Carolina Lizarraga
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, proficient
handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and a positive attitude. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planner
Viastara
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data.
- Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels in Mexico and LATAM based on previous sales and consumption.
- Utilized historical data, to develop and maintain forecast for Power and connectivity bussines unit.
- Created, placed and tracked purchase orders.
- Participated in sales and operations meetings to assess performance and forecast.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data (purchase orders, backorders, invoices)
- Created unique promo combinations to lower inventory levels and increase profit margins.
- Tracked missing and damaged units with our logistic team and suppliers.
- Captured new items into the system and calculated sale price.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers.
- Tracked shipments from Asia
Invoicing Assistant
Viastara
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Processed customer invoices and credit memos within established timelines.
- Processed customer refunds and adjustments according to company policies.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Entered invoices into customer invoicing web sites.
- Applied special rates and discounts to certain invoices
- Credited customer's account properly when they returned merchandise.
- Managed past due payments with Account Receivable department.
Accounting Assistant
Surtidora Eléctrica Del Noroeste
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted with accounting of 4 regional branches (Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada and La Paz)
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Verified payments and deposits made through the company account and coordinate with the bank
- Prepared bank deposits and checks.
- Entered financial transactions into internal databases.
- Maintained digital and physical financial records.
- Issued payments for suppliers.
- Processed expense requests for the accountant to approve.
- Helped with payroll activities.
- Processed expense reimbursement forms.
- Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers.
Professional Practices
TLC Asociados
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted with SAT on import documentation for Custom Agents.
- Helped with reports and letters on Agents behalf based on customs codes, law of external trade and Mexican regulations.
Professional Practices
TLC Asociados
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Assisted with SAT on import documentation for Custom Agents.
- Helped with reports and letters on Agents behalf based on customs codes, law of external trade and Mexican regulations.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Tijuana, Mexico05.2012
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Invoice Verification
- Customer Service
- Developing Presentations and Reports
- Data Collection Processes
- Computer Proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Database Skills
- Sales Forecasting
- Event Logistics
- Pricing Analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Demand Planner
Viastara
02.2016 - 06.2020
Invoicing Assistant
Viastara
07.2012 - 02.2016
Professional Practices
TLC Asociados
08.2011 - 11.2011
Accounting Assistant
Surtidora Eléctrica Del Noroeste
01.2011 - 07.2012
Professional Practices
TLC Asociados
02.2009 - 04.2010
BBA - Accounting
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California