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ISABEL BLAND

Fort Lauderdale,USA

Summary

Proactive and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist with extensive experience in inventory management, customer satisfaction, and team leadership. Data-driven professional skilled in optimizing inventory flow to maximize efficiency and customer experience. Strong abilities in communication, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. Self-motivated and resourceful, able to perform under pressure individually or as part of a team. Recognized for strategic problem-solving, analytical thinking, and driving cost, quality, and service improvements through innovative solutions

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Pricing & Yield Management Analyst Pricing

DHL Express
06.2024 - Current

• Take leadership in conducting Customer
pricing analysis for country requests regarding special rates, create

Non -Standard Rate Cards (Custom PIDs) for special rates in our

new Global Rating Engine (GRE).

• Extract data for existing customer business in place and prepare
respective customer pricing analysis report.

• Simulate and analyze entire customer business with existing and

potential volumes using up-to-date pricing tools and systems.

• Generate accurate Customer Pricing Reports for responding to

countries’ requests (including, but not limited, the Pricing

comments/ recommendation, overall opportunity
snap-shot, detailed analysis by product, lane and weight breaks,

etc.).

• Where required, support the regional Tender Review Board (TRB)

process for any Key Account pricing that is eligible for regional

TRB review.

• Initiate and run continuous improvement initiatives/projects and

workshops.

• Train new colleagues on the day to day job and perform audits on

the work done by other colleagues.

• Maintain non-standard fuel surcharge for Global Customers
• Get involved in GRE deployment to support creation of customized tariffs during the rating
freeze period (transitional period during the migration of systems)
• Support countries on GRE for escalation of systems issues
• General Pricing Increase for countries on GRE



Key Account Pricing

DHL Express
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Take leadership in conducting customer pricing analysis for country requests regarding special rates.
  • Create Non-Standard Rate Cards (Custom RATEs) for special rates in the new Global Rating Engine (GRE).
  • Support the collection and/or review of existing or proposed customer rate cards in countries.
  • Support onboarding countries onto the new rating system in the tariff cleansing of the customers.
  • Implement policies and rates according to the Global requests from countries, based on the agreement and policies between countries.
  • Support to Generate analysis and implementations for customers that need regional approval (TRB)
  • Support in the validation of the Data to be able the team create the reports.
  • Get promoted to direct contract with DHL Express on December 12-2022

Inventory Analyst

JAZWARES, INC.
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Promoted from merchandising analyst role within the first 6 months.
  • Receive containers and purchase orders in ERP System
  • Run and reconcile inventory for multiple warehouses
  • Report any inventory discrepancies.
  • Manage inventory adjustments: Reworks, transfers, location, case pack, assortment changes.
  • Review inventory movement.
  • Perform Monthly Cycle counts.
  • Monitor and assist on cleaning suspended transactions.
  • Solve any inventory issues.
  • Create new products in ERP System and assist on updates of existing products.
  • Work with Brand Managers and update brand related documents with new item numbers.
  • Communicate with Brand Managers on any information changes to item numbers. Promoted from merchandising analyst role within the first 6 months.
  • Allocated inventory efficiently and analyzed merchandise performance as needed throughout multiple departments.
  • Develop conciliation analysis to ensure the packing list from Seattle WH matches the upcoming orders from China.
  • Enhance customer experience by creating an inventory control sheet to maximize inventory performance.

Customer Service Rep

PUBLIX
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Coached and mentored new hires.
  • Promoted from a Cashier role within the first quarter.
  • Increased productivity by effectively organizing employees’ schedules.
  • Improved the customer experience by reducing check out time by 33%
  • Managed the daily sales merchandising and store maintenance, of a high-performance sales operation.
  • Recognized for delivering outstanding customer service by effectively resolving over 50 customer queries, problems, and conflicts daily through active listening and effective communication.
  • Monitored products to ensure quality standards are maintained, managing inventory, and performing deliveries.
  • Enhanced the employee experience by resolving concerns through empathy, coaching, and follow-through.

Customer Service Rep

TARGET
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Delivered outstanding customer service while ensuring a professional and friendly environment.
  • Greeted and acknowledged customers in a high-traffic store.
  • Enhanced customer experience by spreading awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
  • Oversee merchandising optimization initiatives by assisting with floor moves, display, and maintenance.
  • Controlled inventory and aided customers with locating merchandise.
  • Participated in year-end inventory and cycle counts.
  • Helped with ringing up sales at the register and bagging merchandise at a fast and friendly pace.

Coordinator

USA SIGNATURE EVENTS
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Managed and evaluated more than 25 events across South Florida, ranging from 150 to 200 attendees.
  • Coordinated all on-site logistics, including accommodations, meals, guest speakers, and audiovisual support.
  • Monitored/tracked events registration to maximize marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced attendees' experience by providing detailed-oriented and outstanding customer service.
  • Project-manage multiple cross-functional and multicultural teams.
  • Planned room layouts and event programs, scheduled workshops and demonstrations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - FINANCE & FOREING TRADE

Certified Facilitator in Positive Discipline For O - Building High-Performance Teams

Positive Discipline Association
Orange, CA
10-2024

Skills

  • Client Satisfaction
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • MS - Office / SAGE/ True Commerce / QuickBooks / CRM/AS400 /ERP / Kiwi / GRE/Gsmart
  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Customer Experience
  • Visual Merchandising
  • English & Spanish
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Cross-Cultural Communication

Accomplishments

    * I Created a base report so you can track inventory effectively and efficiently.

    * Developed and managed a task allocation system to improve workflow, boost productivity, and meet deadlines consistently.

    * Certified Facilitator in Positive Discipline for Organizations Developed team-building workshops to keep the team motivated, united, and focused on improving day-to-day performance

    * Led team to meet [Number]% of SLAs by streamlining business processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Certification



  • Certified Facilitator in Positive Discipline for Organizations, Positive Discipline Association. Oct-2024


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Branch Manager - BANCO AV-VILLAS | Colombia
  • Oversaw a fast-paced bank operation, including a dynamic team of 7 direct reports.
  • Increased annual sales by 18% annually over 3 years.
  • Increased gross profit by 30% YoY during the same period.
  • Managed all HR functions, including recruiting, interviews, counseling and corrective action, benefits administration, payroll, employee terminations, etc.
  • Built and implemented an extensive plan to mitigate risk, increasing revenue and client satisfaction.

Timeline

Sr. Pricing & Yield Management Analyst Pricing

DHL Express
06.2024 - Current

Key Account Pricing

DHL Express
08.2022 - 06.2024

Inventory Analyst

JAZWARES, INC.
10.2020 - 06.2022

Customer Service Rep

PUBLIX
01.2020 - 10.2020

Customer Service Rep

TARGET
11.2017 - 04.2018

Coordinator

USA SIGNATURE EVENTS
10.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor's Degree - FINANCE & FOREING TRADE

Certified Facilitator in Positive Discipline For O - Building High-Performance Teams

Positive Discipline Association
ISABEL BLAND