Moin Javed Abbasi
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in project management, contract drafting and negotiations, and predictive analytics usage. Demonstrates proficiency in product assortment optimisation, procurement process management, and promotional planning capabilities. Possesses a deep understanding of global markets, retail space planning comprehension, and retail operations knowledge. Skilled in profitability and loss analysis, category strategy development, contract management, pricing strategy development, supplier negotiation, and market research. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive strategic growth and enhance organisational performance.
Experienced professional focused on category management with keen understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour. Drive revenue growth and optimise product assortments through strategic planning and data analysis. Deliver impactful results by leveraging strong negotiation skills and fostering collaborative supplier relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Category Manager (Grocery Food)
Al Hatab Foods.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.06 - Current
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst managing supplier contracts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for competitive advantage gain.
- Drove cost savings via effective negotiations with key suppliers.
- Conducted comprehensive spend analysis for cost saving opportunities identification.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes.
- Analysed market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
- Analysed sales reports to identify trends and update strategies.
- Coordinated and managed paid marketing campaigns on different platforms, carefully overseeing results to deliver maximum ROI.
Asst Category Manager (Grocery)
Sol Trading Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2022.05 - 2023.06
- Improved product visibility by implementing innovative shelf layout strategies.
- Enforced strict quality control measures, maintained superior product standards across categories managed.
- Assessed consumer behaviour trends, tailored marketing strategies accordingly.
- Analysed sales data for informed decision-making on stock replenishment plans.
Buyer (FMCG salt grocery)
Al Sadhan Trading Co
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2017.05 - 2022.05
- For cost-efficiency, sourced products from various local suppliers.
- Assessed potential suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Analysed market trends to anticipate product demand.
- With keen attention to detail, reviewed vendor invoices for discrepancies.
- Collaborated with sales team for accurate forecasting of product needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt Degree College Murree
Murree, PakistanSkills
- Project management capability
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Predictive analytics usage
- Product assortment optimization
- Procurement process management
- Promotional planning capabilities
- Global market understanding
- Retail space planning comprehension
- Knowledge of retail operations
- Profitability and loss understanding
- Category strategy development
- Contract management
- Pricing strategy development
- Supplier negotiation
- Market research
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Category Manager (Grocery Food)
Al Hatab Foods.
2023.06 - Current
Asst Category Manager (Grocery)
Sol Trading Co.
2022.05 - 2023.06
Buyer (FMCG salt grocery)
Al Sadhan Trading Co
2017.05 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Govt Degree College Murree