Asad Anwar
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic Night Store Manager at Pak'nSave Papanui with a proven track record in employee training and inventory management. Successfully enhanced customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and team leadership. Skilled in compliance and performance improvement, fostering a motivated workforce while ensuring operational excellence. Resourceful Night Store Manager recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include inventory management, staff supervision, and loss prevention strategies. Excel in leadership, time management, and problem-solving to ensure smooth store operations overnight. Committed to fostering team cohesion and delivering outstanding customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Store Manager
PAknsave Papanui
Christchurch, New Zealand
08.2023 - Current
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to ensure customer service standards were met.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided guidance on product selection based on customer needs or preferences.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the store environment.
- Worked with department managers to establish performance evaluation and improvement processes.
- Ensured all products were correctly priced before placing them on display shelves.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Nightfill Supervisor
Pak'nSave Northlands
Christchurch, New Zealand
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensure the agreed standard for quality, range presentation, and offer availability for the NightFill department is met every day.
- Breakdown of the daily order.
- Drop stock from the pick face where required.
- Manage the team of night-fill assistants.
- Decisions on filling the gaps with different products.
- Train and manage the staff.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Goods Receiving Manager
Al-Jadeed Hyper Market
Faisalabad, Pakistan
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Overseeing the unloading of incoming trucks utilizing the available resources
- Physically inspect products for weight, condition, temperature, and quality
- Approves all receiving upon completion
- Make sure products are rotated on a regular basis
- Keep the floors stocked with products at all times
- Dispatch all GT stock after proper checking
- Responsible for custody and safekeeping of inventory
- Adherence to work schedule and attendance policy
- Proactive approach in decision making
- Other duties as assigned
- Plan, assign and direct work to all team members
- Provide a high level of quality standards throughout the facility
- Timely approval of the GRNs in the system
Business Manager
Companion Enterprises
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Activity and resource planning
- Organizing and motivating team
- Controlling time management
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- Analyzing and managing any risks involved
- Daily plan for team performances
- Monitoring progress
- Managing reports and other documents
- Ensuring timely deliveries to our customers
- Proactive approach in decision making
Inventory Controller
Pak'nSave Northlands
Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Manage inventory levels of business
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments
- Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems
- Work on SAP to adjust the inventory operations
- Plan the stock takes and manage the inventory accordingly
- Monday reports to all the higher authorities regarding inventory
- Comparison and forecasting on different products
- Managing the product placement on shelf
- Managing to reduce the Dated stock
- Managing the stock on hand for all grocery products
- Leading and managing the team to get the results
Field Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Amatil Group
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Coordinated communication with merchandise operations and vendors for PO creation and maintenance
- Travelled to the market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support the business
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and pallet jack
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays
- Assembled promotional displays, including quarter and full-size point of purchase displays
- Follows all company and store policies regarding merchandising and safety
Territory Manager
Unilever Pakistan Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create a purchase and inventory plan
- Monitored and analyzed sales records and consumer purchasing trends
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences
- Planned and coordinated the availability of products for advertising and promotion purposes
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule
- Set and recommended mark-up rates, mark-down rates and selling prices for merchandise
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment, and analyzed buying reports
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops
- Manage the availability and visibility of UPL products in my assigned towns
- Manage the distribution, team, and merchandising
- An open eye on competitors' actions
- Manage the wholesale, retail and B3 customers
Key Account Executive
3M Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Traveled to the market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection
- Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and all transportation arrangements for merchandise
- Organized on-site training to educate management and sales staff on benefits and care of product lines
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels
Store Checker Executive
Red Bull
Lahore, Pakistan
02.2009 - 01.2013
- Supplied daily support to the buyer and assistant buyer
- Traveled to the market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection
- Key responsibility is expansion of the market by exploring and developing new accounts in the Lahore market
- Since August 2009 I have introduced 200 new accounts from which the company is getting average sales of 5,000 cans per month
- Ensuring product availability and agreed visibility through the sales team
- Focusing on relationship building with Key Customers for best company interest
- Event management (Promotional activity)
- Educating the customers on counterfeit and infringed products of Red Bull so they sell only genuine products
- Maximizing sales opportunities in Lahore markets including event and exhibitions; retail customers through marketing and promotions
Education
MBA - Sales and Marketing
Pak Aims University
Punjab01.2011
Bachelor's in computer science - BCS hons
Superior University
Punjab01.2006
Skills
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Staff scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision making
- Decision-making
- Performance improvement
- Employee motivation
- Supervision and training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory control
- Organizational skills
Certification
- New Zealand Certificate in Retail Level 3 & 4, and NZQF 2236 in 2024
- WorkSafe Certified Reach Truck Operator (Valid until 2026)
- Al-Jadeed Hyper Market, Award for the Best Performance in the Goods Receiving Department
- Unilever Pakistan Limited, Award for the Best Town (Khushab Town) of the Territory, 2013
- Unilever Pakistan Limited, Best Territory Manager (Khushab) of the region, 2014
- Pak'nSave Northlands, Duty Manager Certificate
- Pak'nSave Northlands, first aider
Languages
- Urdu, First language (written & spoken fluently)
- English, Written & spoken fluently
- Punjabi, Written & spoken fluently
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/83
- Driving License: Valid Driving License (New Zealand)
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Store Manager
PAknsave Papanui
08.2023 - Current
Nightfill Supervisor
Pak'nSave Northlands
10.2022 - 07.2023
Goods Receiving Manager
Al-Jadeed Hyper Market
10.2021 - 06.2022
Business Manager
Companion Enterprises
01.2021 - 05.2021
Inventory Controller
Pak'nSave Northlands
04.2019 - 05.2020
Field Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Amatil Group
02.2016 - 12.2018
Territory Manager
Unilever Pakistan Limited
05.2013 - 01.2016
Key Account Executive
3M Pakistan
01.2013 - 04.2013
Store Checker Executive
Red Bull
02.2009 - 01.2013
MBA - Sales and Marketing
Pak Aims University
Bachelor's in computer science - BCS hons
Superior University
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