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Owais Ali Khan
Marketing & Merchandising Manager
Karachi,SD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Team builder and clear communicator with strong problem solving and planning skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Marketing & Merchandising
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
Karachi, Sindh
08.2019 - Current
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
- Interfaced with sales, operations and functional groups to facilitate order flow and meet processing metrics.
- Reviewed order terms and conditions with customers to comply with company policy.
- Forecasted with planning department to allocate stock ahead of customer order to reduce lead times.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Developed new proposals, designs and presentations to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
- Welspun is the biggest acheivement to get in Gul Ahmed buyers list.
- Costings and planning are the main responsibilities.
Merchandising Manager
Sunberg Private Ltd.
Karachi, Sindh
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Forecasted with vendors to allocate stock ahead of customer order to reduce lead times.
- Sent emails to communicate order status and informed customers of back-orders or shipping delays.
- Processed and submitted 100 orders for smooth order merchandising daily and expedited delivery to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
- Reviewed order terms and conditions with customers to comply with company policy.
- Maintained knowledge of new product offerings and changes for order provisioning processes.
- Researched and addressed customer inquiries, questions and issues within 24 hours to promote optimal customer service.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Through this French based agency, following brands were under my responsibility for smooth and timely shipments, Eurodif, Linvosges & Becquet.
Assistant Manager Marketing & Merchandising
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
Karachi, Sindh
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Grew new business connections by strategically networking with industry experts.
- Reduced marketing costs by streamlining marketing roles, leveraging communications materials, monitoring budgets and developing protocol.
- Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Worked for following brands for complete order management through local agencies, Keeco, Richloom.
Senior Merchandiser
Alkaram Textile Mills
Karachi, Sindh
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.
- Performed quality assurance procedures while analyzing projects, resets and backroom processes.
- Worked closely with management in observing and actively monitoring sales.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered services to customer within specific timeframes.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic for complete order and production management and planning for timely shipments.
- Worked for following brands through Li & Fung, Tommy Hilfiger, Hudson Bay Canada.
Merchandiser
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
Karachi, Sindh
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
- Collaborated with different department managers for smooth execution of complete process of production as per the buyer desire.
- Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
- Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins.
- Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economical measures.
- Answered customer questions regarding order merchandise, products information, and pricing.
- Working for the following Brands, Croscil & Revman through local agencies.
Product Development Coordinator
GulAhmed Textile Mills Limited
Karachi, Sindh
02.2008 - 09.2013
- Reviewed product development budgets, expenditures and research.
- Distinguished product issues and gathered information on customer experiences.
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Managed product launches by creating plans and coordinating with marketing teams to maximize promotional reach.
- Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
- Maintained internal product knowledge database.
- Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support
- Executed to Greige dept., Designing, Engraving, Printing & Stitchin for improvement of sampling and it’s timeline for dispatching to customer
- Checked designs and colors at printing stage.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce - Commerce
University Of Karachi
KarachiMatric - Computer Science
The Scholar Academy
KarachiIntermediate - Commerce
Government National College
KarachiSkills
Ms Word
Interests
Movies
Cooking
Exploring New Food
Natural Beauty Of Earth
Timeline
Manager Marketing & Merchandising
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
08.2019 - Current
Merchandising Manager
Sunberg Private Ltd.
02.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager Marketing & Merchandising
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
11.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Merchandiser
Alkaram Textile Mills
01.2015 - 11.2016
Merchandiser
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills
09.2013 - 06.2015
Product Development Coordinator
GulAhmed Textile Mills Limited
02.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor Of Commerce - Commerce
University Of Karachi
Matric - Computer Science
The Scholar Academy
Intermediate - Commerce
Government National College
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