Hamid Munir
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Commercially driven operations and supply chain professional with an MSc in Supply Chain Management with Logistics and several years of experience in product sourcing, supplier management, market research, and cost optimisation. Experienced in working with international suppliers, managing product development processes, analysing sales and stock performance, and delivering products to target price points while maintaining quality standards.
Proven track record of improving profitability, negotiating with suppliers, managing product ranges, and supporting commercial decision-making through data analysis, pricing strategy, and margin management. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, merchandising, and product development teams to deliver commercially successful product ranges.
Seeking to bring strong commercial awareness, sourcing expertise, and analytical skills to a Junior Category Manager / Buying / Product Development role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operations Project Manager
Haute Dolci
Houston, Texas
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Conduct market research to evaluate product positioning, pricing strategies, and customer demand across international markets.
- Coordinate supplier sourcing, procurement planning, and product specification requirements for new market launches.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure products meet target price points, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
- Work with cross-functional teams to align product strategy, operations, and commercial objectives.
- Track budgets and analyse costs to ensure products are developed within margin targets and commercial objectives.
- Oversee supplier coordination, ensuring production timelines and delivery schedules are met.
Director of Operations
Endura Roses
Manchester
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Led sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations across multiple product lines, ensuring competitive pricing and margin optimisation.
- Managed supplier relationships and coordinated production planning to ensure on-time delivery and product availability.
- Analysed sales data, stock levels, and customer demand trends to support product range decisions.
- Launched new product lines through supplier development and commercial analysis, improving market competitiveness and sales growth.
- Delivered 30% revenue growth and 20% cost reduction through improved sourcing strategies and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with sales and merchandising teams to ensure products met customer expectations and pricing strategies.
Senior Client Manager
Fora Nature
Manchester
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed relationships with key commercial customers, ensuring product offerings aligned with market demand and pricing strategies.
- Analysed sales and inventory performance to optimise product mix and stock availability.
- Worked closely with operations teams to improve supply chain coordination and delivery efficiency.
- Supported commercial growth initiatives that resulted in 120% achievement of sales targets.
Control Room Manager
Marpol Security Services
Golborne
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated operational monitoring systems and managed incident communications.
- Produced operational reports and documentation for management and security teams.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with procedures.
- Communicated with emergency services and stakeholders during incidents.
Education
MSc - Supply Chain Management with Logistics
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2016 - 11.2017
BA (Hons) - Business Management with Finance
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09.2013 - 09.2016
Skills
- Category Management Support
- Product Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation
- Range Development Support
- Market Research & Trend Analysis
- Costing & Margin Management
- Commercial Product Strategy
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Inventory & Stock Analysis
- Sales & Performance Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- International Supplier Coordination
- Product Lifecycle Coordination
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel Word Outlook
- Data Analysis & Commercial Reporting
Systems & Platforms
- Square POS
- Zettle
- EPOS systems
- Trello
- Asana
- BrightHR
- Timegate
- Planday
Certification
- Word Processing and Spreadsheets Certification
- Business Professional Text Processing
- HABC Level 2 Door Supervision
- Level 2 CCTV (Public Space Surveillance)
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Project Manager
Haute Dolci
11.2023 - 04.2026
Director of Operations
Endura Roses
09.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Client Manager
Fora Nature
09.2019 - 12.2020
Control Room Manager
Marpol Security Services
11.2018 - 12.2019
MSc - Supply Chain Management with Logistics
University of Huddersfield
09.2016 - 11.2017
BA (Hons) - Business Management with Finance
University of Huddersfield
09.2013 - 09.2016