Carmen Garces-Purizaga
Glazebury,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in inventory control, supply chain management, and stock forecasting. Proficient in utilising advanced Microsoft Excel functions, including Pivot Tables, Index-Match, and Conditional Formatting, to streamline inventory audits and data management. Skilled in leveraging Power BI for data visualisation and analysis to support demand forecasting and inventory reduction strategies. Adept at implementing Just In Time stock control, barcoding systems, and safety compliance measures to optimise operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, cycle counting, and computerised stock control systems to ensure accurate stock reconciliation and fault resolution. Committed to driving process improvements within inventory management while maintaining a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
10101
10101
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Packaging Manager
Cranswick Continental Food
Bury
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Manage the Packaging Control Team
- Responsible for issuing and accurate record all packaging movements in and out
- Ensure that there are adequate systems and checks in placed for the data entry, correct input parameters and verification of labels
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management for the stock system
- Ensure Stock Controllers have a suitable checking plan to capture all stock requirements including, Packaging, Consumables...
- Ensure full physical stock check cycles are complete and ensure that all anomalies are investigated thoroughly and reconciled in real time
- Ensure that all relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are accurately documented and maintained
- Co-ordinate the training and development of key team members and support other teams where necessary
- To use computer systems and software for data analysis and inventory tracking
- I built my own spreadsheets with macros when necessary as well as the reports that are needed day to day to be able to do traceability
- Verify that our stock is sufficient with forecasting and sales
- I use different reports in Power BI, and I collect data from various sources to connect them in Excel
Senior Stock Controller
Utility Warehouse
Bolton
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Receiving purchase orders, validating them against stock levels before approving, uploading on the system
- Placing supplier orders to maintain minimum stock levels
- Auditing stock levels, updating stock information on systems
- Maintain, update inventory records, doing circle counts
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
- Resolving issues relating to stock count variances doing investigations if it is necessary
- Working hand by hand with Stock Procurement
- Speaking with the customer services for special orders
- We used an app where we work close with the warehouse operatives and the distribution department
- We used our task app, excel and word
Night Supervisor
Trade Distribution
Skelmersdale
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Checking that the goods that were in the delivery note really arrived at our warehouse, checking that the goods were loaded in their respective routes for the distribution to the final customer, taking responsibility for the performance of the warehouse operatives’ team
- Reporting via email if there were goods that has not been received as well as check if there were any damaged goods
- Debriefing drivers about their routes as well as if there was any incidence
Warehouse Delivery Operative
Amazon
Preston
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Scanning parcels, moving mail around the warehouse between conveyor belts, moving mailbags from cages, putting parcels in number order for the multi drop driver
- Pre-depart, scanning commercials, errors…
Warehouse Sortation Operative
Amazon
Warrington
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for parcels sorted into the correct driver’s routes by postcode locations, inbound, outbound and QC miss sort, fc returns
Petrol Station Manager
SHELL
La Muela, Spain
11.2010 - 10.2014
- Co-ordinate and manage all the staff at the petrol station, oversee the running of the restaurant, petrol station and shop
- Also responsible for purchases from suppliers
Restaurant owner and manager
by Camahu
Zaragoza
08.2006 - 04.2010
- Managed both kitchen and front of house staff, inventory management, cash counts, purchases from suppliers, waitress, hire staff, account management, tax returns, handled all salaries, designed the look of the restaurant
Restaurant Manager
Burger King
Zaragoza
01.2004 - 09.2005
- Preparation of food, personnel and inventory management, cash counts
- Organised training programmes for increased staff competency
Education
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging - Packaging Technology
IM3 Training Academy
United Kingdom 09.2024 -
MTA 98-365 - Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Certificate
Robust IT
MTA 98-367 - Security Fundamentals Certificate
Robust IT
2020
Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity - Certificate
Cisco
USA /2020 - 01.2020
Microsoft Excel Complete Course: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced - Certificate
Microsoft
UK /2020 - 01.2020
PhD Studies - Accounting and Finance
University of Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain 01.2000 - 01.2003
CompTIA Network - IT
Robust IT
United Kingdom 01.2020 - Select/2021
Cisco Introduction to Packet Tracer - Certificate
Cisco
Online - USACisco Cybersecurity Essentials - Certificate
Cisco
USALevel 3 Diploma in Logistics and Transport - Logistics
ISCM - Institute of Supply Chain Management
United Kingdom 01.2020 - 12.2020
First Aid - First Aid
St John's Ambulance
St Helens, UK 05.2018 - 05.2018
X Congress Accounting - Accounting
University of Reus
Spain /2001 - /2001
Skills
- Excel
- Macros
- Power BI
- Windows
- Office
- Internet
- Knowledge of FIFO system
- Inventory reduction strategies
- Purchasing procedures
- Stock forecasting
- Stock reconciliation
- Computerised stock control
- Stock management
- Inventory control
Custom
- 2017, Certificate of Training & Practical skill Ability in Forklift Truck (FLT), UK, Type of trucks: Counterbalance and Reach. (B1 and D1). TOPS number: 176254.
- 2013, Management Course of a Shell Petrol Station, DISA, 35 Hours. Madrid, Spain
- 2013, Prevention Course and Fire Protection, FORTEM, 3 hrs. Madrid, Spain
- 2012, Course of Evolution of Sales Skills in Petrol Stations, Consulting SEG, 8 hrs.
- 2012, Action Course in the Service, MERIT CONSULTING, 15 hrs.
- 2011, Sale Suggested Course: sell more and better, MERIT CONSULTING, 15 hrs.
- 2011, Merchandising Course: making the purchase easy, MERIT CONSULTING, 15 hrs.
- 2011, Orientation Customer Service and Proactive Sales Course for Petrol Station’s Managers, Repsol Training Center, 20 hrs.
- 2011, Specialisation of Managers Course, Confederation Entrepreneurs Petrol Stations, 75 hrs.
- 2011, Sales Techniques Course, Confederation of Entrepreneurs Petrol Stations, 40 hrs.
Affiliations
- Travel
- Reading
Accomplishments
2012-13 Bonus for attainment of aims of the company.
2011-12-13 Excellent reconnaissance work. Direction Sales Network SHELL.
2012 AREAS AWARD 2012 for excellent results (50% more than set target).
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging - Packaging Technology
IM3 Training Academy
09.2024 -
Packaging Manager
Cranswick Continental Food
09.2021 - 03.2025
CompTIA Network - IT
Robust IT
01.2020 - Select/2021
Level 3 Diploma in Logistics and Transport - Logistics
ISCM - Institute of Supply Chain Management
01.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Stock Controller
Utility Warehouse
01.2019 - 09.2021
First Aid - First Aid
St John's Ambulance
05.2018 - 05.2018
Night Supervisor
Trade Distribution
03.2018 - 01.2019
Warehouse Delivery Operative
Amazon
10.2015 - 02.2018
Warehouse Sortation Operative
Amazon
12.2014 - 08.2015
Petrol Station Manager
SHELL
11.2010 - 10.2014
Restaurant owner and manager
by Camahu
08.2006 - 04.2010
Restaurant Manager
Burger King
01.2004 - 09.2005
PhD Studies - Accounting and Finance
University of Zaragoza
01.2000 - 01.2003
MTA 98-365 - Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Certificate
Robust IT
MTA 98-367 - Security Fundamentals Certificate
Robust IT
Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity - Certificate
Cisco
/2020 - 01.2020
Microsoft Excel Complete Course: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced - Certificate
Microsoft
/2020 - 01.2020
Cisco Introduction to Packet Tracer - Certificate
Cisco
Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials - Certificate
Cisco
X Congress Accounting - Accounting
University of Reus
/2001 - /2001
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