Baquer Ali Khan
Merchandise Manager @Majid Al Futtaim
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WORK HISTORY
Merchandise Manager @Majid Al Futtaim
Dubai, AE
Designation Chronology: Oct \'15 – Present: Department Head – Light Household & File Head, UAE. Jan \'09 - Oct \'15: Merchandise Manager - UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar & Kuwait. Oct \'05 – Dec \'08: Department Head – Light Household & File Head, UAE. Aug \'00 - Sep \'05: Section Manager.Overall Achievements: Delivered motivational lectures on Leadership & Negotiations to Department Heads; Section Managers & Supermarket store Managers in MAF group. Negotiated yearly rebates contract, checkout agreements (Duracell, Energizer and ITP), top shelf for branding, shelf space, national and global promotion & cross merchandising. Responsible for sourcing and negotiating product range for GCC countries. Cat man agreement negotiated for various categories and subsequently implemented in all GCC countries.Key Responsibilities:(As Department Head – Light Household & File Head, UAE) Applying plan-o-gram, reorganizing layout and monitoring the range & pricing, in addition to advising the sourcing team for any extra needs Implementing and monitoring the promotional strategy, product selections adapted to the profile of customers. Building the yearly budget including store fees and adjusting the same on a monthly basis, according to the trend of the businessKey Responsibilities:(As Merchandise Manager, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar & Kuwait) Developed a strategy for achieving business goals and reaching the highest efficiency in merchandise management across the assigned region. Product development under Carrefour private label & regular rangeHighlights:(As Section Manager) In charge of toys, sport, luggage, houseware, house equipment and stationery. Successfully exceeded turnover and margin and increased market share. Opened two new Carrefour stores in UAE, negotiated new supplier listing & new store opening fees.
EDUCATION
University of Hyderabad
Master’s Degree
Osmania University
Bachelor’s Degree
SKILLS
ABOUT BAQUER ALI KHAN
An executive management professional with 28+ years of market experience in the Gulf region encompassing 15 years of buying experience, 13 years in senior retail operations. Core competencies include strategic product sourcing, merchandising concepts, retail management and inventory management (regular & seasonal range), and implementation of management systems, administrative policies & operational procedures. Involved with leading international brands across the MENA region. Key strengths include heading the business from a strategic perspective, with dual focus on brand and operations management Specific expertise in heading a business line.Strategic:Business Strategy Development, Commercial Management, Merchandising, Category Management, Private Labeling, Negotiations, Client Development, Revenue Optimization Operational:Contracts Management, Relationship Management, People Management, Training & Development, Customer Service, Competitor/ Market AnalysisValue-Added Attributes:MS Office, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Critical ThinkingCONTACTS:Home Phone:+49••••••••33 (Germany)Mobile:+49••••••••16 (Germany) Email: b••••••••@yahoo.com
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