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Mohamad Abusamra, Wholesale Manager

Mohamad Abusamra

Wholesale Manager·M A General Trading

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Security Supervision

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 7 months

Wholesale Manager

August 2019 - August 2020

M A General Trading

Amman, Jordan

August 2019 - August 2020

• Managed all exports and wholesale activities.
• Managed key accounts and developed new accounts.
• Managed the buying activities and the merchandise planning.
• Explored the market in order to develop the business.
• Ensured a high level of orders are maintained through regular meetings.
• Analysed Sales reports and react accordingly.
• Monitored the sales for each account.
• Developed and negotiated deals with retailers/wholesalers.
• Managed price promotions and other trade spend in line with Budgets.
• Responsible for accurate forecasting pricing, margin, administration, set-up element to the business.
• Managed and developed own label business. Sourced and maintained accounts, using relationships internally and externally to facilitate this process.
• Developed a Joint Business Plan in line with company standards.
• Development of channel and key customer account plans in Wholesale

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Sales

Real Estate Broker

August 2018 - July 2019

Live Dubai International Real Estate Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2018 - July 2019

* Generated client leads to buy, sell, and rent property
* Counseled clients on market conditions and prices.
* Prepared contracts and other documents for each real estate transaction

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Sales

Project Manager / Facilities Management

September 2017 - December 2017

Arab Medical Relief

Amman, Jordan

September 2017 - December 2017

• Managed the implementation of the programs and ensured the achievement of their targets and results.
• Managed the Medical Center Facilities and more than 25 staff members.
• Contributed to the need assessments and the elaboration of the intervention strategy.
• Provided supervision, coaching and on-the-job training to the program teams in the health sector
• Ensured regular monthly and weekly reports, data collection, data analysis and indicator follow-up for the programs
• Managed the activity budget for the programs
• Managed the financial, logistical and HR procedures of the program
• Represented AMR with local partners and other humanitarian actors in the intervention areas.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Export Sales Manager

August 2016 - August 2017

MA General Trading (FMCG)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2016 - August 2017

• Managed all exports and wholesale activities.
• Managed key accounts and developed new accounts.
• Managed the buying activities and the merchandise planning.
• Explored the market in order to develop the business.
• Ensured a high level of orders are maintained through regular meetings.
• Analysed Sales reports and react accordingly.
• Monitored the sales for each account.
• Developed and negotiated deals with retailers/wholesalers.
• Managed price promotions and other trade spend in line with Budgets.
• Responsible for accurate forecasting pricing, margin, administration, set-up element to the business.
• Managed and developed own label business. Sourced and maintained accounts, using relationships internally and externally to facilitate this process.
• Developed a Joint Business Plan in line with company standards.
• Development of channel and key customer account plans in Wholesale

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Project Manager - Distribution and Facilities Management

April 2016 - August 2016

ACTED

Amman, Jordan

April 2016 - August 2016

• Managed food security project (Audit, Suppliers payments, Cash transfers, Vouchers, food - distributions, cash for work CFW project and project purchases) for the Syrian refugees Azraq Camp with a population of 37000 persons) and ensured project’s planned activities are successfully implemented;
• Managed the programme field team of more than 40 full time employees and 60 part-time staff that directly reporting to me and ensured that they are wholly involved in programme planning and direction.
• Managed all project budgets and business plans and ensured successful implementation.
• Provided input and regularly review all FLATS Follow-up for ongoing programmes together with the relevant department Manager and Programme Manager.
• programme quality and responsiveness.
• Liaised with technical staff and its participants/ partners.
• Reported regularly (as requested) to the Programme Manager/ Deputy Country Director and to Area Coordinators and field teams as required.
• Developed team capacity at both the individual and group level by organizing/ facilitating training internally or through specialist agencies / individuals.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Project Manager / Security and Facilities Management

October 2014 - April 2016

Finan Facility Management

Amman, Jordan

October 2014 - April 2016

• Provided quality facilities services by effectively managing the FM contractor operational delivery to contract specification.
• Ensured a safe and secure working environment, acting as Senior Incident Liaison Commander during site emergencies.
• Managed the property allocation of space within the site and manage the delivery of the programme of associated moves projects and the provision of furniture to corporate standards.
• Supported the property site Major Works Programme by assisting in programme compilation and meeting the needs identified for project completion and operational handover.
• Carried out the delegated financial duties of Cost Centre Manager.
• Managed and developed more than 30 staff members within the FM team.
• Maintained standardised services and policies

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Management

Buyer

December 2011 - April 2013

Zando South Africa

South Africa

December 2011 - April 2013

• Planned and selected the range, quality and quantity of merchandise and sited prices and a Carried out purchasing activities for over 90 local and international footwear brands
• Negotiated with suppliers: prices, payment terms, shipping costs, minimums quantities and seasonal discounts
• Managed replenishment orders, consignments, returns and exchanged merchandise with suppliers
• Monitored sell through %, mark downs and sale items
• Identified & analysed bestsellers and lost sales (styles, sizes, colours, trends)
• Product presentations for buying team and management
• Provided the marketing department and studio with needed brands marketing materials and products info for the above mentioned brands
• Coordinated with inbound deliveries and shipments plans and managed the imports
• Participate in training : assistant and trainee buyers
• Liaised with the apparel buyers on brands and suppliers orders and relationship
• Sourced new suppliers and analyse market challenges and growth

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Branch Coordinator / NGO programmes

May 2009 - April 2011

Aqsa Foundation of South Africa

South Africa

May 2009 - April 2011

• Developed and maintained effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems and conflicts
• Participated in the NPO registration, liaised with relevant authorities, ministries, lawyer, board of trustees, and Supported management with external representation
• Managed branch offices facilities and admin
• Supported with relevant officials and authorities for the purpose of, government reporting, visas, work permits, tax status, customs issues, import permits, communications, reports and internal policy documents
• Developed and maintained effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems and conflicts
• Contributed to regular donor and internal reporting
• Ensured proper representation of the organization, and briefing current activities when having donor visits.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Category Manager (Retail/Wholesale)

February 2006 - April 2008

Diesel South Africa

South Africa

February 2006 - April 2008

• Managed Business Planning process and responsible for getting the sign off of the business plan by store, by brand and Approved initial pricing, price alignments and Markdowns.
• Planned sales and margin by brand, state and location level and liaised with all stakeholders to incorporate their views/inputs and submit to management for approval and sign off.
• Managed the Open to Buy; Prepared OTB by brand, state, category and sub-category level and made sure the buys are within the range of OTB
• Planed Markdowns/Sales and communicated to business units to implement.
• Prepared periodic reports of sales performance of the products, sell through and stock turn reports and Analysed sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits
• Prepared a report forecasting the sales and stock budgets by product category.
• Managed the brand location strategy and opening new store
• Directly responsible for wholesale buying, planning and distributing
• Managed and planned the quantitative allocation of inventories for wholesale customers and created a balanced stock and product assortment plan
• Maintained up to date wholesale customer data-base and Managed and collected debts

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Sales

Retail Store Manager

April 2001 - October 2002

Diesel South Africa

South Africa

April 2001 - October 2002

• Administration (checking previous day sales figures/items, reconciling cash/card payments...)
• Established work priorities, schedules, and assigning individual tasks.
• Supervised the retail sales and record lost sales.
• Organized the store layout as per brand standards.
• Ensuring the replenishment of sold items per quantity/size and identifying slow moving items.
• Monitored customer service level, staff performance, guiding and motivating.
• Ensured company standards of housekeeping, grooming, and presentation are maintained.
• Maintained up to date customer data-base.
• Prepared stock reordering/refilling reports and special customer orders.
• Prepared sales performance report per style per size.
• Staff product training and following up on the training materials.
• Continues liaison with line managers, warehouse and IT departments.
• Managed different stores in different areas in South Africa.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Community Services

Education

G A Security Collage

July 2005

July 2005

Diploma, Security Supervision

South Africa

GPA (percentage): 97%

GPA (percentage): 97%

Security Management - Cash n Transit - Armed Response

The University of Jordan

July 1998

July 1998

Bachelor's degree, B.A Accouting

Jordan

GPA (point): 2.75 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.75 out of 4

3rd year level
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IB Secondary School

July 1995

July 1995

High school or equivalent, Grade 12 Scientific stream

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 91.1%

GPA (percentage): 91.1%

Math’s, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English and Arabic The highest mark in my school 91.1%
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Skills

Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Purchasing process
Expert
Purchasing process
Expert
Merchandise Planning
Expert
Merchandise Planning
Expert
Management
Intermediate
Management
Intermediate
Ms Office
Expert
Ms Office
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cash n Transit
Jul 2005
Security management
Jun 2004

Hobbies

  • Reading