Experience

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  DataWind Inc

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Category Analyst/Assistant Buyer

    • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    ▪ Responsible for Managing all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance. This includes vendor data, life cycle and listing types, item descriptions and web info.▪ Maintained vendor relationships as well as reviewing new product innovation and communicating category's strategic promotional plans▪ Supported Category Manager with promotional planning, execution and advertisement proofing, including collection of samples/photos from vendors; completion of advertising templates▪ Partnered with supply chain, merchandising, and inventory planning and managed store business efficiently▪ Generated and analyzed data concerning item performance and provides recommendations to Category Manager concerning possible changes or improvements▪ Coordinate all levels of pricing with the Pricing Team, preparing cost change templates, promotional pricing and clearance pricing▪ Led product lifecycle, from strategy to launch, for e-commerce platform to manage company’s C$26 million portfolio; and worked cross-functionally ▪ Prepared and analyzed merchandise product performance data to support category manager in adherence to merchandise calendar activities and timelines▪ Managed product life cycle, assisting with exit strategy and aged inventory▪ Ensured the integrity of the product information, such as packaging product development and detailed SKU creation▪ Created and delivered quarterly business reviews, program tracking/reports and presentations and implementing corrective actions▪ Collaborated with Marketing & Category Manager to execute marketing/promotional activities e.g., promotional schedule, samples and product imagery

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  Jack & Jones - India

  • Gurgaon, India

  • Assistant Buyer

    • Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Gurgaon, India

    ▪ Increased men’s accessories sales by 27% within three years: bags by 35%, soft goods by 34%, wallets/travel sales by 26%, and belt sales by 10% ▪ Implemented accessories assortment plan, core item assortment and item selection consistent with seasonal collections and business plan objectives to generate maximum sales, gross margin and profit ▪ Created weekly and monthly sales summary reports, including short/long term recommendations, replenishment order requirements and markdown requests▪ Collaborated with Director of Accessories in creating seasonal business plans by classification (gross margin and sales targets)▪ Collaborated with numerous departments, including Merchandise Planning and Logistics, Marketing, Public Relations and Visual Display▪ Investigated and resolved product quality, quantity, pricing and related issues with product developer and suppliers▪ Negotiated directly with vendors to reach financial targets, and work to on board new vendors

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  Bata Group

  • Assistant Buyer

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2015

    ▪ Assisted Buyer in achieving sales, performance targets, gross profit & turnover objectives through sales analysis, marketing plans, vendor communication and systems maintenance ▪ Generated various sales and profit reports on a daily, weekly & annual basis including report for monthly promotions item; identified best and slow seller▪ Increased online sale by 13% by spearheading a shoe model search program on Bata e-commerce website ▪ Studied each store and region profile through performance analysis, store communication and merchandise discussions with the Buying and Store teams ▪ Created, tracked and followed-up on purchase order status and working towards new orders as per sales report. ▪ Improved online product offering and adjusted pricing and promo strategies, resulting in 30% increase in YOY margin▪ Handled Overseas vendors (China, Bangladesh & USA) and Domestic vendors, followed up on orders and Negotiate best prices as per season budgeting. Regular communication with vendor for updated Recaps

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  Public Mobile

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Marketing Coordinator

    • Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    ▪ Managed and influenced the implementation of marketing communications strategies aligned with the company’s objectives ▪ Managed Inventory of advertising materials and implemented systems for the efficient inventory management. ▪ Helped increase website traffic by 50% in 6 months by integrating social media with brand marketing campaigns.▪ Maintained the competitor pricing information as well as the competitor market activity to apply marketing strategies accordingly.

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  Aon

  • Gurgaon, India

  • Account Representative

    • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010
    • Gurgaon, India