Mohamed Faizal

In my role as a Buying & Merchandise Planner at Apparel Group, I meticulously plan seasonal ranges and assortments for toys and cosmetics, leveraging my expertise to handle 2,000 options and manage $10 million in sales. I am dedicated to enhancing sales performance through thorough competitor analysis and strategic buying decisions. My responsibilities include overseeing replenishment and initial allocations, collaborating closely with stores to manage replacement stocks, and actively collecting on-floor sales insights. I excel in optimizing inventory levels, ensuring a balanced product mix, and maintaining seamless communication with vendors to guarantee timely deliveries. Additionally, I am proficient in managing non-moving items through effective markdown strategies and comprehensive sales reporting, which includes detailed analysis of mid-season and end-season stock performance.

As a Planning Executive, I extend my skills to planning and curating assortments for toys and cosmetics, continually reviewing sales performance to refine strategies and overseeing the replenishment of saleable quantities. I take pride in preparing comprehensive sales reports that provide actionable insights for future planning and decision-making.

In my capacity as a Buying Assistant, I conduct in-depth market trend analyses and competitor studies in collaboration with the design team, contributing valuable insights to seasonal range planning and assortment strategies. I maintain proactive communication with vendors to ensure seamless production timelines, manage approvals, and follow-ups, and maintain accurate production databases. Furthermore, I am proactive in managing non-moving inventory, ensuring efficient handling through markdowns or returns to optimize sales and inventory turnover.