Mariam Cheaitani
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Abdo Chouchani
Mariam is very knowledgeable and creative in her roles in the inventory control department at Azadea. You can always count on Mariam to do a superb job and wow the audience at the same time. I observed Mariam's dedication, she did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend Mariam. Any company will be lucky to have her work for them. She has a great dedicated passion for the company. You can see that in her result.
Nour Nader
Mariam Cheaitani is a hardworking and problem solving person. During the years that we worked together in Liban Lait – Candia, she has always exhibited a great support, analytic and dynamism as inventory Controller/supply Chain. She is a great team leader who managed to create the inventory department with the warehouses staff and she also succeeded to create the policies and procedures of the inventory. As she is an honest employee who has gained the respect and friendship of all those who worked with her.
Abdo Chouchani
Mariam is very knowledgeable and creative in her roles in the inventory control department at Azadea. You can always count on Mariam to do a superb job and wow the audience at the same time. I observed Mariam's dedication, she did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend Mariam. Any company will be lucky to have her work for them. She has a great dedicated passion for the company. You can see that in her result.
Nour Nader
Mariam Cheaitani is a hardworking and problem solving person. During the years that we worked together in Liban Lait – Candia, she has always exhibited a great support, analytic and dynamism as inventory Controller/supply Chain. She is a great team leader who managed to create the inventory department with the warehouses staff and she also succeeded to create the policies and procedures of the inventory. As she is an honest employee who has gained the respect and friendship of all those who worked with her.
Abdo Chouchani
Mariam is very knowledgeable and creative in her roles in the inventory control department at Azadea. You can always count on Mariam to do a superb job and wow the audience at the same time. I observed Mariam's dedication, she did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend Mariam. Any company will be lucky to have her work for them. She has a great dedicated passion for the company. You can see that in her result.
Nour Nader
Mariam Cheaitani is a hardworking and problem solving person. During the years that we worked together in Liban Lait – Candia, she has always exhibited a great support, analytic and dynamism as inventory Controller/supply Chain. She is a great team leader who managed to create the inventory department with the warehouses staff and she also succeeded to create the policies and procedures of the inventory. As she is an honest employee who has gained the respect and friendship of all those who worked with her.
Abdo Chouchani
Mariam is very knowledgeable and creative in her roles in the inventory control department at Azadea. You can always count on Mariam to do a superb job and wow the audience at the same time. I observed Mariam's dedication, she did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend Mariam. Any company will be lucky to have her work for them. She has a great dedicated passion for the company. You can see that in her result.
Nour Nader
Mariam Cheaitani is a hardworking and problem solving person. During the years that we worked together in Liban Lait – Candia, she has always exhibited a great support, analytic and dynamism as inventory Controller/supply Chain. She is a great team leader who managed to create the inventory department with the warehouses staff and she also succeeded to create the policies and procedures of the inventory. As she is an honest employee who has gained the respect and friendship of all those who worked with her.
Credentials
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Become a Supply Chain Manager
LinkedInApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Inventory Management Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Supply Chain Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Ecommerce Fundamentals
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Retail Management - Merchandising, Distribution and Marketing
Alison - Empower YourselfMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Sourcing and Customising Best Selling Products for e-Commerce
AlisonFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE)
Microsoft
Experience
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Walnut Global Marketing
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Saudi Arabia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer and Supply Chain Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
• Finding sources for apparel, accessories, gift items and any other purchase requirements • Securing the full supply chain process from source to customer (for different brands Fashion, Beauty and Trading) • Driving the seasonal strategies in line with the brand positioning to formulate a Gross Margin Plan • Creating the sourcing development plan and determining the critical path to deliver timely • Purchasing goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets • Acting as an interface between suppliers and other departments on purchasing processes, new projects, and activities • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create a product roadmap of strategic initiatives. • Monitoring market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers • Providing analysis on costs, new and existing and reviewing cost reduction activities • Preparing reports and updates as and when required • Negotiating contracts, improving prices and terms of business with suppliers • Ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships • Compiling data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation and reporting outcome on a monthly basis • Assessing and evaluating suppliers and contributing to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance • Planning delivery timetables for all shipments • Making sure suppliers have enough stock to meet demand • Overseeing the ordering and packaging process and monitoring stock levels • Tracking products through depots to make sure they arrive at their destination • Creating the purchasing and supply chain policies and procedures Show less
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DeFacto
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Germany
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Inventory Manager and merchandising
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
• Oversee inventory and supply chain management. • Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operations costs. • Assist in discussing, deciding and freezing the department/category merchandise strategic plans (Financials, Sales, Stock, OTB, Margins, Forward Cover, Order Quantity, Allocation, Replenishment) • Daily monitoring of business performance and profitability through KPIs, checking with the stores and maintaining optimal stock cover at stores. • Follow up shipments and orders. • Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts in all branches. • Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; process orders for shipment. • Maximize Sales and profitability for the department/category • Support in determining high-level financial goals including pre-season financial plans, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets • Prepare and maintain department/category merchandise MIS analytics based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forth coming events, replenishment needs. • Assist in the creation of merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends and future outlook projected by the buyer • Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions. • Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports. • Analyze customer behaviors by branch and feed brand manager with data to meet customer needs • Following online client orders and stock availability on website and social media (Ecommerce). • Prepare Sale phase data and promos during the season. • Analyze weekly and monthly sales to influence buying for stores • Prepare replenishment, aging, top selling, zero selling reports • Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems and recommends solutions Show less
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Rital Sportswear
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Germany
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Business Consulting and Services
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Buyer and Supply Chain Manager
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2018
• Meeting with suppliers and negotiating contract. Responsible for the planning, selecting and buying of merchandise. • Works with others to develop materials management strategies which ensure the achievement of procurement and inventory objectives • Negotiates and establishes partnerships relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives • Coordinates operational plans and schedules with material requirements and planning systems • Manages inventory to optimum levels, including just in time programs where feasible • Arrange for disposal of surplus inventory, slow moving and non-moving items. • Working closely with tailors on any new design. • Analyzing consumer needs and expecting future trends. • Forecasting sales levels. • Reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels. Preparing promotions. • Managing plans for stock levels. Checking any changes in demand and logistics. • Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products. Show less
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Libanlait SAL
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Dairy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Supply Chain / Inventory
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Jul 2010 - Feb 2014
• Responsible for the management of new or existing products. • Controlling the stock of the company (farm, factory and production) of raw materials and finished goods. • Managing inbound replenishment process to ensure proper materials are available for production in a timely and cost-effective manner. • Prepare the budgeting with the finance department. • Manages inventory to optimum levels, including just in time programs where feasible • Develops and implements programs with suppliers and internal cross functional team members that address lead time production, order fill rate performance, quality performance, cost reduction, and technical improvements • Coordinate with the marketing and sales department for the launching of new product. • Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and maximize working capital. • Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks. • Follow up purchases status and communicate with the suppliers when needed. • Make and analyze weekly and monthly forecasting for finished goods and raw materials. • Follow up with sales and marketing department regarding any events to ensure the sufficient productivity of goods and availability of raw materials. • Make sure that the quantity of items does not increase or decrease the minimum and maximum stock. • Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions. Show less
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Azadea Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Inventory Specialist for Fashion and F&B
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Oct 2007 - Jul 2010
• Prepare monthly financial reports to be presented to the operation manager. • Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. • Performs financial and cost accounting analysis of data. • Maintain inventory for same and forecast all business performance and recommend appropriate. • Follows up on imported Purchase Orders and processes, as well as updates the stock level with the receiving of the shipments on daily basis and Communicate with the suppliers (credit and debit notes). • Train the shop managers and assistant shop managers on stock management. • Preparing the costing for F&B and Fashion. • Controlling the stock in the shops and warehouses. • Reviews Inventory results generated and conducts investigations when needed. Show less
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Eldorado Shopping Center
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Brazil
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Merchandise Planner / Stock management
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Jan 2003 - Aug 2007
• Responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right branches. • Planning and selecting range of products to sell in retail outlets according to the region. • Supervise the opening of new shopping centres including recruitment process. • Monitoring of in season performance, defining and triggering necessary measures and actions with the teams based on relevant KPIs • Reforecast weekly to manage inventory, intake, sales and profit forecast and manage OTB/Buy level • Weekly analysis which includes sales margin and billing. • Producing and maintaining sales and forecast reports. • Controlling the company system and stock in 12 branches. • Working on local and external purchases. • Costing and pricing the items. • Completing transactions for all deliveries. • Follow up all operations transactions between branches and warehouses. • Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2021
Alison
Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
2000 - 2005
American University of Culture and Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science -
1985 - 2000
College Des Peres Antonins
High School, Science
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