MUSSAB ALHARBI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Over 5 years of experience in retail, procurement, and category management. Expertise in supplier relations, commercial strategy, and government liaison. Demonstrated success in enhancing category performance and achieving significant financial results through operational improvements. Recognized for professionalism, leadership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate Category – Beverages
Carrefour Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Executed category management responsibilities, focusing on supplier management and commercial planning.
- Developed categories to enhance market competitiveness and drive sales growth.
- Coordinated event execution while ensuring compliance with government regulations.
Import Purchasing Specialist
Al Othaim Market
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted thorough data analysis to inform merchandising strategies. Optimised layouts to enhance product visibility and customer engagement. Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality standards. Developed effective merchandising plans based on market trends and consumer behaviour.
Acting Category Manager (Imports, Private Label, Healthy Food)
Alsadhan & SPAR Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Established and maintained strong vendor relations to enhance collaboration. Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and opportunities. Supported promotions through strategic planning and execution. Ensured compliance with SFDA regulations to uphold standards.
Space Management Supervisor
Alsadhan & SPAR Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted category data analysis to inform merchandising strategies and optimise store layouts. Designed store layouts to enhance customer flow and maximise product visibility. Planned merchandising initiatives to ensure consistency and brand representation across all stores.
Education
Diploma of Commerce -
Curtin College
Perth, AustraliaSkills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Market Trends Awareness
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Teamwork
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Category Development
- Strategic Procurement
- Market Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance (SFDA)
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Documentation Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Generated more than SAR 10 million annually in commercial investments through strategic negotiations and supplier partnerships.
- Official representative for Carrefour with Transport Authority, ZATCA (Customs), and SFDA.
- Led national beverage events and in-store activations increasing visibility & sales.
- Boosted beverage performance across retail & wholesale via optimized assortment planning.
- Earned internal recognition for teamwork, collaboration, and reliability.
Certification
- Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills for Procurement
- Introduction to Project Management
- Introduction to Procurement and Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Strategy Development
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Associate Category – Beverages
Carrefour Saudi Arabia
03.2024 - 11.2025
Import Purchasing Specialist
Al Othaim Market
11.2021 - 11.2023
Acting Category Manager (Imports, Private Label, Healthy Food)
Alsadhan & SPAR Saudi Arabia
12.2020 - 11.2021
Space Management Supervisor
Alsadhan & SPAR Saudi Arabia
09.2020 - 12.2020
Diploma of Commerce -
Curtin College