I’m Rashid Wadood, a Business Development and Merchandising professional with experience optimizing retail operations through inventory management, product merchandising, and market/sales analysis. I focus on ensuring the right products are available at the right time to maximize sales and profitability. In my roles, I develop merchandising strategies, analyze customer and competitor trends, coordinate with suppliers to maintain timely deliveries, and manage stock performance through audits and reconciliation. I also support visual merchandising and cross-team collaboration to improve operational efficiency and meet business objectives.

Rashid Wadood

I’m Rashid Wadood, a Business Development and Merchandising professional with experience optimizing retail operations through inventory management, product merchandising, and market/sales analysis. I focus on ensuring the right products are available at the right time to maximize sales and profitability. In my roles, I develop merchandising strategies, analyze customer and competitor trends, coordinate with suppliers to maintain timely deliveries, and manage stock performance through audits and reconciliation. I also support visual merchandising and cross-team collaboration to improve operational efficiency and meet business objectives.

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I’m Rashid Wadood, a Business Development and Merchandising professional with experience optimizing retail operations through inventory management, product merchandising, and market/sales analysis. I focus on ensuring the right products are available at the right time to maximize sales and profitability.

In my roles, I develop merchandising strategies, analyze customer and competitor trends, coordinate with suppliers to maintain timely deliveries, and manage stock performance through audits and reconciliation. I also support visual merchandising and cross-team collaboration to improve operational efficiency and meet business objectives.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Development Manager at VIP Group (Sialkot - Pakistan)
July 1, 2024 - Present
Leverage expertise in merchandising, inventory optimization, and market analysis to improve stock and sales performance. Develop merchandising strategies, analyze market trends and customer preferences, plan inventory levels to reduce overstock/obsolescence and avoid stockouts, and coordinate with suppliers/vendors to ensure timely deliveries and product quality.
Senior Merchandiser at Cuty Merchandising Administration
November 1, 2017 - June 30, 2024
Planned and executed merchandising activities aligned with brand strategy, including assortment planning, seasonal collections, promotional campaigns, inventory control, and sales performance reporting. Coordinated with suppliers and internal teams to ensure procurement and timely delivery, supported visual merchandising, and mentored junior merchandising staff while maintaining compliance with company policies.
Senior Merchandiser at Sajjad Knitwear (Pvt) Ltd.
November 1, 2012 - October 31, 2017
Monitored sales performance and prepared recommendations, supported visual merchandising to improve in-store presentation, and worked cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations. Managed supplier/vendor coordination and contributed to inventory and merchandising efficiency through forecasting/demand planning and process improvement.
Merchandiser at Irfan Textile (Pvt) Ltd.
June 1, 2006 - October 31, 2012
Assisted in merchandising strategy execution to meet sales targets and improve product visibility. Analyzed market trends and customer preferences, monitored inventory levels, coordinated with suppliers for replenishment, supported in-store visual displays, and prepared reports on sales performance, inventory status, and product movement.
Merchandiser at Knitwear Merchandising (Pvt) Ltd. (CHININ)
March 1, 2001 - May 31, 2006
Supported procurement and vendor negotiations, ensured product quality standards, and tracked product performance to recommend assortment adjustments. Maintained stock/order/delivery records, and coordinated with logistics and store teams for accurate and timely product placement.

Education

MBA (Marketing) at Allied College of Textile Management & Administration
January 1, 2000 - August 3, 2026
BBA (Marketing) at Allied College of Textile Management & Administration
January 1, 1998 - August 3, 2026
F.Sc. at Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore
January 1, 1996 - August 3, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Education