BRYAN R. MARTINEZ
North Riverside
Summary
Dynamic, competitive management professional with over 20 years experience in multiple retail, warehouse, and service industries. Imaginative and innovative individual with proven management, sales, advertising, marketing and new business development skills. Committed to team concepts and strong interrelationships among all levels. Advocate of cross training and employee empowerment for increased productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Cyl-Tec
Aurora, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Helped to develop process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced lead times.
Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Xpedx/Veritiv
Aurora, IL
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Manage team’s operational activities to achieve a high degree of accuracy and customer service
- Monitor and adjust employee schedules and workloads to enhance efficiencies and ensure high-priority tasks are achieved
- Analyze warehouse metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and optimize cost effectiveness
- Prioritize workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards and regulatory codes of productivity, quality and timeliness
Warehouse Supervisor (3rd Shift)
Xpedx/Veritiv
Aurora, IL
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted the facility in exceeding their financial and strategic goals by playing an active role on the leadership team
- Managed team’s daily operational activities and achieved a high degree of accuracy and customer service
- Analyzed warehouse metrics and identified opportunities to improve efficiencies and optimize cost effectiveness
Warehouse Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
Buffalo Grove, IL
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Planned and coordinated work activities of warehouse functions, including receiving, picking, shipping, delivery, security, and inventory control
- Developed and implemented specific objectives and performance measures for each functional area
- Managed team and controlled warehouse and delivery expenses and capital
Sales Associate/Warehouse
Xpedx/Veritiv
Buffalo Grove, IL
10.2011 - 11.2019
- Promoted and sell paper and graphics products to meet or exceed sales goals; assured complete customer satisfaction
- Performed opening/closing procedures and review inbound/outbound shipment inventory/paperwork in accordance with company policies
- Prepared and verified accuracy of inbound/outbound shipments; maintained inventory control and resolved supply issues
Assistant Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
Chicago, IL
12.2005 - 10.2010
- Promoted and sell paper and graphics products to meet or exceed both short term and long term district/group sales goals
- Assured complete customer satisfaction; performed opening/closing procedures and paperwork in accordance with company policies
- Developed opportunities with target accounts and prospects for new business
Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
Worcester, MA
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Assured complete customer satisfaction; performed sales visits
- Continually increased market share and improved sales and productivity objectives
- Maintained account receivable balances; handled customer credit inquiries including extension of credit, account maintenance and collection
- Created annual budget and expense plans; monitored and managed cost to remain within company average
- Ordered merchandise/supplies and monitored inventory levels as well as assessed merchandise suggestions for profitability
- Performed opening/closing procedures and paperwork in accordance with company policies
Assistant Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
Stamford, CT
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Supervised the administration of high-volume paper, graphic imaging prepress equipment and supplies distributing facility
- Wrote timely reports and forecasts to store manager on past and projected sales volume; problem analysis and daily plans
- Analyzed light bookkeeping, monitored records, provided ad hoc reports and new industry information, assisted with policy interpretation and advised on best operating practices
- Managed inventory levels by maximizing inventory turns, controlling and monitoring stock-outs and rotating stock
- Promoted to Store Manager of Worcester, MA location
Education
Business Management
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MAHigh School Diploma -
Durfee High School
Fall River, MASkills
- Supervision/leadership
- Customer service
- Sales/performance optimization
- Employee development
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Cost control strategies
- Loss prevention initiatives
- Operational excellence
- Product knowledge
- Shipping & receiving practices
- Ms word, excel and outlook
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Cyl-Tec
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)
Xpedx/Veritiv
04.2022 - 11.2023
Warehouse Supervisor (3rd Shift)
Xpedx/Veritiv
11.2020 - 04.2022
Warehouse Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
11.2019 - 11.2020
Sales Associate/Warehouse
Xpedx/Veritiv
10.2011 - 11.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
12.2005 - 10.2010
Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
02.2005 - 11.2005
Assistant Store Manager
Xpedx/Veritiv
08.2003 - 02.2005
Business Management
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Durfee High School