Horacio Flores
@horacioflores
Bilingual warehouse and operations manager with 15+ years in logistics and shipping.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) warehouse and operations manager with over 15 years of experience leading logistics, inventory, and international shipping operations across the Americas. I have directed warehouse and distribution functions, managed imports/exports and customs compliance, and driven lean process improvements while maintaining KPIs and OSHA compliance.
I bring deep ERP and inventory-system expertise (SAP, Quantum), experience with 3PL and freight forwarding, and certifications in DOT/Hazmat, OSHA, and Six Sigma methodologies. I have founded and operated distribution businesses and led cross-functional teams in fast-paced e-commerce and aerospace environments, and I am available for remote international opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Warehouse Manager
Island Bargains
Mar 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Directed warehouse, distribution, inventory, and logistics operations including ocean, air, and ground transportation; led lean process improvements and maintained KPIs while ensuring OSHA compliance and managing supervisors and training.
Warehouse Manager
Spices USA
May 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Managed receiving, transfers, packing and order fulfillment; performed inventory checks, coordinated logistics and led warehouse staff while driving efficiency improvements and supporting food industry certification planning.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
BF Aerospace
Jun 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Oversaw shipping and receiving of aerospace parts, managed FAA documentation and customs clearance, enforced IATA/DOT dangerous goods compliance, negotiated with carriers and managed inventory control and ERP records.
Entrepreneur / Distributor
Private Business
May 2008 - Jan 2018 (9 years 8 months)
Founded and operated a hardware distribution company, managing production, logistics, national distribution and supplier relationships across Venezuela.
TV Commercial Director
Freelance
May 1998 - Jan 2018 (19 years 8 months)
Directed TV commercials for major agencies and brands across Latin America and the U.S., overseeing creative direction, production teams and client deliverables.
Sales & Technology Consultant
Apple Solutions
Feb 2003 - May 2008 (5 years 3 months)
Trained and advised resellers and agencies on Final Cut Pro and Apple professional video solutions, supporting clients including major advertising agencies and improving reseller capability.
Executive Producer
Icono Producciones
Aug 2002 - Nov 2007 (5 years 3 months)
Co-founded audiovisual production companies and delivered production services to national and international clients, managing budgets, crews and project delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Apple
Apple Product Professional (APP), Professional Sales & Product Training
2004 - 2009
Completed Apple Product Professional (APP) sales and product training sessions across Chile and Venezuela between 2004 and 2009.
Full Sail University
Film & Video Production Degree, Film & Video Production
1998 -
Completed a Film & Video Production program at Full Sail University based at Universal Studios, focusing on practical production and post-production techniques.
Metropolitan University
Basic Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
1995 -
Completed basic studies in Electrical Engineering, covering foundational electrical and electronic principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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