Patricia Pereira
Fremont
Summary
Dynamic Pricing Manager with extensive experience at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, adept at supplier negotiation and employee training. Proven track record in maximizing profits through strategic pricing initiatives and effective communication. Proficient in Excel, I excel at aligning pricing strategies with business objectives to drive financial success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pricing Manager Commercial Finance
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
03.2023 - Current
- Oversee the pricing and financial strategy, and ensure compliance with Southern’s pricing policies. Conduct scheduled supplier business reviews. Communicate and secure additional funding, as necessary. Approve all program calendars. Oversee all pricing scenarios, and summarize financial implications while maximizing profits. Initiate all price and margin increases. Initiate and oversee all low gross profit issues. Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes. Communicated with suppliers to assist in all things pricing, gross profit %, promo’s, set up pricing lanes needed, etc.
- Trained team members on pricing policies and procedures.
- Built relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment between pricing objectives and company goals.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings with other departments, such as trade development, in order to align on overall business objectives.
Analyst Commercial Finance
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversee the pricing strategy/compliance with Southern’s pricing policies. Oversee the negotiation and implementation of all pricing with our suppliers. Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes. Communicated with suppliers to assist in all things pricing, Gross Profit %, Promo’s, set up pricing lanes needed, etc.
Executive Assistant
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Maintain AWS allocations for sales reps and supplier needs. Help with emails and phone calls to executives I was assigned to. Supplier support. Portfolio Manager to Frederick Wildman. Set up and price new items and manage presales.
Import Specialist Lead
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Union City
06.2009 - 01.2014
- Create all import documents needed by Border Patrol to import all containers to Union City, CA. Arranged pickup and delivery of containers from the ports to the warehouse. Took care of the Bond License and yearly inspections. Prepared and paid Federal Excise and Duty taxes.
Cost Coordinator
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
06.2005 - 06.2009
- Maintain current cost of product in SAP. Worked with executives on correct and current cost. Create GP adjustments and floor stocks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Ohlone College
01.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Ohlone College
01.2019
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
- Organized
- Objective focused
- Supplier negotiation
- Employee training
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Certification
WSET Level 2 Wines and Spirits Certified through Southern Glazer’s education program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pricing Manager Commercial Finance
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
03.2023 - Current
Analyst Commercial Finance
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
04.2021 - 02.2023
Executive Assistant
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
01.2014 - 04.2021
Import Specialist Lead
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
06.2009 - 01.2014
Cost Coordinator
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
06.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Business
Ohlone College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Ohlone College
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