Alex Hernandez

About Alex Hernandez

Seasoned Senior warehouse operations manager with several years’ experience. Specializing in Warehouse planning, logistics, and Operations Management, ITAD & Inventory Management, Repair center Management, RF directed picking /storing knowledge, WMS system implementations and project Management, Space occupancy/utilization, Budget, P&L Management, Program development RFQ’s and SOW creation and pricing, etc. I am a detailed oriented team player that enjoys developing my team to be efficient and profitable.

Experience

1. Manager Operations-distribution

   The Hillman Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Tempe, AZ, US

   Provide strategic leadership for end‑to‑end distribution center operations, ensuring flawless, cost‑efficient execution across receiving, storage, fulfillment, and shipping in a high‑velocity environment.Set the operational vision and drive enterprise‑level excellence, elevating material flow, standardizing processes, and deploying automation and Lean methodologies to unlock capacity and reduce total system cost.Own full P&L accountability, leading budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning to support aggressive growth targets, margin improvement, and operational scalability.Build and develop high‑performing leadership teams, strengthening frontline capability, deepening bench talent, and cultivating a culture anchored in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Establish and govern KPI frameworks for safety, quality, service, productivity, and inventory accuracy, ensuring rapid course‑correction and disciplined performance management.Direct all inventory control strategy, including cycle count governance, reconciliation, returns management, and loss‑prevention initiatives that protect working capital and customer experience.Optimize facility design and operational footprint, leveraging WMS capabilities, data analytics, and engineered standards to maximize space utilization, pick density, and throughput.Influence and align cross‑functional partners across manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, and customer service to ensure DC operations directly support enterprise strategy and customer commitments.Lead transformation and modernization initiatives, streamlining workflows, eliminating structural waste, and positioning the network for scalable, future‑ready growth.Strengthen carrier and logistics partnerships to ensure consistent, high‑quality transportation performance and service reliability.

Education

• ITT Technical Institute

  Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Technology

  1990 — 1992

• ITT Technical Institute

  Bachelor's Degree, Electronics Engineering Technology

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Management
• Supply Chain
• Kaizen
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Operations Management
• Quality Management
• Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement