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Amena Merchant

Dubai

Summary

Analytical and results-focused supply chain professional with a postgraduate background from a leading North American institution. Experienced in procurement management, inventory control, and strategic operations, with a track record of enhancing supplier partnerships, optimizing inventory systems, and leading cross-functional projects. Co-founded a direct-to-consumer startup, achieving early profitability and efficient scalability. Known for driving measurable improvements in cost savings, process efficiency, team management, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Executive

Thrifty Car Rental
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end procurement process for eet vehicles, ensuring optimal pricing and timely delivery through
  • negotiations with manufacturers and dealers.h
  • Evaluated eet requirements based on rental demand forecasts and coordinated with internal departments to align vehicle
  • purchases with business needs.
  • Handled the disposal of used vehicles through trade sales, auctions, and direct buyers, maximizing resale value and
  • minimizing depreciation losses.
  • Maintained relationships with automotive suppliers, dealers, and resale partners to ensure ecient and protable
  • transactions.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to assess vehicle resale trends, competitor pricing, and emerging vehicle models.
  • Oversaw vehicle documentation, registration, and ownership transfers in compliance with local regulations.
  • Managed inventory levels to balance vehicle availability with cost control and eet optimization.
  • Prepared and maintained reports on procurement costs, sales revenue, and prot margins for management review

Warehouse Executive

Best Buy Canada
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced inventory management processes, achieving a 15% increase in efficiency for organizing over 10,000 inventory items.
  • Refined existing systematic labeling protocols, reducing misplacement incidents by 30% and enhancing inventory accuracy.
  • Managed high-volume sales transactions with POS and TREX software, leading to a 20% increase in order fulfillment speed.
  • Examined inventory turnover metrics to apply targeted replenishment strategies, resulting in a 15% decrease in out-of-stock incidents and improving product availability.
  • Compiled and updated supplier profiles with qualifications and delivery timelines, supporting more efficient procurement management and reducing order delays by 15%.
  • At Bell Canada - Store Operations Associate
  • Supported store operations generating CAD 50,000/month, optimizing inventory control to reduce excess stock by 25%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer service protocols, resulting in a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores.
  • Analyzed sales data to forecast procurement needs, improving stock availability and minimizing out-of-stock incidents by 15%.

Operations Manager

Republic Engineering Works
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Led a cross-functional team to secure ISO and NCIS certifications, creating CAD 70,000 in new business opportunities.
  • Increased annual revenue by CAD 40,000 through successful registration of products with Indian Railways.
  • Enhanced e-procurement processes, achieving a 30% boost in operational efficiency.
  • Developed a quality assurance plan, leading to a 25% reduction in product returns and improving supplier compliance.
  • Conducted supplier evaluations, optimizing procurement management and aligning with organizational needs.
  • Led efforts in team management and evaluated purchasing decisions to optimize procurement budgets.

Education

Supply Chain Logistics Management - undefined

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
05.2023

International Business Management - undefined

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
05.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Ashoka College of Business
06.2018

Skills

  • AI-Enhanced Supply Chain and Logistics Management - HRD Skills Certificate
  • Level 2 Certificate in Procurement & Supply Chain, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
  • SAP (FICO, MM)
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • MS Office Suite, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, ERPSIM
  • Strong Business and Financial Analysis
  • Supplier Management and Procurement Management
  • Data Analytics and Reporting
  • Transport Management, Replenishment Strategies, Team Supervision, Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

  • Motivated and organized relevant market data, which was shared to the procurement team.

Timeline

Commercial Executive

Thrifty Car Rental
02.2025 - Current

Warehouse Executive

Best Buy Canada
10.2022 - 12.2023

Operations Manager

Republic Engineering Works
08.2018 - 03.2021

Supply Chain Logistics Management - undefined

Seneca College

International Business Management - undefined

Seneca College

Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined

Ashoka College of Business

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