Xahul Talavera

Inventory Management – Experience in managing inventory to ensure product availability while minimizing storage costs and optimizing stock levels.

Demand

Planning & Forecasting – Reviewing customer forecasts and coordinating planning activities to ensure alignment between supply and demand. Logistics & Distribution – Warehouse management, inventory control, and collaboration with transportation providers to ensure efficient product flow.

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST at AVNET, INC (2022-11 – Present)

• Inventory Management – Experience in managing inventory to ensure product availability while minimizing storage costs and optimizing stock levels.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting – Reviewing customer forecasts and coordinating planning activities to ensure alignment between supply and demand.
• Logistics & Distribution – Warehouse management, inventory control, and collaboration with transportation providers to ensure efficient product flow.
• Managed the complete supply chain lifecycle, including procurement, production planning, inventory control, and logistics, ensuring on-time delivery and minimizing stockouts.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, and Finance) to align supply chain strategies with business objectives and market demand.
• Coordinated with the production team to forecast material requirements and ensure inventory availability.
• Manufacturer Coordination – Acted as the main point of contact with global manufacturers, coordinating production priorities, order execution, lead times, and supply commitments to ensure business continuity.
• Production Planning Schedule – Monitored and coordinated production schedules with manufacturing partners to optimize capacity utilization, meet customer demand, and ensure on-time deliveries.
• International Trade Background – Managed international supply operations by coordinating with global suppliers and logistics partners, supporting import/export activities, ensuring compliance with international trade requirements, and facilitating cross-border shipments.

SALES OPERATIONS ASSISTANT at ACCUTONE (2022-04 – 2022-10)

• Processed sales orders, invoices, and commercial documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintained customer records, pricing data, and sales databases, ensuring data accuracy.
• Coordinated communication between customers, sales, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Responded to customer inquiries regarding order status, deliveries, product availability, and documentation.
• Prepared quotations, sales reports, and contracts while supporting daily sales operations.
• Monitored inventory levels, stock availability, and order status to prevent shortages and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Tracked shipments and coordinated with logistics providers to resolve delivery issues and improve service levels.

HIGHER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE in International Trade – IGNACIO ELLACURIA (2023-01 – 2025-04)