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JORGE MARTINEZ

Merchandising & Retail Operations Specialist
Torrance,CA
JORGE MARTINEZ

Summary

Retail Operations and Merchandising professional with 10+ years of experience at Target supporting high-volume store and fulfillment environments. Proven ability to enhance merchandising execution, inventory reliability, and operational workflows through KPI analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership.

Experienced in identifying operational challenges, optimizing processes, and supporting enterprise merchandising routines, product flow, and assortment execution. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate operational insights into scalable process improvements that drive store productivity and elevate guest experience.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Target Corporation
Culver City, CA

Fulfillment Operations & Inventory Leader
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

• Oversee daily fulfillment and inventory operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of online and in-store orders in a high-volume retail environment.

• Coordinate pick, pack, and ship workflows, supporting efficient product flow from backroom to guest or store pickup.

• Monitor operational KPIs such as order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and inventory reliability to maintain strong service levels.

• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock organization, and routine operational checks.

• Lead and coach a team of 15–20 members, coordinating daily fulfillment priorities and ensuring efficient execution of order processing and inventory operations.

• Collaborate with store leadership and merchandising partners to identify operational challenges, improve product flow, and support consistent in-stock performance across key merchandise categories.

Target Corporation
Culver City, CA

General Merchandise Manager
01.2019 - 03.2023

Job overview

• Managed merchandising execution across multiple product departments, ensuring product availability, pricing accuracy, and visual merchandising standards.

• Supervised teams of up to 20 team members, coordinating daily tasks such as stocking, replenishment, and sales floor organization.

• Monitored sales and inventory performance to support replenishment routines and maintain strong in-stock levels.

• Coordinated weekly price changes, promotional signage, and merchandising resets across general merchandise categories.

• Collaborated with inbound and fulfillment teams to maintain efficient product flow and support store sales goals.

Target Corporation
Torrance, CA

Service & Engagement Lead
01.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

• Led front-end operations, ensuring efficient checkout processes and a positive guest experience.

• Supervised service team members, providing coaching and support to maintain strong service standards.

• Addressed guest concerns and escalated issues, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.

• Monitored front-end operations during peak traffic periods to maintain service efficiency.

Target Corporation
Torrance, CA

Backroom & Inventory Operations Specialist
03.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

• Supported backroom operations including truck unloads, inventory organization, and stock movement to the sales floor.

• Maintained accurate inventory records through cycle counts and system updates.

• Assisted departments with replenishment to ensure consistent product availability.

Education

Long Beach City College

Communication Studies

University Overview

Skills

  • Merchandising Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Retail Operations Strategy
  • Inventory Management
  • Fulfillment Operations
  • Microsoft Excel

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Fulfillment Operations & Inventory Leader
Target Corporation
03.2023 - Current
General Merchandise Manager
Target Corporation
01.2019 - 03.2023
Service & Engagement Lead
Target Corporation
01.2017 - 12.2018
Backroom & Inventory Operations Specialist
Target Corporation
03.2016 - 01.2017
Long Beach City College
Communication Studies
JORGE MARTINEZMerchandising & Retail Operations Specialist