Aloysia L

Responsible for effective management and buying, to ensure sales growth and increase gross margins. Managing multiple categories, including Personal Care, Baby, Household, Cleaning, Beverages, Snacks, Confectionery and Seasonal Confectionery. Managing 3 Buyers (2 recently promoted) and 2 Assistants. Job Description: 1. Product range and line determination. Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness. Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic. Maintain effective administration (across all areas). 2. Product pricing administration. Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices. Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders. Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives. Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information. 3. Advertising and promotions management. Selection of lines and management of price points. Continuously track competitor pricing. Ensure availability of stock at suppliers. Timeously supply information to Marketing. 4. Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres. Remain up to date with price movements and shortages in order to proactively advise the distribution centres. 5. Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns. 6. International sourcing. Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products. Manage the supply chain process end to end. 7. People Management and Coaching. Allocate work and set priorities for Buyer's Assistant. Continuously monitor progress and quality of output. Resolve escalated issues and provide support where required. Coach and mentor National Buyers and Trainee Buyers. 8. Support Head Buyer with all business functions and requests. Engage and feedback to key stakeholders within the business, including Senior Management, as well as Exco Team.

Responsible for effectively buying private label products, locally and internationally, to ensure sales growth and an increase in gross margins. Job Description: 1. Product range and line determination. Ensure first place in the market by maintaining price competitiveness. Ensure a comprehensive coverage of categories through effective range rationalisation, aligned to strategy and brand logic. Maintain effective administration (across all areas). 2. Product pricing administration. Maintain competitiveness in cost and selling prices. Base price objectives on knowledge of market prices, current trends and/or market leaders. Effectively utilise negotiation to achieve pricing objectives. Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive information. 3. Advertising and promotions management. Selection of lines and management of price points. Continuously track competitor pricing. Ensure availability of stock at suppliers. Timeously supply information to Marketing. 4. Resolve stock level issues in stores and distribution centres. Remain up to date with price movements and shortages in order to proactively advise the distribution centres. 5. Determine merchandising layout that is practical and reflective of consumer patterns. 6. International sourcing. Identify potential gaps and international trends in order to source profitable products. Manage the supply chain process end to end. 7. People Management and Coaching. Allocate work and set priorities for Buyer's Assistant. Continuously monitor progress and quality of output. Resolve escalated issues and provide support where required. Coach and mentor Trainee Buyers.

The purpose of this job is to ensure a compelling assortment is delivered to Game customers in line with the category strategy. To ensure delivery of the business objectives - including profitability, price leadership, margin management and selection of items for promotion and relevant marketing activities. This role also entails managing supplier relationships and performance whilst building collaborative partnerships internally as well as externally. Accomplishments: I successfully manage 3 out of 5 portfolios in our Baby department, which contributes 56% to the total departmental sales. I have mentored and upsilled a SETA graduate. I was nominated by my line manager to be the "Hola" hero for my team to drive a positive, motivated and innovative culture within the team. I was nominated to attend and provide feedback on a business pilot project, that will be rolled out to all the staff within the organization. Training completed: - GVA Policy (Global Vendor Allowance) - Consumer Protection Procedures - Ethics & Compliance - Food Safety Merchant Training - Responsible Sourcing - Competition Law - Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Game is Africa’s largest discount retailer. Game is a promotionally driven discount retailer of predominantly general merchandise and non-perishable groceries for home, leisure and business use. Game is a subsidiary of the JSE listed, Massmart Holdings. Massmart is Africa’s third largest distributor of consumer goods, the leading retailer of general merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment and supplies, and the leading wholesaler of basic foods. To visit Massmart Holdings Group website click here – www.massmart.co.za

Accomplishments: In June 2016, I was promoted to NPD Buyer & have been running the PL Baby Portfolio (R302m), completing all the Baby development projects, brand management, negotiations & administrative duties associated with this role. I am also responsible and accountable for my Junior Buyer’s Personal Care Portfolio (R111m), which I have been overseeing as well as supporting & mentoring her in her role since her promotion to Junior Buyer from an Assistant. I have successfully launched the following since July 2016: Made 4 Baby Active Stretch size 6 diapers Made 4 Baby Dry Protect repack, size 6 & Mega Box diapers Made 4 Baby Food Jars & Cereals (first for Clicks Private Label) Made 4 Baby Gift Sets 2016 Made 4 Baby Pet Jelly Made 4 Baby Toiletries Repack and Made 4 Baby Wipes Repack Total innovation and Repacks over R200m. I have successfully built & managed the Clicks Made 4 Baby brand across all the baby categories, valued at +R300m. Completed the Psychology at Work Training in June 2016 Baby Category Team of the Month in October 2016 In October 2016, I travelled to Thailand to update the Baby Accessories range and source newness, as well as attended the Canton Fair in China. In January 2019, I travelled to Thailand again, as well as attended the biggest Baby Fair in Hong Kong & met with key development suppliers. Collaborated with the PR team to organize the Annual Clicks Baby Club Media events since 2015, featured all baby products. Completed the Managing Employee Relations Course in September 2017 Recent launches 2017-2018: Made 4 Baby gift sets - functional gifting such as Baby Backpacks, Nappy bags, Nappy Caddies, Insulated Bottle & Food bags Made 4 Baby Pull up Pants Made 4 Baby Juice range extension Clicks Baby Payless wipes bulk packs Relaunched the Made 4 Baby Dry Protect Diapers & baby wipes Spent valuable time on boarding and working closely with BBBEE enterprises, to grow their business and support the transformation agenda.

Accomplishments: In May 2015, I was promoted to the Baby & Personal Care NPD Junior Buyer. However, with the sudden resignation of the NPD Buyer and the new assistant beginning in May 2015, I held the whole Private Label Baby and Personal Care department up until June 2015 and assisted by ensuring that the below projects landed accordingly throughout the remainder of the year: Pads re-tender and Duo pack newness, Mouthwash re-tender and newness, Body Spritzer newness, Mens Face wash upsize, Made 4 Baby Active Stretch diapers, Made 4 Baby Snacking range (new category for Clicks) and the Clicks Baby Gift Sets (Also new to Clicks). Since June 2015, I ran the Private Label Baby Portfolio and completing all the Baby projects, meetings, negotiations and administrative duties associated with this role. Completed the NPD Buyer Training on the 26 June 2015 Competed the Negotiations Fundamentals Training on 5 August 2015 Completed the Microsoft Powerpoint Advanced Course on 19 August 2015 Received the “Extra Mile Award” from the Clicks Head of Merchandise on the 3 December 2015

Responsibilities/ Duties: Administrative tasks for the New Product Development Buyer, Portfolio Manager and Department Executive Competitive Shopping (Online and In stores) Researching, analysing and reviewing market trends, opportunities and gaps within Clicks Private Label Sourcing and communicating with local and international suppliers on a daily basis Completing and facilitating packaging and concept briefs in line with the brand strategy Ensuring all products are checked by the Private Label Technologist and that it meets legislator requirements Ensuring the up keep of the project dashboard and providing feedback to the NPD Buyer in terms of the status of each project Maintaining critical path deadlines and delivery dates Working with Tradestream costings, foreign exchange and FOB’s Extracting and analysing of sales reports on Infohouse Attending meetings on behalf of the buyer as well as providing feedback on Scorecard in the buyer’s absence Preparing for supplier meetings and for Range Reviews, such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day Liaise between Category Buyers, Technologists and Suppliers Accomplishments: Assisted two Buyers spanning over 13 Portfolios on my own Completing the Merchant Maths Introductory Module on 13 May 2014, passing top of my class with 96% Completing the Intermediate Microsoft Excel Training on 26 November 2014

About Join us at www.kinderelo.co.za for premiere parenting online. A land full of wonders for tums, tots and toddlers. Company Overview Welcome to the land of kinderelo.co.za! Come aboard our magic carpet ride and explore our whole new world of wonders for tums, tots and toddlers. We know motherhood is made up of a million little magic moments. That’s why we conveniently deliver the best baby and maternity products to you, so you won’t miss baby’s first anything. We are an Africa Internet Accelerator (AIA) company, an internet start-up accelerator, with a majority investment by Naspers/MIH Internet Africa. The team behind AIA has been responsible for establishing or growing some of the world's most iconic internet retailers. They're so excited to be behind kinderelo.co.za. Our mission is simple: Let’s keep this magical time alive for as long as possible. It’s like I always say, the tooth fairy may be make-believe, but the best products for you and your loved ones don’t have to be. Responsibilities/ Duties: - Dealing and communicating with suppliers - General Administrative tasks - Comp Shopping - Range Reviews and Supplier meetings - Liaison person between Buyer and other Departments (internal and external) - Capturing and updating information to accurately portray products online - Replenishment - Handling and compiling Attribute Sheets, Margin Sheets, Purchase Orders and Co-signing of Supplier contracts and agreements - Continuous Quality Control of products and preparing products with necessary labelling and packaging, etc - Maintain critical path deadlines and delivery dates Accomplishments: - Assisted 3 Buyers spanning over 9 Portfolios successfully on my own - Successfully trained and managed a second Buyer’s Assistant who came on board our team

About Company We are a team of best-in-class IT/mobile, online marketing, business intelligence, operations, venture development and management experts who execute better and faster than anyone else. Our individual team members have built some of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in the world: lamoda.ru (Russia), zalora.com & lazada.com (SEA), theiconic.com (Australia), wimdu.com (Germany & China), zando.co.za (South Africa), jumia.com (Nigeria & Morocco), https://www.linkedin.com/redir/suspicious-page?url=linio%2ecom (LATAM), jabong.com (India), Groupon.co.za (Groupon South Africa) While we build fast, we build sustainably. Our success stories have shown customer satisfaction scores increasing 10x in a year, through best in class customer service, operations and last mile logistics. We are Africans by choice - We know well and believe strongly in Africa, through our success stories across the continent: launched Jumia Nigeria 3 weeks after landing in Lagos, launched Zando in 6 weeks after landing in Cape Town, successfully built group buying venture in South Africa and exited to Groupon, extensive work experience in Angola, Gabon, Cameroun, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Morocco, Algeriaand.

House of Monatic has its roots in the pioneering clothing industry of South Africa. Today House of Monatic is the leading manufacturer of suits, jackets, trousers, shirts and ties in South Africa, with the head office and main manufacturing plant based in the shadow of Table Mountain, overlooking the Cape Town harbour. Their brands include: C-Squared, Carducci, Carducci Woman, Viyella, Corporate Collection, Hospitality Collection, Airline Collection and a National Team Collection I gained alot of insight and experience during my time there and was exposed to all areas, from the conceptual storyboards to sampling of fabrics, to putting it into production and being shown all the various processes of production one garment and mass produced garments have to go through, as well as having the branding and packaging also added to finished garment. Responsibilities/ Duties: - Completed Internship - Assisted the Merchandiser with General Administrative tasks - Assisted with putting together 2011 Carducci Fashion Show Range Cape Town Fashion Week - Compiled Stutterfords Storyboard Ranges for Winter 2012 as well as Summer 2012/13 - Assisted with fabric and style selection - Assisted with production of range samples, following up and making necessary changes - Assisted with presentation of Ranges to Stutterfords as well as compiling Range Cards for Reps - Sat in on Supplier Review Meetings - Assisted with Trend Forecasting and Technical Drawings - Was exposed and interacted with all departments from HR, to the marketing aspect, Planning, Pattern department, Manufacturing and Production floors, as well as all the brands within the business (Carducci Man, Carducci Woman, Viyella and C-Squared, etc) Accomplishments: - Assisted and compiled the 2011 Carducci Fashion Show Range at Cape Town Fashion Week - Assisted and compiled the Stutterfords Ranges for Winter 2012 as well as Summer 2012/13

Marco Ferri Fashions was an Italian family owned Fashion Store. It specialised in Corporate Wear and Tailoring. It catered for the upper class business men and women with; high-end suiting, coats, 100% cotton shirts and 100% leather belts, as well as designer cufflinks, etc. Responsibilities/ Duties: - Only Sales Assistant of the Corporate wear retail store and gained immense exposure to the retail sales environment. - Ensuring Sales Targets were met - Stock was managed, controlled and merchandised correctly - Keep the store neat and tidy - General Admin Duties Accomplishments: - Successfully ran store independently whilst owner was overseas - Built great client relationships with brand and store

Truworths is one of South Africa's leading fashion retailers, with over 500 stores in South Africa and 5 franchise operations in Africa. Truworths forms part of Truworths International, an investment holding company listed on the JSE, whose companies are engaged in the retailing of fashion apparel and accessories. The Truworths International Retail Group incorporates Identity, YDE and Uzzi. Responsibilities/ Duties: - Sales - Merchandising - Keeping floor neat and tidy - Customer Care Accomplishments: - Exposure to in store Merchandising - Interacting with customers in store

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice is perfect for middle managers who want to enrich their careers, junior managers with proven leadership potential, or specialised individuals moving into management roles. The modular structure of the course gives you time to implement what you learn – adding direct value to your organisation. Delegates will: Develop crucial business skills needed to thrive in complex environments Gain tools and techniques to be an efficient and effective manager Learn to be a leader who inspires and adds value without compromising on the bottom line.