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Raza Ali Bana
Category Manager
Mumbai,Mahaarshtra
Summary
At Metro Brands Ltd, I spearheaded category planning, enhancing sourcing strategies through meticulous market research and supplier negotiations, leading to significant category growth. My adept relationship-building and competitive analysis skills fostered strong vendor partnerships and optimized inventory management, driving cross-regional team collaboration and capturing new customer segments.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Metro Brands Ltd
Category Manager
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
- Visited supplier offices and plants to investigate facilities and capacity to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
- Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
- Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Developed exciting seasonal merchandise assortments to improve category diversity.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Recommended strong business plans, operational decisions and financial processes to support business sustainability.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Metro Brands Ltd
Assistant Buyer
07.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Supported business partners in vendor negotiations and cost increase justifications.
- Conducted market and supplier research to enhance sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Efficiently performed retail merchandising, stocking, cleaning, down stocking and pricing.
- Developed and managed business relationships with retail store management and employees, visiting branches and supporting cross-regional collaboration through targeted team-building strategies.
- Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Education
Burhani College Of Commerce & Arts Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Management Studies
03.2018
Skills
- Merchandising Strategies
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Supplier negotiation
- Competitive Analysis
- Category growth
- Demand forecasting
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Management
- Goal Setting
- Team building
- Purchase Orders
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Supplier Relations
- Forecasting
Playing Cricket, Listening Music
In every 15 days I play cricket with friends
I am interested in listening Rap Songs
Software
SAP
NEXTAIL
Achievements
I was entrusted with the leadership of the Kids Category at Metro Brands Ltd, where the contribution of the category to the overall business stood at just 1%. Through strategic initiatives and focused efforts, I successfully grew the category's contribution to 4.3% of the total business.
Timeline
Category Manager
Metro Brands Ltd
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Metro Brands Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2019
Burhani College Of Commerce & Arts
Bachelor of Management Studies
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