ARIMAN AHMED
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented Information Technology student with 3 years of hands-on experience in retail operations, merchandising execution, and inventory management at top grocery banners such as Sobeys, FreshCo, and Safeway. Demonstrated expertise in supporting flyer programs, creating planogram-compliant displays, collaborating with store teams, and overseeing stock replenishment through systems like ISP, CAO, WFM, and Verisae. A team player with excellent communication skills and a strong passion for retail innovation, eager to contribute to category management and merchandising strategies in a dynamic hybrid environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager on Duty (PIC)
Sobeys
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised evening operations, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed and guided a team, providing direction and support to enhance individual and team performance.
- Utilized Point of Sale (POS) systems to handle transactions and oversee inventory management processes.
- Responsible for closing the store four days a week, ensuring all operational tasks were completed and premises secured.
- Maintained clear and consistent communication with team members to align them with operational goals and priorities.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to ensure a high level of satisfaction and loyalty.
Stocking Team Leader
London Drugs
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversee Stocking Team members to ensure the store is fully faced and ready for opening.
- Support operational requirements of the store to maintain a smooth workflow.
- Assign breaks and follow up on team progress to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Conduct out-of-stock audits to identify and address shelf gaps.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure proper adjustments in the system.
- Assist in enhancing customer service levels on the general sales floor.
- Summer 2025
Clerk Grocery/Produce
Safeway
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
- Stocking product to shelves such as Dairy, Frozen, perishable and non-perishables
- Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
- Rotation of product
- Loading and unloading of product for the sales floor
- Backroom and inventory management
- Operating a cash register as needed for relief during peak business hours
- Any other duties as assigned by the Store Manager
Garden Centre Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Greet customers and provide knowledgeable assistance with plants, soil, fertilizers, garden tools, and outdoor living products.
- Maintain plant health through proper watering, pruning, and care routines.
- Stock and replenish shelves and plant displays with incoming shipments.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of outdoor and indoor garden areas.
- Assist with unloading trucks and placing product in correct locations.
- Operate equipment such as pallet jacks or hose reels safely.
- Answer customer questions regarding gardening techniques and product suitability.
- Process sales or direct customers to cashiers when needed.
- Monitor for damaged or unsellable items and report to supervisor.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
- Summer 2024
Administrator Store - Manager
FreshCo
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Promoted to Admin Manager within 9 months of joining the company.
- Setting up sale tables, end caps, profit panels, frozen bunkers and seasonal displays according to planograms or flyer sale products.
- Setting up the store two days prior to each sale week according to the upcoming flyer allocated products.
- Assigning work to closing team members and night crews and follow up to ensure its completion.
- Completing additional tasks as assigned by the store owner.
- Responsible for closing the store 5 days per week.
- Overseeing receiving tasks when required.
- Emailing West Customer Service when necessary.
- Creating work order in Verisae when necessary and follow up to ensure its completion.
- Resolving customer complaints and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Providing assistance for Frontend Department during peak business hours (Cash Trained).
- Creating signage (1, 2, 4 Ups, L label, S label,).
- Familiar with Web Mail, ISP, CAO, WFM
- Setup company-directed promotions and programs
- Conducting cycle counts for Dairy, Frozen, Haba, and Grocery departments.
- Handling pick-lists for Dairy, Frozen, Haba, and Grocery items.
- Managing overs for Dairy, Frozen, Haba, and Grocery products.
- Handling Grocery Negatives.
- Managing ordering tasks.
Education Consultant
Education 4 You
11.2021 - 11.2022
- University Application and Admission
- Student Visa File Processing
- Document Assessment
- Student Counseling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB12.2026
A'Levels -
Maple Leaf International School
Dhaka, Bangladesh10.2021
O'Levels -
Maple Leaf International School
Dhaka, Bangladesh06.2020
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Operations Support
- Customer Service
- Inventory Control
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Training and Development
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Office Suite
- SAP
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems
- Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
- Workforce Management Software (WFM)
- Verisae
- ISP
- Webmail
Accomplishments
Achieved 5th Position in National Painting Competition (Group 'A'), organized by Phulkuri Ashar during Bengali New Year 1416 (April 14, 2009) celebrations in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Awarded "Best Artist" certificate by Academia Dhaka in recognition of outstanding artistic talent (June 19, 2010).
Participated in the MLIS Writers' Club Annual Essay Competition, organized by Maple Leaf International School, in 2015.
Participated in the Science Fair at Maple Leaf International School in 2015.
Participated in the Annual Science Fair at Maple Leaf International School in 2016.
Participated in the Pandora Urban Disaster Preparedness Workshop, demonstrating involvement in disaster preparedness initiatives.
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Timeline
Stocking Team Leader
London Drugs
05.2025 - 08.2025
Manager on Duty (PIC)
Sobeys
12.2024 - Current
Clerk Grocery/Produce
Safeway
08.2024 - 12.2024
Garden Centre Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
05.2024 - 08.2024
Administrator Store - Manager
FreshCo
01.2023 - 08.2024
Education Consultant
Education 4 You
11.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Concordia University of Edmonton
A'Levels -
Maple Leaf International School
O'Levels -
Maple Leaf International School
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