, modifications, and specifications of nomenclatures, part numbers, descriptions and quantities are adequate for procurement. Communicate with vendors and suppliers as required to keep abreast of changing products, defects, shortages of raw materials, pricing, catalogs, etc. Routinely contact vendors for quotes or estimates for transactions to include supply/equipment purchases, repair, rental, and services prior to placing orders. Maintain status of orders to include follow up activities as required ensuring orders are processed accurately and timely. Preserve files on all purchases on computer, computer discs, and backup paperwork when necessary. Unit Deployment Manager working with Command Post personnel transmitting concise and accurate vital information under field and alarm conditions via hand-held radio, telephone and computer systems of personnel requiring emergency response. Responsible for Precision Maintenance Equipment Listing equipment due for calibration. Hazardous materials received, stored and handled properly in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets. Track and reconcile purchases and fund control point activity in order to ensure available funding levels are not exceeded on any purchase. Consolidated Tool Kit items inventoried and shortages processed through Base Supply. Local purchase/local manufactured items ordered using the Impact card coordinated through higher headquarters. Air Force technical supply manuals, directives, and policies complied, researched, and maintained. Equipment Monitor/Analyst inspecting and inventorying organizational accounts, table of allowances assisting base supply in conducting small arms inventories for weapons to include deploying and returning equipment in accordance with unit tasking, performing periodic spot checks to ensure all assigned property is properly accounted for; affix standard property labels to equipment items.