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Maria Jimenez

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Experienced and hands-on professional with a strong background in logistics, inventory management, and team leadership. Proven track record of increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving distribution processes. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, staff training, and leveraging lean principles to streamline warehouse operations and merchandising.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Supervisor

Reyes Holdings
02.2020 - Current
  • - Directed daily operations of warehouse distribution routes to ensure timely product deliveries and customer satisfaction.
  • - Improved operational efficiency through process optimization and route planning.
  • - Trained and led a team of merchandisers using lean management practices to ensure consistent performance.
  • - Collaborated with Sales and Delivery teams to align logistics with business goals.
  • - Managed inventory flow and promotional stock for multiple retail locations.
  • - Utilized logistics software to monitor, support, and re-route delivery operations.
  • - Tracked and evaluated vendor performance to improve service quality.

Inventory Planner

Reyes Bottling
07.2017 - 02.2020
  • - Maintained accurate and real-time inventory data across the warehouse and bottling operations.
  • - Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies, ensuring data integrity.
  • - Supported timely distribution and production schedules through supply planning.
  • - Developed creative solutions to mitigate supply chain bottlenecks and avoid operational delays.

Merchandising Supervisor

Coca-Cola Refreshments
10.2013 - 07.2017
  • - Led merchandising operations across regional retail locations, ensuring product availability and compliance.
  • - Managed budgets and executed cost-effective merchandising strategies.
  • - Evaluated accounts and enforced company merchandising standards.
  • - Coordinated warehouse stock with promotional campaigns and seasonal trends.

Education

Master of Public Administration -

California State University
Bakersfield, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Warehouse & Inventory Management
  • Logistics & Distribution Strategy
  • Process Improvement & Lean Principles
  • Team Training & Leadership

Timeline

Merchandising Supervisor

Reyes Holdings
02.2020 - Current

Inventory Planner

Reyes Bottling
07.2017 - 02.2020

Merchandising Supervisor

Coca-Cola Refreshments
10.2013 - 07.2017

Master of Public Administration -

California State University