Experience

Postie+

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visual Merchandise Coordinator

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Farmers Trading Company Ltd

• New Zealand
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser

  • May 2022 - Nov 2022

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Feb 2021 - May 2022

• Receiving Assistant (Taupo branch)

  • 2018 - Feb 2021

  The Farmers Trading Company Ltd is a mid-market department store chain. Based in Flat Bush, Auckland, Farmers operates 59 stores across New Zealand and specialises in fashion, beauty, homewares, furniture, large appliances and whiteware.In this role I am responsible for checking and unloading incoming deliveries for Farmers Taupo, including verifying that the correct amounts and types of items have been provided and inspecting the goods in order to ensure their quality.Key achievements have included maximising efficiencies by streamlining our stockroom to create a more efficient flow to the shop floor and enable stock to be located faster for sale or replenishment. I have also trained and upskilled team members in our receiving system and store processes.Key Responsibilities:• Dissembling pallets from our distribution centre, sorting stock and checking against paperwork• Preparing pallets and paperwork to be retuned and stored at Farmers’ distribution centre• Checking all big-ticket stock for damage and preparing carrier claims if necessary• Scanning products into store systems and checking invoices against delivered products• Building strong relationships with vendors and reps to ensure open lines of communication• Communicating with Mainfreight and 1-on-1 staff to make sure deliveries arrive on time• Preparing credit claims with vendors and couriers and ensuring these are resolved• Working with department merchandisers and managers to investigate stocktake discrepancies • Preparing transfer paperwork, boxing up stock and contacting other branches regarding transfers• Answering customer enquiries regarding orders, repairs and click and collect packages• Assisting with customer deliveries being carried out by our store truck Show less

• Receiving Assistant (Shore City branch)

  • 2015 - 2018

  Please refer to responsibilities in current position.

• Merchandiser

  • 2014 - 2015

  Acting as the link between buyers and the sales floor, I was responsible for setting up appealing merchandise displays and ensuring that the right stock was in the right place at the right time to maximise sales.Key Responsibilities:• Unpacking stock and sorting it ready to infill the floor• Creating displays and dressing mannequins, ensuring they adhered to Farmers guidelines• Ensuring each area was stocked, clean and presented to a high standard• Monitoring stock for price changes and changing tickets according to Farmers policy• Preparing, setting up and monitoring sales promotions• Infilling tills with floats at the start of the day, noting and reporting any discrepancies• Setting up floor and reserves for stocktake and working with a team to complete the count Show less

• Retail Assistant

  • 2013 - 2014

  In this role I focused on consistently delivering excellent customer service both in person and over the phone. I was also responsible for cashing up tills at the end of the day and performing all necessary recordings.

• Fitting Room Assistant

  • 2013 - 2013

  This position was responsible for greeting customers promptly, assisting them with selecting products and answering their questions efficiently to maximise sales. I also suggested additional products based on their selection.

• Christmas Casual

  • 2013 - 2013

  This role involved greeting customers, answering questions promptly and cashing up tills at the end of the day with all necessary recordings.