Ailen Arenas

A driven professional with a strong willingness to learn, committed to delivering accurate work and continuously improving skills. Experienced in collaborating with different individuals to resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate and efficient operations, and achieve company goals.

Pricing Analyst | Industrial Engineering - Taipan Development Incorporated - Gaisano Capital Group of Companies

(2022-09)

• Generated and monitored daily delivery pricing for 44 branches across Mindanao, Leyte, Cebu, Panay, and Luzon, ensuring accurate and timely selling price updates in the system.
• Reviewed supplier price lists and implemented required price adjustments to ensure branch compliance with company pricing policies and DTI regulations on basic necessities.
• Evaluated product markups and profit margins, identified items falling below target gross margins, and recommended pricing adjustments to improve profitability.
• Conducted branch visits to investigate pricing discrepancies, verify system accuracy, and resolve pricing-related issues to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Generated system reports to identify items priced below cost across all branches and ensured timely resolution of pricing issues.
• Reviewed and verified discounts, mix-and-match promotions, and purchase order (PO) creation performed by Pricing Personnel and Buyers to ensure accurate costing, pricing integrity, compliance with company policies, and minimize pricing discrepancies.
• Prepared and submitted incident reports for branches that failed to update selling prices, resulting in company losses.
• Coordinated with Corporate EDP personnel to resolve system errors, while working with Branch Buyers and Branch Pricing Personnel to resolve pricing discrepancies and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant price updates.
• Prepared weekly and monthly price updates and reports, providing management with insights on pricing accuracy, compliance, and branch performance.
• Analyzed and documented the workflow for Bad Orders, Petty Cash, and Cash Advances by developing process flowcharts to identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering - University of Cebu - Main Campus

Senior High School - Accountancy, Business and Management - Compostela National High School