BIANCA ARELLANO
Olympia,WA
Summary
Results-oriented purchasing and logistics professional with 20+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, vendor relations, customer service, and shipment coordination. More than 15 years of experience supporting the purchasing, storage, inventory control, and distribution of food and household products in a high-volume environment. Experienced in purchase order processing, vendor communication, inventory coordination, logistics, promotional support, and resolving operational issues. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager / Logistics Coordinator
Del Valle Brands
Miami, FL
03.2008 - 08.2026
- Oversaw inventory management, purchasing, storage, and inventory control for food and household products distributed throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.
- Provided operational support for purchasing activities in a high-volume product environment, coordinating inventory and distribution needs to support business operations.
- Collaborated with vendors and Territory Managers to support product availability, enhance market presence, and execute promotional strategies aligned with sales goals.
- Maintained strong supplier and vendor relationships through consistent communication, follow-up, and problem solving to support business objectives.
- Supported sales performance by coordinating purchasing, inventory, vendor, and promotional activities that contributed to consistently surpassing monthly sales targets.
- Coordinated domestic and international shipment logistics and documentation, including SEDs, VGM, EEI, and Schedule B requirements.
- Balanced purchasing, inventory, logistics, and sales-support priorities in a fast-paced environment, responding to operational needs while maintaining effective communication with internal and external partners.
Export Customer Service Coordinator
Richard Shipping
Miami, FL
03.2003 - 03.2008
- Coordinated shipment logistics and product movement from national warehouses to exporters across various Bahamian cities.
- Managed the daily processing of purchase orders, quote requests, and order confirmations, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.
- Coordinated with warehouses, customers, and freight forwarders to support timely product deliveries and order fulfillment.
- Provided customer and sales support by communicating detailed product information, responding to inquiries, and addressing customer needs.
- Maintained accurate shipping and order documentation to support efficient processing and delivery.
- Managed multiple daily priorities while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Keiser University
Miami, FL05-2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Skills
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Inventory Management & Inventory Control
- Purchase Order Processing
- Vendor & Supplier Relations
- Order Fulfillment Support
- Logistics & Shipment Coordination
- Customer Service
- Sales & Promotional Support
- Food & Household Products
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Task Prioritization & Organization
- Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
- Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Team Leadership
- English & Spanish Bilingual
- DOT & IMDG Certified
- Typing Speed: 64 WPM — Certificate of Accomplishment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics 365 Business Central
Certification
DOT Certified, IMDG Certified
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- English & Spanish Bilingual
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Leadership Training Seminars
February 2009 – August 2016
Accomplishments
- Employee of The Year 2009
Timeline
Purchasing Manager / Logistics Coordinator
Del Valle Brands
03.2008 - 08.2026
Export Customer Service Coordinator
Richard Shipping
03.2003 - 03.2008
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Keiser University