Himanshu sharma

• Assist our partners to deliver exceptional product availability for our stores and customers • Measure and compare demand forecasts against actuals and identify variances and understand root cause(s • Review historical demand trends, research demand drivers, prepare demand data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results • Manage day to day relationships across our wholesale stakeholders • Liaising with Suppliers, Product, Sales, and Finance to meet KPIs and optimise inventory levels • Gather forecast information from customers and review to reconcile variances and make recommendations as required, taking in to account promotional events and business activities • Drive the inventory analysis and production of weekly reporting for the categories of responsibility • Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics

Collaborates with Category Manager in developing category plan and strategies to improve product sales. Processes purchase orders, resolve invoicing issues, and ensure timely merchandise delivery. Develops category documents and records according to company policies. Strong working relationship with customers for new business opportunities. Performs inventory and supply chain management to achieve inventory turnover goals and maximize sales. Conducts business review with vendors to achieve mutual profitable goals. Provides support for product advertising, marketing collaterals, and promotional events. Establishes strong working relationship with customers for new business opportunities. Key Achievements: • Improved sales and profits through the execution of strategic category initiatives and promotional effectiveness. • Strengthened relationships with existing suppliers and negotiated new contracts.

Analysed sales data and reported back to the buying department with key insights and shopping trends. Collaborated with operations, merchandise, marketing, and supplier to create and maintain accurate and updated planograms across a variety of categories. Updated and maintained the merchandising standards and developed new merchandising initiatives to drive sales. Effectively communicated the update of the planograms to the business. Key Achievements: • Exceeded goals on key insights and reporting while maintaining unique customer requirements using analytic optimisation tools.

Oversaw budget and operated within budget defined constraints to deliver optimum results. Led efforts in ensuring department was hitting the required targets regarding sales, profits, and customer satisfaction. Provided above-average customer service, thus maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Worked in compliance with all safe-work rules and processes; informed the Store Manager on all related issues. Maintained fruitful relationships and motivated staff to ensure they work in line with department goals. Performed stocktaking and generate stock-take reports.

Executed various customer-service and administrative tasks for the gymnasium group with over 7000 members. Managed the administration and maintenance of the company website, as well as administration of the company WAN. Performed troubleshooting, system backups, archiving, and disaster recovery, providing expert support when needed. Implemented network security rules and processes at the regional level. Contributed to planning and implementation of company sales and promotional information into client/member database. Collaborated with internal teams to detect space for improvement and facilitate implementation of advanced internal systems. Developed graphic design solutions for promotions, sales material, and internal and external documentation.