
Parshan Shakerifar
@parshanshakerifar
I turn market insights and analytics into growth-focused brand strategies.
What I'm looking for
At Padideh Shimi Paydar Industrial Group, I lead business planning and analysis initiatives that combine market research, consumer insights, and cross-functional execution to strengthen brand growth and market positioning.
I’ve developed a 3PL venture business model, built a customer-focused business plan for a new beauty retail chain, and supported export-market positioning across Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Kenya.
Previously at Paydar Hygiene Industries, I implemented ML-based demand forecasting using XGBoost and ensemble methods, improving accuracy against official budgets by 17% and helping align supply-chain decisions with market needs.
I bring together business planning, marketing strategy, competitive analysis, and data-driven decision-making. I believe data should sharpen creativity, helping brands uncover opportunities and grow meaningfully in dynamic markets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Business Planning and Analysis
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Led strategic initiatives combining market research, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration to support brand growth and market positioning. Provided senior leadership with data-driven insights to inform marketing and brand strategies, contributing to innovation and competitive positioning across sectors.
* 3PL Business Venture: Conducted market research and competitive analysis to
Led data-driven initiatives, implementing ML-based demand forecasting with XGBoost and ensemble methods, achieving a 17% accuracy gain against official budgets to align supply chain with market needs, and developed purchase optimization strategies to secure best prices, enhancing brand competitiveness.
Led production planning for the Qazvin site, managing one direct subordinate and coordinating with two additional team members overseeing warehouse and production operations, while handling MRP planning for foreign and sensitive materials for the brand product lines to ensure efficient supply chain alignment and market readiness.
Worked as Production Planning Expert at Paydar Hygiene Industries Co (PHI).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London Business School
Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour
Issued Feb 2025
Skillshop
Google Analytics Certification
Issued May 2025 · Expired May 2026
Saylor University
Principles of Marketing
Issued Dec 2024
HubSpot Academy
Digital Marketing
Issued Nov 2024 · Expired Dec 2025
K. N. Toosi University of Technology
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
Issued Dec 2020
University of Tehran
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Rock Mechanics Engineering
2016 - 2018
Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic
Bachelor's degree, Mining Engineering-Rock Mechanics
2012 - 2016
British Council
IELTS
Issued Jun 2013 · Expired Jun 2015
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