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UZMA SHAHAB

LUCKNOW

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Reliance Retail Ltd, excelling in market analysis and vendor negotiation. Proven track record in developing category strategies that enhance product assortment and drive profitability. Adept at fostering team collaboration and implementing innovative inventory management solutions to optimize sales performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR MANAGER-RETAIL CATEGORY PLANNER

RELIANCE RETAIL LTD
LUCKNOW
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained category plans to optimize sales, margin and inventory levels.
  • Analyzed product performance data to identify opportunities for growth or decline.
  • Provided trend analysis and recommendations regarding new product introductions, assortment changes, and pricing strategies.
  • Conducted competitor analysis to identify opportunities for category growth and differentiation.
  • Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
  • Created item-level forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions.
  • Generated reports summarizing sales performance by department, brand.
  • Coordinated promotional events to drive customer engagement and sales.
  • Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.

ZONAL CATEGORY MANAGER

FUTURE RETAIL LIMITED
NEW DELHI
12.2013 - 03.2022
  • Developed category strategies to optimize product assortment and pricing.
  • Led negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Implemented inventory management processes to enhance stock control efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members on best practices and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented category strategies to increase market share for assigned categories.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts with suppliers to maximize profits.
  • Developed exit strategies to quickly remove unsuccessful products.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for each product category.
  • Led training sessions for staff members related to new products within assigned categories.
  • Provided strategic guidance on product assortment decisions across all departments within the organization.

DEPARTMENT MANAGER

FUTURE RETAIL LIMITED
LUCKNOW
05.2011 - 11.2013
  • Managed daily operations to ensure team efficiency and productivity.
  • Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
  • Implemented employee schedules to optimize labor resources effectively.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to assess employee contributions regularly.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
  • Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
  • Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
  • Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
  • Monitored daily sales figures to track trends in customer buying behavior.
  • Lead and manage a team of 12 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT

JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
LUCKNOW ,INDIA
05-2010

Bachelor of Science - BOTANY AND CHEMISTRY

LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY
LUCKNOW ,INDIA
03-2007

High School Diploma -

ST JOHN BOSCO COLLEGE
LUCKNOW, INDIA
03-2004

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Pricing strategy
  • Promotional program development
  • Category strategy

Affiliations

  • Worked as Lead Presentator for North zone Festive planning and insights in 2025
  • Worked as an HR trainer for Replacement Prarambh Sessions within Company in Future Group

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medalist at PGDM Retail Management 2008-2010 Batch in Retail management from Jaipuria Institute of Management
  • IIM Calcutta Project in 2010-Undertook Project on Apparel Quality Assessment by customers in Value and Lifestyle Retailing
  • Won Annual Award for Driving Best Ticket Size offer in UP market in 2024

Languages

English
First Language
Urdu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

SENIOR MANAGER-RETAIL CATEGORY PLANNER

RELIANCE RETAIL LTD
04.2022 - Current

ZONAL CATEGORY MANAGER

FUTURE RETAIL LIMITED
12.2013 - 03.2022

DEPARTMENT MANAGER

FUTURE RETAIL LIMITED
05.2011 - 11.2013

MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT

JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science - BOTANY AND CHEMISTRY

LUCKNOW UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

ST JOHN BOSCO COLLEGE

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