We work client specific to facilitate/manage the sourcing and tendering processes, development of product and or brand from factories/suppliers abroad on behalf of our clients so that they can buy the right quality products, direct from factory, to minimize risks, reduce admin, take the waste out of the supply chain. We become your eyes and ears when looking to import product.We also consult with clients globally looking for a route to market in South Africa

Excited to be taking the helm of the Global Business Group and to watch the group grow from 25 members to 50 members by Dec 2023 - we are a group of consultants each representing our country in terms of route to market and product sourcing.

Working close collaboration with Dr Raj Baraiya on various projects. Functions: to give strategic and operational direction, vetting/approving and motivate projects for future endeavours, setting deadlines and targets and managing each project accordingly, identify resources required and appoint necessary parties to deliver, ensure communication channels are maintained, provide a forum where problems can be addressed constructively and resolved.

Key Account Manager position in Hardlines, Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturine sector.As a Sourcing Specialist and Merchandiser for Ayla HK Ltd I have managed to grow their account with Pepkor by more than 100% in less than 2 years. I identified a gap in the market to supply medium to larger manufacturers with Packaging and other components and has subsequently landed the account for supplying ice cream sticks to Mac Donalds via one of their factories as well as various types of Aseptic packaging for foodstuffs.

Assisting with the launch in July in terms of setting up of the Johannesburg sales offices, co-ordination of presentations for the sales team as well as working on the technical aspects of the presentations.See website: www.salenka.jeunesseglobal.com

Achieving financial targets by implementing the necessary procurement strategies and procedures to ensure the right products are bought and delivered in the most cost effective way, align with the target markets expectations and arrive on time for maximum profit generation while continually improving methods to decrease spend/waste and to increase profit, stock turn, basket size and market share. Establish strategic relationships with key incumbent suppliers who are aligned to the company's needs while sourcing and identifying new suppliers where necessary, maintaining the width of the supply base in order to ensure meaningful business relations prevail. Agree and negotiate terms to supply agreements where appropriate.Analyse market trends and take necessary steps to steer the business in the right direction in order to ensure that the range always remain fresh and current. Develop quick response strategy in order to react to trends that spike or die down unexpectedly. Negotiate exit strategies on slow lines and dead stock.Foster close working relationships with associated departments e.g. QA, Trends, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Shipping, Distribution and Planning.Report on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the business in order to identify and implement improvements. Manage the team to ensure extremely high levels of staff morale and job satisfaction in order to deliver on all company targets.

(Stationery, Arts+Crafts, Toys, Party, Gifting, Novelty, Glassware, Cutlery, Crockery, Home Kitchen Appliances, Seasonal Appliances, Furniture, Baby, Home Decor)To ensure the provision of world-class sourcing of merchandise through local and international sourcing hubs, volume bundling and negotiation to acquire merchandise at the Optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), without compromising on quality. To strategically plan and maintain the supplier base in order to acquire merchandise that will enhance profitability and ensure sourcing excellence both local and abroad.Key accountabilities: Critical path management; Strategic Supply base planning and management; International Sourcing; Price negotiation and logistics planning to maximize profitability of the business.

Internationally source, plan, forecast and develop ranges both discount and more upmarket LSM groups and making sure that the merchandise arrive at the stores as planned and is given the exposure required in order to make sales/profit budgets intended.Research target market, source product, strategically manage factories, develop brands by creating in house brands. Negotiating the best deal suitable to each target market taking value price and quality into consideration.Controlling the critical path and logistics involving the timeous arrival of the product all the way through to merchandising at store level.

(School Shop in Sportsmans Warehouse) -Merchandiser/Buyer (Schoolwear, School shoes, School sports gear, stationery) Buying/ Planning and Sales

Merchandiser/Buyer partner (Irrigation equipment) Buying, Marketing, Financial planning. (Entrepreneurial)

Co-ordinating ranges working with designers and factory sampling line to present to smaller accounts such as Makro, Clothing City, and smaller clothing outlets.Overseeing the critical path from order through the factory to delivery to the indipendants.

Trend analysis and prediction, Color palettes and labdyeing, Fabric strategy.Storyboards depicting all the key elements for the season.

Buying Ladies active wear and swimwear.

Responsible for sales performance of the Ladieswear department. Sales, Stock, Housekeeping, Merchandising