Alex Schoenhofer
International buyer/marketeer
Languages: Spanish – Mother tongue, English - 100% Fluent, German - Basic comprehension
Computer Skills: PC/Mac, Office (Word • Excel • Power Point), Lexis Nexis
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2009 - 2010Buyer’s assistant, Fresh Produce purchasing department.
• In charge of buying best quality produce for the Superama format (high end market), subsequently becoming part of the importing team where I dealt directly with all the imported produce establishing negotiations mainly with the U.S, Central and South America
• Coordinating all the international supplier development programs
• Coordinating the distribution and logistics of the products into stores, along with the replenishment department
• Planning and analyzing sale strategies at POS (Seasonality and availability of products)
• Direct negotiation with suppliers on a daily basis
• Assuring the high quality of purchased products and fitting them into high standards along with the quality control department
2007 - 2009Personal Assistant to the Director of International sales and distribution
• Coordination and supervision of all national and international sales
• Providing support and assistance in regards to technical queries of any products or equipment to both local and international customers
• Controlling and managing customer’s database
• Research of markets in order to identify potential customers
• Development of sales forecasts and reports
2005 - 2007Accounts receivable supervisor
• Coordinating and establishing payment arrangements for clients
• Following up on outstanding debts and payments
• Following up the records and updating the payable accounts database
• Assisting the sales team on telesales projects and market research for potential customers