Nisar Khan

Experience

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  Fawaz Alhokair Group

  Dec 2001 - Aug 2006

  Data & MIS Analyst - Tech Support

  Troubleshooting Networks used in Shopping Malls. Updating new prices, files, folders and other daily transaction files in cash till machines in addition to copying new product and master files to the machine . Collecting the Sales file and data from these machines to speed up business transaction . Processing the sales files through different applications and sending them to suppliers across the globe through FTP plus giving these file to relevant departments for processing. Helping Technical Support engineers within the office to solve Network problems . Keeping an eye on in's and out's of the system plus records of various computers parts within the company. Taking stock inventories within the stores and office. Updating of inventory scanners with current master files and processing them for results. Worked with many foreign applications: -RSG (Retail System Group) Application from U.K. -Lemon Soft Data Based Program from Spain. Familiarized stock control and producing various sales reports. Communication and computerized handling of documents with Suppliers across the globe . Process of shipments, delivery and sales files for business transactions . Fabricated with new Implemented ERP Solution (INFINITY) from Egypt . Preparation of weekly reports according to company Policies . Launched foreign Brands such as Lasenza (Canada), Lasenza Girl (Canada), and Wallis (UK) . عرض أقل

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  Touchstone Investments

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2009

  Islamabad

  Call centre Agent.

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  Cenomi Retail

  May 2009 - May 2010

  Merchandising Analyst ( Marks & Spencer)

  •Maintain all business related data, perform regular analysis on same and update designs if required for merchandising merchant. •Monitor all issues and resolve it effectively with help of data. •Provide assistance to employees and identify products for clearance •Monitor all merchandising matrices and develop innovative strategies •Create and Manage ongoing reports necessary to meet with merchants and vendor community to measure and monitor sales and profitability performance •Prepare revenue, budget and cost analysis •Estimate value of merchandising opportunities and vendor partnerships •Provide accurate and timely forecasts •Develop and maintain product/campaign performance reports •Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors in order to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity عرض أقل

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  Cenomi Retail

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2015

  Merchandiser - Buyer ( SuperDry-Collezione-ADL-Anotah-Shasa)

  1. Prepare purchase budget and sales plans and share with Buying & Merchandising Manager. 2. Analyze trading KPIs against targets and provide weekly updates to Buying & Merchandising Manager with proposed action for the week. 3. Attend weekly stock/sales trade reviews and do the action plans required with Buying & Merchandising Manager. 4. Analyze every aspect of bestsellers (bestselling price points, colors or styles) and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential. 5. Monitor slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices, set promotions or stock relocation8. Create and implement promotions and markdown strategy. 11. Oversee the buying file creation process each season including end of season analysis. 13. Outline products transfers between shops and extensions down the chain. 14. Support Buying & Merchandising Manager for expansion/business development when required. 15. Making store plans and budgeting them for next year for business expansion. • Preparing management report (stock aging, sales analyzing report comparison report, stock movement, Margin Exception report etc these all reports are company level) • Controlling stock flow & intake for Push brands. • Assists in ensuring that data protection, audit and other compliance standards are met; • Monitor of the sell thru of marked down lines• Assists business users with their ad-hoc Oracle report requirements or with their day-to-day problems related to Oracle system Creating various reports on daily and weekly basis. -Re projection my OTB with Brand Partners based on sales Performance. -Margin reports -Stock Management Reports -Intake's -Markdowns -Replenishment (Stock) -Shipment and Master files -Monthly reports-X Reports & Smart Reports -Planning sales & targets -Markdown proposals. & clearing old stock عرض أقل

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  Al Sadhan Group

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  SENIOR FASHION RETAIL BUYER ( Fashion retail division ).

  Buying Plans,Sales and Stock Analysis,Cost Management,Vendor Management & Negotiations,Rebates ManagementSeasonal Sales and stock management,New Vendors,SWOT Analysis,Marketing Plans,Weekly Flyer Management,Products negotiation,Fabric Quality & Quantity management.Implementing brand product strategyProduct procurementMargin management Forecasting product trendsDrive product placement strategyManage OTB budget- SOURCING PRODUCT & FABRIC- عرض أقل

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  Cenomi Retail

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Responsible for sales forecasting, inventory control and meeting profitability goals.• Work closely with the Principals and Marketing Department to plan and implement promotional & marketing activities.• Buying- Assortment planning, Budgeting, Store plan, Receipt summary, OTB management & buying the range as per the need of business.• Seasonal buying process through the range selection meetings, product catalogue, and presentation to select the right product for our business.• Merchandising activities- Pricing, allocation, replenishment, transfer, IBT consolidation, markdowns, promotions, reorders etc. to maximize sales and avoid any lost opportunities. • Ensuring sales, promotions and special offer information is prepared and distributed in a timely manner in order for the correct permissions to be granted.• Business analysis- Sales & Margin report, Best sellers, worst sellers, size analysis, depth analysis, brand imbalance report, stock holding report, WSSI, seasonal post mortem.• Seasonal exercise on stock minimum, Store ranking, Store grading. Maintaining desired level of stock cover across all stores in order to maximize sales and minimize inventory.• Strategy for new opening stores, Create opening package based on store size & grade, Marketing plan to maintain brand standard and guidelines.• Liaising with Principals, coordinating with logistics & warehouse functions for product deliveries to ensure that stocks are delivered within required time scales.• Operating brands merchandising cycle on a daily basis.• Leading a team of merchandisers/ assistants/ warehouse distributers.• New Brands launching.• Quarterly measurable objectives including achievements of sales targets.• Involved in buying negotiations, purchase orders, pricing, mark-ups and contracts.• Supplier communication and negotiations, invoices tracking and back orders forecasts.• Successful shops opening with all the requirements.• Prepare and follow up promotions. عرض أقل •Implement and successfully execute buying plans with internal clients to deliver and improve value Improvement objectives•Negotiate and challenge suppliers’ quality, price, service, MOQ, lead-times & payment terms to generate best value for money.•Proactively recommend and drive efficiencies across the business stakeholders, follow through & work with cross functional units till the successful implementation•Identify and execute cost saving opportunities or improvement projects•Conduct benchmarking exercise to compare pricing and supply arrangements with other units•Leverage scale buying opportunities on getting high volume competitive pricing.•Attendance at national and international trade fairs. Visits to factories. •Analysis of new trends, materials, products.•Sales analysis (turnover, margin, average price, sell through, % of products on sale, sales by market...).•Management of Core Template to drive Core availability.•Size cut strategy by Department/Market/Region.•Appropriate Good/Better/Best offer through price analysis.•Sufficient Volume on Key OPP’S.•Appropriate color balance through robust analysis and action.•Authoritative product statements on Hero Product. عرض أقل

  • Senior Merchandiser & Buyer - " ;LC-WAIKIKI/ADL/DESIGUAL/MONSOON &MONSOON KIDS

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Merchandise Buyer - ZARA HOME

    Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Panda Retail Company – Savola Group

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2022

  Sr. Category Manager "Non-Food" Textile Division,Electronics & General Merchandise'"

  Vendor Management.Vendor Contracts and Rebates negotiations.Procurement of Various Product.Price Negotiation.Procurement Planning and strategy development.Product and fabric Quality selection "GSM".Product margin review.Saber Registrations,Saudi Drugs Authority registrations,SASO Tests,Planning Yearly and Quarterly, Sales, stock and budgets.Cost, RSP evaluation to reserve the highest margin.Marketing and Promo Plans.Buying budgets.Sales IN and Sales out plan.Stock orders and track to achieve the availability and on time stock arrival.Implementing brand product strategyProduct procurementMargin management- SOURCING PRODUCT & FABRIC-Track sales performance by SKU level and manage stock. عرض أقل

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  My Little Home | بيتي الصغير

  Aug 2022 - now

  •Conduct PIR and analyze sales to develop Annual Business Plan.•Lead category team in Developing BU Strategy.•Identify Business Opportunities to increase sales and Margin.•Focus on to retrieve Full Cash Margin, and keep track of BU, Markets operated in and Key competitors.•Plan appropriate Sales and Cash Margin by Range, Category and Line.•Plan appropriate Sales and Cash Margin by Store and Region.•Plan appropriate Space for each Department/Range in each Store.•Plan appropriate OTB and options by T Department/Range.•Cut OTB: Core V Linen and Home Textile Range.•Size cut strategy by Department/Market/Region.•Appropriate Good/Better/Best offer through price analysis.•Sufficient Volume on Key OPP’S.•Appropriate color balance through robust analysis and action.•Authoritative product statements on Hero Product.•Detailed preparation for all Buying fairs.•Appropriate and timely liaison with all key departments.•Clear IBO strategy.•Confident production selection and range balancing.•Sign off every catalogue and continuous review with trading.•Opportunity buys to support Marketing strategy.•Research and identify potential textile suppliers internationally.•Manage the procurement process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.•Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, and compliance with company standards.•Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure favorable agreements•Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers regarding quality, delivery, or pricing.•Reports on key actions to remain price competitive.•Reports and identify Key missed Opportunities.•Engage in market visits, and engage with swiftly changing market conditions.•Embrace digital transition with clear understanding of Customer journey.•Build Good relationships with Merchandising colleagues and bridge to develop relations between key •Work to SMART objectives, understand strategic direction of BU influence. عرض أقل

  • Buying & Planning Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Buying & Planning Manager

    Aug 2022 - now