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Sales Manager

Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90049
Posted:
April 08, 2010

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Adrian Valdivieso

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******.************@*****.***

Los Angeles, CA 90049

310-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianvald

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Summary

Logistics Professional with 11 years of domestic and international

experience. Solid record of increasing responsibility in areas of

International Trade, Transportation, Inventory Control and Materials

Management. Strong commitment to create and maintain efficient supply

chain systems that save company time and money, while enhancing and

growing my own abilities and knowledge base. Fluent communication

skills in English and Spanish.

Compliance International Report Analysis

Partnerships

Import/Export Expense Control & Negotiations

Reduction

Professional Experience

JAFRA Cosmetics International, Westlake Village, CA 1999 to 2010

Logistics Manager, Jafra Cosmetics USA (2003-2010)

. Created new systems that improved international trade in ground

transportation between Mexico and the US resulting in savings of $1

million yearly

. Developed and instituted new methods of distribution to support Jafra

Puerto Rico moving distribution to the US reducing expenses by 25%

annually while keeping maximum service level

. Achieved and maintained 99.98% service level for Jafra US while

reducing logistics expenses

. Coordinated to ensure inventory availability and 100% service

level for all Jafra's markets internationally

. Initiated new reporting of actual versus forecasted sales numbers to

ensure correct amount of inventory produced

. Improved flow of communication between marketing, distribution

and manufacturing

. Researched, negotiated rates, and made final selection of logistics

partners (carriers, freight forwarders, brokers)

. Managed communications to increase international trade efficiency with

Jafra Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Argentina and Venezuela

. Supplied and educated brokers on detailed and correct import/export

product data to help support a positive relationship with US

government border agencies such as Customs and the FDA

. Ensured the correct payment of import duties and taxes

. Compiled findings and presented reports to Finance and Operations

regarding Jafra's US international trade ventures to ensure spending

is on budget

. Coordinated and managed correct inventory levels for Jafra's domestic

distribution centers

. Ensured maximum utility and efficiency of the company's overall supply

chain.

Demand and International Trade Supervisor (2002-2003)

Jafra Cosmetics Mexico

. Controlled all international trade operations

. Assisted planners and buyers with forecast data on all Jafra markets

Planning Analyst (2001-2002)

Jafra Cosmetics USA

. Created reports on third party manufacturing data and sales to support

production and purchasing decisions

. Acted as liaison to 3rd party manufacturers to correct and maintain

efficient inventory controls

Export Coordinator (1999-2001)

Jafra Cosmetics Mexico

. In charge of shipping all products manufactured by Jafra Mexico for

Jafra US and Jafra Europe

. Prepared export documentation for international shipments

. Tracked and ensured delivery of international shipments

. Controlled inventory for one warehouse in Mexico

Buyer (1999-1999)

Jafra Cosmetics Mexico

. Negotiated and purchased vendor services

Education/Training

BA in International Trade

Technological Institute and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Mexico

Post-Graduate Diploma in International Logistics

Technological Institute and Superior Studies of Monterrey, Mexico

Professional Certificates

Certificate in International Trade

University California Los Angeles

Other Accomplishments

. Pace Leader for the Los Angeles Marathon Official Training Program (LA

Road Runners) in 2008, 2009 & 2010

. Raised $5,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training

triathlon training program

. Participated and successfully completed several Marathons and multiple

Sprint, Olympic and Half-Ironman Triathlons

. Completed an Ironman Triathlon in August 2009 (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile

bike ride, 26.2 mile run) in 12 hours 08 minutes

Computer Skills

. BPCS - inventory planning, JD Edwards - inventory control

. MS Suite



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