raed.aridi
About Candidate
Experienced retail and merchandising professional with a decade-long track record of optimizing store
performance and driving sales. Expert in financial management, strategic promotions, and ensuring a safe
store environment. Skilled in developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies, leading to
improved product visibility and customer experience. Proven leader in team training and consistent planogram
implementation. Following a Career Break driven by family caregiving, I am excited to contribute my expertise
in a new roll
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Work & Experience
.Supervised a team of 16 employees in daily operations, providing guidance to ensure a cohesive workflow · Collaborated closely with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and manage to decrease near expiry by 10% · Handled ordering, receiving of products, manage price changes, process returns and handle damaged items · Developed and delivered customized training sessions tailored to the specific needs of the staff · Conducted regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and promptly addressed discrepancies · Prepared and maintain daily bank ledgers for transactions including money, visa, ticket restaurant · Ensured a clean and safe store environment to enhance both employees and customers value preposition · Planned and executed strategies to meet customer expectations during peak seasons · Enhanced customer experience through effective communication and problem-solving · Regularly check the fresh section, ensuring adherence to refrigeration standards
· Regularly checked the progress of installations carried out by subcontractors · Worked closely with project managers to develop detailed daily plans that align with project goals · Developed and communicated daily plans to subcontractors, ensuring clarity on goals and targets · Monitored and coordinated the flow of installation items, aiming to avoid delays and maintain schedules
.Utilized the shelf logic program to systematically align products based on sales reports and market analysis · Monitored vendors for each product, giving special attention to private label items manufactured · Generated comprehensive reports and diagrams based on the finalized planograms · Conducted training sessions for the on-ground planogram team, ensuring they understand principles
.Implemented planogram reports, ensuring that visual merchandising aligns with standards & market trends · Conduct training sessions for new and existing branch employees on various aspects of merchandising
