I am an experienced Merchandise Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry currently relocating to London.
Skilled in Trend Analysis, Sales forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Product Assortment Planning, Critical thinking, Problem solving and Market Research.
Strong marketing professional with a Bcomm Management Sciences (Marketing and Financial Management Majors) from Stellenbosch University.
I am driven, hard working and thrive in dynamic team environments.
Work history
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Merchandise PlannerTruworths
Cape Town, South AfricaFull Time
Forecasting seasonal financial plan across Department and stores;
Analyzing the range to ensure a balanced assortment for assortment review meetings;
Working efficiently in a fast paced dynamic environment;
Weekly trade & figures meetings;
Managing OTB through in season trade and seeking opportunities with the buying team to trade;
Analyzing store performance and stock levels;
Maintaining relationships with stores through regular local and upcountry store visits gathering feedback from customers and store staff;
Training & Mentoring trainees through on the job tasks and the graduate training program;
Testing company systems with various senior planners and assisting IT on enhancements and new system roll outs;
Managing various departments product replenishment plans and guiding them through in season trade;
Adhoc store & product analysis;
Developing testing strategies with the team to capitalize on current trade and forecasted trends;
Supplier relationships through delivery negotiations and up front seasonal supplier plans & negotiations
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Trainee PlannerTruworths
- Cape Town, South AfricaFull Time
As a Trainee Planner I completed an extensive Graduate training program where I was exposed to all aspects of the supply chain: Distribution, Local & International Suppliers, Product Critical Path, Retail Calculations, Quality Assessments, CMTS, Wash & print houses, all roles within our Head Office, Store procedures, Truworths Buying cycle etc.
I had the opportunity to complete these projects while being trained by a trainer on the job to become a Merchandise Planner.
As a trainee I worked in Kidswear and Ladieswear.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Forecasting
- Problem Solving
- Product Strategy
- Teamworking
- Organisation
- Critical Thinking
- Range Planning
Education
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Bcomm Management SciencesStellenbosch University
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
I did a double major in Marketing & Financial Management.
1st year: Business Management, Financial Accounting,
Economics, Information Systems, Industrial
Psychology, Stastical Methods and Theory of interest.
2nd year: Logistics, Marketing, Financial Management,
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Industrial
Psychology: Consumer Behaviour
3rd year: Financial Management (Research Management,
Mergers and Acquisitions, financial planning, companies),
Marketing (Retail, Service, Research and Strategic Marketing),
Corporate Social Responsibility and Strategic Management