Dynamic and results-oriented Merchandise Specialist with a proven track record in optimizing inventory levels and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple stores and warehouses. Adept at demand forecasting, supply planning, and implementing process improvements that lead to significant operational gains.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Chain Analyst
Sobha Furniture
Dubai, UAE
10.2024 - Current
Optimize supply chain by monitoring inventory and supplier performance, reducing lead times by 7%.
Lead procurement planning and process over 40 POs monthly using Microsoft Dynamics ERP, cutting inventory costs by 4%.
Create and automate reports/dashboards in Excel and Power BI, saving 2 hours weekly.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve 5% cost savings on contracts.
Improve ERP processes by identifying issues and collaborating with IT, reducing processing time by 8%.
SENIOR MERCHANDISER
Apparel Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2023 - 10.2025
Perform Demand forecasting and supply planning to ensure optimal inventory levels across 26 stores and 4 warehouses based on seasonal demand and trends.
Published a dashboard in Power BI, providing insights at MTD, YTD, and LFL levels for 50+ stores , Using key metrics such as store KPIs, inventory levels, top products, aging inventory, and overall gross business performance, leading to a 5% improvement in operational efficiency.
Enhanced multiple KPI reports - Aging stock and sales report, daily sales report, category-wise sale thru report, and Store KPIs report.
Implemented a Back Store Order Process to analyze ground-level demand to improve order accuracy and reduce operational error which resulted in an efficient order process by 7% .
Automated the Manual Invent Run to identify and transfer slow-moving inventory from the bottom stores to the top stores to deliver potential stock liquidation across the UAE Region based on stock aging and purchase patterns.
Developed an Inventory Management MIS Report in Excel for the Rituals (Leading Cosmetics Brand) team, responsible for monitoring and tracking of inventory levels across 6 GCC regions .
Accountable for making transfer orders, and purchase order analysis to ensure all the items from the shipment should be received in the system smoothly and on the proper time scale.
MARKET RESEARCH INTERN
ICREA
Dubai
04.2022 - 10.2022
Conducted comprehensive market research on the education sector, including demographic analysis and education system structure.
Performed detailed location analysis, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and PESTEL analysis to evaluate potential sites and strategic positioning.
Identified potential investors using Apollo.io and Rocket, and engaged with them via email, LinkedIn, and phone calls, securing interest and partnerships.