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Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Conducted detailed analysis of procurement and inventory data to ensure optimal stock availability, minimizing shortages and reducing excess inventory.• Developed and maintained performance dashboards and reports, tracking key supply chain metrics, including stock levels, order accuracy, and distributor efficiency, to support data-driven decision-making.• Analysed supplier and distributor performance through weekly operational meetings, identifying trends and recommending actionable improvements to enhance logistics efficiency.• Utilised ERP systems to generate accurate Purchase and Sales Orders, ensuring seamless coordination with finance teams for invoicing and claim resolutions.• Monitored and updated inventory records, such as Use By Dates for perishable items, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with quality standards.• Provided comprehensive weekly summaries and analytical insights on Pantry List performance and stock availability, enabling effective supply chain planning and forecasting.• Managed and resolved internal stakeholder inquiries through ticketing systems, analyzing recurring issues to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.• Supported procurement lead in performance reviews of key distributors and suppliers.

Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile

• Implemented and managed the CPFR process for Walmart's account (main client in Chile), covering 199 stores (60 extra-large, 100 large, and 39 small) plus the e-commerce channel, ensuring tailored approaches for each store type.• Conducted bi-annual demand planning sessions to project product needs for the next six months, coordinating timely product arrivals within a three-month window for all categories (boys, girls, and infant), managing approximately 130 SKUs per season.• Forecasted weekly store needs upon product arrival in Chile, generating and processing purchase orders to match inventory levels with store requirements, achieving a 97% accuracy rate.• Prepared detailed reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and key performance indicators, including margin, POS cost, POS sales, days on hand, stock variations, brand performance, and ongoing campaigns.• Held weekly meetings with Walmart counterparts to compare analyses and devise optimal sales strategies for each week or campaign.• Continued managing the e-commerce channel, maintaining a 42% product presence on Walmart's website.• Collected and analysed sales data across various formats (supermarkets, departmental stores, traditional stores, and e-commerce) and channels (brick-and-mortar and online), generating reports to inform regional (Chile, Peru, Colombia) and national (Chile) strategic decisions.• Developed new Excel-based reporting tools, including an automated sales order generator, reducing manual processing time from 3-4 hours to approximately 15 minutes, significantly enhancing productivity. This tool comprised several variables that played together (stock levels, sell-out for the last weeks, days on hand, inventory levels, stores, restrictions by store, capacity, and product availability).• Led Mattel’s participation in Chile’s Comic-Con 2023 (world's largest comic book convention), coordinating cross-functional efforts, resulting in a 16% increase in sales.

Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile

• Oversaw Walmart's e-commerce channel, achieving a 53% growth in sales over the last year by ensuring optimal product positioning, accurate pricing, and effective promotional displays.• Analysed sales performance data to identify trends, tracked sales targets, and forecasted future demand.• Worked closely with the marketing team to incorporate new releases and quick campaigns, driving sales growth.• Conducted regular checks on product categories, banners, costs, promotions, and product displays on Walmart's website.• Held bi-weekly meetings with Walmart’s e-commerce team to present analysed data, discuss sales strategies, and identify opportunities for growth.• Coordinated promotional initiatives every two months for the brick-and-mortar stores, contributing to a 12% sales growth. Responsibilities included cost report adjustments, product distribution, and performance monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the campaigns.• Collected and analysed sales data for the Chile market, generating reports that supported strategic decision-making at both regional (Chile, Peru, Colombia) and national levels (Chile).

Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile

• Provided data-driven recommendations for sales orders across Cencosud’s (second-largest client in Chile) 110 stores, including 12 extra-large, 50 medium, and 48 owned cheaper brand formats.• Conducted thorough analysis of national sales data to support strategic decision-making.• Created detailed sales reports, highlighting key performance metrics and trends, facilitating informed business decisions.

Santiago, Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile

• Creation and coordination of events for the ICLUB program for international students.

Santiago, Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile

Teaching assistant for the subject: Supply and demand

Área Metropolitana De Santiago

Teaching assistant for the subject: Introduction to Microeconomics

Barcelona, Cataluña / Catalunya, España

• Acquisition of real estate for subsequent sale or rental.• Negotiation with clients to achieve the sale or rental.