Consistent in delivering the ultimate goal “Achieve Profitability and Brand Expansion” through maximizing sales, cost conscious and strategical marketing plans.An enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with more than 5 years of experience in retail management.Recently led the planning division as a Planning Manager for Hennes & Mauritz AB brand (H&M) for Middle East & North Africa Markets, where they built the team, fostered cross-functional teamwork, and implemented a strategic planning process resulting in significant business growth from 580m USD to 800m USD (~40% growth) in the last 5 years.Previously worked with UK’s high fashion brand TOPSHOP TOPMAN, responsible for inventory management which includes replenishing and allocating inventory to both the warehouse and stores, markdown management, forecasting inventory needs, and ad hoc business analysis.Areas of expertise:• Profit and Loss management• Forecasting sales trends based on current market dynamics• Risk Analysis• Building financial plans with all relevant Retail KPIs• Creating marketing plans to improve sales• Markdown Management• Retail buying & plan Open to Buy / WSSI• Merchandising & Assortment Planning• Inventory Management• Supply chain management – End-to-end stock flow management from supplier to stores• Talent management – Train & develop peopleCompetencies: Planning & prioritization, Problem-solving, Customer-focused, Teamwork, Conflict management, Numerical & Analytical Skills, Results-focused, and Sound knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Listed skills include Forecasting, Management, Retail, Sales, and 12 others.
