Dear Hiring Manager,

I am currently looking for a role within the retail industry for Merchandise Manager / Buying Manager / Planning Manager / Head of Buying & Planning /  Brand Manage/ Senior Buyer / Senior Merchandiser based in the UAE.

Career objective: -Obtain a position in the retail industry that utilizes a blend of my experience in Planning, Buying and Merchandising at it’s fullest.

Summary:- Seasoned at Planning, Buying & Merchandising backed by 14 years of experience working with top retail companies in the U.A.E. Adept in planning, merchandising and buying of a wide & diverse range of products including Furniture, Barbeques, Camping, Toys, Home Furnishing, Fashion Apparels, Accessories, Sports Goods, Footwear and Mobile Handsets & Accessories for the MENA Region, using the latest Merchandise Financial Planning technologies such as Optimiza, SAP, Oracle and Business Intelligent Reporting tools.

Also, possess an in-depth knowledge of global buying, experience in overseeing multi-billion dollar buying budget. Specializing in Merchandise Planning, Buying, Inventory Management, Vendor Management and Supply Chain Management.

Due to the current economic downturn, the volume of business and performance of the company got impacted badly. It caused wide scale retrenchment among new appointees including myself.

Although I no longer work with the company, my former line manager at Axiom Telecom is one of my strongest references and would be happy to answer any questions you might have about my performance and skills.

For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, my CV is enclosed herewith. I look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Emit Banal