Faizal K.
About Faizal K.
Faizal K. serves as the Director of Merchandise Buying Planning and Supply Chain, bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in the retail and supply chain sectors across multiple countries. He has held significant positions at companies such as Alshaya Group, Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co SJSC, and Landmark Group, where he successfully implemented innovative planning methodologies and led key projects.
Current Role at Confidential
Faizal K. serves as the Director of Merchandise Buying Planning and Supply Chain at Confidential. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Saudi Arabia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing merchandise planning and supply chain strategies, ensuring efficient operations and effective inventory management.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Faizal K. worked at several prominent organizations in the supply chain and merchandise planning sectors. He was the Head of Central Planning and Supply Chain at Alshaya Group for one year in Kuwait from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Head of Planning and Supply Chain at Landmark Group for 11 months in Dubai from 2020 to 2021.
Merchandise Planning Expertise
Faizal K. has extensive experience in merchandise planning, having worked at Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co SJSC in various capacities. He served as the Head of Merchandise Planning for Fashion Retail in KSA for five years from 2008 to 2013, and as a Merchandise Manager for Footwear & Accessorize for 11 months in 2007. His roles involved developing and implementing planning methodologies and processes.
Educational Background
Faizal K. studied at Madurai Kamaraj University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) degree. His studies included subjects such as Business Management, Financial Management, and Marketing, which he completed from 1997 to 2000.
Leadership Development Participation
Faizal K. was nominated as one of 25 employees from Fawaz Alhokair Group & Co. to attend the Leadership and Management Development Program by D’amore – McKim. This program focused on enhancing leadership skills and management capabilities within the organization.