Yhaya Al-Jabri
Expert Buyer - Omanoil Marketing Company SAOG
Muscat,MA
Summary
- Senior Buyer with over 4 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
- Talented Buyer experienced in vendor and inventory management. Knowledgeable about pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
- Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Expert Buyer
Oman oil Marketing Company SAOG
Muscat, Muscat Hills
08.2021 - Current
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Buyer Manager
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
Muscat, Azaiba
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Liaising with existing suppliers and negotiating contracts.
- Sourcing and building relations with new suppliers.
- Presenting new ranges to retail managers.
- Assisting visual merchandisers in planning store layouts to promote key lines.
- Working with the suppliers / third parties in order to present sales promotion.
- Managing the retail trading other income business.
- Buyer for third parties’ fresh categories (F&V, Butchery & Deli items)
Senior Retail Trading Executive
Matrah Cold Store - Enhance Oman
Muscat , Azaiba
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Managing banks ATMs / CDMs business in Omanoil Ahlain stores.
- Managing & developing Bill Payment machines business
- Leasing branding spaces in Omanoil Ahlain stores.
- Managing third parties counters business in Omanoil Ahlain stores.
- Managing coffee business in Omanoil Ahlain stores.
- Handling PACP & municipality trading related issues
- MOCI promotion approvals
- Handling the related sales activities related to events & football matches
Area Supervisor
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
Dhakilya & Sharqiyah, Samail & Sur
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Supervising and organizing the day to day work in the stores.
- Organizing the Staff weekly schedule.
- Accountable for the daily sales for the Quick Shop (Omanoil Shop) and to achieve the sales as per the targets set for the month by having the right service and by ensuring product availability.
- Responsible for all the stocks available in the shop.
- Coordinating with the supplier for placing the order as per the needs and demand of the shop. Also, ensuring that the invoices of the suppliers are booked in the system.
- Accountable for daily cash handling and for making bank deposits on time.
- Submitting the monthly sales report and staff report to be sent to the H.O on the cut-off date.
Sales Executive - Key Accounts
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
Muscat, Azaiba
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Managing premium brand division handling key product brands like Colgate,Kellogs,Bic,Diamond & Libby’s.
- Responsible for the sales in Batinah area (From Barka – Shinas) managing all hypermarkets and supermarkets in the region and was also responsible for Muscat & Seeb Area handling Carrefour,Lulu & Sultan Centers.
- Responsible overall in these region for arranging the sales plan, order placing,managing the Merchandising of the orders placed.
- Liaised with the store manager for renewing or making new Contract agreements, for listing of the new SKU’s and also updating them whenever there was a price change for the products.
- Ensuring that the expiries were accounted for in the company accounts on the monthly basis.
Store Supervisor
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
BidBid, Bid
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Supervising and organizing the day to day work in the stores.
- Organizing the Staff weekly schedule.
- Accountable for the daily sales for the Quick Shop (Omanoil Shop) and to achieve the sales as per the targets set for the month by having the right service and by ensuring product availability.
- Responsible for all the stocks available in the shop.
- Coordinating with the supplier for placing the order as per the needs and demand of the shop. Also, ensuring that the invoices of the suppliers are booked in the system.
- Accountable for daily cash handling and for making bank deposits on time.
- Submitting the monthly sales report and staff report to be sent to the H.O on the cut-off date.
Store Administrative Assistant
Martah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
BidBid, BidBid
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Provide the customers with the necessary service needed inside the shop.
- Receiving the stocks from the supplier as per the order placed and checking for the expiry of the product.
- Merchandising the stocks received category wise as per the space allocated in the shops.
Customer Service Assistant
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
BidBid, Fanja
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mazin Bin Ghadouba
Samail 09.2003 - 06.2004
No Degree - Basic Computer Programmer
Basic Computer Programmer
Mawaleh 08.2010 - 10.2010
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Technology College
Ibra 01.2004 - 12.2005
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Waljat College of Applied Sciences
Muscat 01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
Contract preparation
Vendor coordination
Purchasing expertise
Strategic planning
Merchandising operations
Pricing negotiations
Recordkeeping ability
Vendor relations
Materials sourcing
Resourcefulness
Timeline
Expert Buyer
Oman oil Marketing Company SAOG
08.2021 - Current
Buyer Manager
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
03.2018 - 07.2021
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Waljat College of Applied Sciences
01.2015 - 12.2018
Senior Retail Trading Executive
Matrah Cold Store - Enhance Oman
03.2013 - 03.2018
Area Supervisor
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
06.2011 - 02.2013
No Degree - Basic Computer Programmer
Basic Computer Programmer
08.2010 - 10.2010
Sales Executive - Key Accounts
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
07.2010 - 06.2011
Store Supervisor
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
07.2007 - 05.2010
Store Administrative Assistant
Martah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
09.2006 - 06.2007
Customer Service Assistant
Matrah Cold Store LLC - Enhance Oman
01.2006 - 08.2006
No Degree - Foundation Programme
Technology College
01.2004 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Mazin Bin Ghadouba
09.2003 - 06.2004