MARÍA TORRES
Supply Chain Project Manager
Barcelona
Summary
Dedicated professional at INDITEX (Zara, Zara Home, Bershka, Oysho, Lefties, Stradivarius, and Massimo Dutti) focused on finding innovative solutions to reduce costs and emissions while maintaining high quality and enhancing operational value.
Driven to make strategic business decisions that drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency, and foster company-wide synergy.
Works closely with INDITEX's supply and demand planners, buyers, product managers, innovation managers, quality department, and logistics team, bringing a proactive and international perspective to all aspects of work.
Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and perfectionism in consistently striving to overcome challenges and achieve company objectives. Adaptable to new environments and languages, enhancing ability to excel in any situation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Fashion Supply Chain Project Manager
GV SEA FREIGHT S.A. | ERHARDT GROUP
Barcelona
2021.02 - Current
- Company Overview: Help INDITEX (Zara, Zara Home, Bershka, Oysho, Lefties, Stradivarius and Massimo Dutti) to find the best way to reduce costs and emissions, maintain quality and increase the value of their operations.
- Reduced logistics costs by 12% YoY by optimizing GOH operations in Turkey and improving coordination across global boxed shipments.
Led the successful implementation of a BI platform that enabled faster and more data-driven decisions across supply chain, reducing reporting time by 40%. - Improved supplier performance by 20% through continuous monitoring, contract renegotiations, and enhanced collaboration with sourcing and quality teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (planners, buyers, logistics, innovation) to identify synergies, resulting in a 7% increase in operational efficiency across multiple brands.
- Supported strategic decisions that helped increase revenue by €X million through better alignment between supply and demand planning.
- Consistently achieved 100% of KPIs set by INDITEX over X quarters, including on-time delivery, cost targets, and quality metrics.
- Managed high-volume data analysis for global operations, identifying trends that led to a 10% reduction in emissions per shipment.
- Sourcing candidates and conducting interviews for new hires in the department
Sales Account
ERNESTO VENTÓS S.A.
Barcelona
2020.12 - 2021.02
- In charge of UK, Asia Pacific and Oceania customer accounts, managing more than 50 suppliers.
- Obtain technical documentation from the Regulatory Affairs Department
requested by UK, Asia Pacific and Oceania customers. - Management of orders in the ERP system and invoicing
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Logistics Technician
TAMDIS S.L. | JACKY PERRENOT GROUP
Barcelona
2020.09 - 2020.11
- Manage the company's own fleet of vehicles as efficiently as possible so that the products arrive at their destination in the shortest time, with the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost.
- Conflict and incident resolution
- Optimized logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management and tracking systems.
- Ensured accurate shipping and receiving processes for timely delivery of products to customers.
- Managed approximately 40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
International Congress Hostess
LAMARCA AZAFATAS & AGENCIA TEAM
Barcelona
2019.09 - 2020.09
- Planning meetings between suppliers and customers
- Reduced wait times for guests by effectively coordinating with other team members during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Translator
MOTHRAD TRANSLATIONS
Passau
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Translating from German/English to Spanish using different types of software, such as: SDL Trados
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and attention to detail.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
Education
Master of International Trade -
ESCI-UPF
Barcelona 2019.09 - 2020.08
Bachelor's Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Granada
Granada 2015.09 - 2019.07
Erasmus+ Program - Language Interpretation And Translation
Universität Passau
Passau 2016.09 - 2017.08
Free Mover Program - Language Interpretation And Translation
Univerzita Karlova V Praze
Prague 2018.09 - 2019.07
Skills
Team leadership
Analytical decision-making
Effective team collaboration
Effective communication skills
Client-focused
Goal-oriented
Persistence in challenging situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Warehouse management
Supply chain optimization
Supplier relationship management
Documentation and reporting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/14/97
- Nationality: Spanish
Timeline
Fashion Supply Chain Project Manager
GV SEA FREIGHT S.A. | ERHARDT GROUP
2021.02 - Current
Sales Account
ERNESTO VENTÓS S.A.
2020.12 - 2021.02
Logistics Technician
TAMDIS S.L. | JACKY PERRENOT GROUP
2020.09 - 2020.11
International Congress Hostess
LAMARCA AZAFATAS & AGENCIA TEAM
2019.09 - 2020.09
Master of International Trade -
ESCI-UPF
2019.09 - 2020.08
Free Mover Program - Language Interpretation And Translation
Univerzita Karlova V Praze
2018.09 - 2019.07
Translator
MOTHRAD TRANSLATIONS
2016.09 - 2017.08
Erasmus+ Program - Language Interpretation And Translation
Universität Passau
2016.09 - 2017.08
Bachelor's Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
University of Granada
2015.09 - 2019.07