Ziad Abdulrasool Email & Phone Number

Kuwait

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Floward stands at the forefront of innovation in the floral and gifting industry, revolutionizing how people express emotions and celebrate moments covering 9 countries and over 38 operation centers globally. By blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology, Floward has redefined the gifting experience, offering customers an unparalleled selection of exquisite floral arrangements, gourmet treats, and personalized gifts, all available at the click of a button… Show more Floward stands at the forefront of innovation in the floral and gifting industry, revolutionizing how people express emotions and celebrate moments covering 9 countries and over 38 operation centers globally. By blending traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology, Floward has redefined the gifting experience, offering customers an unparalleled selection of exquisite floral arrangements, gourmet treats, and personalized gifts, all available at the click of a button. Responsibilities:- Identify, negotiate, and secure partnerships with top-tier food and beverage suppliers globally, ensuring quality, sustainability, and competitive pricing.- Develop and implement category strategies that align with market trends and consumer preferences, driving regional growth and profitability in Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Kingdom.- Collaborate with culinary experts and creative teams to curate and launch unique food & beverage collections that set market trends.- Work closely with marketing, local category managers, and logistics teams to ensure seamless product launches, promotional activities, and fulfillment strategies.- Conduct comprehensive market research to anticipate consumer trends, adjust category strategies, and seize market opportunities.- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.- Oversee category financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management, to achieve financial objectives.- Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing practices within the food and beverage category, aligning with Floward’s commitment to social responsibility. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Identify, develop, and evaluate Sales & Marketing strategies for the retail market in UAE & OMAN, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors by working closely with the Local market.Evaluate pricing strategies, balancing our objectives and customer satisfaction.Currently being part of GulFood & GulFood Manufacturing as an exhibitors plus visiting other food exhibitions for brand hunting and gain the latest FMCG products… Show more Identify, develop, and evaluate Sales & Marketing strategies for the retail market in UAE & OMAN, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors by working closely with the Local market.Evaluate pricing strategies, balancing our objectives and customer satisfaction.Currently being part of GulFood & GulFood Manufacturing as an exhibitors plus visiting other food exhibitions for brand hunting and gain the latest FMCG products updates such as SIAL & ISM.Evaluate the financial aspects of product developmentFormulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities.Hiring, training, and performance evaluations.Demand planning, Supply ChainDirect coordination with promotional activities and all related marketing activities.Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products and services if possible.Consumer retail divisionDevelop pricing strategies, balancing our objectives and customer satisfaction. Show less

Kuwait

Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors by working closely with Sales Division.Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, by working… Show more Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors by working closely with Sales Division.Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, by working and sharing suggestions with sales division.Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales future staff and oversee their daily activities.Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies.Consult with the team for any product promotional specifications such as design, color, and packaging.Compile lists describing product details, details, prices, store balance.Demand planning responsibilities for product availability, ordering with proper freight and monitor shipping procedure from factory to our stores.Monitor all the Shipments Status and Shipment Clearance.Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and suppliers to market products and services.Advise business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products and services after discussing it with the GMKeep an ongoing market research studies and analyze their findings.Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products and services if possible. Show less

Kuwait

Analyze stock on hand, and open orders, along with having production time, shipping and receiving containers on monthly basis in order to maintain our stock’s availability and commit to deadlines.Place local and foreign orders after receiving quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers until our warehouse receives the shipment.Coordinating on daily basis with sales, freight team, workshop, warehouse, suppliers, contact center and finance department to make sure that… Show more Analyze stock on hand, and open orders, along with having production time, shipping and receiving containers on monthly basis in order to maintain our stock’s availability and commit to deadlines.Place local and foreign orders after receiving quotations and Proforma Invoices from suppliers until our warehouse receives the shipment.Coordinating on daily basis with sales, freight team, workshop, warehouse, suppliers, contact center and finance department to make sure that suppliers receives their payments on time by bank money transfer or LC, then assign a forwarder to ship by sea or air until our warehouse receives the shipment and complete the GR process.Checking SAP system on daily basis to follow up and check for any new available requisitions, third party and special orders to create purchase orders and send it to suppliers.Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers and always seek for discounts and variety of new items to purchase and to introduce it to our trading department. Show less

Kuwait

Process requisitions for local and foreign orders.Research and locate the best suppliers with lower prices.Create Comparison Sheet and submit to manager.Create and Submit Purchase order using SAP software to the supplierFollow up with supplier until materials are delivered.Follow up with Department until GRN is made and completed.

Ontario, Canada

Assisted client by fulfilling a variety of incoming requests from many different channels (phone, web, email, and fax) for rare or hard to find items, gifts, tours, event’s tickets, destination information, and reservations.Provided support to lateral peer group and representation on a collective level to senior management.Facilitated training sessions to impart skills based customer service knowledge to colleagues.Monitored and reviewed work of others to ensure that… Show more Assisted client by fulfilling a variety of incoming requests from many different channels (phone, web, email, and fax) for rare or hard to find items, gifts, tours, event’s tickets, destination information, and reservations.Provided support to lateral peer group and representation on a collective level to senior management.Facilitated training sessions to impart skills based customer service knowledge to colleagues.Monitored and reviewed work of others to ensure that company and client quality assurance and privacy standards were met.Put forth extensive effort to expand and enhance the resource database of company vendors and partners. Show less