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Saqlain Tahir, Category Manager | Supply Chain Operations & Warehouse

Saqlain Tahir

Category Manager | Supply Chain Operations & Warehouse·Al Aqwas General Trading Company, KUWAIT,

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Computer Studies

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 8 months

Category Manager | Supply Chain Operations & Warehouse

June 2022 - April 2026

Al Aqwas General Trading Company, KUWAIT,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

June 2022 - April 2026

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)

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Supply Chain Supervisor | Operations & Warehouse In-charge -Vendor Management

June 2022 - April 2026

Al Aqwas General Trading Company,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

June 2022 - April 2026

Led cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, and Inventory to ensure timely task completion and
operational efficiency.
1. Procurement & Vendor Sourcing
• Responsible to identify and select suppliers for materials like Hardware products, Cutters,
Steel Disks, Marble, Tiles, cement, Adhésive, Wood, steel, finishes and etc.
• Responsible to negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms
• Responsible to Issue purchase orders and ensure compliance with project budgets.
• Develop backup suppliers to avoid shortages.
• Responsible to communicate with the Brands outside Kuwait.
2. Brand Relationship Management
• Responsible to maintained strong relationship with brands in the region.
• Communicated with brand representatives through email, phone, and social media.
• Responsible to Coordinated brand for collaborations, and material for promotional
campaigns.
• Resolved communication issues professionally and maintained positive long-term
partnerships.
• Prepared reports and provided campaign performance updates to brand partners.
• Ensured all collaborations aligned with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Responsible to maintain long-term relationships with key vendors and sending correct
repots on monthly basis if requested.
3. Material Planning
• Communicate with project managers and engineers to forecast material needs based on
construction schedules.
• Ensure materials arrive just in time—not too early (storage cost) and not too late (site
delays).
• Track consumption vs plan to avoid shortages or over-ordering.
4. Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Responsible to keep the track of Stock in the warehouse, Local seller & at site stores.
• Implement proper storage practices (especially for sensitive materials like cement and
chemicals).
• Conduct regular stock audits and minimize wastage or theft.
• Visit to the sites on daily basis to check the work progress and meet with the Clients for
design discussion if any changes.
5. 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.
6. Daily Labor Allocation
• Prepare the schedule for the labor as per job at site.
• Responsible to prepare the driver pickup schedule (Transportation for Labor).
7. 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
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)

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Ecommerce Category Manager | Supply Chain Operations

March 2019 - May 2022

WISHLIST General Trading Company (E-Commerce),

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2019 - May 2022

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.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Retail Operations & Inventory Consultant | Ecommerce Application Consultant

March 2019 - May 2022

WISHLIST General Trading Company (E-Commerce),

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2019 - May 2022

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.
• 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.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Retail Operations & Inventory Consultant • E-Commerce Operations Supervisor

October 2012 - January 2019

The Concept Boutique 4,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2012 - January 2019

= 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.

Company industry:
Fashion & Apparel

Retail Operations & Inventory Consultant – E-Commerce Operations Supervisor

October 2012 - January 2019

The Concept Boutique 4,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

October 2012 - January 2019

A leading Fashion Company in Kuwait that are carrying over 150 diverse Brands regarding Ladies,
Gents & Kids Fashion.
• 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.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

IT Operational Supervisor, Retail & Inventory Consultant, Purchasing Coordinator

July 2008 - August 2012

Al-Ostoura International Company,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

July 2008 - August 2012

Purchasing & Order Processing System:
• 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 shipment 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 stock 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 for inventory 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 solution.
• 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.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Education

Islamic University of Pakistan

August 2006

August 2006

Bachelor's degree, Computer Studies

Pakistan

GPA (point): 16 out of 20

GPA (point): 16 out of 20

Islamic University of Pakistan

July 2006

July 2006

Bachelor's degree, Business And Computer Studies

Pakistan

NCC Education

February 2001

February 2001

Diploma, Computer

Pakistan

NCC Education London

July 2000

July 2000

Diploma, Computer And Systems Engineering

Pakistan

Skills

Advanced Pricing

Expert

Supply Chain Management

Expert

Daily Operations

Expert

E business

Expert

B2B eCommerce

Expert

Team Management

Expert

Ms Office

Expert

Woo commerce

Expert

Ms Office , Woo Commerce, Team Leader, Shopify

Expert

shopify

Expert

COORDINATING

Intermediate

BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

DATA ANALYSIS

Intermediate

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PLANNING

Intermediate

PROCUREMENT

Intermediate

VENDOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION

Intermediate

DEMAND FORECASTING

Intermediate

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

LOGISTICS

Intermediate

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Urdu

Native Speaker

Punjabi

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Kuwaiti Driving License
Supply Chain Management
E-commerce specialist

Hobbies and interests

Exploring New Techniques