Marketing and Procurement Coordinator
M. H. Alshaya Co.
Total years of experience :11 years, 11 Months
Liaising between corporate marketing & brand team.
•Assists in preparing various press packs required for editorial coverage, creating artwork and campaigns for various events.
•Developed and implemented process improvements for more effective and efficient contracting.
•Negotiated with vendors for improved pricing and delivery.
•Maintained vendor database and vendor outreach programs, expanding the force of competition and resulting in significant cost savings
•Create in-house marketing communication and communicating with various suppliers.
•Performing operations such as finance and legal including invoice validations/tracking, procurement, creating and processing LPO’s and invoice, networking with suppliers, researching products and implementing purchase plans.
•Responsible for supporting the timely and effective delivery of all marketing programs and initiatives, collaborating closely with colleagues within the marketing and communications functions inorder to operate within the guidelines of both Alshaya and the Harvey Nichols brand.
•Handling and managing the non-stock operation and administration of the Luxury stores within the company in Kuwait.
Raising awareness on Child Rights issues amongst the Community members.
•Mobilizing Community members and Residents to work for Child Rights.
•Organizing and attend meetings advocating Child Rights.
•Write letters of appeal to relevant authorities regarding the implementation of Child Rights.
•Liaise with concerned government authorities to understand the administrative response and plan of action for children with regard to laws and policies.
•Teaching in school regarding child rights and importance of education and English in the modern world.
One Stop Retail - Newport, UK
My role entailed me in supporting my Store Manager in running the store and delivering the best customer service.
•Other tasks involved in maximising store performance, booking deliveries and banking, developing the store processes, promoting and floor merchandising, managing the staff and performing against targets.
•By working here, I have achieved a diploma in Retail Management.
Sainsbury Retail - Newport, UK
My duty in this role was to supervise the staff and to implement marketing strategies. There were many departments to work across so a strong communication & planning were essential.
•The industry can be challenging to respond to at times, however these challenges kept my job fresh and interesting.
•Maintaining and strengthening the brand and its customer relationship helped my store lead to greater opportunities. Other tasks such as meeting sales goal, negotiation, managing process, developing budgets and staffing were also involved.
Operations Management, People Leadership & Management, Strategic Marketing, Innovation, Globalization and International Business. Dissertation: “The Challenges faced by the Multi-National Companies in going global and the strategies adopted to face these challenges
Subjects: Marketing, Organizational Behaviour and Management, finance, Business Law & Ethics, Management Information Systems and Accounting. Dissertation: “Consumer behaviour and perception towards Mercedes Benz in India”.