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NPROJECTS DKSenior Business Manager
Sep. 2024Lisbon, PortugalDevelop and implement strategies that align with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
Lead and manage multiple departments, providing guidance and support
Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that business needs are being met.
Analyze data and make recommendations for improvements to processes, procedures, and systems.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth.
Communicate effectively with all departments, stakeholders, and customers, both verbally and in writing.
Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goals.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
NORDSTSenior Business Manager
Sep. 2024Lisbon, PortugalDevelop and implement strategies that align with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
Lead and manage multiple departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that business needs are being met.
Analyze data and make recommendations for improvements to processes, procedures, and systems.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and growth.
Communicate effectively with all departments, stakeholders, and customers, both verbally and in writing.
Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring that all expenditures are justified and aligned with company goals.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
CASHXCHANGEProcurement Specialist & Operations Manager- Head Of Department(B2B & B2C)
Sep. 2023 - Aug. 2024Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaImplementing B2B supplier contracts and managing compliance
Creating an online B2B buying group portal for 90 physical stores
Developing product ranges based on data and projections
Negotiate with local and international suppliers for competitive pricing and terms
Managing the end-to-end import process
Creating and Implementing System's
Legal Structure-Licenses and Permits-Obtaining necessary licenses and permits specific
to industry
Analyzing market trends and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Accounting-Setting up an accounting system to track income, expenses, and profitability.
Budgeting-Creating and maintaining a budget to manage cash flow and financial
planning.
Products or Services-Development-Creating high-quality products or services tailored to
the needs of other businesses.
Sales and Marketing-Sales Strategy: Developing a sales strategy to target business
clients, including direct sales, partnerships, and networking.
Operational Processes-Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Establishing SOPs for
consistent and efficient operations
Logistics: Coordinating the transportation and delivery of goods.
HR-Staffing: Hiring skilled employees for various roles, including sales, marketing,
customer support, and operations
Marketing Plan-Using digital marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and trade
shows to reach potential clients in conjunction with marketing team
CRM System-Implementing a customer relationship management system to manage
leads and customer interactions
HyperliSourcing Specialist & E-Commerce Consultancy Contract
May. 2023 - Sep. 2023City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaDriving trade to meet financial and other company targets
Business Analysis: Assessing the current state of the business
Strategic Planning: Developing a comprehensive e-commerce strategy, including goals,
target audience, product positioning, and sales channels.
Planning and implementing the digital trade calendar
Managing stock levels and online product availability
Conducting A/B testing and providing performance insights
Developing supplier relationships and sourcing products
Platform Setup & Optimization: Assisting with the setup and configuration of the e-
commerce platform.
Conversion Strategies: Developing strategies to increase conversion rates, such as
improving product pages, simplifying the checkout process, and offering promotions.
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)- Analytics and Tracking: Setting up and analyzing
web analytics to track visitor behavior and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-Customer Service: Enhancing customer
service processes to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Continuous Improvement: Recommending and implementing improvements based on
performance data and changing market conditions.\
User Experience: Enhancing the UX by making the site easy to navigate, improving load
times, and ensuring a smooth checkout process.
Order Fulfillment: Streamlining order processing and fulfillment to ensure timely delivery
Popular Trading-Carrera FootwearOperations and Sourcing Specialist
Jan. 2021 - Jul. 2024Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaDeveloping and implementing goals and action plans
Ensure effective collaboration with manufacturing partners-Work closely with Factories in
China and Brazilian, Packaging, Product requirements, Shipping and Cost Reductions.
Leading manufacturing process, integration and warehouse operations
Managing sourcing processes and supplier negotiations
Optimize & manage all sales channels(Takealot/Amazon/Shopify/Brick &
Mortar/Wholesale)-product listings, marketing tools, platform management, sales
optimization and visibility
takealot.comDesignate Private Label Sourcing Specialist
Aug. 2019 - Aug. 2020Cape Town Area, South AfricaImplementing private label strategies and selection of core product ranges
Managing the private label development process from product selection, trademarking,
sourcing; accreditation, packaging, quality control, importation, costings and launch
Establishing and negotiating supplier contracts & maintaining healthy supplier
relationships
Create and execute procurement strategies to enhance cost efficiency and drive savings.
Working with the buying and marketing teams to ensure strong merchandising, marketing
and promotional support for the private label range
Working directly with Factories Globally-China, Brazil, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa
RND, Packaging & Branding
Managing operational processes and developing procurement systems
Managing Finishing House and Packaging Process-Providing shipment and container
schedules, managing all relationships, reviewing all incoming containers and determining
branding and VAS requirements, managing processing costs and delivery of all products
into the respective DC's
Sourced for full category scope-FASHION ACCESSORIES,SPORTS, HOMEWARE, BABY, FURNITURE, TOYS,
ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES, AUDIO, CAMPING & PETS
takealot.comPrivate Label Sourcing Assistant
Oct. 2017 - Jul. 2019Cape Town Area, South Africa
Grow Food Farms (NGO)Director
Aug. 2016 - Jan. 2022Cape Town Area, South Africa
Wine AfricaHead of Logistics
Apr. 2015 - Sep. 2016Cape TownClient Liaison
Ship to Shore management
Inventory Control
Order Management
Client Acquisition
Warehouse management
MeltwaterClient Services and Client Acquisiton
Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2015Cape Town Area, South AfricaPursue new prospects and sell media intelligence solutions.
Managing sales pipelines
Conducting sales demonstrations
Meet/ Exceed Sale’s Targets-Cold Calling & New Business
Reporting-Creating value for clients based on data driven insights provided by the SAAS
systems.
DerivcoHuman Resources
Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2014Durban Area, South AfricaPerform assessments and career path planning.
Establish relationships with vendors and manage course bookings.
Review Application's & Perform Background Check's
Manage recruitment database and facilitate the selection process.
Hire Training Sites for continuous company-wide training programmes
Manage the HR systems and internal processes
Conduct Candidate Tests and Evaluations
Onboard all candidates through weekly onboarding program
Launch Lab StellenboschStart-up Incubator Programme
Mar. 2010 - Jan. 2011Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South AfricaI was part of the Incubator process attempting to launch a start-up. While there I met amazing people, learnt invaluable skills and essentially landed up assisting other start-ups in areas that I excelled in.
Popular tradingMentoring Programme
Dec. 2006 - Mar. 2014Durban Area, South Africa
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