Merchandise Allocator
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae of Dheshni Perumaul
CURRICULUM VITAE OF Dheshni Perumaul
BIO
I have worked for the past 15 years in the Retail Industry, where I have proven to be a hard-working individual, who works well as part of a team or individually. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and I have the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. I enjoy being part of a team and I thrive in pressurized and challenging working environments.
CAREER HISTORY OVERVIEW
Date
Company
Position
May 2019 – March 2020
Otto Bros t/a Power Fashion Factory
Allocator
June 2018 - April 2019
Clothing Junction
Senior Allocator
April 2009 - May 2018
Retail Distribution Centre trading as Retailability
Allocator
January 2007 - March 2009
Retail Distribution Centre trading as Winterbreeeze Trading
Receiving Clerk
September 2005 - December 2006
Retail Distribution Centre
Dispatch Clerk
1997 - 2001
Nu Metro Theatres
Food and Beverage Supervisor
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
SA ID Number: 770********** Nationality: South African Demographic: Indian, Female
City of Residence: 14 Ashbury Grove, Springfield Close, Buhrein Drive, Buhrein Estate
Kraaifontein, 7570 – Cape Town
Legally authorized to work in S.A?
Yes No Desired Employment Type: Full-time
Guaranteed Annual Cost to Company: R169000 Fixed Monthly Salary: R12000
Notice Period: Immediate
PERSONAL INFORMATION
SURNAME
Perumaul
FIRST NAMES
Dheshni
IDENTITY NUMBER
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
14 Ashbury Grove, Springfield Close, Buhrein Drive
Buhrein Estate, Kraaifontein, Cape Town
NATIONALITY
South African
DRIVER’S LICENCE
Yes - Code 08
OWN TRANSPORT
Yes
LANGUAGES
English
MARITAL STATUS
Widow
CONTACT NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
YEAR COMPLETED
INSTITUTION
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECTS
1995
Phoenix Technical Secondary School
Matric
English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Technical Drawing
Physics
Fitting and Turning
COMPUTER LITERACY AND EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Power Point
CAREER HISTORY
CURRENT/ MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
COMPANY NAME
Otto Brothers t/a Power Fashion
POSITION HELD
Allocator
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
May 2019 – March 2020
REASON FOR LEAVING
Relocated to the Western Cape
DUTIES:
Responsible for stock allocations to stores.
Responsible for carefully monitoring the balance of stock between stores and correcting imbalances through allocations or IBTs
Responsible for handling store queries
Responsible for creating and maintaining store grading for allocations
Responsible for updating item projections for core items.
Set up and provide reports
Follow up on outstanding orders and IBTs
Build stock for New Store Openings according to planned stock target per category, as well as ensure all Opening Specials and Promo deals are delivered timeously
Liaising with stores regarding promotions, ensuring they receive missives well in advance so as not to sell out on items being promoted.
COMPANY NAME
Clothing Junction
POSITION HELD
Senior Allocator
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
June 2018 – April 2019
REASON FOR LEAVING
My husband passed away. I spend two hours travelling per day and wanted a position closer to Phoenix enabling me to spend more time with my children
DUTIES:
Allocation of product to stores in line with the product assortment strategy, whilst taking into account current store sales and inventory patterns, in order to meet store sales budgets
Pre-allocations and strategic planning of merchandise
Allocation of replenishment product to stores and ensuring replenishment mechanisms are working as they should and reacting accordingly should they not be. Monitoring service of core product in stores and reacting accordingly.
Monitoring of stock levels in the DC, and ensuring that they do not age, whilst keeping the relevant people of these levels informed.
Ensuring stock cover is as balanced in stores as it can be
Liaising with Distribution and Operations as regards the above
Consolidation of stock in stores which have become fragmented
Being aware of current product trends, new product focuses and marketing calendar requirements, as well as sales patterns
Ensuring product is allocated to new stores timeously to allow them to open with full and balanced assortment ranges, including promotional opening specials, and that store closures are taken into account to allow most efficient close out process
Alerting buyer/planner to any trends which may influence future assorting, and any over or under stock, causing challenges in stocking stores efficiently
Awareness of subcategory and stock composition to ensure stores are always stocked with freshness, and sales are not hampered by stock availability being artificially over inflated by lay-bye stock, oddment stock and mark down stock
COMPANY NAME
Retail Distribution Centre trading as Retailability
POSITION HELD
Merchandise Allocator
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
April 2009 - May 2018
REASON FOR LEAVING
Resigned – I was employed at Retailability for 12 years and decided to open myself up to a new challenge with Clothing Junction in order to grow in my career.
DUTIES:
Allocation of product to stores in line with the product assortment strategy, whilst taking into account current store sales and inventory patterns, in order to meet store sales budgets
Pre-allocations and strategic planning of merchandise
Allocation of replenishment product to stores and ensuring replenishment mechanisms are working as they should and reacting appropriately should they not be. Monitoring service of core product in stores and reacting appropriately
Monitoring of stock levels in the DC, and ensuring that they do not age, whilst keeping the relevant people of these levels
Ensuring stock cover is as balanced in stores as it can be
Guided by the Planner: executing store grading, minimum and maximum maintenance, width and depth analysis seasonally as well size curve analysis
Liaising with Distribution and Operations as regards the above
Consolidation of stock in stores which have become fragmented
Being aware of current product trends, new product focuses and marketing calendar requirements, as well as sales patterns
Ensuring product is allocated to new stores timeously to allow them to open with full and balanced assortment ranges, including promotional opening specials, and that store closures are taken into account to allow most efficient close out process
Alerting buyer/planner to any trends which may influence future assorting, and any over or under stock, causing challenges in stocking stores efficiently
Awareness of subcategory and stock composition to ensure stores are always stocked with freshness, and sales are not hampered by stock availability being artificially over inflated by lay-bye stock, oddment stock and mark down stock
Ensuring that the allocation documentation and process is consistent with the company requirements and that this information is available for all relevant parties to view
Competencies and attributes required:
Matric with maths
Good communication skills
Organised, accurate and deadline oriented
Numerate and analytical with good excel skills
Flexible with the ability to multitask
Self-motivated and displaying initiative
Commercial flare: an ability to understand customer, product and location product will be sold in; for e.g. stores with ability to sell seasonal product longer
Ability to analyse and interpret data and react appropriately
Key performance indicators include:
Store service levels and covers
Post distribution administration
The effect of the above on achievement of sales targets
Efficiency of liaison with operations and Distribution Centre disciplines
COMPANY NAME
Retail Distribution Centre trading as Winterbreeeze Trading
POSITION HELD
Receiving Clerk
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
January 2007 - March 2009
REASON FOR LEAVING
Promoted
DUTIES:
Receiving and acknowledging of stock into the DC accurately so that it can be despatched out of the DC quickly and efficiently
Ensuring that the supplier invoice matches the buyer’s orders
Performing QC on all footwear and apparel being delivered into the DC
Preparation of debit notes for suppliers with short deliveries, incorrect CP
Co-ordinating of deliveries into the DC
Liaising with world renowned brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Levi’s and Guess, scheduling deliveries and returns
COMPANY NAME
Retail Distribution Centre
POSITION HELD
Dispatch Clerk
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
September 2005 - December 2006
REASON FOR LEAVING
Promoted
DUTIES:
Preparation of stock to be despatched
Scanning and invoicing of stock to stores
Preparation of cross border documents, viz, SAD500; BW500 and CCA1 documents
Liaising with courier companies for pick-ups
Liaising with store and area managers with queries on deliveries, helping to alleviate shrinkage in stores by claiming shortages from suppliers, where possible
Preparing the DC for stock take
Maintaining stock balances in DC
COMPANY NAME
Nu Metro Theatres
POSITION HELD
Food and Beverage Supervisor
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
1997 - 2001
REASON FOR LEAVING
Relocated back to Durban
DUTIES:
Provision of excellent customer service from meeting the guests at ticket sales to serving them food and beverage
Handling large volumes of cash and balancing with zero variance
Having the ability to work in a highly pressurized customer service environment and having the ability to handle long queues, customer demands and resolving customer complaints
Ability to maintain concentration due to working with money and long hours
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