Supply Chain Analyst
Alshaya Group
Total years of experience :10 years, 0 Months
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for various planning processes from Forecasting, Demand planning, collaboration with Brands and achieving Forecast consensus Replenishment and Availability for a nominated market(s) at various levels of granularity and time horizons
• Close collaboration with Brands, Marketing, Finance to ensure relevant and up-to-date information on sales, promotional activities, and other demand drivers available in a timely manner
• Responsible for managing Brands(s) Sales and Forecast metrics, and regular consensus meetings with Brands. Also creates Demand forecast profile using Demand planning system tools available
• Evaluate and monitor forecast accuracy periodically to identify problematic areas and take corrective actions to maintain accuracy at target levels
• Ensure demand forecasts are generated as per agreed timelines which incorporates current and accurate information that allows supply chain with appropriate information to plan future demand and fulfil ordering process
• Manage the Online Planning template & Local Purchase Report across markets and teams ensuring service level
• Gets Involved in Cross functional work and Presentations to Heads and other Senior management
Responsibilities:
• Managing category worth KWD 25M
• Analyze data and methods to predict and improve supply chain processes and vendor management across the category thereby reducing the food cost for brands across markets
• Run spend analysis, identify saving opportunities/alternatives (provide samples and follow up with brands for rollout) - Monthly measure and track category savings initiatives
• Develop strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers that help drive business and continuously identify opportunities for future business development at the best price and quality. Sourcing new products through local/international suppliers for Alshaya brands at best value. Ensuring compliance of QA, Finance, Legal and Audit requirements while setting up and initiating final set up on system
• Actively look at brand consolidation possibilities within the category to ensure improved efficiency and better prices
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for launching of new products, updating system, and passing relevant information to concerned departments
• Handle internal and external complaints and resolve all disputes that may arise to the best advantage of the company to achieve an amicable solution and settlement
• Prepare Critical Items Report - Monthly Basis; recommend par levels of inventory stock and delivery schedules to the stores
• Plan and execute yearly events with respective product vendors along with managing sponsorship for Annual staff events
Lead team and secured 2nd position in National Simulated Management Game conducted by ALL INDIA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, NEW DELHI. Research on consumer perception before investing in mutual funds. Study and awareness of Birla Mutual Funds in Udaipur city Contemporary Issues in Management: Impact of advertisement and its effects on new generation. Participated in the National Level Management Fest held in Jaipur (R.A. Poddar institute of Management, Jaipur, India).
Masters in Business Administration in Finance (major) and Marketing (minor) from Pacific institute of management Key Accomplishments: - Lead team and secured 2nd position in National Simulated Management Game conducted by All India Management Association, New Delhi Training at B.S.E. on “Fundamental Analysis of Capital Market” for 02 days. - Attended National Workshop on “Competition Law & Business Strategy" for 02 days. - Participated in the National Level Management Fest held in Jaipur (R.A. Poddar institute of Management, Jaipur, India). Projects: - Research on consumer perception before investing in mutual funds. - Study and awareness of Birla Mutual Funds in Udaipur city. - Contemporary Issues in Management: Impact of advertisement and its effects on new generation. - SWOT Analysis of Reliance Fresh.