Merchandise Planner
Resume:
Applicant: Sivananthan Donavan Reddy
Designate Group: Asian
Summary:
I have spent most of my retail career in the electronic sector, planning for various categories such as Appliances, Audio, TV/DVD, Navigation, Photographic and Gaming, managing and controlling stock files and purchases in excess of R500m per annum. I am currently the Head Planner in a Fashion Retail Chain consisting of 200 stores
Although planning has been my key role, I also have the ability to perform the function of a Merchandise Buyer as I possess the skill of retail science using logical reasoning and my accounting background to make informed decisions in terms of procurement. I am very passionate about risk management as it enabled myself to make decisions regarding stock investments in the best interest of my company by introducing tools such as business plans by supplier, divorce and penalty agreements and margin support where necessary.
I am an individual that is very ambitious and I have a passion for performance. I believe firmly in taking the initiative of going the extra mile and to do tasks over and above what is assigned to me and we have one common goal and that is to make the organization successful and profitable. I work with a high level of accuracy and pay attention to detail. I am very thorough, analytical and I embrace challenges.
Donavan Reddy
084-***-**** ************@*****.***
Notice Period: 1 Month
Information enclosed:
CurriculumVitae
Y
Copy of I.D.
Driver’s Licence
Reference Check
Kroll
Certificates:
Senior Certificate
Tertiary Education
Other
PERSONAL INFORMATION
SURNAME
Reddy
FIRST NAMES
Sivananthan Donavan
IDENTITY NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
15 December 1976
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Durban
NATIONALITY
South African
DRIVER’S LICENCE
Yes
OWN TRANSPORT
Yes
HOME LANGUAGE
English
OTHER LANGUAGES
Afrikaans
MARITAL STATUS
Married
EDUCATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
YEAR COMPLETED
INSTITUTION
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECTS
1994
Stanmore Secondary
School
Grade 12
English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Physical Science
Accounting
Biology
COMPUTER LITERACY AND EXPERIENCE
Ms Word
Excel
Power Point
Office Outlook
CSAV Link – supplier software package
Panda – In house accounting package
Pastel
Dolphin – in house retail management system
Pro clarity
Micro strategy
POM – purchase order management system –
Arthur Planning
CAREER HISTORY
CURRENT/ MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
COMPANY NAME
City Express Stores
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Retail - Fashion
POSITION HELD
Head Merchandise Planner
SALARY
R40 000 per month
R29 700 NET
SALARY EXPECTATION
R45 000 – R55 000 Per month
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
November 2014 - Current
REASON FOR LEAVING
Seeking better financial opportunities
DUTIES:
Portfolio Managed: Group Merchandise Planning – Group Merchandise Budget / Group Stock Management
Portfolio Size: R700 Million Per Annum
Control YTD input budget of +- R700 Million (stock investment)
Merchandise Planning for Group – Mens, Ladies, Kids, Footwear, Schoolwear, Infants, Other
Forward planning and forecasting of sales, stock levels, OTB spend, forward covers and sell off percentage
Planning of local and International supply base
Compile weekly and monthly reports
Analysing stock to sales flow
Check daily and weekly sales and margin reports
Stock management control in terms of forward cover and stock turn
Seasonal stock management - markdowns
Budgeting
Line selections for promotional activity
Promotional analysis
Pricing and Range Build Matrix
Pareto analysis
Sell thru reports
Reacting to changes in sale trends to improve cover and service levels
Marketing and creative concepts in terms of advert campaigns competitions etc.
Financial Planning and projections
Assortment Planning
Store Grading
Research and evaluation of local and international fashion trends
Ongoing research of local stores and market/trends/competitor activities
Store Profit and Loss
COMPANY NAME
Dion Wired
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Retail
POSITION HELD
Senior Merchandise Planner
SALARY
R35 000 per month
R20 400 NET
SALARY EXPECTATION
R25 000 Per month
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
May 2011 – February 2014
REASON FOR LEAVING
Resigned- Pursue business venture
DUTIES:
Portfolio Managed:Hi-Tech Division (TV, Audio, Photographic, Navigation and Cellular)
Portfolio Size:R450 Million Per Annum
Control YTD input budget of +- R450 Million (stock investment)
Planning for HiTech Division – TV, Audio, Photographic, Cellular
Forward planning and forecasting of sales, stock levels, OTB spend, forward covers and sell off percentage
Planning of local and International supply base
Compile weekly and monthly reports
Analysing stock to sales flow
Check weekly sales and margin reports
Stock management control in terms of forward cover and stock turn
Aged stock management.
Managing Core, Non core and promo in stocks
Budgeting
Line selections for promotional activity
Promotional analysis
Pricing and Range Build Matrix
Pareto analysis
Sell thru reports
Supplier business plans
Negotiating deals and billings with suppliers
Managing relationships in terms of penalties with large suppliers such as Samsung, LG, Sony etc
Analysing stock and sales by department, category, item and store level to effectively ensure stock allocation and stock holding in terms of under / overstock
Weekly communication to operations in terms of planograms, store activity etc.
Preparing and presenting post mortem and strategy reports for each range change
Reacting to changes in sale trends to improve cover and service levels
Marketing and creative concepts in terms of advert campaigns competitions etc.
COMPANY NAME
Mass Discounters
NATURE OF BUSINESS
FMCG
POSITION HELD
Merchandise Planner
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
June 2010 – April 2011
REASON FOR LEAVING
Promoted
DUTIES:
Portfolio Managed: Audio
Portfolio Size:R240 Million Per Annum
Assortment Planning
Clustering and Range reviews
Forward cover in terms of days / months of stock
Maintaining adequate stock levels throughout various branches
Maintaining supplier relationships
Maintaining effective G.P and marginal profits
Controlling OTB
Analyzing redundant / nss stock
Establish and maintain service levels with suppliers
Planning and forecasting of sales, stock levels, budgets, forward cover
Manage stock within budgets
Minimize re-distribution through improved planning
Analyzing product performance in terms of Sales, G.P Rands, Stock turn
Supplier forecasts (rolling)
Ranging by store in terms of product performance by store
Execution of markdowns in terms of Aged stock
Evaluation of sell through on new lines and KVI lines
Effective Supply Chain Management
Demand and Promotional Planning
Strategic Planning
COMPANY NAME
JD Group – Hi – Fi Corporation
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Retail
POSITION HELD
Merchandise Buying and Planning
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
December 2005 - May 2010
REASON FOR LEAVING
Relocated to Durban
DUTIES:
Portfolio Managed: Audio / Appliances
Portfolio Size:R160 Million Per Annum
Import Creditors Accounting
Reconciliation in terms of stock purchase and stock received
New Listings
Range Build and Price Matrix
Promotional Analysis
Market trends in terms of competitor activities
Analysing LSM groups to ascertain stock input module
Creative promotion and marketing campaigns to ensure increased foot count in store
Supplier forecasting
Line selection for promotions
Audio Buying
Supplier relationships
Consult stock and sales analysis to determine the product / brand performance by store and manage inter-branch transfers and re-distribution
Planning and forecasting of sales, stock levels, OTB, forward covers to ensure stores have sufficient stock cover before the launch of promotions
Manage stocks and ensure stocks are within budgeted levels
Maintaining set margins and gross profit for the year
Ensure re-distribution of slow selling products to the appropriate branches to clear
Being pro-active in clearing slow moving and obsolete products, suggest recommendations and follow up on stock movement
Responsible for follow up on orders
Preparing month end reports for Merchandise Director
Analyse and optimise stock turn to set targets
Communicate stock levels to buyer and ensure accurate forecasting and order placement on Local and International suppliers
Manage, assess and provide feedback to buyers on the range effectiveness of products in store on product contribution and range effectiveness
Minimise the cost of re-distribution between stores through improved planning
COMPANY NAME
Rennies Ships Agency
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Shipping Industry
POSITION HELD
Financial Controller
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
May 1995 – November 2005
REASON FOR LEAVING
Relocated to Johannesburg
DUTIES:
Disbursement Accounting - Manage and control all vessel income and expenses
Freight Accounting – managing all freight costs in terms of collection and outstanding freight
Creditors Accounts
Debtors Accounts
Bank Reconciliation
Demurrage Accounts
Forex and Foreign exchange control – transfer of funds to owners post vessel departure
Estimates
Internal Auditing
Liaising with international agents
Cash to Master maintenance
Events co-ordinating
REFERENCES
COMPANY
CONTACT PERSON
POSITION
CONTACT NUMBER
Rennies Ships Agency
Kovi Pillay
Financial Director
Hi-Fi Corporation
Trevor Day
Planning Manager
MassDiscounters
Bridgette Spaldin
Planning Manager
Dion Wired
Niven Narayan
Buyer
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