Experience

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  Safat Home by Alghanim Industries

  • Kuwait

  • Buyer / Merchandiser

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Kuwait

    • Works closely with vendor partners to negotiate all facets of product purchasing: cost, retail, initial set and chase quantity, markdowns, sales plan, etc• Selects product and developments assortment for assigned product categories• Analyze daily/weekly sales reports and propose product movement and rotation• Review OTB and place the new / reorders• Sale list creation and targeting the ageing products• Weekly meeting with online / marketing for new product launch.• Manage inventory levels on seasonal sales plan and constantly adjust based on actual sales to ensure inventory turnover and minimal carry-over/markdown abilities• Weekly trade meeting update and action plan.

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  West Elm

  • Kuwait

  • Buyer / Merchandiser

    • Sep 2019 - Sep 2022
    • Kuwait

    • Review Host brand assortment and place the buys as per the OTB• Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers• work closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximise sales• forecast profits and sales, and optimise the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas• monitor slow sellers and take action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary• Review business plan and weekly daily plan.• Collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and stores to ensure proper execution of plans• Creating and organizing promotions and advertising campaigns• Managing the educational materials for training employees• Gathering information on market trends and customers’ reactions to products• Analyzing sales figures - reporting growth, expansion, and change in markets

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  Alshaya Group

  • Kuwait

  • Asssistant merchandiser

    • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
    • Kuwait

    • Weekly review of sales, stock and markdown levels.• E-com Range Plan and Product movement• Min setup for E-com and make sure to have online in Website• Aims to Pims push• Stock Management in Stores.• Support E-Commerce team on the Stock movement and reporting• Assessing forward intake needs, identifying sales opportunities and excess stock threats with immediate solution.• Forecasting sales and stock patterns for the end of season to influence future buys.• Ensure the Brand concepts deliver the Sales & Margin according to the agreed Business plan.• Category planning and store opening packages for new stores.• Competition Analysis with the prices for local and international competitors in the region.• Ensure minimal aged and terminal stock existence in the business.• Tracker implementation - The need to compare different trading types (high stock, LFL growth) required reports to allow the buying team to focus on the key sales drivers for each store within each market.•Cross functional responsibilities:

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  Midas Furniture

  • Kuwait

  • Merchandise Controller

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2017
    • Kuwait

    • Forecasted consumer buying patterns based on sales trends and economic conditions monitoring.• Observed and managed stock levels within department and contributed to preparation and execution of financial plans.• Ensured timely and efficient product flow by partnering with vendors and distribution centers and shipment tracking.• Developed and executed strategies for merchandise assortments, vendor relations management, and marketing cadences management• Trained, supervised and developed a staff of three consisting of merchandise assistants and interns, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with company goals and objectives.