Driven Merchandising Manager with 12 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers.
Proactive Purchasing Manager (Buyer) helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Carrefour
Riyadh
Merchandise Manager- Health & Beauty/GHC
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
Negotiate & finalize supply agreements and business plan with suppliers
Hit sales targets & profitability by seeking better negotiation with suppliers
Negotiate & finalize of weekly promotion activities & leaflets
Set prices based on market competition & budget to achieve revenue target
Prepare category mass plan-o-gram & communicate to stores
Held regular meetings with suppliers & internal team to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs & priorities
Determine optimal level of stock to meet customers need
New range management & sourcing
Out of stock / overstock follow up and required action planning
Waste/shrinkage follow up & control planning
Aging stock follow up & clearance planning.
Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
Set and managed merchandise budgets to maximize profits and control expenses.
Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
Carrefour
Riyadh
Merchandiser Manager- Grocery Food
07.2011 - 12.2016
Job overview
Negotiate & finalize supply agreements and business plan with suppliers
Hit sales targets & profitability by seeking better negotiation with suppliers
Negotiate & finalize of weekly promotion activities & leaflets
Set prices based on market competition & budget to achieve revenue target
Prepare category mass plan-o-gram & communicate to stores
Held regular meetings with suppliers & internal team to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs & priorities
Determine optimal level of stock to meet customers need
New range management & sourcing
Out of stock / overstock follow up and required action planning
Waste/shrinkage follow up & control planning
Aging stock follow up & clearance planning.
Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
Set and managed merchandise budgets to maximize profits and control expenses.
Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
Carrefour
Riyadh
Section Manager- Health & Beauty/Grocery Food
04.2007 - 07.2011
Job overview
Team management
Customer service
Weekly promotion display execution & follow up
Store exclusive promotion deal finalization & execution
Stock management
Waste & shrinkage control management
Competitors' price survey & alignment
Implementation & tracking products' quality and take required actions
Head office category plan-o-gram execution & follow up
Out of stock follow up & re-ordering
Promotion stock follow up & implementation
Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance.
Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
FMCG, Carrefour
Riyadh
Section Supervisor
07.2005 - 03.2007
Job overview
Team management
Stock management
Waste & shrinkage management
Promotion stock follow up & implementation
Out of stock follow up & re-ordering
Customer service.
Siwani Garments
Accountant
02.2003 - 05.2005
Job overview
Payroll preparation
Transactional-level tasks
Outstanding transactions
Information
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, assisting with
Monitore key account reconciliations and balances
Prepare balance sheet accounts, researching and clearing
Post journal entries by compiling and analyzing account
Inspect cash on hand, receivable and payable
to confirm records are accurate.
General Merchandise, Health and Beauty Manager at Roundy's Supermarkets Inc.General Merchandise, Health and Beauty Manager at Roundy's Supermarkets Inc.