Manal Alhosani

Experience

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  Human Resources Authority (HRA) - Abu Dhabi

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Trainee

  • Performing office duties.• Assisting other professionals.• Responding to company queries.• Meeting with other groups of the same organization.• Preparing MOM. • Preparing Presentations. • Creating reports.

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  Abu Dhabi Coop

  May 2019 - now

  •Plans and manages the activities to ensure smooth functioning and error-free work flow. Devise long-term development strategies for product categories•Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services•Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand successful product lines, and implement successful exit strategies for unsuccessful unpopular merchandise•Implements category management for assigned products in all branches. Reviews and monitors performance against defined standards.•Monitors calendars of events and provides a rolling promotion forecast. •Develops and implements monthly purchase plan in coordination with purchase manager.•Assists Purchasing Manager in market analysis and pricing strategy.•Visit Branches / Warehouse and discuss issues related to stocks and any other related matter and submit Report to Commercial Manager.•Evaluating, Selecting and positioning of new product and ideas.•Monitor compliance at all times to regulations.•Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improvement efficiency & review department goals and business plan periodically with team to ensure buy in and accountability ensures excellent and timely customer service and communication.•Negotiate pricing and promotional plans, trade deals, target achievements to ensure that maximum profit given.•Coordinate with Market Survey to obtain information on competitor price strategy and other promotion activities.•Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.•Managing inventory and for effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize the profitability of the inventory flow.•Coordinate with Department Head / Line Manager for matters relating to pricing and suppliers.•Coordinate with Warehouse for matters related to stock availability and action plans for excess, zero moving items. Show less •Ensure that all supplier performance is monitored at defined intervals on predetermined quality parameters•Review the performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels•Ensure that documentation is complete for approval of new items•Work with direct Department Manager/Line Manager to ensure optimum product availability, product support from supplier•Ensures correct generation of Purchase Orders•Maintain proper inventory and re-order schedule•Manage plans for stock levels•Analyse consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends•Implement promotions effectively and assist the Category Manager/Assistant Category Manager in planning and implementing sales and promotion programs through coordination with Promotion Coordinator.•Liaise with Branch personnel to ensure supply meets demand•Visit Branches / Warehouse and discuss issues related to stocks and any other related matter and submit Report to Commercial Manager.•Respond to changes in demand and logistics•Meet with suppliers and negotiate terms of contract•Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products•Monitor compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as operational process standards (Ops) and external government regulations or supplier policies / requirements•Negotiate pricing and promotional plans, trade deals, target achievements, and other related strategies to ensure that maximum profit is given as per the guidance of the line manager•Write reports and forecasting sales levels•Coordinate with Department Head / Line Manager for matters relating to pricing and suppliers•Coordinate with Warehouse for matters related to stock availability and action plans for excess, zero moving items.•Coordinate with promotion Coordinator for promotion stock availability. Show less

  • Private Label and Pre-Pack Category Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Private Label and Pre-Pack Category Manager

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Private Label & Import Acting Category Manager

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Buyer

    May 2019 - Nov 2021
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  Ministry of Interior UAE

  Apr 2023 - now

  Administrator

  •Administrative Support:Providing timely administrative support to the Line Manager.Manage incoming and outgoing documents for the Line Manager.Managing the center's email and official letters mail, ensuring timely responses and proper handling.•Correspondence and Documentation:Drafts correspondence for the Line Manager.Prepare reports and presentations accurately and on time.Responsible for following up on innovative projects, innovation strategy, innovation policy, and all support matters related to innovation processes.Responsible for designing presentations and infographics to ensure that innovative ideas are presented engagingly.•Meeting Coordination:Arrange meeting logistics promptly for the Line Manager.Takes meeting minutes and follows up on action items.•Travel and Accommodation:Handles travel and accommodation arrangements for the Line Manager. Show less