1. Md.Taqui Siddiqui
Phone no.:+971-553508295
E-mail: mdtaqui.siddiqui@gmail.com
Passport No.: J7026138
Visa Status: Employment Visa
Indian Citizen
Area of Interest: Buying
D.O.B: 10th
Jan’92
Driving License: UAE
Career Objective
• To work in a stimulating environment where I can apply & enhance my knowledge
and experience to serve the firm to the best of my efforts.
Professional Experience
Assistant Buyer (June14- Present) Al- Futtaim, ACE HARDWARE
Category: DIY/Paints (Products- Hardware tools, Tool boxes, Timbers, Cabinet fittings,
Ladders, Car Accessories & All type of Paints)
Responsible for enhancing company profits by acquiring suitable goods at a competitive price
through sensible planning and careful purchasing.
• To assist the buyer to achieve the sales budget of the year
• Critical Path ownership (ensuring processes are completed on time) to achieve
availability targets
• Liaise with suppliers on correct completion of article master templates
• Reviewing retail prices and margins upon receipt of each import order
• Following up on orders placed and working with vendors to resolve shipping/delivery
issues
• Visiting local trade shows/exhibitions ( Big 5, Automechanika)
• Recognizing business issues and providing solutions
• Negotiating with vendors for discounts when delivery obligations aren't met
• Understanding of the merchandising process and product lifecycle.
• Communicating with in-house departments such as logistics, finance, marketing etc.
• Communicating with stores on special requests, customer orders etc.
• Assisting the buyer in weekly store communications – merchandise bulletin
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2. • Maintaining communication with supplier base, identifying any issues and taking
appropriate action
• Actively assisting the buyer in product selection and setting up Planograms
• A working knowledge of the open to buy reports
• Following up on samples/images with suppliers for promotions and catalogues.
• Participating in supplier meetings along with the buyer as and when required.
Buying Assistant (March 2013- April 2014) REDTAG, BMA International
Category: Apparels
• Liaise with suppliers for samples; coordinate product samples and ensure approval
from buyers as per specs
• Make preparation for buyers presentations and range builds
• Liaise with suppliers, logistics, merchandising, stores, design services for new line or
supplier set up, as and when required
• Implement costs and retail price amendments within the agreed timescales accurately;
reconcile all cost changes within the margin report to ensure consistency.
• Maintain a control system for the sample room. - Tech specs, photographs, trim etc.
• Maintain quality assurance control and audit of samples ,research fashion trends and
prepare bulletins/ mood boards to assist retail buyers
• Co-ordinate and produce the necessary administration for product recalls, as and when
required.
• Liaise with VM teams to ensure all planogram changes are communicated to B&M
• Liaise with the relevant Buyer and Store Operations for authorization and sign off for
all store communications to be sent to store
• Liaise with Marketing to amend POS materials to agreed criteria
• Liaise with Supply Chain team, implement category buying decisions on stock levels
• Manage shipment and delivery dates as per schedule
• Upload all promotions accurately onto the system, within agreed timescales
• Ensure accurate details are maintained and communicated to accounts
Sourcing Coordinator (Jan 2012- March, 2013) Bestylish.com
Category: Sports Shoes/ Garments
• Responsible for product selection process
• Vendor negotiation
• Track shipments and movement of merchandise
• Continually research and explore new trends in marketplace and category
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3. • Forecast product need and availability; review historical data; and follow through
with purchase orders
• Always keep track on sales
• Planning for promotional activities and negotiating brands on how best they can
support and make it a big success.
Internships
• Summer training as a trainee merchandiser in Lohia Warehouse Pvt. ltd. Noida.
• Training in Sales & operation at Titan store South-Ex.
• Summer training as trainee merchandiser in TEJ Shoe (TEJ HI-Tech) Agra.
Academic Qualifications
Diploma – Fashion Merchandizing & Retail Management
Footwear Design & Development Institute, New Delhi
Year of Passing- 2009-12
Graduation – Bachelor in Arts
Delhi University
Year of Passing- 2012
Working knowledge of computer-
• SAP, MS Office (Excel, Power point and Word), ERP retail software.
I hereby declare that the information’s furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
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