Maniruddin Shaikh
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven professional in merchandising and retail operations with expertise in order and inventory management. Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and BI Analytics. Committed to enhancing sales and margins through strategic buying decisions, aiming to leverage skills for operational improvement and business growth.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Merchandiser Planner – UAE, Qatar & Bahrain
Al Futtaim Group (Watsons)
2025.05 - 2026.09
- Develop Merchandise Plans: Create and implement merchandise plans, budgets, and strategies that align with the company's financial goals.
- Forecast Trends: Use historical data and market trends to forecast future sales and stock needs.
- Analyze Sales Data: Review sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with Category Managers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor Inventory: Ensure the right products are available at the right time by managing and maintaining inventory levels.
- Optimize Stock Levels: Ensure all stores have sufficient stock to meet customer demand and oversee the distribution of merchandise to all outlets.
- Revised store planograms to enhance product displays, maximising visibility and sales opportunities.
- Conducted biannual category reviews for skincare, haircare, and personal care products, identifying performance gaps and actionable improvements.
- Evaluate promotional activities to enhance sales performance and attract more customers.
- Coordinate with Marketing: Work with the marketing department to plan promotional activities and clearance sales.
- Engaged with local vendors to coordinate new product launches, fostering collaboration on innovative product designs.
Merchandiser Planner – UAE, Oman
Alshaya Group (Boots Pharmacy)
2020.12 - 2025.05
Purchase Coordinator / General Accountant
LIFE Pharmacy Group
2016.09 - 2020.11
Buyer – Personal
Al Manama Group
2014.02 - 2016.08
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Surat, Gujarat, India 2004.01 - 2007.01
Skills
- Merchandising
- Inventory control
- Assortment Management
- Sales & Margin Improvement
- Buying
- Vendor Management
- Retail Operations
- Order processing
- SAP
- RMS Suite (Oracle)
- Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP)
- Navision-2013 (ERP)
- Spaceman
- BI Analytics
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Effective Communication
Custom
Confidential - External Al-Futtaim
Timeline
Merchandiser Planner – UAE, Qatar & Bahrain
Al Futtaim Group (Watsons)
2025.05 - 2026.09
Merchandiser Planner – UAE, Oman
Alshaya Group (Boots Pharmacy)
2020.12 - 2025.05
Purchase Coordinator / General Accountant
LIFE Pharmacy Group
2016.09 - 2020.11
Buyer – Personal
Al Manama Group
2014.02 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Commerce -
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
2004.01 - 2007.01