Lima Premlal
Sharjah
Summary
6+ years expertise in buying and sales field with a motivated attitude and an exceptional understanding of retail and distribution division. Offering strong decision-making skills, account management, brand management and the ability to work effectively with vendors, brands and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buying Assistant
Al Tayer Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Managing Mamas & Papas brand's apparel and other core categories for all GCC stores and digital stores including extended local brands and suppliers
- Prepared comprehensive reports on buying trends and product books helping senior buyer make informed decisions about product selections and seasonal buys.
- Manage order submission of seasonal baby clothing by finalizing sizing and GCC regional quantities
- Market visits/Comp shops to support buys and analyze the market trends and store visits to provide necessary support to store team and to understand customer experience and store performance
- Review and correct retail pricing with buyer approval for all products on GCC multi currency level based on brand and company pricing factors
- Work closely with planning and store team ensuring corrective stock allocations based on the store range plan while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve issues related to product quality, deliveries, or invoicing disputes.
- Provided broad support for all stores, customer service and WH team on customer complaints and product inquiries and RTV's
- Implemented new tracking process to ensure the damage claims SLAs are met and delays are resolved
- Review and analyze department/brand/range performance
- Proactively identified slow-moving items, proposing markdowns or promotions to optimize inventory turnover rates.
- Maintained a budget tracking system that allowed for accurate spending visibility based on OTB.
- Collaborated with VM, Marketing & Digital team for brand launches, seasonal launches and promotions to ensure brand/product development and sales growth.
- Maintained marketing calender on promotional activities and new launches for cross functional teams.
- Created and managed master file ensuring current product hierarchy, SKUs, UDAs and data enrichment for new and existing products
- Increased efficiency in purchasing activities by performing data analysis on past orders and adjusting future orders accordingly for M&P and local suppliers.
- Achieved timely delivery of products by closely monitoring shipping schedules and addressing potential delays.
- Closely working with compliance team to ensure all products meet GCC specifications
- Streamlined purchase order processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, invoices, and payments to facilitate smooth financial operations.
- Updated order vs delivery reports with excel trackers and present during weekly trade meetings.
Data Management Coordinator
International Luxury Group
04.2021 - 06.2021
Junior Buyer
Mumzworld.com
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managing category of baby and mother feeding section with partly handling consumables, home range and travels
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory level for brands and placing necessary orders to meet customer demands and tracking them for on time delivery and timely closing of items
- Visual merchandising of brands and products based on sales or marketing campaign requirements or maximize visibility
- Planning and assisting for marketing campaigns and push for brands or products for visibility, increase site traffic and depleting stocks
- Identifying and analyzing SEO keywords for various products and implementing them to increase visibility and traffic
- Negotiating with vendors for exclusive promotions, margins and volume terms
- Liaise with marketing team to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of product category
- Review OOS & Delays and take necessary and corrective actions
- Reviewing new brands or products and decide on selection based on features, prices, margins and market trend
- Reviewing the forecast made by demand planners and assisting them if need to make any changes
- Preparing reports on YTD/MTD or weekly basis with necessary action plans to achieve the target
- Assisting the data team, logistics, customer care and finance team for necessary support.
Sales and Purchase Associate
Trucare FZC
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Creating new customer forms and take approval from management
- Quoting prices and discounts, as well as credit terms, warranties and delivery dates as per manager advise and approval
- Preparing online creation files for new products or Brands and provide all information after gathering from suppliers or from various possible sources
- Preparing promotions for online and offline stores for limited period of time and give all necessary information and file to online team
- Assisting team for preparing yearly sales forecast
- Prepare brand quote sheets and brand presentations
- Assist in preparing order forecast based on previous years and confirmed order requirements from key retailers
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
- Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply.
Lawyer Assistant
Ali Ibrahim Advocates
03.2015 - 07.2015
Business Development Executive
Genius Attestation Group
10.2014 - 03.2015
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bharathiyar University
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesBachelor of Business Administration -
Calicut University - Distant Education
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSkills
- Work in fast-paced environment
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Quick learner and Adaptability
- Collaborative and Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Supplier management
- Purchasing Processes
- Cost Analysis
- Ability to Multitask
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Oracle- NetSuite & Magento
- Oracle RMS,RPM & MicroStrategy
Details
Nationality : Indian
Driving License : Yes
Timeline
Buying Assistant
Al Tayer Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
Data Management Coordinator
International Luxury Group
04.2021 - 06.2021
Junior Buyer
Mumzworld.com
05.2019 - 04.2020
Sales and Purchase Associate
Trucare FZC
08.2016 - 04.2019
Lawyer Assistant
Ali Ibrahim Advocates
03.2015 - 07.2015
Business Development Executive
Genius Attestation Group
10.2014 - 03.2015
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) -
Bharathiyar University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Calicut University - Distant Education
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