Salmi Navas

Experience

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  Sinwa Holdings Ind

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2007

  Project Manager

  • Monitoring turn key multinational projects with business partners based in India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka • Preparing periodic financial statements and undertaking project deviation analysis; ensuring projects are appropriately realigned and controlled via a Steering Committee• Alignment of corporate, HR and HR technology and data solutions - including the management of change and capability building in solutions for the business including on premise, cloud and on-point solutions.• HR Transformation- focusing on changing the way in which HR functions operate, increasing their capabilities. • Culture and behavioural change – embedding cultural and behavioural change across an organisation to ensure that benefits are maintained. • Leadership coaching- creating change leaders who are skilled and willing to drive change at all levels in the organisation.• Solving of client business issues and problems • Demonstrating an understanding of HR operational environments in businesses. • Winning and sustain client confidence • Successfully support selling, designing and delivering performance improvement of HR functions and workforce transformation programmes in all sectors. • Identify customer products that are workforce tools • Capturing of new business opportunities and help develop client relationships. Show less

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  Tesco

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2025

  • Maximize sales, planning well and creating a great atmosphere in the store, even during the busiest periods of £2 million a week with 200 Plus staff’s • Operating in partnership with the Stock team to achieve excellent availability for customers, along with reducing waste on the department. Support Dotcom Managers to achieve quality and availability to ensure customer satisfactions.• Coaching and supporting managers to deliver a safe and legal night operation.• Coaching Managers to be passionate and knowledgeable about the products in the store, showing them how to enjoy interacting with colleagues and customers.• Managing the whole operation and making the key decisions that are right for customers and the business while Store Manager is Off the business.• Recruiting and training the best managers for the night team, ensuring they have the capability to deliver above and beyond in their role by developing their operational and leadership skills. Show less • Maximize sales, planning well and creating a great atmosphere in the store, even during the busiest periods.• Operating in partnership with the Stock team to achieve excellent availability for customers, along with reducing waste on the department. Support Dotcom Managers to achieve quality and availability to ensure customer satisfactions.• Coaching and supporting managers to deliver a safe and legal night operation.• Coaching Managers to be passionate and knowledgeable about the products in the store, showing them how to enjoy interacting with colleagues and customers.• Managing the whole night operation and making the key decisions that are right for customers and the business.• Recruiting and training the best managers for the night team, ensuring they have the capability to deliver above and beyond in their role by developing their operational and leadership skills. Show less • Maximize sales, planning well and creating a great atmosphere in the store, even during the busiest periods.• Operating in partnership with the Stock team to achieve excellent availability for customers, along with reducing waste on the department. Support Dotcom Managers to achieve quality and availability to ensure customer satisfactions.• Coaching and supporting managers to deliver a safe and legal night operation.• Coaching Managers to be passionate and knowledgeable about the products in the store, showing them how to enjoy interacting with colleagues and customers.• Managing the whole night operation and making the key decisions that are right for customers and the business.• Recruiting and training the best managers for the night team, ensuring they have the capability to deliver above and beyond in their role by developing their operational and leadership skills. Show less • Develop a detailed project plan to track progress of waste and reduction on a routine basis.• Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in waste project scope, schedule and costs.• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.• Report and escalate to management as needed.• Manage the relationship with Management team and associates.• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation• Manage the intake of stock in line with agreed stock levels• Plan availability schedule for new and continuity product• Controlling the Fresh Waste line to support KPI.• Managing Department holidays and rotas and holding responsible for department staff’s attendance.• Submit store Air Traffic Control Feedbacks.• Attending Joint team planning and resource meetings. Show less • Develop and agree plans in partnership with the Buyer that achieve sales and profit targets and implement the agreed departmental strategy• In conjunction with the Buyer, agree a framework with Divisional Management within which a balanced, commercial and profitable range is built• Present the range for review achieving senior management agreement• Create a range plan to optimize the allocated space and maximize sales and profit density• Establish a critical path for development and delivery of all product ranges• Agree and deliver promotional and marketing plans, optimizing sales and profit• Manage the intake of stock in line with agreed stock levels• Plan availability schedule for new and continuity product Show less • Undertaking a senior manager role to ensure the effective operation and excellent customer satisfaction within this busy and vibrant store• Delivering a range of duties including the maintenance of the store to ensure residents and visitors have access to necessary supply whilst maintaining excellent customer services• Ensuring stock control is managed efficiently and the store is clean and presentable • Managing the accounts and finances for the store, including cash and credit card transactions• Achieving and exceeding KPIs and targets to ensure maximum profit and growth and minimum wastage and shrink Show less The project brief was the realignment of Tesco plc payroll system from its current Payroll system Ethaf to its current provider in the other formats within the express format, to a complex HR and Payroll Software (HRAM) provided by Resource Link. Thus, bringing together the whole format into one system, and In line with delivery payroll system, forecasting tool had to be simplified to help the store managers forecast their payroll easily. The system was aimed at also automatically managing reports that has out of balance for various reasons based on the cash reports generated by the system. We had to plan, analyse, design, implement and ensure efficient maintenance of processes for Business As usual.• Successfully refurbishing the store and enabled it to become a highly profitable operating outlet• Ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction by training and developing team members• Cultivating close working relationships with managers and the shop floor teams to encourage innovative ways of driving sales to maximize revenue growth and reduce operational costs• Controlling waste and shrinkage to ensure increased profitability Show less

  • Consultation Manager

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2025

  • Store Manager

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Manager

    May 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Night Manager

    Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • Senior Night Manager

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Fresh Food Stock Control Manager

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Merchandising and Stock Control Manager

    May 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Option Store Manager

    Mar 2011 - May 2012

  • Deputy General Manager

    Aug 2008 - Feb 2011
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  Ideal Warren

  Jan 2025 - now

  Head of Operations

  -Operational LeadershipExpert in overseeing and optimizing business operations to align with strategic goals. Proven ability to drive efficiency, improve productivity, and foster accountability.-Strategic PlanningSkilled in developing long-term operational strategies to support growth and sustainability. Focus on aligning resources with organizational objectives.-Process OptimisationProficient in identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions. Expertise in streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.-Cross-Functional CollaborationStrong ability to collaborate across departments (finance, HR, sales, IT) to ensure seamless coordination and achieve common goals.-Change ManagementExperienced in leading organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.-Performance MetricsAdept at defining and tracking KPIs to measure operational success and drive continuous improvement.-Budget ManagementProven track record in managing operational budgets, reducing costs, and maximizing ROI.-Supply Chain ManagementDeep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.-Risk ManagementSkilled in identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.- Technology IntegrationProficient in leveraging ERP systems, CRM platforms, and automation tools to streamline operations.-Team BuildingStrong focus on recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.-Employee EngagementCommitted to fostering a positive work culture and improving employee satisfaction.-Stakeholder ManagementEffective communicator with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels.-Regulatory ComplianceThorough understanding of industry regulations and ensuring operational compliance.-Quality AssuranceExpertise in implementing quality control processes to maintain high standard-Project Management Show less