HANS CEPEDA
Warehouse Operation Manager
San Bernardino
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Operations Manager with over 32 years of experience overseeing large-scale distribution centers. Possesses strong expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, advanced inventory management, and process improvement. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings while fostering a culture of safety and high performance. Committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
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Languages
8
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Certifications
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
PacWest Engineering Inc
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Provide leadership and oversight of procurement activities, including development and review of purchasing requisitions, RFPs, contractual agreements, and vendor negotiations to secure materials, equipment, and services in support of utility operations and capital projects.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, field supervisors, and senior management to forecast material and equipment needs, anticipate long-lead items, and develop strategies to ensure timely delivery of critical resources.
- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for utility warehouse functions including shipping and receiving, inventory control, storage and handling of supplies, materials and equipment; participate in the development of specifications for the purchase of equipment.
Warehouse Manager
JM Communication Inc
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Review Public Utility Department supply requirements and order materials and tools to maintain adequate supply levels; review work orders for materials needs and job scheduling.
- Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for warehouse and yard services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Review completed work of utility warehouse and yard employees to ensure high productivity and efficiency; ensure that appropriate quality standards are maintained; establish safety procedures and guidelines for accident prevention.
Warehouse/Shipping Manager
American International Industries
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed a 500,000 sq ft facility handling distributing skincare and cosmetic products.
- Managed team of 80-100 warehouse personal, including supervisors, forklift operators, and pickers.
- Coordinated cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations and reduce order fulfillment lead times by 30% through process optimization and staff development.
- Maintained 99.8% inventory accuracy through cycle counting and quality control measures
- Reduce excess inventory by $300K through better demand forecasting
Warehouse Operations Manager
AAA Network Solutions
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed a 200,000 sq. ft. facility and supervised 20+ employees, including forklift and bobtail drivers.
- Coached and trained team members on standard inventory transactions and procedures.
- Implemented barcoding and tracking systems to improve asset traceability and reduce stock losses.
- Developed KPIs to assess inventory turnover and optimize stock management.
Warehouse Operations Manager
AT&T Data Comm
05.1991 - 10.2013
- Supervised daily operations for a 400,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by enforcing programs and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing and shipping requirements.
- Established and monitored security procedures to safeguard warehouse operations and contents.
- Controlled inventory levels through physical counts and data reconciliation.
- Planned and implemented new warehouse layouts to maintain facility condition.
- Prepared annual budgets, scheduled expenditures, and analyzed variances to achieve financial objectives.
- Scheduled and assigned employees to meet operational requirements.
- Recruited, oriented, and trained warehouse staff, improving performance through coaching and counseling.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX06-1991
High School Diploma - undefined
Charter Oak High School
Covina, CA06-1986
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Warehouse safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Retail warehouse supervision
- Manufacturing supervision
- Analytical thinking,
- Equipment maintenance oversight
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership
Certification
Materials Handling Certificate
November 2024 to Present
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
PacWest Engineering Inc
03.2022 - 12.2025
Warehouse Manager
JM Communication Inc
11.2018 - 03.2022
Warehouse/Shipping Manager
American International Industries
09.2016 - 08.2018
Warehouse Operations Manager
AAA Network Solutions
02.2014 - 06.2016
Warehouse Operations Manager
AT&T Data Comm
05.1991 - 10.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Charter Oak High School
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Mountain View College
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer