Venita Makhoul
@venitamakhoul
Entrepreneurial procurement and inventory specialist driving retail growth and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
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
Business Owner
VMR Beauty (FZE)
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sagesse University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Finance
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor in Business Administration and Finance with coursework in finance, management, and business fundamentals.
St. George Bsalim School
Baccalaureate, Economics-Sociology
2003 - 2006
Completed the Economics-Sociology Baccalaureate focusing on economics and social studies preparation for higher education.
Availability
Location
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Website
venetajewels.comJob categories
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