Experience

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  KAL Group Limited

  • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Senior Procurement Manager

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    KAL Group is one of South Africa’s largest agricultural retailers with retail outlets, Agrimark. - Responsible for a buying and planning team - Categories include: Pool, Garden, Outdoor, Pets and Gas

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  Seagull Industries

  • Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa

  • National Sales Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Jan 2024
    • Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa

    Seagull Industries (Pty) Ltd is a privately-owned manufacturing, importing and wholesale distribution company.Brands include: Afritrail, OZtrail, Bestway, Huffy, Companion, Elemental, CampFire, Gro, Rain-O-Mac and Seagull. My role was to grow these brands within Southern Africa, expand the range ...

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  takealot.com

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Senior Buyer: Large Appliances

    • May 2017 - Feb 2023
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Takealot.com is the largest online retailer in South Africa. I was the Senior Buyer for the Large Appliances product category which was launched with a project team in 2018. I was also a part of and chaired these project meetings that included members from all parts of the business. This is a ver...

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  Kaap Agri Bedryf Bpk

  • South Africa
  • Retail
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • National Category Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

    Kaap Agri is one of South Africa’s largest agricultural retailers with 70+ retail outlets, namely Agrimark. As the National Category Manager I manage a variety of groups of products for Kaap Agri. I am responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of the product category to maximize consumer appeal. I build relationships with our vendors to ensure product range management. I am also responsible for all retail promotions run by the company. My ultimate goal is to increase sales and profitability of Kaap Agri to drive sustainable growth. Responsibilties: • Develop long-term development strategies for product categories;• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products;• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services while maintaining margins;• Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands;• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility;• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory;• Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category,• Liaise with marketing teams to determine promotional activities of a product category. I also assist with the company’s brand buildings strategies, website design, branded magazine and corporate clothing;• Responsible for retail promotional calender and related organisational duties (input in and sign off of design and media decisions) as well as measuring the success,• As the nominated Super User for JDA Category Planing Software I analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends,• Present to various groups and also lead various work groups.

  • Product Manager

    • May 2010 - Dec 2013

    I was responsible for the planning, selection and buying function of the Outdoor and Clothing departments. My duties included negotiating with Vendors for prices , promotions, stock etc.Responsibilities: • Analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;• Regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels;• Managing plans for stock levels;• Reacting to changes in demand and logistics;• Meeting Vendors and negotiating terms of contract;• Maintaining relationships with existing Vendors and sourcing new vendors for future products;• Attending trade fairs in China to select and assemble a new collection of products;• Responsible for establishing retail promotional activities ;• Writing reports and forecasting sales levels;

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  Kaap Agri Bedryf Bpk

  • Paarl, Cape Town

  • Logistics Officer

    • 2009 - 2010
    • Paarl, Cape Town

    My first role at Kaap Agri was as a Logistics Officer where I was mainly responsible for the planning of fuel distribution to various sites. I was also introduced to the administrative side of the Distribution Centre and fuel distribution operations.

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  Anglo American

  • Rosh Pinah, Namibia

  • Logistics Consultant

    • Dec 2008 - Feb 2009
    • Rosh Pinah, Namibia

    I worked on a 3 month contract to assist and investigate logistical cost savings at the Skorpion Mine outside Rosh Pinah.