Nisar Ahmad

• Led the strategy to expand, renovate, and optimize retail store locations, involving real estate, construction, design, and project management aspects of network planning and development

• Drove financial and strategic planning for product assortment, inventory management, and sales forecasting to maximize profitability while working closely with buying, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantities

• Ensured the successful launch of new store locations by overseeing operational readiness, process execution, and cross-functional coordination, including bridging strategy with execution and working across multiple departments to ensure stores open on time, within budget, and with quality

• Enhanced the customer experience across multiple store locations within designated districts, ensuring operational excellence, drove sales performance, and provided leadership to achieve business goals

• Company Overview: Central Fuels
• Central Fuels

An Accomplished Results Driven and Versatile Operations Leader with Extensive Experience in All Aspects of Store Operations, Product Merchandising, Multi-unit Management, Vendor and Franchisee Relations, Profitability and Sales Performance Analysis, Order Forecasting, Training/Development, and Overall Operations Readiness. Proven Capabilities in Working Collaboratively with Cross-functional Teams, Communicating with Key Stakeholders, Executing All Aspects of Job Functionalities using Scientific & Data Based Decisions to Enhance Operations for Continuous Improvement to Meet Short & Long-term Company Objectives.

I’m an accomplished, multi-faceted senior executive with an entrepreneurial mindset and extensive experience in developing and implementing transformational strategies to propel revenue, optimize operations, and enable rapid and sustainable organizational growth. I leverage a robust business and industry acumen within turnaround strategy, operations leadership, culture development, and new market strategy to improve processes, enhance performance, and exceed expectations. I have a keen ability to see the big picture, anticipate next steps, and strategically pivot to capitalize on new opportunities.
I cultivate trusted business partnerships and stakeholder relationships at all levels, from customers to C-Suite leadership. As an influential, visionary leader, I build high-performing, empowered teams focused on achieving the organization’s goals and objectives. I foster the development of team members and the next generation of leadership. I consistently deliver YOY sales growth and productivity improvements while mitigating risk and maintaining operational excellence.

Core Competencies:
• Operations Leadership & Strategy
• Change Management
• Leadership Development/Retention
• Diversity & Inclusion
• P&L Ownership
• New Market Expansion
• Culture Development
• Best Practices/Thought Leadership
• Stakeholder/Employee Engagement
• Revenue Growth & Expansion
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning