Better Buying. Better Inventory. Better Profit.
Who I am
I’m Carlos, founder of Retail Strategy Consultant. I help retailers and wholesalers improve profit by strengthening their buying, improving inventory accuracy, and building clear, practical merchandise planning systems.
I’ve built my experience across the core areas of retail, from buying and category management at Boardriders, MXstore and Marathon Sports, to inventory control and warehouse operations in fast‑paced environments. I also developed strong commercial insight as Key Account Manager for Blacksheep, managing the brand Skullcandy.
This combination of buying, operations and wholesale experience gives me a practical, end‑to‑end understanding of how stock, systems and commercial decisions shape retail performance. I specialise in the operational and commercial side of retail, helping businesses make clearer decisions, improve stock performance and run structured processes that actually work.
If you want more structure, clearer decisions and stronger inventory performance, you’re in the right place.
Who do I work with
I partner with retailers and wholesalers who value clarity, structure and a practical approach to improving how their business runs. Most of the work I do is with product‑based businesses that want their buying, inventory and merchandise planning to feel organised, intentional and commercially strong. These are usually wholesalers, in‑store and online teams who appreciate straightforward guidance and support they can actually use day to day.
While this is where my experience is deepest, I’m open to working with any product‑based business or service that connects with my style of work and the outcomes I focus on. If the way I operate feels right for your business, I’m happy to explore how we can work together.
How does it work
1. Discovery & Diagnosis
We start by understanding your business, your goals, and the challenges affecting your buying, inventory or operations.
2. Structure & Strategy
Once we know the issues, we build the right frameworks to support better decision making.
3. Implementation & Improvement
We work through the agreed changes step‑by‑step, focusing on the areas that will create the biggest impact first.
4. Review & Ongoing Support
Review performance, refine processes and ensure your team is confident using the new processes and systems.
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