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Alejandro Castillo Mesias

Alejandro Castillo Mesias

Oetwil Am See

Summary

Enthusiastic and multi-skilled professional with over 14 years of experience in the luxury industry, possessing extensive knowledge of retail operations. Highly qualified stock manager with formal qualifications in business administration and inventory management. A quick learner who effectively absorbs new ideas and communicates clearly with individuals at all levels. Committed to accuracy and precision in all aspects of work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Stock Manager

Cartier
Zurich
07.2022 - Current

- Monitored boutique stock levels and sales performance to determine optimal product assortments, recommending and executing strategic actions to enhance sales.

- Collaborated effectively with international merchandising and operations teams to align inventory strategies with global standards.

- Engaged with boutique staff to address stock availability inquiries, providing support for special orders and other product-related requests.

- Managed inbound and outbound product flows, including returns, to local and international vendors, implementing stock reduction and maximization strategies.

- Developed and maintained comprehensive reports, creating sales, stock, and transfer dashboards specific to the jewelry sector to inform decision-making and drive sales performance.

Stock Advisor

Louis Vuitton
Zurich
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Organizing and monitoring inventory levels to maximize efficiency
  • Coordinating stock transfer to other locations based on sales trends
  • Implementing and monitoring process of exchanges, return and cash impact
  • Ensuring that merchandise shipments are being received and displayed within the company`s expectations
  • Managing daily a large volume of deliveries
  • Facilitates the process for the store of the SKU`s being introduced to the market
  • Maintain a strong and close relation with the Customer Store Advisors in order to support the business and the sale
  • Processing E-commerce orders.

Stock Manager/ Sales Professional

Tom Ford
Zurich
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Organizing and monitoring inventory levels to maximize efficiency
  • Coordinating stock transfer to other locations based on sales trends
  • Implementing and monitoring process of exchanges, return and cash impact
  • Ensuring that merchandise shipments are being received and displayed within the company`s expectations
  • Managing shipments, damages, transfers, markdowns, seasonal floor sets and store supplies
  • Acting as team leader for tasks that involve facilitating communication between coworkers and upper management
  • Providing exceptional customer service experience by exceeding their needs and demonstrating an excellent knowledge of the products
  • Ensuring the achievement of individual and store goals
  • Building and strengthening relationships with customers, dealing with different nationalities and personalities and putting always the customers at ease.

Real Estate Agent

Family Business
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Monitoring the property market to identify individuals with interest in property to convince them and secure a brokering deal
  • Accompanying customers promptly and responded to questions with knowledgeable service
  • Maintaining productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.

Store Coordinator/ Sales Professional

Loro Piana - LVMH Group
03.2009 - 09.2016
  • Maintaining company availability on stock levels to agreed company targets, reporting on exceptions
  • Monitoring stock intakes, spends and sales performance
  • Organizing stock by placing it in specific areas in order to avoid being damaged; inventory management and control SAP
  • Inventory Auditor for the brand's establishments in Spain and France
  • Finance control skills: Month-end closure, financial control reporting set-up, implementing process for new opening and store maintenance
  • Dealing with online orders/ dealing with customers and head office
  • Answering enquiries from customers, giving advice and guidance on products selection to customers
  • Alongside the Store Manager and under his supervision, ensuring and providing best customer service by recognizing, anticipating and satisfying customer's needs, meeting operational expectations by implementing and maintaining high retail standards
  • Supervising cash purchases, exchanges and returns/ Managing returns, orders and alterations
  • Detecting staff requirements and motivating the team.

Stock Controller

Versace Group
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Monitoring stock intakes, spends and sales performance
  • Inventory management and control
  • Collection replenishments
  • Daily cash out
  • Product quality management, handling repairs and returns.

Assistant Controller

Louis Vuitton - LVMH Group
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Assisting the Stock Manager in daily business and tasks
  • Managing and controlling the stock levels, deliveries and stock transfers
  • Liaising with stores on any stock related issues and procedures
  • Making sure the product is fully stocked and strategically placed in order to avoid being damaged
  • Keeping a neat and orderly stock room.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Accounting

EAE Business School
12.2008

Skills

  • MS-Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • POS System
  • SAP
  • SAP

Languages

Spanish
English
German

Birthday

04/30/86

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Spanish

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Stock Manager

Cartier
07.2022 - Current

Stock Advisor

Louis Vuitton
08.2021 - 06.2022

Stock Manager/ Sales Professional

Tom Ford
03.2019 - 07.2021

Real Estate Agent

Family Business
01.2017 - 12.2018

Store Coordinator/ Sales Professional

Loro Piana - LVMH Group
03.2009 - 09.2016

Stock Controller

Versace Group
01.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Controller

Louis Vuitton - LVMH Group
01.2007 - 12.2007

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Accounting

EAE Business School
Alejandro Castillo Mesias