About
A competent and impact-driven retail professional with 22 years of cross-cultural experience in retail operations, purchasing, business development and project management complemented by business management program from prestigious Indian institute of Management, Calcutta. A proven manager of people with a sound understanding of the retail industry with an ability to manage and implement effective strategies to achieve business goals. I have expertise in managing the entire store setup project cycle, from initial budgeting, forecasting to final execution and launch. Having managed businesses with a focus on profit and loss management through effective procurement activities, product and brand development, innovation, pricing strategies, marketing campaign and e-commerce operations. I am proficient in maintaining effective supply chain by ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings. My extensive experience and capability to set up business with effective and holistic approach is backed with excellent communication, analytical, strong leadership and management skills making me a valuable asset to the organization.
Work experience
General Manager at Das Holding LLC, Sep 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Purchasing & Merchandising Manager at Das Holding LLC, Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 · 8 mos, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Purchasing Manager at Snacks Foodstuff Trading (SNAX), May 2013 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Category Manager at Abu Dhabi Coop, Mar 2009 - Apr 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Assistant Manager Operations at Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd-Star Bazaar- A Tata & Tesco Enterprise, Jun 2007 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Retail Supervisor at Marks and Spencer, Aug 2003 - Jan 2007 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Education
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, University of Greenwich
