NUFERD FERNANDES

· Oversaw the movement of the procured non-stock consumable shipments to 11 markets (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco & Tunisia) and 150 stores across MENA region

· Built relationships with suppliers to negotiate ideal terms for purchases and cost savings based on quality, price and service reputation

· Placed timely non-stock purchase orders by utilizing company's procurement system (NCG) as per its policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers

· Planned and coordinated supplier tenders for products to ensure that the best deals are available

· Key contact for Marketing and Visual merchandising department in ensuring all procurement projects for weekly campaigns, press event or new store openings are completed on time

· Enhanced inventory management by implementing a well-organized system for tracking stock levels and reorder points by aligning with the market warehouses

· Prepared annual plan and budget for consumables, evaluating forecast accuracy and ensuring demands of supply chain are properly addressed

• Managed stock in stores and warehouses by allocating it from Regional Distribution Centre to markets and distributing it within markets from Local Distribution Centre to stores, through company's inventory system
• Planned and built stock packages for new stores
• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly sales report for all 10 markets (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt & Morocco) across MENA region
• Supported stores by updating price changes for sale events and promotions
• Analysed and compared sales reports to identify best and slow sellers and reviewed with team to determine how information should be interpreted and reacted to

• Allocated, replenished and consolidated required stock to stores on time
• Operated and monitored warehouse inventory system, updated information and reviewed entries for errors
• Oversaw unloading of stock from containers
• Maintained inventory by conducting monthly physical counts and reconciling variances
• Managed and coordinated fleet schedules