SreySross Tom
Phnom Penh,#108P,8P, Krangthong, Khan Sensok, Cambodia
Summary
Category Manager | Assistant to Manager | Beverage Supervisor | Assistant Category Manager
Merchandise-focused Procurement and Category Management professional with 5+ years in retail. Experienced in product planning, supplier negotiation, inventory control, and ERP systems (Odoo) and Bizadviser System. Strong in communication, detail management, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
WinSou Mart
Phnom Penh , Cambodia
09.2025 - Current
- Determining which products to include in the category, managing the product lifecycle, and optimising product placement on shelves.
- Monitoring inventory levels, forecasting demand, and working with the supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Developing and executing promotional strategies to drive sales, and increase category visibility.
- Overseeing product placement, shelf layout, and in-store displays to maximise customer appeal and sales.
- Working closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and other teams to achieve category goals.
- Working on the material and equipment for installation at the store.
- Mostly focus on the stock by store and estimate the inventory by month.
- In order to grow sales, we need to review the top items and trending products.
- Working with the team to support the operational movement of products and follow up with suppliers.
- Monthly report with top management for strategic plan.
- Every new store works with the team (layout, planogram, stock, operations team, data report for selecting the items for the store).
- Research the supplier to provide for the store and canteen, including Lotus Coffee.
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods to and from multiple international locations.
- Maintained required inventory levels at minimal cost.
- Tracked inventory levels and optimised ordering strategies to meet availability needs whilst maintaining budget goals.
- Weekly report with the operations team and Supply Chain team.
- Reordered and restocked at optimal times using data to record movement of goods.
Category Manager
FairPlus Supermarket
Phnom Penh
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in coordinating daily operations and ensured smooth communication between management, departments, and staff.
- Tracked and managed office supply inventory; negotiated with vendors for better pricing and terms.
- Collaborated with the Operations team on visual merchandising and Planogram (POG) execution.
- Registered all materials and store inventory for scanning in coordination with the Marketing team.
- Worked cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Suppliers, and Merchandising teams.
- Monitored Out-of-Stock (OOS) items and analyzed slow- and non-moving products.
- Inspected nearly expired products and implemented clearance strategies.
- Contributed to the creation of business plans for upcoming events with the Director.
- Negotiated contracts and product samples with suppliers to increase business benefits.
- Supported system setup and implementation in collaboration with Operations.
- Reviewed product displays by category to ensure visual consistency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated sampling programs with suppliers and the Marketing team.
- Compiled and presented weekly reports to top management and the Operations team.
- Managed the tracking of imported and exported goods from Korea.
- Conducted competitor market surveys and price benchmarking.
- Evaluated promotional campaigns with Marketing and Operations based on sales performance.
- Monitored and reported on store-specific sales targets set by top management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales and marketing, to drive promotional strategies that increased category sales by 15%.
Assistant to Manager
emart24
Phnom Penh
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in coordinating daily operations, facilitating seamless communication between management and departments.
- Tracked and managed office supplies; negotiated with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Collaborated with the Operations team on product displays and Planograms (POG).
- Registered all materials and inventory in-store for scanning in coordination with the Marketing team.
- Worked closely with all departments, including Marketing, Finance, Suppliers, and Merchandising.
- Monitored Out-of-Stock (OOS) items by store and tracked slow- and non-moving products.
- Checked for nearly expired products and developed strategies to clear stock efficiently.
- Supported the development of business plans for upcoming events in collaboration with the Director.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and product samples to maximize benefits.
- Helped implement systems in collaboration with the Operations team.
- Reviewed product displays by category to ensure consistency and appeal.
- Coordinated product sampling efforts with suppliers and the Marketing team.
- Prepared weekly reports for meetings with top management and the Operations team.
- Tracked import and export products from Korea.
- Conducted market surveys and price comparisons with competitors.
- Reviewed promotional strategies with Operations and Marketing, evaluating sales performance.
- Monitored store-level targets as set by top management.
Beverage Supervisor
Chip Mong Retail Supermarket
Phnom Penh
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed supplier contracts, negotiations, and documentation.
- Selected and sourced products from Thailand and the USA. Led onboarding of new vendors.
- Maintained accurate supplier records. Supported logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns aligned with product assortment and promotions.
- Collaborated with store managers and sales teams to forecast demand and plan promotions based on sales trends.
- Tracking PO team working with our finance team for payment to supplier.
- Tracked sales performance of displayed items and adjusted layouts to improve sell-through.
- Working with Finance and Operation for Booth Activation and marketing team, to push sale.
Assistant Category Manager
Circle K Convenience Store
Phnom Penh
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Focused on importing products from Thailand and the USA with top management.
- Selected product assortment and supported marketing promotions to boost sales.
- Negotiated with suppliers and led complex merchandise processes.
- Submitted all the reports to the boss (contract and other income).
- Collected the weekly income report.
- Checked the purchase order and supported the team. Worked with admin for items that have problems in the system.
- Re-checked the code and items that cannot be scanned in POSM.
Education
Master of Business Management -
University of Mysore
01.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bangalore University
01.2018
Skills
- Sales Analysis
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management
- Inventory Control & Reconciliation
- ERP Systems (Odoo, Master Files)
- Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Reporting)
- Merchandise Reporting & KPI Tracking
- Category & Assortment Planning
- Cross-functional Communication
Accomplishments
- Increased sales through effective merchandising.
- Reduced stock outs and overstock.
- Improved shelf management.
- Successful promotions execution.
- Enhanced supplier collaboration.
- Customer experience improvement.
- Data-driven merchandising decisions.
- Cost savings through efficient planning.
- Achieved sale target (other income, sale Monthly, with high margin).
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Khmer
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Read Book
- walking and listening to music
- love to travel around the world to export the new things, (Research Market)
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
WinSou Mart
09.2025 - Current
Category Manager
FairPlus Supermarket
09.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant to Manager
emart24
03.2024 - 09.2024
Beverage Supervisor
Chip Mong Retail Supermarket
01.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Category Manager
Circle K Convenience Store
01.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Business Management -
University of Mysore
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bangalore University