Hamza Ali

Supply Chain Analyst Demand Planner @Bestway Wholesale

London, GB

Developing location range plans by department and category, based on trend, depot profiles, category product vision and strategic merchandise strategies Determine optimal units per SKU (stock keeping unit) by depot• Create future demand forecast for each supplier based on their previous sales and current market trends.• Monitor supplier performance and Availability of Stock in depots• Analyzing promotional effectiveness and forecasts for product categories• Compile and analyze past product performance data • Review weekly performance by SKU and propose adjustments to stocks on-order and pricing actions that will achieve target goals• Maintain optimum inventory levels by monitoring sales by depot• Analyses and reports stock holding costs on existing and discontinued lines• Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for buying in stock.• Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships• Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met• Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives• Ranging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategy• Planning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departments• Range management and development – identifying gaps, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price proposition• Ensuring that admin tasks are completed correctly and on time• Identify market specific trends through statistical analysis of market data

Bahria University

Master of Science - MS, Project Management (Supply Chain)

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Honors) BUSINESS, Operations Management

University of Hertfordshire

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Data Analytics