Milton Ovzinsky Email & Phone Number

Widely experienced in the FMCG wholesale and retail sectors with 30 years experience, specifically in the development of Private Label programs and the related category management, encompassing strategy and marketing, people management, financials, growth, innovation and sustainability. Experience also spans retail operations and franchise development.

- Management of sales team- New product development- National Sales management- Maintain key national customers including Coles, Woolworths, Metcash, - Develop business strategies and provide direction to head office to support the day to day effort of managing customers.

Ryde, Nsw, Australia

As General Manager, Private Label, my focus was to further develop and drive the growth of the Private Label program. The program is now a highly profitable national 3 tier, Private Label program. All three brands have enjoyed Aztec rated consumer confidence and awareness within the top 5 Private Label brands nationally. Initiatives foresaw the implementation of a highly successful discount tier post GFC and the introduction of fourth dimension control brand ranges to ensure the brand remained competitive within the market.During my tenure the Private Label program achieved preferred status within the Metcash organization as a Royal Supplier. This success was achieved through the establishment and maintenance of cooperation and strategic alliance between manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.ANDREW REITZERI have worked with Milton Ovzinsky for over 20 years in the Grocery / Retail Industry. In South Africa where his expertise was in the Retail / Franchising area and Private Label and the last 14 years in Australia where he built the Metcash / IGA Corporate Brands business into the success it is today. At all times I found him to be very hard working, totally trustworthy and supportive of company strategies and direction. As the leader of his team he was innovative on product and marketing strategies and successful at building and growing the people in his team to always perform above expectations. I have no hesitation in employing him again if the opportunity arose and he therefore has my highest recommendation.MIKE JABLONSKI. Full recommendation attached as link.Milton's work was consistently of an extremely high standard. He was an invaluable asset to the Metcash organisation. He has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can work independently or as part of a team, has exceptional time management skills and completes tasks within strict deadlines. Milton is disciplined, structured and strategic. He is a Master at negotiating.

Ryde, Nsw, Sydney, Australia

As National Corporate Brand Manager my task was to build a profitable Private Label division managing a multi-channel team and encompassing all aspects of development, procurement, imports, quality control, sales and merchandising.Through category revision, the implementation of marketing sales and strategies, the introduction of a unique dedicated sales and merchandise team and the creation of business plans, the 3 tiers Private Label program achieved substantial growth.Further profitability was achieved through the introduction of a unique Cross-Tasman tender program, enabling value extraction.The introduction and development of collaborative study tours with Australian Private Label Suppliers launched a platform for supplier collaboration and development, cementing partnership programs with Metcash.

Ryde, Nsw, Australia

Tenacious leadership skillsMonitor performance and the development of teamSet and embrace trends in the Private Label FMCG industryStrong negotiation and communication skills Growing and developing the category Engaging with retailers and suppliersExperience working with KPIs across financial, operational and human objectivesAs General Manager, Private Label, my focus was to further develop and drive the growth of the Private Label program. The program is now a highly profitable national 3 tier, Private Label program. All three brands have enjoyed Aztec rated consumer confidence and awareness within the top 5 Private Label brands nationally. Initiatives foresaw the implementation of a highly successful discount tier post GFC and the introduction of fourth dimension control brand ranges to ensure the brand remained competitive within the market.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Attended intensive training in the USA through Daymon & Associated. • Worked with Daymon International as a joint venture to develop the second largest Private Label program in South Africa.• Developed the Private Label program (Family Favorite) to a highly effective and profitable,1200 sku program.

Manage, Coach and develop category managers Grow sales, income and increase the number of stores engaging with these conceptsProvide analysis and reports on the implementation to storefor senior managersPresent to Retailers, Retail Committees and Roadshows around the countrySet the strategic plan for teams categoriesNegotiation of trading terms

Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Management of two retail teams comprising 31 staff members inclusive staff training.Development of retail arm for franchise development, viz.Existing Lucky 7 Franchise that consisted of 1200 storesImplementation of Four Square Franchise - 100 storesTrader seminar and trading sessionsChairing of Trader MeetingsNegotiation with suppliersAdvise Traders on store layouts and merchandising techniquesManagement of Trader Development accountsPromotional negotiationsPromotional leafletsBudgetsStrategic planningConvention coordination and planning inclusive trader attendance recruitment, convention program and chairing for 500 plus delegatesCo-ordination of Trader Tours overseas on an annual basis inclusive tour compilation, trader recruitment, competition criteria and selection.Competitor tracking.Marketing including presentations and press releases.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Randfontein, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

First in control of the Supermarket division within Woolworths South Africa (M&S UK equivalent), flagship store in Jhb commissioner st , followed by total ladies clothing division and household textiles departmental operations manager.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Private Label & Convenience Program

Private Label Program

Departmental Operations Management, Retail Operations

Management Course, Retail Operations

Accounting, Commerce, Mercantile Law