Jorge Peraza
Doral,FL
Summary
Experienced general manager with strengths in budget forecasting, financial reporting, inventory control, and vendor negotiation. Known for streamlining operations, supporting compliance, and improving profitability.
Overview
2
2
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Wineco Corp
Doral, Florida
04.2015 - Current
- Facilitated budget planning, forecasting, and expense tracking for WineCo Corp departments to ensure financial alignment.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Analyzed monthly sales data to produce reports that informed strategic business development planning.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Coordinated inventory planning, purchasing, and vendor communication for wine stock to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Monitored liquor law compliance, safety requirements, and company policies.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and service terms with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Managed purchase orders, approvals, and invoice review in procurement systems.
- Evaluated vendor performance and supported supplier relationship management activities.
- Maintained compliance with purchasing policies, contract standards, and audit requirements.
- Reviewed spend patterns and supported category planning for procurement strategy.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Introduced new incentive and recognition supplier programs.
- Audited internal processes and systems to maximize efficiency of importation and exportation of products.
- Calculated duty and tariff payments owed on each shipment based on standard tables and legal requirements.
General Manager
C&B International Trading
Orlando, Florida
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervised hiring, scheduling, training, and performance reviews for staff.
- Reviewed sales reports and adjusted staffing, ordering, and workflow plans.
- Collaborated with leadership on growth plans, process improvements, and operational goals.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Analyzed sales trends and developed plans to optimize sales performance.
- Conducted daily sales meetings to review progress and discuss strategies for achieving maximum sales results.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Coordinated inventory, purchasing, and vendor relations for wine stock.
- Monitored inventory levels to support purchasing planning and replenishment.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Tracked supplier performance and resolved order discrepancies.
- Monitored vendor performance in order to assess the effectiveness of agreements.
Purchase Manager
EKIPA
Porlamar Venezuela
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Negotiated vendor terms and contract conditions, securing favorable supply agreements.
- Managed supplier sourcing and procurement planning for EKIPA purchasing operations.
- Coordinated purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory needs.
- Reviewed supplier quotes and selected purchasing options to ensure optimal value.
- Resolved vendor issues and delivery delays across purchasing channels.
- Collaborated with finance, logistics, and operations teams.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing, payment terms and delivery times.
- Monitored stock levels and identified purchasing needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.`
- Participated in the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
- Identified and evaluated potential vendors to meet purchasing needs. for purchasing needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Costums Law And Import Processes
IUTIRLA
Porlamar, Venezuela10-2007
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL07-2004
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Cost management
- Cost analysis
- Cost reductions
- Sales analysis
- Inventory control
- Procurement planning
- Purchasing and planning
- Vendor negotiation
- Operations management
- Profit and loss
- Liquor compliance
- Market analysis
- Trend analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Multi-unit management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Wineco Corp
04.2015 - Current
General Manager
C&B International Trading
08.2014 - 03.2015
Purchase Manager
EKIPA
08.2008 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Costums Law And Import Processes
IUTIRLA
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Brevard Community College