Saqlain Tahir

Led cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, and Inventory to ensure timely task
completion and operational efficiency.
1. Category Strategy Development
+ Develop long-term and short-term category growth strategies aligned with
company goals.
«Define category positioning (value, premium, mid-range, etc)
«+ Identify growth opportunities within the category (new segments, new
products, new markets).
«Set pricing direction and profit margin targets.
«Plan category roadmap based on seasonal demand and market trends.
2. Sales & Performance Management
+ Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance.
+ Analyze revenue, gross margin, and profitability by product and sub-
category.
«Identify best-selling and slow-moving products.
+ Take corrective actions to improve underperforming SKUs.
+ SetKPIs suchas sales growth %, conversion rate, and stock turnover ratio.
3. Product Assortment Planning
Select the right mix of products for the category (assortment optimization).
+ Decide which products to introduce, continue, or discontinue.
+ Maintain balance between high-demand and high-margin products.
+ Ensure product variety meets customer needs and market demand.
+ Work closely with buyers and suppliers to update product range.
4. Pricing & Profitability Management
+ Develop competitive pricing strategies based on market research
+ Ensure optimal profit margins while staying competitive
+ Run price comparisons with competitors regularly
+ Manage discounts, promotions, and clearance pricing
+ Analyze price elasticity to understand customer response
4. Logistics & Transportation
+ Arrange transportation of materials from suppliers to site.
«+ Coordinate delivery schedules with site teams.
+ Handle all kind of issues like delays, damaged goods, or incorrect
deliveries.
+ Communicate with overseas suppliers for ordering the materials
5. Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
«Monitor stock levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
«Forecast demand based on sales trends and seasonality
«Coordinate with supply chain teams for replenishment planning
«Improve inventory turnover rate and reduce dead stock
«Ensure efficient stock distribution across locations
6. Vendor & Contract Management
«Evaluate supplier performance (quality, cost, reliability)
«Maintain long-term relationships with key vendors.
«Ensure contracts are followed and resolve disputes if needed
7. Coordination with Site Team
«Work closely with construction managers, engineers, and planners
«Ensure materials match technical specifications
«Adjust supply plans when project timelines change
8. Documentation & Reporting
«Maintain records of purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices
«Prepare daily/weekly reports on material status and supply chain
performance
«Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
9. Risk Management
«Identify risks like supply shortages, price fluctuations, or delays
«Develop contingency plans (alternative suppliers, buffer stock)

A leading e-commerce platform in the Gulf region, specializing in womens and
kids fashion, beauty, clothing, footwear, and lifestyle products.
Managed stock replenishment and forecasting at both the brand and item
levels, ensuring accuracy on monthly, quarterly, and yearly timelines.
«Developed and finalized stock replenishment and forecasting strategies,
collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on brand-specific
inventory goals.
«Executed B2B and B2C strategies to optimize product availability and
sales performance.
LANGUAGES «Utilized markup and margin techniques to determine pricing and costing
for incoming stock on the e-commerce platform.
«Analyzed historical brand performance to recommend optimal profit
margins and pricing strategies.
«+ Oversaw all purchasing functions, including purchase order and order
sheet creation.
«Generated and reviewed seasonal BSA (Business Sales Analysis) reports
to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
«Designed and maintained dashboards to track key metrics and system
performance.
«Compiled and reviewed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to
ensure efficient operations and inventory management.

= Managed daily e-commerce operations, overseeing product categorization and the development of
budgets for the business.
• Developed and implemented strategies for new and existing products to maximize growth and sales
potential
• Maintained regular communication with vendors to ensure timely and accurate product supply and to
address special customer orders,
• Managed and analyzed various reports including sales, stock levels, vendor performance, and BSA
(Business Sales Analysis) to assess e-commerce performance.
• Coordinated with warehouse staff and logistics companies to ensure on-time fulfillment and resolve
customer queries.
• Designed and executed strategies to scale up business and drive growth.
= Oversaw inventory reports, addressing discrepancies and ensuring accurate stock levels.
• Generated leads and implemented sales strategies to meet e-commerce sales goals.
= Supervised inventory and stock management to optimize operations and minimize discrepancies.
= Provided troubleshooting support for the ERP system, including installation, configuration, and
management of patches and upgrades.

Purchasing
& Order Processing Syste:
• Managed purchase orders and order confirmations for multiple vendors, ensuring timely and accurate
order tracking.
• Coordinated advance and delivery payments based on order confirmations and delivery invoices.
= Oversaw shipment tracking with shipping agents and ensured proper insurance coverage for each
ment before delivery.
• Maintained vendor accounts, updating them with order information, and kept the order book updated
with seasonal summaries.
• Developed and presented seasonal budgeting reports.
• Managed local and international vendor correspondence via email.
Management Information System (MIS):
= Designed and presented financial reports to support management decision-making.
= Supervised the sales, purchase orders, and receiving vouchers for the stack system.
• Monitored stock movement on a daily basis across all locations and brands.
= Controlled discounting policies for merchandise at the selling, cashier, and customer levels.
= Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly sales/purchase reports for management, providing updates on stock
and sales positions for each location and brand.
• Managed inter-shop and warehouse-to-shop stock transfers.
= Troubleshot inventory issues, including returns, damages, and discrepancies in product deliveries.
• Supervised monthly, quarterly, and yearly stock audits for shops and warehouses.
= Prepared seasonal promotional and special offer documentation for submission to the Ministry of
Trading.
IT Administration & System Management:
+ Administered and implemented the RETAIL PRO 8.60 software, which included modules fo
control, purchasing, and sales, across multiple locations.
• Designed and created product labels and tags using the Document Design Tool.
Managed attendance tracking through a biometric attendance soll
Handled the Bulk SMS account for communication purposes.
Diagnosed and resolved computer-related issues, performing repairs, upgrades, and modifications as
necessary.
Ensured successful connection and synchronization between the main store and remote location POS
systems. Troubleshot and resolved polling issues between stores and the warehouse, ensuring smooth data
transfer cycles.