INZAR IQBAL
Summary
Results-driven FMCG professional with expertise in demand planning and inventory management. Known for collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and enhance supply chain efficiency, while supporting category initiatives that align with customer needs and business goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planning & Promotion Analyst
Wilson Consumer Products
Auckland
11.2021 - Current
- Analyze demand patterns, trends, and variances to maintain optimal inventory levels and provide actionable insights to the wider business.
- Analyze sales and promotional performance to provide actionable category insights.
- Managed inventory, orders, and delivery for key major retailers to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Review promotional forecasts and ensure alignment with supply.
- Collaborated with Category Managers to align promotions and category initiatives, enhancing promotional effectiveness.
- Assisted Demand/Brand Managers with seasonal forecasts and supported NPD launches to align product availability with market demand.
- Contribute to S&OP processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Schedule regular meetings with supply planning managers/VMI managers.
- Analyze/investigate non-conformance incidents and provide resolutions.
Buyer/ Price Integrity
Gilmour's
Mt Roskill
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Negotiated supplier pricing, terms, and promotions to drive margin improvement and competitive positioning.
- Established strong supplier relationships and collaborated on promotional initiatives to optimize category performance.
- Managed product pricing and promotions to enhance sales performance and achieve margin targets.
Online Team Leader
Pak N Save
Mt Albert
04.2018 - 07.2020
Department Manager
New World
Kumeu
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed budgeting activities such as forecasting costs and controlling expenses.
- Monitored staff performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
- Implemented promotional strategies to boost sales in target markets. and generates new business.
- Purchased supplies and ingredients, maintaining equipment for seamless production operations.
Customer Service Officer
HSBC Bank
03.2011 - 07.2011
Education
Diploma in Modern Project Management -
Alison Institute of Education
12-2021
Certificate in Sales Techniques & Competitive Sales Strategies -
Alison Institute of Education
12-2021
Graduated in Management Development & Retail Leadership -
Foodstuffs NZ Limited
12-2018
Graduated in Higher Diploma in Business Management -
Concordia Institute of Business (NTEC)
NZ12-2012
International Certificate of Competence in Information Technology -
University of Southampton
UK12-2007
Cambridge ICT Starters Next Step Certificate with Merit -
University of Cambridge
UK12-2007
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory management
- Promotional alignment
- Supply chain coordination
- Pricing strategy
- Data analysis
- Market trend analysis
- Supplier negotiation
- Business intelligence
- Forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Market research
Affiliations
- SAP | IBP | NetSuite | Tableau | Power BI | Advanced Excel | ERP Systems | PowerPoint | BI
Timeline
Demand Planning & Promotion Analyst
Wilson Consumer Products
11.2021 - Current
Buyer/ Price Integrity
Gilmour's
07.2020 - 11.2021
Online Team Leader
Pak N Save
04.2018 - 07.2020
Department Manager
New World
03.2014 - 03.2018
Customer Service Officer
HSBC Bank
03.2011 - 07.2011
Diploma in Modern Project Management -
Alison Institute of Education
Certificate in Sales Techniques & Competitive Sales Strategies -
Alison Institute of Education
Graduated in Management Development & Retail Leadership -
Foodstuffs NZ Limited
Graduated in Higher Diploma in Business Management -
Concordia Institute of Business (NTEC)
International Certificate of Competence in Information Technology -
University of Southampton
Cambridge ICT Starters Next Step Certificate with Merit -
University of Cambridge