ABDULLAH AHMED
Category Associate
Jeddah
Summary
Experienced eCommerce Category Associate with 3+ years of expertise in category management, specializing in digital merchandising, pricing strategy, and online inventory optimization. Demonstrated success in boosting sales growth through comprehensive data analysis, SEO-enhanced product listings, and strategic vendor partnerships. Proficient in eCommerce platforms including Amazon Seller Centralas well as analytics tools.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Category Associate
Zode.sa
06.2024 - Current
- Leading Member of the Zode Global Team, In charge of Partnership with JD.com and bringing only their Premium Products direct to Saudi customers.
- Optimized 5,000+ product listings (A+ Content, keywords, images), boosting organic traffic by 35%.
- Generating WBR Report weekly to track category performance.
- Collaborated with marketing to launch targeted campaigns, increasing category conversion by 10%.
- Analyzed competitor pricing and recommended adjustments, lead to increasing average order value (AOV) by 12%.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products within the category, ensuring optimal assortment and inventory levels to meet customer demand.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
Category Buyer
Common Cent Distributors
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Ensuring that inventory levels are accurate, restocked, and reliable by implementing inventory management procedures
- Executing purchasing strategies to optimize cost and profit
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials
- Weekly data analysis of SKUs, suppliers and brands is conducted to ensure the company stays profitable
- Placing weekly PO with suppliers and identifying new opportunities by adding new SKUs
- Managed revenue growth by 159% and made SAR 9M sales within a year of being put in charge of the candy category
- Managing the company's struggling personal brand
- After conducting extensive market research, competitive analysis, and sales optimization
- I was able to boost the brand's online sales by 500% and generate SAR 4 million in a highly competitive market and niche
- Managing the marketing and PPC teams to achieve maximum online visibility and revenue growth
- Making sure to incorporate A+ content, SEO and market trends during content creation to increase sales conversion rates and staying ahead of competitors
- Constantly Launching new Products and staying on top of the competition
- Checking with customers, hearing their feedback and concerns about our products, and addressing them with the team to maintain high quality standards
Design Engineering - Internship
Saudi Binladin Group
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Completed MEP Revit 2021 Training
- Making Plans on Revit 2021
Trainee Engineer
Nishat Group
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Successfully completed internship in MEP (Electrical) Department of Emporium Mall
- Inspected the operations of Power House MV rooms
- Daily check-up on all of the Generators – Wärtsilä, Caterpillar
Education
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology
09.2016 - 09.2020
Skills
Amazon Vendor Central
Competitor Analysis
Data Analysis
Market Research
Project Management
Timeline
Category Associate
Zode.sa
06.2024 - Current
Category Buyer
Common Cent Distributors
11.2021 - 05.2024
Design Engineering - Internship
Saudi Binladin Group
01.2021 - 02.2021
Trainee Engineer
Nishat Group
07.2018 - 08.2018
B.Sc. - Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology
09.2016 - 09.2020