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JESSICA OLIVA

Merchant, Walmart US
Bentonville,AR
JESSICA  OLIVA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Walmart Inc.

Associate Merchant
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Negotiated contracts/alignments with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms, based on capabilities and performance. WM Market share growth during short supply periods driving WM sales upward
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns. P&L of $220M (year) Category
  • Incorporating company growth strategy into planning options. Limes units growth +28%
  • 5Y Limes SoS plan continuity. Alignment with direct Supply from Colombia (grower vertically integrated) and growth of DI Peru program. Volume from other countries at 20% (vs none)
  • FSS Office Hours. Supporting Merchants to improve performance of their items. From planning to customize COMAC plans
  • Driving One Team Meetings to keep cross-functional team accountable: QC, Sourcing, Replenishment, Planning and Offshore teams

Walmart Inc

Sourcing Manager
11.2018 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Drives understanding of multiple commodities and items sourced both in- and out of-season for country of assignment. Supports Merchants strategies with sustainable options.
  • Responsible for Limes and Tomato supply based in MX to US stores. Supporting sales of ~$300M yearly with commodities assigned.
  • Suppliers/regions assessments. Onboarding process, performance review, filed visits and negotiation with growers. 5yr Sourcing Plan Limes for diversification.
  • Develops strategic grower and vendor relationships with year-round alignments for business continuity. Year round Limes from Colombia/Peru for cost leverage
  • Cycles and transition management with Suppliers in various geographies. Provides perishability and quality insights to guide merchandise flow and replenishment decisions.

Walmart Inc

Supply Chain Project Manager
09.2014 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Purchase order management, Logistics solutions, customer service and process executions. Drive efficiencies in cost and freshness, with 20% of improvement
  • Supplier performance OTIF improved from 64% to 93% (2016)
  • Working with key intra-company resources, suppliers and customs
  • Global Sourcing cargo management and metrics improvement: dry and fresh items in 9 Walmart Retail Markets

Walmart of Mexico and Central America

Assistant Manager
05.2011 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Quality Assurance and System management.
  • Reduction of Inventory Variances account from 0.65% to 0.20% on the P&L. Audit process results
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.. Improvement of AES result from 89% to 96%. Mentoring and 15 promotions
  • Volunteering coordinator. DC of the year prize 2014 and Volunteer of the year (2013)

Education

TECMILENIO
Mexico

Management Skills Development Course.
03.2014

University Overview

UNAM
Mexico

Logistics and Supply Chain Course
09.2012

University Overview

Jagiellonian University, Center
Cracow, Poland

MA European Studies from European Studies
02.2011

University Overview

  • ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship Recipient


University of Groningen
Groningen, The Netherlands

Master of Arts from International Relations / International
08.2010

University Overview

  • ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship Recipient
  • Study Abroad: Brussels, Belgium. Internship at the Embassy of Mexico

University of Guadalajara, CUCEA, University of Guadalajara
Mexico

Bachelor of Science from International Business
09.2008

University Overview

  • Awarded Prize for Academic Excellence, CREES XXXIX (2008). Ranked in Top #1 of class
  • OEAD Scholarship Recipient (Austria)
  • Study Abroad: Kufstein, Austria. BA International Business

Skills

  • Merchandising Plan Development
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost Negotiation
  • Retail Objectives
  • Market Conditions
  • Problem solving ability in cross-functional and multicultural environment
  • Leadership and ethical behavior

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Merchant
Walmart Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Walmart Inc
11.2018 - 08.2021
Supply Chain Project Manager
Walmart Inc
09.2014 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager
Walmart of Mexico and Central America
05.2011 - 08.2014
TECMILENIO
Management Skills Development Course.
UNAM
Logistics and Supply Chain Course
Jagiellonian University, Center
MA European Studies from European Studies
University of Groningen
Master of Arts from International Relations / International
University of Guadalajara, CUCEA, University of Guadalajara
Bachelor of Science from International Business
JESSICA OLIVAMerchant, Walmart US