BEBELYN GABUNADA, Brand Supervisor

BEBELYN GABUNADA

Brand Supervisor

Salam Studio & Stores

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineer
Experience
17 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months

Brand Supervisor at Salam Studio & Stores
  • Oman - Muscat
  • My current job since October 2016

• Developing & implementing strategies to increase sales
• Following market trends and presenting creative ideas
• Analyzing data to report on brand growth
• Managing / Track budgets with an eye towards maximizing gains & reducing costs
• Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitor’s activities
• Assist in the design of retail packing as well as the creation of in-store marketing displays
• Meeting with Clients for promotional activities
• Negotiating yearly contracts

Senior Buyer at Al Meera Markets
  • Oman - Muscat
  • February 2014 to July 2016

• Planning and selecting a range of products to sell in retail outlets.
• Negotiating commercial contract arrangements with supplier.
• Place major orders both local and import purchases.
• Sourcing new suppliers for future products.
• Ensuring that products are delivered on time.
• Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed.
• Planning for promotional activities (Flyer/leaflets & News Ads).
• Writing reports and forecasting sales levels.
• Ensuring the targets are meet every month.
• Liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand.
• Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels.
• Managing plans for stock levels.
• Reviewing pricing and promotional strategies.

Assistant Category Manager at Sultan Center
  • Oman - Muscat
  • August 2012 to February 2014

- Purchase designated products (fruits, vegatables, herbs)
- Place major orders for the international supplier
- Ensure accurate up-to-date prices of produce products in POs system & shelf tag
- Calculate the prices following established pricing guidelines
- Feed the daily invoices to the ytem
- Make weekly & monthly report
- Coordinate the supplier regarding damages and quantity discrepancy
- Offer tastes, samples, suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare products

Merchandising Assistant at Vicsal Development Corporation
  • Philippines
  • June 2006 to July 2012

• Facilitates the organization of all key projects, such as transition planning, new store opening, canned orders, business meetings and the like.
• Takes responsibility for consistent, timely, and accurate communication with suppliers, stores and planning team.
• Handles execution of clearance strategies, reorders, and related actions for product optimization.
• Maintains strong understanding of buyer actions taken and impact on sales plans, receipt flow, OTB and gross margin, provides insights and recommendations on product performance.
• Organizes and pull together samples for meetings and supporting sales information.
• Takes accountability for store calls and responses.
• Partners with internal and external colleagues on item and order inputs.
• Coordinates with parties involved for product demonstrations, promotional programs and activities.
• Monitors, checks and follow through on product orders, track orders, deliveries, storage and display requirements.
• Investigates and resolves product complaints and issues in a timely and speedy manner, with a balanced perspective in conformity with corporate policies and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineer
  • at University of San Jose Recoletos
  • March 2006

Specialties & Skills

Transition Planning
Merchandising Strategies
Merchandising
Buyer Representative
Negotiation skills
Strong analytical ability
Time management skills
The ability to lead and motivate a team

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Josenian Industrial Technocrats Society
  • Member
  • July 2000

Training and Certifications

Developing Positive Attitude towards Work, Values & Ethics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2010
Valid Until:
April 2010