Alihassan Burhanudheen
Senior Purchaser
Al Qouz,Dubai
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Senior FMCG Purchaser with 8+ years of experience in procurement, vendor relations, inventory management, and cost optimization. Adept at forecasting demand, negotiating supplier contracts, and driving strategic promotions to increase revenue. Proven ability to streamline operations, reduce excess inventory, and support business goals through data-driven decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Purchaser
Regency Group of Corporate Management, Grand Hypermarkets
Al Quoz, Dubai
06.2016 - 04.2025
- Analyzed daily sales performance and adjusted inventory to boost sales.
- Monitored daily purchase orders across outlets.
- Planned and implemented periodic promotional activities.
- Evaluated and addressed issues to meet monthly sales and profit targets.
- Managed inventory including aging stock, slow/non-moving items, and overstock.
- Conducted purchase analysis and monitored yearly budget targets.
- Negotiated and renewed annual vendor contracts; analyzed year-over-year comparisons.
- Coordinated with import teams from India, China, Turkey, and Bangladesh to ensure product availability.
- Conducted competitive price surveys and gap analysis.
- Developed merchandising plans and allocated rental displays to increase secondary income.
- Analyzed KPIs: negative GP, sales vs. budget, fill rates, non-mall items, sales breaks, etc.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by negotiating and securing favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Coordinated interdepartmental efforts towards achieving organisational objectives in a timely manner.
- Strengthened supplier relationships with regular communication and meetings.
Accountant cum IT Expert
Information Kerala Mission
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Accounts supervision of 11 local self Govt
- Organizations under Govt
- Of Kerala - India
- Computerization of Manual accounts
- Conversion of Accounts of local bodies from single entry system to double entry
Education
Master of Commerce -
Madurai Kamaraj University
ICAI Intermediate - undefined
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Calicut University
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting
- Promotional Activities
- Sales Forecasting
- Product Knowledge
- Inventory Management
- Private label development
- Contract Negotiation
- Income generation
- Store layout Planning
- Effective Merchandise Planning
- Market Analysis
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed 6 months cost accounts training as part of CMA
- Active member of National Service Scheme in College
Languages
ENGLISH
Advanced
A1
MALAYALAM
Native
A1
HINDI
Upper intermediate
A1
ARABIC
Beginner
A1
Personal Information
- Passport Number: V2020834
- Date of birth: 03/07/87
- Nationality: INDIAN
References
- Mr. Shameer P, Purchase Head - Grand Hyper UAE, +971 554542204
- Mr. Sooraj T Madathil, Purchase Head - Grand Hyper Qatar, +974 66948617
Timeline
Senior Purchaser
Regency Group of Corporate Management, Grand Hypermarkets
06.2016 - 04.2025
Accountant cum IT Expert
Information Kerala Mission
05.2012 - 11.2014
ICAI Intermediate - undefined
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Calicut University
Master of Commerce -
Madurai Kamaraj University
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