Amit Dohara

Profile Synopsis

Summary:  Motivated, result oriented highly skilled professional with over 6 years experience in the Retail sector. Possessing extensive experience in merchandising and manufactured goods and demonstration techniques, coordination of updated fashion and style, and retail management. Strong understanding of customer’s needs with regards to brands and Private Label, thoroughly groomed in Planning area to understand business oriented process. Proven track record of increasing sales through effective merchandising, superior product knowledge and comprehensive staff training:
1.Demonstrated success in developing financial plans for profit and loss and merchandise buying
2.Able to forecast industry trends, negotiate favorable terms, and control financial budgets to meet projected plans
3.Expert in co-ordination of Cost/ resource requirements, line review and management
4.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
5.Efficient Management and Leadership ability
6.Well versed with the usage of computer and Microsoft office tools, Internet and email
7.Excellent Time Management to finish the work scheduled on Time
8.First rate communication and collaboration skills to lead & work in concert with diverse groups effectively
9.Proactive by nature – like to take up challenging tasks and accomplishing the same with commitment and sincerity .

What do I have to offer (Haves): Buying.

What do I seek (Wants):  Seeking a challenging position as Merchandiser/Buying Manager, Asst. Brand Manager in Retail sector to achieve career goals and contribute towards organizational success.

Amit Dohara's Profile Overview

Current Company Buyer Merchandiser at Landmark International Landmark Group
Industry : Retail
Department: Product Management, from Jun 2009 till now

Job Description : Buying Merchandising ,,,best job of the world.

Past Company Sr.Merchandise Planner at Kamal Osman Jamjoom
Industry : Advertising
Department: Product Management, from from Jan 2007 till Jun 2009

Job Description : Key deliverables:

Responsible for financial and buy planning process and supporting the Group

Merchandise Planner in delivering the OTB for Brand

Representing and communicating on behalf of the franchisee/JV partner in relation to the end to end ordering process

Responsible for seasonal Analysis-Pre and Post sales

Providing franchisee/JV partners with point of contact and support, building effective relationships ensuring a consistent high level of service

Allow buyers to purchase the stock
Allocation strategies of products
Manage country specific product requirements relating to import regulations

Maintain Net Margin and Net Profit
Preparing analysis of performance at departments and product level

Responsible for the management of IT -Projects

Highlights

Increased market share by 2% (exceeding sales goal of 2 million for 2008) on a slow moving product line by winning a new customer.

As part of an 11 member team, increased efficiency of Forecasting Process cycle from 10 to 7 months and delivered a high quality product on time and $50,000 under budget, despite a last minute change in the project specifications

Decreased retail complaints from 85 to 10 per month by analyzing complaint patterns and developing new, specialized customer training and planning process

Received a management award “GOLD STAR” for a decrease in the lead-time of season product from 10 months to 7 months and increased the work efficiency in the brand by implementing concept “Critical Path Analysis” resulting in yearly cost savings of $ 50K and a quicker identification of process errors .

Educational Information MBA/PGDM at National Institute of Fashion Technology ( NIFT )
from Jun 2002 till Jun 2004

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Amit Dohara's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:Community Theater ,Drawing