Tenured Employee Spotlight: Alex Heredia

Years of Service: 16

Title: Enterprise Applications Analyst

Alex Heredia is an Enterprise Applications Analyst I. During his 16 years with Rinchem, he has also worked as a warehouse technician, International Shipping Specialist, and warehouse supervisor. That experience has allowed him to see the business from both the operational and technology sides.

Alex first heard about Rinchem when someone told him about an open position. Since then, his career has been shaped by a willingness to learn, ask questions, and understand how the work fits together.

What Alex enjoys most is that he is always learning something new. Even after 16 years, he says that learning has not stopped.

One of his proudest accomplishments was creating an application that is still used to help prevent scanning errors before shipments go out. The solution came from understanding the work firsthand and finding a practical way to make the process more accurate.

When asked which team he would shadow for a day, Alex first joked about the Philadelphia Eagles. His work-related answer was the Desktop or DBA team, which would give him another opportunity to learn more about the technology that supports the business.

One lesson Alex will carry with him is that timing is extremely important. In both logistics and technology, knowing when to act, communicate, or make an adjustment can make a big difference.

"The more you understand the work from different angles, the more value you can bring."

His advice for someone starting in chemical logistics is to be patient and ask questions, even the ones that may seem dumb. Those questions often clear up the most important points and help people understand the work more fully.

Alex's path shows how experience in several roles can build a stronger understanding of the business. The knowledge he gained in warehouse operations continues to shape the way he supports Rinchem through enterprise applications today.

Q: Hidden talent or unexpected hobby?
A: Alex enjoys paintball and played the violin for eight years.

Q: What music gets him through a long day?
A: Freestyle music from the 90s.

Q: Best local food near his site?
A: Cheesesteaks.