shihaj tk

Senior Buyer @ Lulu Retail

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi

Industry

Skill

Sales and Marketing, Cost Reduction, Interactive Displays, Supply Chain Optimization, Grocery, Customer Insight, Sales Campaigns, Continuous Improvement, Visual Merchandising, Reconciling Reports, Exceed Sales Goals, Inventory Optimization, Vendor Management, Development & implementation of marketing plans, Cross-functional Communication, Frozen Food, Building Business Relationships, Hiring, Creativity and Innovation, Customer Satisfaction

Experience

Senior Buyer

Lulu Retail

Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving reduction in procurement costs. Managed relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality products.

Supermarket Employee

Lulu Retail

Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations, improving inventory turnover.

Salesperson

Al Tayeb Distribution

Prospected and acquired new clients, increased customer base. Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Salesperson

Lulu Retail

Achieved and consistently exceeded monthly sales targets. Provided exceptional customer service, assisting customers with product selection and inquiries. Processed sales transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Head of Buying

Lulu Retail

2020 - Present · 6 yrs

Led the development and execution of category management strategies, resulting reduction in costs and increase in product availability. Managed a portfolio of over 5,000 SKUs, ensuring optimal product mix and alignment with market trends and consumer demands.