Pranav Prabhakaran

Demand Planner @ Choithrams

About

At LuLu Group International, our team excelled in managing Health & Beauty and Non-Food procurement, grounded in my MBA expertise in Marketing and Human Resources. We navigated the complexities of supplier management, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality products. Our approach was data-informed, courtesy of digital marketing insights, allowing us to stay abreast of market trends and consumer behavior. My role involved rigorous vendor evaluation and strategic sourcing of raw materials, which demanded a keen eye for cost-efficiency and quality assurance. These competencies, paired with strong communication skills, contributed to our success in maintaining robust vendor relationships and achieving operational excellence in a dynamic retail environment.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Retail

Skill

Operational Strategy, Food and Beverage Operations, Supermarkets, SOP Development, Retail Operations, Timely delivery , Inventory Control, Supplier Negotiation, Product Knowledge, Vistex creation, Sales Order Processing, Production Coordination, Production Planning, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Supplier Management, Raw Materials, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement

Experience

Demand Planner

Choithrams

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Assist Buyer for selecting right product mix - Preparing, placing and tracking purchase orders - Preparing, placing and tracking Airfreight orders and distribution - Ensuring products are purchased at right time and at right price - Ensure to maintain expected margins - Maintain vendor contracts in vistex system - Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels - Preparing forecast based on purchasing trends Compiling reports on product performance and statistics

Assistant Central Buyer Health&Beauty /Non food

Lulu Retail

2022-11 - 2024-11 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

• Monitored stock levels and identified purchase needs for Health & Beauty / Non-Food products at LuLu Group International in Muscat, Oman. • Researched potential vendors and evaluated offers to ensure competitive pricing and quality products. • Managed communication with outlets, tracked orders, and ensured timely delivery, maintaining updated records and invoices.