Meherunisha. A
E-mail: *****.*******@*****.*** Mobile: +91-900*******
Professional Summary
Result driven Sourcing Manager with 9 years of experience in Category Management. Verifiable talent for maintaining profitable Category/Online operations with success in capitalizing on growth opportunities. Implementing promotional/marketing strategies articulate communicator and effective leader.
Professional Experience
Feb 2015 – Till Date Emami Frank Ross Limited
Designation : Toys Merchandiser / Stationery & Gifts
Department : Merchandising
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handling the Toys / Stationery & Gift Merchandiser
section of all the stores across india.
New Store planning lay-out and marchandise.
Travelling and sourcing of new brands from vendors across the country.
Monitoring fil rates of top vendors.
Handling category monthly and yearly promotional sale activity.
Co –ordinating with the floor staff and planning ways to increase the sales of the category
Monitoring the visual display at the stores
2007 – 2015 Landmark Ltd Chennai
Designation : Music & Home Entertainment
Department : Merchandising
Manager – Sourcing & Buying & Merchandising (2007-2011)
Having good knowledge and experience in category for the Chain of Stores.
Key Vendor Account opening,
Procurement Planning & Budgeting for the Stores
Collaborate extensively with Marketing Team to facilitate the promotional efforts of New Arrivals.
Building Vendor relationship that drives cost reduction and margin increase.
Supporting the backend operation like sourcing and providing database for our (www.landmarkonthenet.com)
Initiating other incomes thru SIS (Shop in Shop) Module in joint venture with vendor/publishers
Interfacing with Distributors to obtain new product information, including but not limited to,
Promotional materials, pricing, descriptions, and UPC/EAN codes
Updating the Regional Merchandising Team of the Latest Trends & New Arrivals in the Market
Impart Training to Section Sales Associates on Product Knowledge, Merchandising & Sales Planning.
Providing the Assistance to the Project Team in terms of Setting-up Systems & Processes during the New Store
Openings
Periodical Visit to the Distributors place to ensure the stock availability to all the Stores
Asst Manager – Store Operations (2011-2015)
Store Opening / closing.
Managing teams and implementing SOP
Motivating team members to achieve their Targets and building teams
To implement the promotional activities and maintaining pangrams for the store.
Drive optimal customer satisfaction.
Managing the employee of SIS (Shop in Shop) Module.
Arranging internal audits on a monthly basis for high value stock
2004 – 2006 White House Software Company (MNC) Chennai
Worked as Marketing Executive & H R Assistant
2001 – 2004 Star Dot Star Chennai
Worked as Landmark Team Leader for Star Dot Star.
Sales, Customer Care Executive & Stock Maintained
1998 – 2001 Abu Palace Chennai
Worked as Hostess / House Keeping
Areas of Expertise
Purchaser and planner
Negotiating
Supply strategies
Continuous improvement
Professional development
Good analytical skills
Good level of confidence
Software & System Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
SAP - Purchasing system
OMS - Order Management System
Academic Background
Sl.No
Exam
School/University
% of Marks
1.
B.C.A
Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy
70%
2
HSC
Soundarapandi Subbammal Higher Secondary School, Chennai.
66%
3.
SSLC
Soundarapandi Subbammal Higher Secondary School, Chennai
68.8%
Technical Skills
Operating System
Windows 2003, 2007, MS Office
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
D C A (Diploma Computer Application)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Meherunisha. A
Age : 35yrs
Sex : Female
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Tamil, and Hindi & Urdu
Contact Address : #24, Lakshmanan Nagar, 1st Cross Street,
Peravallur, Chennai – 600082.
Place : Chennai
Date : (MEHERUNISHA)