● Vendor & Category Manager at 123Stores, Inc., one of the fastest growing e-commerce company in U.S. I have an experience in managing over 250 vendors based out of US, UK & Canada, under the categories Electronics/Gadgets, Health & Beauty, Musical Instruments, Toys, Textiles & Pet Supplies . ● Earlier a Senior Central Buyer at Lulu Saudi Hypermarkets (L.L.C) with almost eight years of experience in the retail industry in multiple departments including imported as well as local FMCG, Health & Beauty , Frozen, Chilled & Dairy, Deli, Fish, IT, Gaming, Electronics, Mobiles and related Accessories from US, UK, Australia, South Africa, Italy, Norway, Thailand and Philippines in addition to specific requirements from India and UAE. ● Experience in dealing with well over 80 Internationally based vendors ● Experienced in planning marketing campaigns, getting collaterals developed and promoting the products and services through online and print media. ● Experienced in forging and maintaining relationship with online, print and television media. ● Experience in dealing with Ad Agencies. ● Good analytical and communication skills. ● Experience in handling national and international exhibitions & organizing events. ● Successful in attaining sales targets by tracking, ordering and supplying premium quality products to fit both the store profitability and customer needs.

eCommerce Vendor & Category Manager @ From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Senior Central Buyer @ KSA Senior Central Buyer looking over US, Europe, African, Oriental & Indian Imports in FMCG, Confectioneries, Delicatessen, Frozen Foods, Chilled & Dairy, Health & Beauty, Overheads (Bakery & Butchery). Business Development Manager for Electronics,IT, Mobiles & Accessories. From January 2013 to October 2013 (10 months) Central Buyer @ KSA Central Buyer looking over US, European, African, Oriental & Indian Imports in FMCG, Confectioneries, Delicatessen, Frozen Foods, Chilled & Dairy, Health & Beauty and Overheads (Bakery & Butchery). I was responsible for planning and setting up the entire imports business for Lulu Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia. From January 2011 to December 2012 (2 years) Central Buyer @ Oman Central Buyer looking after US, European, African, Oriental & Indian Imports in FMCG, Confectionery, Delicatessen, Frozen Foods, Chilled & Dairy, Health & Beauty, Overheads (Bakery & Butchery). From May 2008 to December 2010 (2 years 8 months) Regional Buyer @ Responsible for all procurement activities for one region (Sohar). This region was farther from the capital bordering UAE. Procurement, planning and executing promotional strategies and negotiating deals with the vendors specific to the region. From May 2007 to May 2008 (1 year 1 month) Central Assistant Buyer @ Assistant to the Central Buyers of Home Appliances, Electronics and Health & Beauty. Responsibility included daily stock updates, coordinating between the Central Buyers, Store Manager and the Store Buyer and giving inputs to the marketing team to enhance the business further. From March 2007 to May 2007 (3 months) Store Buyer @ Responsible for the procurement duties of an outlet in one region. Total daily sales were above OMR 120000/- . Commended by the management for stock availability and efficient stock control resulting in maximum profitability. From March 2006 to March 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Vikas Alva is skilled in: Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Budgets, Procurement, Customer Service, Materials Management, Logistics, Project Management, Warehousing