Arbe P. Gomop-as
Senior Merchandise Manager
Baclayon
Summary
Dedicated and trustworthy professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to the success of a large and competitive company. Committed about excelling in the dynamic world of retail and merchandising with a drive in delivering exceptional customer service. Strong work ethics, attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly and exceed organizational goals
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Merchandise Manager
S&R Membership Shopping
06.2010 - Current
- Established strong vendor relationships to ensure timely stock deliveries at the most competitive prices
- Evaluates quotations from potential vendors and provides recommendations for approval to the Managing Director and Vice President
- Leads proactive communication with the Operations team to address area-specific concerns and develop sustainable, long term solutions
- Negotiates exciting promotional activities with vendors aimed at boosting sales
- Conduct Business Reviews and discuss the Sales performances of each vendor including revenue trend, growth rates, product performance and target achievement
- Continuously monitors market prices to maintain competitive positioning
- Serves as a liaison between vendors and Merchandise team to resolve operational issues and drive sales growth
- Identify strategies to maximize profitability and consistently achieve sales targets established by senior management
- Conducts regular market study to identify opportunities for expanding and increasing market share
Buying Manager
Tita Gwapa Supertinda Inc.
04.2007 - 05.2010
- Manages the entire phase of buying operation
- Reviews all transactions, contracts and agreements with vendors, before endorsing to the Managing Director
- Recommend policies and procedures that will enhance the efficiency of the Buying department.
- Responsible for the profitable contribution of the Buying Department to the corporations’ growth.
- Oversees company's buying activities to monitor operational efficiency and ensure adherence to prescribe policies and standards
- Plans and develops merchandising strategies and promotions in close coordination with visual merchandising
- Oversees implementation and executions of approved merchandising strategies and promotions for favorable results
- Reviews and approves purchase orders, recommendation on price changes, dropping and/or addition of sku's, visual arrangement and design.
- Reviews concessions and consignments recommended contract terms and conditions before endorsing to the Managing Director
- Reviews and validates merchandising periodic reports
- Strives for merchandising department's efficiency, encourages work commitment for better performance of merchandising operation.
Senior Buyer
Tita Gwapa Supertinda Inc.
01.2005 - 04.2010
- Conducts Business review and monitor vendors performance
- Reviews market conditions and recommends approval of requested price adjustments
- Reviews requisitions and approves purchase orders to vendors
- Assist in formulating Purchasing operating procedures and prepares the annual purchasing budget
- Source out quality merchandise at the lowest possible cost
- Analyzes sales records and inventory stock levels on a per store category
- Recommend transfer of merchandise affecting the supply and demand for a particular store.
- Check competitors’ sales activities and must stay informed of the latest trends to meet customer desires
Inventory Planning and Allocation Analyst
Golden ABC Inc. (Penshoppe)
06.1997 - 01.2004
- Ensures optimum balance between sales and inventory of the 200 Penshoppe Boutiques, a local Fashion and Retail Garment Business in the Philippines
- Create sales order and review sales forecasts per material, analyze sell through data vs previous forecast
- Assist with initial rollout and expansion
- Track orders from creation to delivery
- Analysis of sales and inventory data per material group per store
- Monitors the Allocation and replenishment per store
- Coordination with store operations to improve forecasting and deepen customer relationship
- Work with marketing on tracking promotions and communicate channel inventory
- Forecasting future demand and supply per product line
- Extracting budget out of the given quota per product line, conducts Open to Buy Program
- Regularly visits the assigned stores to ensure that all guidelines were properly implemented
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Business Management
Divine Word College of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, BoholHigh School - undefined
Holy Spirit School
Tagbilaran City, BoholSkills
Vendor Relationship Management
Stock Replenishment
Pricing Strategy
Merchandise Allocation
Leadership
Strong Vendor Negotiating Skills
Good Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Data Sales Analysis
Personal Information
- Age: 48
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Date of Birth: 12/17/76
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Trainings And Seminars
- The Professional Image Development Program, 11/01/13, Taguig City, Philippines
- The Basic Management Skills Training Program, 10/01/13, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
- Basic Customer Service Workshop, 01/01/11, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
- SAP (Systems Application Procedure), 07/01/01, A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
- Microsoft Excel, 05/01/03, Quezon City, Philippines
- Accounting for Non Accountants, 03/01/01, A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Timeline
Senior Merchandise Manager
S&R Membership Shopping
06.2010 - Current
Buying Manager
Tita Gwapa Supertinda Inc.
04.2007 - 05.2010
Senior Buyer
Tita Gwapa Supertinda Inc.
01.2005 - 04.2010
Inventory Planning and Allocation Analyst
Golden ABC Inc. (Penshoppe)
06.1997 - 01.2004
High School - undefined
Holy Spirit School
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Business Management
Divine Word College of Tagbilaran