Rizk Barakat
Operations Director @Rabba
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Director @Rabba
Mississauga, ON, CA
Direct the operational planning, deliver the strategy, drive execution of 35 across GTA stores by achieving operational targets, P&L management, revenue and expense planning, inventory management, brand management, category management, buying/procurement, cost optimization/management, sales forecasting, and implementing measures to attain target metrics • Perform people management activities of employee engagement, development and performance management, hiring and retention, and compensation recommendations by working closely with the HR department• Conduct item level assortment analysis and determine assortment including coverage of needs analysis for vendor optimization, SKU optimization, SKU lean rationalization private label strategy, visiting to build category strategy and price ladders; recommend product flow plans to maximize availability at the lowest possible inventory levels• Develop visual merchandising, and digital marketing strategies that aligned with the organizational framework and portfolio strategies/financials through the use and review of multiple data sources• Maintain Health and Safety Standards and ensuring compliance with all training aspects throughout the assigned regionHighlights:• Developed a framework for the grocery retail chain, categorizing the 35 stores into 4 segments, and established an operational plan to grow sales• Worked with the marketing team to be more aggressive with the marketing activities, while optimizing overall costs (shortening the duration, better promotions/better retail pricing, promoting more frequently) to maximize sales and optimize budget• Established an appraisal form for management to conduct with their staff members, and set up an incentive program for managers to drive sales focusing on the Produce and Deli departments• Met with vendors to list new products in Rabba; negotiated new deals that improved 2nd revenue stream, while rationalizing certain products to improve sales
EDUCATION
Humber College
Business Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT RIZK BARAKAT
Dynamic and results-driven business development, account management, business management, sales, and operations leader with 25 years of experience working in the FMCGs/CPG, Food Service, Retail, and Real Estate industries. A passionate and inspiring executive with an inclusive and motivational management style and impeccable interpersonal skills able to deliver performance-driven results. Proven background in guiding teams through problem-solving, critical thinking, process improvement, and decision-making processes. If you need additional information, kindly reach me at +14•••••••42 or r••••••••@gmail.com.
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