Josue Cortez
@josuecortez
I’m an executive operations leader stabilizing complex logistics networks, owning $130M+ P&L, and building safety-first teams.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a General Manager and Director-level operations leader with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale distribution, fulfillment, and last-mile transportation for Fortune 50 organizations. I’m known for stabilizing complex environments, driving service reliability, and reducing labor and safety risk through strong leadership and clear operating rhythms.
At Lowe’s Pro Supply, I own full P&L and operational performance for the largest-volume site, supporting $130M in annual sales across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. I lead end-to-end distribution and customer service for Pro customers, manage a 100+ hourly associate workforce, cut overtime to 4%, improved on-time delivery to 99.6%, and delivered a safety transformation with 75% reduction of recordable injuries within one year.
Previously, I led Amazon last-mile operations supporting 80,000+ packages daily and scaling to 140,000+ during peak, including launching DAX3 and transferring to DDX6 to improve dispatch and transportation performance. I’ve also managed multi-site distribution at scale at Kuehne + Nagel and The Home Depot, using Lean, KPIs, and WMS/YMS-driven execution to control variable cost, improve productivity, and deliver continuous improvement across demanding, high-visibility networks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owned P&L and operational performance for Lowe’s Pro Supply’s largest-volume site, supporting $130M in annual sales across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Led 100+ hourly associates and 7 leaders, reducing overtime to 4%, improving on-time delivery to 99.6%, and cutting recordable injuries by 75% in one year.
Led Amazon last-mile delivery operations handling 80,000+ packages daily, scaling to 140,000+ during peak. Launched DAX3 in Chatsworth, ramping to 54K volume in two weeks and graduating with best-in-class performance, and later improved performance after transferring to DDX6.
Senior Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
Jun 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Managed a 600,000 sq. ft. distribution center supporting Amazon operations during rapid scale-up. Led outbound and inbound execution across 40–50 trucks daily and 22 pickup schedules with 15 carriers, while driving Lean, KPI-based continuous improvement and variable cost control.
Managed outbound operations supporting 110 Home Depot stores across the Southwest region, owning performance management, employee relations, and safety compliance. Improved productivity and reduced damages through process optimization and tighter labor planning.
Warehouse Operations Manager
IKEA Distribution Center
Jul 2005 - Aug 2009 (4 years 1 month)
Led operations in a 2.6M sq. ft. distribution center managing $200M in assets and 12,000 SKUs. Managed and developed 400+ employees, driving performance management and safety programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Safety Certifications (provider not specified)
First Aid, CPR & Hazmat Certified, Safety & Emergency Response
Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Hazmat safety.
Bachelor’s Degree (institution not specified)
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.
International Logistics Certificate (provider not specified)
International Logistics Certificate, International Logistics
Completed an International Logistics certificate program.
Lean & Six Sigma Training (provider not specified)
Lean, 5S & Six Sigma Training, Continuous Improvement
Completed training in Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methods.
Leadership Training (provider not specified)
Situational Leadership I & II, Leadership
Completed Situational Leadership I and II training.
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