Nadeem Gul

About Nadeem Gul

Retail industry Professional with an work experience of 25 years in Asia and Gulf Markets.

Experience

1. Senoir Buying Manager

   Almeera

   Nov 2021 — Present · Doha, QA

   Key Responsibilities1. Category Strategy & P&L Management:Develop and execute buying strategies for assigned product categories Own the category\'s Profit & Loss statement: drive sales, margin (GMROI), manage markdowns, and control costs.Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify opportunities and threats.Forecast sales and inventory needs accurately.2. Vendor Management & Sourcing:Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliersNegotiate complex commercial terms: cost prices, rebates, marketing funds,payment terms, logistics, and return policies.Source new products, brands, and innovative technologies to enhance the assortment.3.Assortment Planning & SelectionCurate a compelling product range that meets customer needs and differentiates the retailer.Determine optimal product mix (features, price points, brands) and depth of assortment.Make final buying decisions based on analysis, trends, and strategic goals.Manage product lifecycle from launch to end-of-life/clearance.4. Inventory Management:Set and manage inventory levels to achieve sales targets while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence risk.Place purchase orders accurately and timely.Collaborate with Supply Chain/Logistics on inbound flow, lead times, and stock allocation.Drive effective clearance and markdown strategies.5. Pricing & Promotions:Set initial retail pricing and manage ongoing pricing strategies.Plan and execute promotions, deals in collaboration with Marketing.Ensure pricing is competitive and aligned with margin goals.

Education

• University of Kashmir

  B.Com, Business Management / Communication

  1998 — 2000

• Minto Circle

  High School, Mathematics and Science

  1983 — 1995

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing
• Budgets
• Marketing
• Visual Merchandising
• Product Management
• Pricing
• Key Account Management
• P&L
• Retail Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Market Research
• Store Management
• Merchandising
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Retail
• Category Management
• Planning
• Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Product Development
• Purchasing
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Budgeting
• Sales
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling
• Team Leadership