Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

With over 15 years of experience in the retail and sourcing sector, I support companies in optimizing their product assortments, building high-performing pricing strategies, and creating custom KPI dashboards (Excel / Power BI).

Areas of expertise:

Sourcing & supplier negotiation

Price and margin analysis

Dashboards & performance monitoring

Category management (CAMB, KPI, rotation, coverage)

Assortment piloting & competitive intelligence

Tools mastered: Advanced Excel, Power BI, Slim4, ERP AX Dynamics, GOLD

Languages: French, English, Arabic

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Toulouse (up to 50km)

KITEA GROUP,
Decoration Category Manager
RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
January 2024 - Today (2 years and 7 months)
Casablanca, Morocco
• Market Analysis: Study of trends and consumer behaviors, competitive intelligence.
• Decoration Category Management (Tableware, Accessories, Storage, Laundry, Bathroom...): Development and management of product ranges, selection based on analyses.
• Sourcing: Identification and evaluation of new suppliers to diversify the offering and optimize costs.
• Supplier Negotiation: Negotiation of purchasing conditions to ensure the best deals.
• New Product Development: Collaboration with teams to create products that meet customer needs.
• Promotion Management: Planning and coordination of promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring and management of stock levels, optimization of product flows.
• Performance Analysis: Monitoring sales, margins, and stock rotation, strategic adjustments.
Sourcing Strategy Negotiation Data Analytics
GERFLOR,
Purchasing Team Leader
RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY
December 2021 - January 2024 (2 years and 1 month)
Mohammedia, Morocco
• Team Management: Supervise and lead a team of 5 buyers, ensuring their efficiency and motivation.
• Procurement Strategy: Contribute to the development of the company's procurement strategy.
Sourcing Team Management
Aswak Assalam
Senior Buyer
RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
July 2017 - December 2021 (4 years and 5 months)
Mohammédia, Morocco
• Multi-Department Purchasing Management: Comprehensive management of purchases for Men's, Women's, Children's, and Bedding departments, covering product selection, supplier negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Supplier Management: Building loyalty with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply, competitive prices, and advantageous payment terms.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiating purchasing contracts, seeking favorable commercial terms while maintaining product quality.
• Product Selection Process Management: Managed the product selection process, including sample evaluation, specification definition, and validation of compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as logistics, marketing, and sales, to effectively coordinate supply and in-store product placement.
• Performance Monitoring: Measuring product performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, stock turnover, and profit margin.
• Budget Management: Managing the purchasing budget for each department, ensuring that expenses remain within the set limits while maximizing savings.
• Promotion and Pricing Strategies: Developing promotion and pricing strategies to drive sales and improve the profitability of the relevant departments.