Arshveer (Arshi) Singh
Auckland,NZ
Summary
I am an experienced manager with over 15 years of retail experience in NZ and a proven record in growing sales, margin and new product development. My areas of expertise are Global sourcing and trading. I am used to working in an agile environment. My roles have mostly encompassed working in a self-managed manner. I have worked cross functionally across various FMCG categories (Health & Beauty, Food & Beverages, Cleaning & Household, Toys, Leisure, Hardware & Automotive, Gardening, Stationery and Technology) engaging with multiple stakeholders like operations, suppliers, buyers and the supply chain.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager - Direct Sourcing
The Warehouse Group
, Auckland
03.2020 - Current
- Product development of private label Food, Health & Beauty, Cleaning and household consumables, Petcare and Christmas range products with the factories nationally and internationally
- Cost, contract and tender management
- Supplier Negotiations, relationships management and development
- Quality assurance, legal compliance and ethical sourcing
- Enhancing sustainability and product quality
- Delivering commercial and strategic goals
- Project Management from supply to delivery
- Process Management, Improvement and Implementation
- Critical Path Management
- Decision making and Problem solving.
- Commodity tracking
- Supplier factory visits and International trade fair attendance
Sourcing Manager - Branded Imports
The Warehouse Group
, Auckland
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Branded Import sourcing for the Grocery and General merchandise team at The Warehouse Ltd
- Market research and sourcing products & suppliers nationally and internationally
- Bargain hunting for international brands and finding alternate supply base for unaccessible brands
- Supply Chain Management
- Sales and Cost Management
- International Shipping
Store Management - Multiple Roles
The Warehouse Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2017
- Sales Management
- Stock Management
- Customer Services Management
- Project Management
- People Management.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Operations Management
Unitec
Auckland04-2013
Skills
- Process Management and Improvement
- Global Sourcing
- Project Management
- Market Research and Data analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- New Product Development
- Negotiations and Contract Management
- Sales and Cost Management
- Strategy Building
- Agile experience
Timeline
Sourcing Manager - Direct Sourcing
The Warehouse Group
03.2020 - Current
Sourcing Manager - Branded Imports
The Warehouse Group
03.2017 - 03.2020
Store Management - Multiple Roles
The Warehouse Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business - Operations Management
Unitec
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