Customer Service, Purchasing, Inventory Import/Export and SCM

Salaf (Mohamed Salafdeen Mohamed Mohideen)

Senior Sourcing Procurement Purchasing Merchandising Management Professional 182 Taralake Way, NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 0E5.

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Highlights of Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the apparel industry with a proven track record in guiding business strategies to maximize performance and profitability.

• Skilled in planning, decision-making, and utilizing industry intelligence in pricing negotiations.

• Experienced in developing strong relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers and industry experts.

• Diligent, result-oriented team player with proven leadership skills and retail management experience.

• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop teams.

• Excellent time management, problem-solving, innovative thinking, and communication skills.

• Promotes a culture of high performance, quality excellence, and an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Financial assessment, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimization.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Business Milestones

• Streamlined and introduced new sustainable Fabric and accessory suppliers, saving USD 1.4 million over four years.

• Supervised and managed the Imports Department during COVID-19, resulting in potential savings of over USD 300,000.

• Implemented new Supplier Evaluation & Assessment Forms to enhance supplier credibility and maintain high-quality standards and competitive prices.

• Contributed towards an annual turnover from USD 4 million to 18 million by executing clothing manufacturing orders for international clothing brands from 2004 to 2019 (Zara, Mango, Esprit, s.Oliver, Marc O’Polo, Debenhams, Reiss, etc.)

Work Experience:

Canadian Work Experience:

Merchandiser

Italian Super Market Ltd, Northeast, Calgary, Alberta September 2023 – Present.

• Managed incoming goods, pricing, customer inquiries, and inventory.

• Replenishing the shelves and ensuring product availability.

• Positioning the products appropriately to increase sales.

• Providing customer recommendations based on needs.

• Coordinating with colleagues to maintain an organized store floor. Relevant Work Experience:

Senior Manager - Sourcing & Operational Procurement Vogue Tex (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka

May 2019 – June 2023.

• Stayed abreast of market conditions and recommended effective sourcing strategies.

• Managed policies and procedures to enhance procurement efficiency.

• Contributed to business growth and profitability through cost-effective solutions.

• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Monitored procurement team goals to maximize margins and performance.

• Streamlined supplier base and introduced cost-saving measures.

• Managed re-costing processes to optimize profitability. Merchandising Manager Senior Merchandiser Production Merchandiser Vogue Tex (Pvt.) Ltd, Sri Lanka

Jan 2004 – Apr 2019

• Dealt with the customers independently for all end-to-end merchandising activities, including marketing, instant price quotation, negotiation, sourcing of raw materials, procurements, and bulk order execution.

• Shared customer inspirations and worked closely with the designers and fabric/ trim suppliers to prepare commercially robust and cost-effective products focusing on high volumes that appeal to customers at the correct prices and the right fashion level.

• Produced garments for local retail stores, such as Cool Planet and NOLIMIT, collaborating with them to determine the optimal clothing placement on the sales floor to boost sales.

• Developed new customers, made samples, and negotiated merchandising deals.

• Negotiated and authorized final prices for all fabric, garment accessories, and packaging materials.

• Attended regular garment fitting sessions with the customers and coordinated internally with the technical team to solve all issues related to sample developments.

• Headed the PP meeting with factory staff and monitored the quality all the way through production.

• Conducted in-line / pre-final inspections based on AQL 2.5 and ensured quality control standards.

• Capable of monitoring fabric inspection and making final judgments according to the 4 Points System. Educational Qualifications:

• Diploma - Worldwide Educational Institute, Sri Lanka Two-year full-time Diploma: Business Administration, Business Writing, Accounting, Leadership Skills, Public Speaking, Computers, and World History - Sponsored by the Ambassador Foundation of Pasadena, California, USA.

• High School Advanced Level - Zahira Central College, Sri Lanka

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