Mariz Beringuela
Camarines Sur
Summary
Detail-oriented specialist known for strong quality control and attention to detail. Experienced in managing end-to-end processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Promotions Management & Planning Specialist
The Hershey Company
Philippines (Remote)
11.2023 - Current
- Part of the Philippine team responsible in collaborating with the US TPM to address requirements of Customer Sales Executives to enable them to deliver more wins to the company.
- Assist with trade promotions requirements needed to trigger initiatives with US retailers, on top of supporting PlanEx modules which is integral to TPM's end-to-end.
- Led various Customer Forms intakes as part of the on-going Sales Transformation with the goal of integrating the end-to-end processes of Customer Planning into HBP Manila.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members on planning systems and tools.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Merchandising Officer
Philippine FamilyMart CVS Inc
Taguig City, Philippines
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Negotiate and discuss with the vendor for new product buys, target cost, and discounts SRP and margin & any form of sales-generating activities.
- Collaborate with respective departments to ensure smooth and seamless product delivery and launches. Likewise, applying an end-to-end process by checking and monitoring the results of the product launch in coordination with the stores after the launch/promotion.
- Article management of all SKUs in SAP including article creation, vendor creation, promo setup, cost and SRP changes etc.
- Conducted visual merchandising visits to check: store layout, planogram, displays, promotion execution.
- Created memorandum for promotions, processed rebates, supplier visits, price changes.
- Effectively communicated with store buyers or store personnel regarding display, Loss and Breakage Reports, Return to Vendor (RTV), and stock transfers.
- Collaborated with the Food Service team with concerns relating to Food Safety and other product complaints.
- Ensured prompt implementation of marketing strategies: in-store and online.
- Closely collaborated and communicated with vendors, store personnel, and cross- functional teams such as Marketing, Finance, Operations, Consolidator.
Store Food Safety Specialist
The Chicken Factory Inc
Pasig City, Philippines
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed quality assurance programs, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer complaint investigations.
- Led the effort to create Technical Data Sheets for all raw materials, including food and non-food related.
- Facilitated the creation of procedure for the inspection of raw materials for all items.
- Spearheaded and developed the cGMP Policies and Quality Audit criteria for Commissary, Warehouse, and Logistics.
- Assisted with the food tasting process to compare new items to established brands.
- Helped create the branch's manual for cooking procedures, daily production of PQCR and CAPA.
- Worked closely with Store Managers and the QA department to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Quality Assurance Specialist
No Bia Inc
Taguig City, Philippines
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials, identifying defects and ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Validates concerns from internal customers timely and accurately.
- Generated quality control reports for returned products to identify and communicate patterns.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
Education
Food Technology
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Albay03-2015
Skills
- Software utilization
- Demand forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Quality control
Certification
- Licensed Professional Food Technologist
Timeline
Trade Promotions Management & Planning Specialist
The Hershey Company
11.2023 - Current
Merchandising Officer
Philippine FamilyMart CVS Inc
11.2021 - 08.2023
Store Food Safety Specialist
The Chicken Factory Inc
11.2018 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
No Bia Inc
06.2015 - 11.2018
Food Technology
Bicol University