Carlota Galit

Inventory and Merchandise Management

• Enhanced merchandising strategies by conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
• Streamlined inventory management processes for improved product availability and reduced stockouts.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in merchandise assortment.
• Introduced innovative merchandising solutions that contributed to increased sales revenue while maintaining optimal inventory turns.
• Evaluated merchandise mix based on consumer preferences, adjusting assortments accordingly to drive sales growth.
• Analyzed historical sales data to forecast future demand trends, ensuring appropriate inventory levels were maintained.
• Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
• Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
• Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
• Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
• Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
• Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
• Coordinates with Warehouse team regarding delivery / pull out schedules
• Facilitated resolution of delivery disputes and discrepancies.
• Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
• Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.

Sales/Operation

• Conducts monthly office day with sales personnel
• Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
• Collaborated closely with store supervisors to ensure consistency in merchandising standards across all locations.
• Conducted regular audits of merchandising activities to maintain compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
• Fill out stocks to newly opened stores

Supply Chain Head

January 2011 - November 2013

• Facilitated stakeholder alignment and orientation across various departments for seamless execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Streamlined supply chain processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing lead times.
• Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, negotiation, and performance evaluations.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
• Optimized warehouse operations by redesigning layout and implementing advanced storage solutions for better space utilization.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining high quality standards.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify potential new vendors, leading to an expanded supplier base offering competitive pricing options.
• Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
• Supervise number of staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
• Teamed with sales and merchandising teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
• Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.

Merchandising Head

November 2008 - January 2011

• Directed the hiring, training, mentoring and performance evaluations for Store Merchandising staff and supervised their daily activities.
• Executes store promotions (short term promotions or tactical) provided by Merchandising-Head Office and works hand-in-hand with Section Supervisors / Store Officers in implementation.
• Led the implementation of visual merchandising concepts, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales growth.
• Directed product placement within stores for maximum visibility and accessibility, driving sales performance.
• Collaborated closely with store managers to ensure consistency in merchandising standards across all locations.
• Conducted regular audits of merchandising activities to maintain compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
• Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
• Conducted regular store visits to verify compliance with company policies.

Merchandising Assistant

August 2005 - November 2008

• Monitors price events with "end dates", and checks price labels and signages updates.
• Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
• Coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services provided by Merchandising-Head Office.
• Worked with the communications team to drive internal promotion of company programs, initiatives, guiding principles and mission. Works hand-in-hand with Section Supervisors in implementing the promos.
• Assists merchandiser in preparing purchase order (PO) doe the deliveries of perishable items.
• Checks accuracy of Bundling and Retagging Form created by Supplier's Diser / Representative.
• Monitors the aging and or status of bundling (allocation vs bundled) and reports to Head Office the variance or the remaining free items.
• Monitors sampling activity of the store
• Monitors contract of all space rentals and all other income generation such as mass displays, end cap, point of interruption, freezer display and other Merchandising collaterals.