SUPRIM TAMANG
Mukilteo
Summary
Experienced category manager specializing in strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management. Expertise in analyzing market trends to inform product assortment and pricing strategies, ensuring optimal inventory levels. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Redmond
04.2026 - Current
- Managed assigned territory: Drove company truck (DOT regulated) to deliver, sell, and merchandise snack products to retail stores, ensuring optimal product availability.
- Delivered and merchandised products: Unloaded products, stocked shelves, rotated stock for freshness, and built promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Wrote inventory orders and managed product inventory for each store, identifying opportunities to increase sales through strategic ordering.
- Relationship Management: Act as the primary liaison between Frito-Lay and store managers to secure prime shelf space.
Store Manager
Arco Ampm
Woodinville
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Store Operations: Overseeing all aspects of store operations, including scheduling, inventory management, and customer service.
- Managed staff: Recruited, trained, and supervised employees, including cashiers and store associates, to enhance team effectiveness.
- Financial Management: Analyzing financial statements, controlling expenses, and ensuring the store's profitability.
- Customer Service: Ensuring a positive and efficient shopping experience for customers.
- Executed sales strategies and marketing initiatives to drive sales and boost customer traffic.
- Directed merchandise handling, including shipment receipt, processing, floor sets, markdowns, and replenishment, to optimize inventory flow.
- Ensured adherence to company policies and health regulations.: Maintaining compliance with company policies, regulations, and health and safety standards.
Category Manager
Dukan Retailing Company
08.2015 - 09.2023
- Negotiate the annual trade agreement and specific clauses with distributors and ensure that the budget is achieved.
- Negotiate the best buying conditions respecting the volume concept.
- Identify and source (Locally & internationally) the full category assortment following the category role matrix and the right price positioning according to the market environment and market trend.
- Negotiated promotional events aligned with calendar, achieving budget targets and ensuring proper execution company-wide.
- Guaranteed effective implementation of merchandise concepts at store level, ensuring understanding among all parties through regular store visits.
- Follow up on a regular basis on the supplier scorecard to ensure the target achievement and the good respect of the contract.
- Plan and define the annual budget: turnover, front & back margin.
- Ensure the proper conservation, utilization and profitability of department assets.
- Monitored retail trends and innovations to stay updated on market changes.
- Participate, with the Management team to the Merchandise Plan and guarantee its proper execution.
- Inform the hierarchy of the qualitative and quantitative position of competitors.
- Facilitated synergy between merchandise and store teams to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Analyze and compare our performance to the market by section.
Retail Buyer
Abu Dhabi Farmers Service Centre
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Analyzed market trends to select diverse product ranges for retail offerings.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional strategies for seasonal products.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess product presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored competitor activity in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Oversaw the budgeting process for purchasing decisions aligned with company goals.
- Developed relationships with local farmers to source fresh, high-quality produce.
Merchandise Manager
Zawayamart
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product assortment adjustments.
- Oversaw visual merchandising displays to create appealing shopping experiences for customers.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and maintain quality standards.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinated promotional events to boost brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Provided ongoing training for staff members on how best to utilize merchandise resources.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies including monitoring security cameras, implementing check-out procedures.
Buying Manager
Auchan Hyper Markets
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and inventory strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal product selection and pricing.
- Developed and maintained purchasing budgets aligned with company objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product assortments and promotions.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize stock shortages or excesses.
Asst. Category Manager
Spinneys Dubai LLC
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Analyzed market trends to inform product selection and pricing decisions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitored competitors' activities, including pricing, promotions, and new products, in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Worked closely with logistics team during peak seasons such as holiday shopping period in order to ensure smooth delivery of goods on time.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate advantageous terms on behalf of the company.
Department Head
Spinneys Abu Dhabi LLC
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Managed and supervised retail staff, merchandised store layout and signage, trained new employees, and oversaw customer service and inventory control, analyzing sales data to implement effective day-to-day sales strategies while monitoring daily sales budget and reporting to store manager.
- Led departmental initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed team performance through regular coaching and development sessions.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Jaipur National University
Jaipur, India06-2015
Diploma - Purchasing And Procurement Management
American Institute of Business & Management (AIBM)
Norcross, GA, USA06-2011
Skills
- Route Optimization
- Sales Strategy Development
- Sales Performance Analysis
- Sales data analysis
- Upselling Strategies
- Inventory optimization
- Sourcing and procurement
- Vendor management
- Contract management
- Cost analysis
- Market insights
- Supply Chain Management
- Time optimization
INTERESTS
Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination.
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
04.2026 - Current
Store Manager
Arco Ampm
12.2024 - 04.2025
Category Manager
Dukan Retailing Company
08.2015 - 09.2023
Retail Buyer
Abu Dhabi Farmers Service Centre
01.2012 - 07.2015
Merchandise Manager
Zawayamart
05.2010 - 12.2012
Buying Manager
Auchan Hyper Markets
10.2008 - 03.2010
Asst. Category Manager
Spinneys Dubai LLC
03.2006 - 09.2008
Department Head
Spinneys Abu Dhabi LLC
01.2002 - 03.2006
MBA - Operations Management
Jaipur National University
Diploma - Purchasing And Procurement Management
American Institute of Business & Management (AIBM)