OCTAVIO RAMIREZ
Vancouver
Summary
Results-oriented Supply Chain and Inventory Management Professional with 8+ years of cross-border experience in Mexico and the U.S. Proven success in optimizing warehouse operations, controlling large-scale inventories, and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Adept in SAP, advanced Excel, and strategic logistics planning. Bilingual communicator with a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Assistant
CASS Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed product packaging and preparation ensuring compliance with shipment standards.
- Coordinated closely with the logistics team to guarantee timely deliveries.
- Operated material handling equipment including forklifts, Bobcat, and Reach Truck.
Strategic Returns Director
FEMSA Comercio
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw the return logistics of medical products across multiple sales points.
- Managed over 3,000 SKUs, improving inventory accuracy to 90%.
- Negotiated supplier returns exceeding 14 million pesos.
- Reduced inventory losses by 150% within eight months.
- Directed a team of 12 across 8 regional sub-warehouses.
Warehouse Strategist
Grupo Modelo
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Achieved 98% inventory control within six months.
- Reduced monthly losses by 50%, saving approx. $150,000 pesos.
- Led a team of 40 including assistants, supervisors, and forklift operators.
- Strategically planned and executed redistributions across 6 satellite warehouses.
Education
Customer Relations Specialist -
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
Vancouver, BC01.2024
Master's Degree - Quality and Productivity
University Tecmilenio
01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
University Tecmilenio
01.2012
Skills
- Inventory Control & Forecasting
- SAP & ERP Systems Integration
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Planning & Reporting
- Vendor & Stakeholder Negotiation
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
- Customer service
- Packing and labeling
- Warehouse operations
- Order tracking
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Project Management
- WHMIS, Forklift, Fall Protection, Mobile Elevated Platform Safety
- New Worker Safety Orientation
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Native
Timeline
Shipping Assistant
CASS Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Strategic Returns Director
FEMSA Comercio
01.2019 - 01.2021
Warehouse Strategist
Grupo Modelo
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master's Degree - Quality and Productivity
University Tecmilenio
Bachelor's Degree - International Business
University Tecmilenio
Customer Relations Specialist -
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
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