Vinod Karamchandani

Vinod karamchandani

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location of Vinod KaramchandaniSharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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  • About me

    Category Manager (FMCG) at Al Safeer group of companies | Commercial Operations | Procurement Management | Category Management| E Commerce | B2B - B2C | Retail / Hypermarket Management | P&L Management |

  • Education

    • Malwa shishu vihar

      2000 - 2002
      High school diploma high school/secondary diplomas and certificates
  • Experience

    • Al safeer group of companies

      Oct 2002 - now

      KPI’s- Vendor Registration, Vendor Management, Vendor Payment, Assortment, Planning, Offers, Damages and expiry controllability, Shrinkage control, Inventory Management.Collaborating to decide the point of optimization in, pricing, promotion, shelving’s and assortment to maximize profitability and shopper’s satisfaction. Evaluated the visual displays of products to increase exposure and improve sales.Increased promotion of merchandise to Increase, competitiveness and increase productivity. Designed and executed a sales promotion program to attract customer in the hypermarket.coordinating with store managers and staff. Ensure that all branches follow safety, Health and business laws and regulations.Developing marketing plans to ensure effective store layouts to increase visual display and increase sales.Manage the line for maximum efficiency. Work closely with the superiors on product development Show less Successfully managed the day-to-day activities of Safeer Hypermarket with a support team consisting of Duty Managers, Section Managers, Supervisors, Salespersons and Cashiers. In - charge for contract negotiations, successfully closed contracts ensuring revenue increases. Responsibility for all the retail store and business operations throughout a large physical area multiple state. Development. Price/Place/Promotion, On Job Training & Recruitment Decision. Use of social media in Marketing Plan, make a launch plan/set up sales team recruitment & trained the sales team Setting up distribution network across UAE.Analyze & review the market response/ requirements and in accordance coming up with new applications. Evaluating competitors pricing strategies and accordingly pricing new products. Conceptualizing & implementing sales promotional activities as a part of brand building & market development effort. Negotiating annual supply contracts with suppliers ensuring growth in revenue on all categories Determine and prioritize merchandising activities to be completed in order to maximize sales and maintain efficient operations including replenishment and lay outProvide a working environment that Promotes safety, customer service, teamwork and collaboration, integrity.Adhering to company policies, procedures and directives regarding standard of work behavior in competing job duties and assignments Show less Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Prepare annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, initiate corrective actions. Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing report with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers. Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue. Interacted with vendors; prepared purchase orders; tracked status of requisitions and orders. Managed on average 60+ employees to work as a team and achieve company goals. Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories. Show less

      • Category Manager

        Jan 2020 - now
      • Regional Manager

        Jan 2009 - Dec 2019
      • Hypermarket manager

        Jun 2005 - Dec 2008
      • Assistant Manager

        Jan 2004 - May 2005
      • Storekeeper

        Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
      • Shelf Incharge

        Oct 2002 - Jun 2003
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Market analysis for procurement & category management

      Udemy
      Dec 2020
    • Retail store operation & store management

      Udemy
      Nov 2020
    • Diploma in operations management (ops)

      Alison
    • Introduction to modern retailers and consumers

      Alison
    • Retail management: merchandising, sales and customer communications

      Alison