Modhi Alkhidhr
Category Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Results-driven category management professional with strong background in developing and implementing successful strategies. Highly skilled in market analysis, vendor negotiations, and inventory management. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve business objectives. Proven track record of optimizing product assortments and driving revenue growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Category Manager
Keoru. Life
03.2025 - Current
- Increased overall category sales by developing and executing strategic merchandising plans.
- Led cross-functional project teams in the launch of new product lines, resulting in successful category expansion efforts.
- Optimized space allocation for product displays based on sales data, ensuring maximum visibility and sell-through rates.
- Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify trends and adjust product offerings accordingly.
- Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
Category Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop promotional campaigns that effectively increased category awareness and sales growth.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Analyzed sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to optimize revenue generation.
Procurement Specialist
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
Assistant Merchandise Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Championed cross-functional communication between departments, streamlining operations, and improving overall sales channels performance.
- Oversaw regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records of stock levels throughout the store.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance goals by diligently monitoring progress towards key objectives and making adjustments as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives, maximizing efficiency and cost savings.
- Optimized order fulfillment processes by closely monitoring lead times and adjusting orders as needed for timely deliveries.
Education
BBA -
Princes Noura Bint Abdulrahman University
04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic sourcing & Marketing
E-commerce management
Supplier contracts
Vendor relations
Sales tracking
Category Development& Growth
Pricing strategy
Data analytics
P&L management
MS office suite
Problem Solving
Project Management
Certification
TOT ( Train of Trainers)
Timeline
Category Manager
Keoru. Life
03.2025 - Current
Category Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
01.2024 - 02.2025
Procurement Specialist
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Merchandise Manager
Majid Al Futtaim Retail - (Carrefour) - Head Office
03.2022 - 07.2023
BBA -
Princes Noura Bint Abdulrahman University
04.2001 -
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