Buyer Toys & Outdoor

• Jun 2022 - Present

Range Planner & Analyst

• Apr 2021 - May 2022

Buyer and Merchandiser - Stationery

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

- Identify Product basis the consumer needs and execute plan to fill product gaps. - Ensure optimum stock availability and inventory stock turns are achieved. - Partner & collaborate with key vendors for category development & business growth - Develop and execute plan to achieve budgeted sales & Margin targets. - Designing monthly promotions & Annual Category events such as “Back to school”. - Analyzing sales data to provide insights to support category strategy and identify growth opportunities Show less

Assistant Category Manager- Processed Food

• Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

- Managing Biscuits Category for Value formats. - Driving growth of Regional brands. - Developing strong vendor relationships. - Developing Plan to achieve Sales & Margin targets. - Coordinating with Replenishment team to ensure - Optimum stocks levels are maintained at Stores. - Managing Biscuits Category for Value formats. - Driving growth of Regional brands. - Developing strong vendor relationships. - Developing Plan to achieve Sales & Margin targets. - Coordinating with Replenishment team to ensure - Optimum stocks levels are maintained at Stores.

Senior Expert-Shelf Management

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2019

- Support in Development & Execution of Customized Category Management Solutions (SEA & LATAM Regions) & help them gain Category captaincies across various retailers.- Identifying opportunities across retailers using their sales data & market data tools such as Nielsen to help grow the category.- Understand the Market, consumer trends and provide insights & recommendations.- Provide Periodic Performance reports.- Developing BIC Shelving & Assortment plans including Planograms. Show less

Shelf Management Expert

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

- Supporting the General Mills Canada Team with development of BIC Shelving & Assortment Plans.- Assisting the Category team to gain Category Captaincies- Developing accurate Planograms as per Retailer specifications.- Work with Category teams to understand Category Trends & Consumer Behaviour.- Performing Analysis on assortment and providing recommendations.

Buyer- Personal Care

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers & adherence to the contract terms. Negotiate with new & existing suppliers on product pricing, payment terms & provision of training. Overlook day to day buying for the stores by coordinating with the regional traders to maintain optimal stock levels in line with the consumer demand. Work closely with planogram team to ensure proper product placement and visibility at the store. Designing annual category marketing activities and monthly offers by ensuring maximum participation of brands and its smooth execution at the stores by coordinating with vendors, store operations and marketing teams. Support the promotional activities in the store and ensure the merchandise is available in time and in right quantities. Designing and implementing Incentive offers for store team. Show less

Senior Executive -Category

• Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

- Directly responsible for relationship management with suppliers and service providers. - Finalise procurement schedules in coordination with store requirements. - Command complete inward/outward movement of materials. - Maintaining Sales and Stock analysis report. - Directly responsible for relationship management with suppliers and service providers. - Finalise procurement schedules in coordination with store requirements. - Command complete inward/outward movement of materials. - Maintaining Sales and Stock analysis report.

HR Process Associate

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

- Screening CV for Accenture UK office - Consolidation of daily and monthly reports and Performing Quality Checks. - Attending Conference Calls for discussions with the Recruiters - Screening CV for Accenture UK office - Consolidation of daily and monthly reports and Performing Quality Checks. - Attending Conference Calls for discussions with the Recruiters