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Venita Makhoul

@venitamakhoul

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Entrepreneurial procurement and inventory specialist driving retail growth and operational efficiency.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead procurement and inventory operations, drive cost savings, scale e-commerce growth, and improve processes in collaborative, growth-oriented teams.

I am a procurement and inventory professional with broad experience across retail, F&B procurement, and e-commerce entrepreneurship. I founded and run an online women's accessories brand, overseeing sourcing, vendor negotiations, store operations, and marketing.

Previously, I managed purchasing and logistics for a food brand where I led supplier sourcing (local and international), negotiated costs, managed shipping and procurement KPIs, and produced procurement analytics to inform decisions.

In retail operations I worked as an Inventory Control Specialist managing cycle counts, JDE/Oracle inventory transactions, POS integrations, and inventory reporting to support shops and logistics teams. I consistently implemented procedures to reduce discrepancies and ensure accurate stock and pricing.

I have additional experience in client relations, administrative operations and implementing new systems, coupled with strong skills in Microsoft Office, JDE/Oracle, and fluency in English, French and Arabic. I deliver measurable cost savings, process improvements, and scalable e-commerce growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Owner

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VMR Beauty (FZE)

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Founded and operate Veneta Jewels, managing sourcing, vendor negotiations, e‑commerce store operations, and multi‑platform marketing to grow brand presence and sales since launch.

Sourcing Product Photography Social Media Marketing Email Marketing Customer Service

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Café Najjar

Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Managed procurement and logistics for all raw materials, negotiated supplier contracts to achieve cost savings, and implemented KPIs and reports to improve purchasing decisions.

Procurement Supplier Sourcing Contract Negotiation Logistics Coordination

Inventory Control Specialist

Azadea

Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted cycle counts and managed inventory transactions in JDE/Oracle, resolved stock discrepancies, and produced inventory and sales reports to support retail operations.

Inventory Management Cycle Counts POS Integration Reporting Logistics Coordination

Clients Relations Associate

Assist America

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Managed client requests and complaints, conducted market research and training visits, audited service quality, and oversaw invoicing and collections to reduce delinquencies.

Client Relations Market Research Training Audit Invoicing Collections Stakeholder Management

Admin Officer - Head of Direct & Brokers

MetLife Alico

Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 5 months)

Managed administrative processes for corporate accounts, led implementation and training for a new operations system, supervised staff, and handled invoicing and audit compliance.

Operations Implementation Training Client Servicing Reporting Invoicing Compliance Operations Implementation