Maria del Mar Saenz-Chas Prada
London
Summary
Experienced retail professional specializing in product distribution with a strong attention to detail. Proven track record of leading and executing projects, developing cost-saving initiatives, and driving successful outcomes through collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
London
11.2020 - Current
- Leading a strategic cross-channel initiative to enhance product allocation between various retail channels
- Minimized surplus inventory, boosting efficiency
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful running of the project
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets
Head of Logistics and Transport
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
London
05.2014 - 11.2020
- Handled negotiations for all logistics contracts within both regions
- Scoped and oversaw transport budgets across UK and Ireland
- Managed last-mile distribution and warehousing tasks
Logistics Manager
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
London
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Coordinated last-mile delivery operations to retail stores
- Coordinated efforts across departments like eCommerce, stock control and loss prevention for optimal performance
Regional Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
London
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Responsible for optimizing the in-store layout of twelve stores situated all over the South East of the UK
- Coached new visual merchandisers at each location
- Addressed merchandising concerns with managers for enhanced sales effectiveness
- Generated new ideas and concepts through collaborative sessions
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
London
Education
Omnichannel Strategy and Management Course -
The Tuck School Of Business
DartmouthManaging Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
LondonFashion Buying And Merchandising Advance Certificate -
University of The Arts London
LondonBachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad De La Coruna
SpainSkills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Creative Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Logistics Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Galician
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Project Manager
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
11.2020 - Current
Head of Logistics and Transport
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
05.2014 - 11.2020
Logistics Manager
INDITEX UK & IRELAND
07.2010 - 05.2014
Regional Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
08.2008 - 07.2010
Visual Merchandiser
ZARA
Omnichannel Strategy and Management Course -
The Tuck School Of Business
Managing Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
Fashion Buying And Merchandising Advance Certificate -
University of The Arts London
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad De La Coruna
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