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Christian Gonzalez

Sunnyvale

Summary

Dynamic Food and Nutrition Inventory Specialist with proven expertise in inventory tracking using Ketchie and Salesforce. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency at Sunnyvale Community Services, I excel in team leadership and customer service, ensuring optimal stock levels and fostering strong supplier relationships to support community food programs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Nutrition Inventory Specialist

Sunnyvale Community Services
Sunnyvale
07.2025 - Current

Inventory Management:

  • Track food and supply inventory to ensure availability for ongoing program needs.
  • Enter and manage purchase orders, inventory adjustments, and sales orders. Use inventory reports to monitor trends, identify shortages, and prevent overstock.
  • Follow First-In-First-Out (FIFO) practices to maintain food quality and safety.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts, including using equipment such as pallet jacks or forklifts. Assist in updating inventory procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.

Database Management and Support:

  • Monitor the inventory database to identify issues or areas for improvement.
  • Ensure accurate data entry and consistency across inventory records. Collaborate with the Food Program Manager on potential system updates or enhancements.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain organized records of purchase orders, sales orders, donations, and invoices.
  • Document supplier contracts, inventory adjustments, and procurement confirmations. Provide regular inventory reports and updates to the Food Program Manager.

Supplier and Partner Sourcing:

  • Assist in building relationships with suppliers, food banks, grocery stores, and farmers
  • Help coordinate donations, in-kind contributions, and discounted purchases. • Maintain and regularly update a centralized supplier and partner contact list.

Logistics Coordination

  • • Work with logistics and warehouse teams to support timely deliveries and inventory flow.
  • Help coordinate the receiving, storage, and movement of goods as needed.
  • Follow all warehouse safety protocols during inventory and equipment use. Program Support & Planning
  • Align inventory practices with food program goals and community needs.
  • Support planning efforts by evaluating current stock and upcoming needs.
  • Ensure inventory readiness for seasonal or special food distribution events.

Community Engagement

  • Coordinate with other SCS departments on shared food distribution goals.
  • Help maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners.• Support outreach efforts that increase awareness and access to food programs.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal stock and reduce delays.

Budget & Financial Tracking

  • Assist in tracking inventory-related expenses and staying within budget limits

Service & Engagement Team Lead

Target
Sunnyvale
07.2022 - Current
  • Supervise front-end team at guest services, cash registers, and Starbucks
  • Make daily break schedules, train new hires, and help the team work more efficiently
  • Make sure drive-up orders are ready fast and restrooms are cleaned regularly
  • Handle cash at closing, submit maintenance requests, and coach team members when needed

Program Coordinator

Sunnyvale Community Services
Sunnyvale
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Run setup, packing, and delivery for the Home Delivery program and weekly food distributions
  • Keep track of all incoming inventory, using Ketchie and Salesforce to stay organized
  • Create purchase orders and move inventory through the system so it’s ready for programs
  • Help lead the warehouse team and make sure everything stays clean and running safely
  • Operate stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack for deliveries and restocking
  • Coordinate several programs including Children’s Summer Nutrition and Grocery Rescue
  • Wrote the standard procedure for how we receive inventory
  • Came up with a more efficient way to track alternate client pickups using Salesforce
  • Recognized for exceeding expectations in performance reviews and always taking initiative

Warehouse Processor

Cintas Fire Protection
San Jose
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Handled shipping, receiving, and ordering supplies using Falcon inventory system
  • Maintained fire extinguishers and helped techs with safety inspections in the field
  • Delivered equipment using company vehicles and operated forklifts safely
  • Learned the ins and outs of fire safety equipment and kept inventory organized

Crew Member

Trader Joe’s
Mountain View
10.2014 - 08.2021
  • Worked registers, stocked shelves, and helped set up displays
  • Ran the food sample station and talked with customers about new products
  • Known for being helpful, friendly, and always willing to support the team
  • Trained new hires and kept things running smoothly across departments

Delivery Driver

Road Runner Delivery LLC
San Jose
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Loaded packages, checked vehicle safety, and made timely deliveries
  • Followed daily routes and made sure packages got to the right place safely

Education

AA - Business Administration

De Anza College
Cupertino
01.2019

Skills

  • Stock management techniques
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Workplace safety and supervision
  • Customer support and program oversight
  • Fabrication and machining expertise
  • Blueprint analysis and precision measurement
  • Information system management
  • Supplier engagement strategies

Certification

  • Standup Forklift Certified
  • Sit Down Counterbalance Forklift Certified
  • Title 19 Fire Extinguisher License (EE# 30826)
  • Metals Manufacturing Certificate

Accomplishments

  • Acheived the Cintas Summit Club in March of 2022 by reversing a $12,000 debt for holding old inventory to a $5000 credit for finding uses for the old inventory

Timeline

Food and Nutrition Inventory Specialist

Sunnyvale Community Services
07.2025 - Current

Program Coordinator

Sunnyvale Community Services
01.2024 - 07.2025

Service & Engagement Team Lead

Target
07.2022 - Current

Warehouse Processor

Cintas Fire Protection
08.2021 - 07.2022

Delivery Driver

Road Runner Delivery LLC
12.2020 - 04.2021

Crew Member

Trader Joe’s
10.2014 - 08.2021

AA - Business Administration

De Anza College
Christian Gonzalez