About Ashraf Badr

  • Academic Level  Degree Bachelor
  • Age  33 - 37 Years
  • Gender  Male
  • Industry  Management
  • Country  Kuwait
  • Nationality  Kuwait
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About me

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in purchasing, vendor negotiations, market analysis, and inventory management. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, product lifecycle management, and pricing strategy development. Proven track record of optimizing procurement processes, driving sales growth, and ensuring smooth product launches. Ready to leverage expertise in electronics and consumer goods to excel in product management roles.

Education

Experience

  • 2022 - Present
    New Market Company, Kuwait

    Senior Buyer

    • Negotiated complex contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings of up to 15% including with major global brands such as [DJI, Ecoflow, Segway, Hover, Akaso, Insta360, etc].
    • Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards.
    • Led cross-functional teams to introduce new products into the market, contributing to a 20% increase in sales revenue.
    • Conducted in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, expand product offerings, and enhance competitive positioning.
    • Monitored inventory levels, reducing overstock and waste by 25% through effective demand forecasting.
    • Analyzed KPIs and sales performance, providing actionable insights to management for strategy refinement.

  • 2021 - 2022
    DJI Kuwait, Kuwait

    Assistant Buyer

    • Coordinated product launches, ensuring seamless collaboration between sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
    • Managed vendor relationships, improving delivery timelines by 10% through regular performance reviews.
    • Maintained detailed records of purchase orders, streamlining processes and reducing errors by 15%.
    • Conducted market research on competitor strategies and customer preferences, enhancing product alignment with market demand.

  • 2018 - 2020
    DJI Kuwait, Kuwait

    Store Supervisor

    • Supervised daily operations, achieving sales growth of 5% year-on-year through effective team management.
    • Trained and coached sales associates, improving team productivity and customer satisfaction.
    • Analyzed store displays and merchandise performance, suggesting actionable improvements to enhance sales.

  • 2016 - 2018
    E-Net, Kuwait

    Sales Promoter

Expertise

Operational Planning
Assessing and Improving Strategic Plans
Professional Personality in the Work Environment
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Work
Time Management
Commercial Excel
Microsoft Office
Odoo ERP

Languages

Arabic
Proficient
English
Proficient

Portfolio

Honors & awards

  • 2021

    Management Promotion

    I got promoted from Store Supervisor title to Assistant Buyer title

  • 2022

    Senior Buyer

    I got promoted from Assistant Buyer title to Senior Buyer title

Skills