1. Letty Favela
7509 Ridgedale Ct. Sachse, TX 75048 469-682-5005 lettyfhdz@yahoo.com
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Executive Profile
Results-generating professional w ith extensive experience w ith distribution and corporate teams.
Core competencies include:
 Experience in product buying, product analysis & allocation, logistics management.
 Purchasing – Managed yearly budgets exceeding $100M.
 Logistics - Managed yearly budgets exceeding $80M.
 Client service skills – Ability to establish and maintain outstanding relationships w ith both
external and internal customers.
Professional Experience
AN Connect Plano, TX Oct 2012 – Present
Buyer
 Responsible for procurement life cycle, including initial buy, forecasting, replenishment, and
returns (Vendor Managed Inventory).
 Category Manager – Accountable for product and artw ork – assortment planning.
 Analyze sales data to determine optimal product needs.
 Execute all returns requestsand process allreturns to suppliers based on turn objectives.
 Represent AN Connect at supplier meetings and customer meetings as needed.
 Ensure that all customer merchandising metrics are solved and maintained.
 Monitor sales/sell-off,making adjustments as needed to buys, and recommending titles for sell-
dow n or deletion.
 Evaluate supplier content and making purchasing decisions based on customer programs and
sales potential.
 Liaison betw een suppliers and retailers (Walmart / Sam’s Clubs / Best Buy / KMart).
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Energy Inc / Mexicali Rose El Paso, TX Feb 2012 – Oct 2012
(Consultant)
 Implemented shipping and inventory softw are. Trained on new system, scheduled and
coordinated training for w arehouse, office and sales personnel.
 Accounting Quickbooks ; Receivables and Payables.
 Worked w ith ow ner in the organization of office personnel and processes.
 Retail Link / Walmart – Orders, Payables, Claims, Store Inventory, Sales
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Blockbuster Inc. Dallas, TX Aug 1997 - Apr 2011
Buyer
 Responsible for purchasing New Release film product from over 30+ suppliers for 4500 North
American retail stores.
 Managed inventory and achieved R.O.I. through forecasting and allocation.
 Negotiated cost-of-goods w ith all independent suppliers.
 Acted as Category Manager.
 Extensive analytical w ork, both individually and in collaboration w ith forecasting and analysis teams.
Maximized product allocations, evaluated and refined store branding. Managed inventory levels
maintaining a fresh, vibrant and productive category.
 Partnered w ith the marketing team to maintain ongoing programs to drive rentals, sales and overall
product aw areness.
 Managed purchase order process, distribution center delivery and final allocation to stores.
Merchandise Communications Specialist

2. Letty Favela
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 Managed and communicated decisions regarding product related issues impacting daily business
w ithin merchandising and the online distributions centers.
 Worked w ith and resolved problems w ith suppliers, buyers, and senior management at corporate and
online distribution centers to ensure all product street dates are met on time and error free.
 Managed and developed ad hoc and exception product reporting by partnering w ith on line
distribution centers to adhere to specified requirements documented in reports.
 Assisted buyers w ith vendor communications, product tracking and product cost discrepancies.
Transportation Manager
 Managed transportation logistics movement activity of retail product including contract negotiations,
pool point distributions, truckload, LTL, small package, transportation A/P).
 Developed and controlled transportation budget. Validated transportation payable activities and
ensured fiscal effectiveness. Average annual budget $80 million.
 Appraised shipper quality, timeliness, and charges – 98.9% on-time delivery
 Protected company assets and managed expenses w hile providing transportation services to all
functional departments.
 Researched and negotiated transportation contracts for multi-function modes via bid proposals to
secure the most economical rates and highest quality services.
 Worked closely w ith functionaldepartments to effectivelyplan and manage distribution center shipping
and receiving flow .
 Managed 6 associates including the Transportation Analyst, Inbound Associate, Outbound Associates,
New Store Associate and Scheduling Associate.
Product / Brand Manager
 Developed and implemented specialproduct and marketing rollouts w hile evaluating w ays to cut costs
and improve processes betw een Merchandising and DC departments Liaison betw een Corporate
buyers, vendors and Distribution Center, providing feedback through report and analysis on all
product lines.
 Provided cost savings to by implementing expedited freight approval process, w hile maintaining our
Service Level Agreement to stores.
Languages :
Fluent in English and Spanish (Speak / Read / Write)
Technical Skills : Microsoft Office 2010 ; Scheduling/Appointment Softw are (YMS) ; Bearw are ;
Viaw are ; AS400 ; Intrebos ; Matrix ; Fishbow l ; Quickbooks ; Retail Link / Walmart ; SAP (Basics-Intro)