Syed Choudhury
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 914-***-****
E-Mail: ********@***.***
Professional Summary
Motivated Store Manager with more than twenty years of experience in leading all aspects of retail operations including shrink, customer retention, visual merchandising, P&L, and inventory management. Communicates objectives and visions clearly to department managers and drives performance by building customer loyalty. Able to train, mentor, and develop promising staff into effective leaders.
Skills
Performance optimization
Strategic sourcing planning
Cost reduction
Efficiency improvement
Compliance management
Contract negotiation
Supplier tracking
Oversee vendors
Manage contracts
Negotiate prices
Analytical thinking
Networking
Experience
April 2019 to November 2021
Homeoutlet Yonkers inc Yonkers, New York
Store Manager
Store management and sales,
Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets.
Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service, and productivity goals.
Managed store's social media presence to engage with customers and share important information.
February 2006 to October 2018
U S Camera & Computers inc New York, New York
Purchasing Manager
Electronics product purchase and distribution, conducted with various vendor and suppliers,
Used negotiation skills to maximize value and cost savings benefits and lower risk.
Established preferred suppliers for categories and implemented programs to develop, improve, and manage supply base performance.
Authored contract documents in line with budget control strategies, fair pricing knowledge, and strategic management practices.
Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through aggressive and creative inventory management.
Education
November 1994 State of New Jersey Department of Education New Jersey
GED