Paola Monroy
Vancouver,BC
Summary
I am a committed, hardworking person that takes challenges and opportunities. I take ownership of my tasks, and I am willing to go extra mile to deliver and exceed expectations where possible.
Energetic and reliable, with strong ability to work efficiently and accurately.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Packing Temporary Position
V Shapes North America
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication and coordination with coworkers.
Business Development Senior
Trading and Cargo company
10.2023 - 11.2024
- I am in charge of making the selection of the styles for a supplier in a luxury department store of Mexico I advise my supplier in order to carry the best styles according to sales and trends of the market.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Monitored competitor activity to remain informed of industry developments while adapting strategies accordingly.
Senior Buyer Woman's and Occasional dresses department
EL PALACIO DE HIERRO
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: (Luxury department store in Mexico)
- Creation of strategies to increase sales, keeping high margins and improve the shopping experience of our customers with effective communication and coordination with other areas; operational department, logistics department, e-commerce, finance, marketing, and visual merchandising.
- Identified new suppliers through market research, generating competitive bids for better pricing.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Establish the proper monthly purchase amount and establish the needed inventory level based on the trend and demand.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits. Relationship management with key brands like Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Mac Duggal, BCBG, among others.
- Determine contract terms, negotiations and conditions.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
Buyer Analyst
Palacio de Hierro
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Purchase orders, SAP management,Product allocation, Shipment monitoring.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Universidad Anahuac Mexico
Mexico City01.2013
Skills
- Enthusiasm and personal drive
- Adaptability to changes
- Experience in negotiation and in developing strategies
- Passion for challenges
- Quick response and solution
- Exceptional teamwork
- Communication skills
- Ability to prioritize
- Curiosity of learning new technologies
- Problem solver
- Product organization
- Quality assurance
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co Packing Temporary Position
V Shapes North America
11.2024 - 12.2024
Business Development Senior
Trading and Cargo company
10.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Buyer Woman's and Occasional dresses department
EL PALACIO DE HIERRO
01.2016 - 01.2023
Buyer Analyst
Palacio de Hierro
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Universidad Anahuac Mexico
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