Planning Analyst Demand

Farooq Bukhari

Mumbai, Maharashtra • +91-913******* • *************@*******.***

Demand Planning Analyst

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wolfis Bike Shop LLC • Dubai, UAE • 01/2021 - 07/2024 Demand Planning Analyst

IMG Theme Park LLC • Dubai, UAE • 07/2016 - 10/2020 Asst Zone Manager

Future Group • Mumbai, India • 08/2013 - 02/2016

Retail Store Manager

Results-driven retail Demand Planning Analyst with over 7 years of experience in leading high- performing teams in different types of retail formats. Proven track record in strategic planning, Category Management, and Buying

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• Expertise in inventory control, Procurement, and Buying Optimized purchasing processes, leading to a 22% decrease in material waste and a 42% increase in stock integrity, positively affecting budgets and forecasting accuracy.

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Sourcing and managing inventory using software, generating reports to ascertain customer demand and growth opportunities.

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Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute inventory control strategies, reducing stock holding costs by 15% and improving cash flow.

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Managed annual budgets over AED 10M, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing financial risk, resulting in cost-effective operations and legal compliance.

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Identified and resolved inventory discrepancies and variances through root cause analysis, resulting in a decrease in stock loss by 70% and improved inventory accuracy.

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• Managed 4 stores with a total of 25 staff and 2 team leaders. Led the implementation of efficient inventory management systems, resulting in a 20% decrease in stock discrepancies and an increase in overall accuracy for all 4 stores.

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Improved store management by implementing a new sales thru report, increasing sales by 25% and reducing excess inventory.

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Conducted Weekly Surprise audits and inventory reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, minimizing financial losses and ensuring compliance with company policies.

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• Motivated employees to achieve or exceed company's KPIs by awarding successes.

• Coordinated Weekly meetings with retail teams to delegate tasks and communicate targets. Assisted in training junior employees, training in matters including sales techniques, company policies and effective customer communication methods.

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Assisted in the development and implementation of the store's new policies and procedures, designed to improve operations.

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EDUCATION

Higher National Diploma in International Business Management Pearson UK • Dubai, UAE

CERTIFICATIONS

Advance Diploma in Office Automation and Graphics • 06/2010 - 12/2010 SAIIT Computer Institute

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Employee Motivation, ERP & WMS Software, KPI Management, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Retail Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Reports Analysis, Team Training, Time Management, Training and Development

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