Aalia Lalani
Founder at Aalani
Founder at Aalani
Aalani
•	Developed and manage a private label Menswear and Womenswear brand of South Asian clothing from initial design concepts through company operations including sourcing, production, marketing and sales
•	Identified and built out a supply chain of 10+ vendors in the U.S, India and Pakistan by researching vendors, developing relations and negotiating prices for materials and services
•	Consistently communicate with international vendors throughout all stages of production, including ensuring POs are placed and completed on time, appropriate raw materials are sourced, and proper feedback is provided on work-in-progress
•	Diligently address key issues in product construction, material selection and manufacturing, and proactively research alternate options in accordance with cost targets
•	Plan, create and execute visual merchandising strategies for popups
•	Continuously research seasonal trends by identifying new colors, silhouettes and fabrics for conceptual development
•	Build relationships and trust with customers through open and interactive communication throughout the custom design process
Greater New York City Area
Founder
Hunter Boot Ltd
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hunter-boot-ltd
•	Analyzed sales trends and forecasts resulting in the creation and maintenance of a 12-month rolling forecast for North American wholesale channels
•	Assisted with maintaining Open to Buy documents to manage inventory, plan purchases and budget effectively; reviewed information in documents for accuracy against forecasts and provided updated reports to management 
•	Collaborated closely with sales teams to make purchase decisions for seasonal and monthly buys based on wholesale channel demand, in-stock inventory and historical sales trends 
•	Reviewed purchase order delivery date changes and reported the effects on forecasted sales 
•	Assisted with stock transfers and overall inventory management, ensuring relevant stock pools were being allocated to correct warehouses
Greater New York City Area
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Forecasting/Merchandising Analyst
Willbros Group, Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/primoristd
•	Internal analyst at Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE:WG), a global engineering and contracting firm
•	Received, examined and processed all supply related requisitions totaling ~$500K per month and prepared bid specifications for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment
•	Negotiated and maintained corporate MSA’s with suppliers in an effort to consistently elicit and retain the most cost-effective solutions
•	Compared costs and evaluated quality and suitability of potential supplies, services and equipment 
•	Responsible for updating and maintaining purchase contracts for all vendors
•	Oversaw vendor meetings to remain informed on new products or upgrades
•	Supervised a database of key information for each client RFP including key personnel, expected rate changes, rebates and capacity constraints
Houston, Texas Area
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Supply Chain Analyst
Prince Jewelers, Boutique jewelry store
•	Monitored and analyzed sales trends to identify merchandise with highest demand and profitability 
•	Managed inventory and processed purchase orders for weekly replenishment cycles
•	Developed quarterly reports for management on popular trends, merchandise sell through, comparative cost charts and profitability reports 
•	Worked closely with design and production team to ensure merchandise information was clear, cost accounting was correct, and items were delivered on time
•	Analyzed industry publications (Stellar Jewelry, MS Jewelers, Quality Gold) to understand design trends and studied competitive product information to determine optimal price points
Houston, Texas Area
Jewelry Merchandiser
Prince Jewelers, Boutique jewelry store
 Assisted customers with jewelry selection with specifications on 
   diamond and gold options and consistently exceeded monthly sales 
   targets by ~$2,000 by engaging potential customers and marketing promotions

 Worked with colleagues to ensure customers satisfaction on all 
    purchased items and strived to meet all customer needs and inform 
    them on upcoming promotions and special deals

 Executed price adjustments, restocked the showcase and maintained 
    display arrangements
Houston, Texas Area
Sales Associate Intern
Mass Mutual Strategic Financial Group
 Human Resources Department
• Assisted in the management of the pre-and post-employment process 
  using applicant tracking system
• Analyzed and cataloged applicant qualifications by reviewing responses, 
  verifying references and comparing qualifications to job requirements

 Finance Department
• Supported existing sales clients on data requests, cross-selling 
  opportunities and client meetings
• Assisted the sales and relationship management team in order to 
  strengthen and grow capital presence within the pension fund markets

 IT Department
• Verified and maintained physical and electronic inventories of servers 
  and computer networks
Houston, Texas Area
Rotational Intern
Bachelor of Business Administration
Supply Chain Management
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University of Houston
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Dwayne Bourque
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I have worked closely with Aalia and have always been pleased with her work ethic and attitude. She is a very motivated employee and always brings something positive to the group.  Her ability to adapt and willingness to learn are very favorable attributes.  Aalia is very  professional and has been a wonderful asset to our department. Matthew Agosto
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aalia has reported to me for nearly three years.  I would highly recommend her for any Supply Chain related position.  She brings a great attitude and work ethic into the workplace.  She's highly motivated and gets along great with the other team members.
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Sugar Land, TX
Aalia Lalani
Oil & Energy Professional