Nelisa P.

Experience

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  PEP

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Trainee buyer
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  The Foschini Group

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2012

  Sourcing / Imports Specialist
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  Edcon Group

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  Junior Buyer (Baby,Infants Hardlines)

  Range build, business analysis, OTB management,Order Management,Pricing,Supplier loading

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  Africa Internet Accelarator

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Buyer(Baby Category)

  Building Ranges,Supplier management,Price and delivery negotiation, Maintaining Margin, Selection and signing supplier contacts.

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  Clicks Group

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Category Manager/Buyer - (Cosmetic Accessories)

  Position Held ​Buyer (Category Manager) (Cosmetic Accessories- both Brands and Private Label) Tasks : ​• Planogram and Innovation Management (Product development management).Order Management (Approve and cancel order/discount on orders) Negotiating supply terms and managing tender process. Forecast, maintain stock levels/ models and store space.• Ensure Innovation and product development is in place and in line with targets based on the business strategy.Business strategy formulation and growing market share.(Range build and Range reviews).Relationship Management (Logistics, shipping and QA)​Product sourcing and Price Negotiating (OTB and Margin Management). Show less

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  Sticky Hands PTY(LTD)

  Jun 2015 - now

  Designer of own label "Sticky Hands", Gender neutral Baby and kids clothing range

  Designer of own label "Sticky Hands", Gender neutral Baby and kids clothing range, supplying well established eCommerce retailers and individual bay destination stores Nationally. Tasks:• Range design and Innovation Management (Product development management and Fabric sourcing).Order Management (Approve and cancel order/discount on orders) Negotiating supply terms and managing tender process. Manage and maintain stock levels.• Ensure designs process is done timorously and in line with targets based on the business strategy.• Business strategy formulation and growing foot print for Sticky Hands and drive traffic for the business partners. Achievements:• I have conceptualised and developed my own clothing line for baby-wear. Range building and Brand building and management.• Brand Positioning and pricing. Management of Technical processes and Innovation process (creation of Gender Neutral rage).• Partnership negotiations with well established retailers( Zando, Spree and Kids Emporium) Show less

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  Pick n Pay

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  National Category Manager

  Position Held ​National Category Buyer - (Baby Food, Diapers, Toiletries, Wet-Wipes) Tasks: • Planogram and Innovation Management (Product development & Private Label management).Order Management (Approve and cancel order/discount on orders) Negotiating supply terms and managing tender process Manage and forecast- maintain stock levels and store space.• Ensure Innovation and product development is in place and in line with targets based on the business strategy.• Business strategy formulation and growing market share. Lay downs (Range build and Range reviews). Achievements: • Grew Category from a double digit decline to a +1% (R551m to R553m YTD) with the unit growth of 3.5%• Have grown Promo sales from R126m to R134m and that led to us gaining market share for this period (first 6months)• Successful development and launch of Tiny Tots Private label brand (Diaper with premium features ie: equivalent to Pampers Premium, Baby Food and Toiletries). Organic Baby Food and exclusive Baby Toiletries in high end Assortments.• Successful launch of the Baby Club with +20k members and 64% average on redemption in the period of 6 Months.• Understanding of Food safety and regulations affecting my category. Show less

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  Shaoxing Newidea Garment Co., Ltd.

  Feb 2020 - now

  SALES MANAGER-SOUTH AFRICA AT NEW IDEA

  Key responsibilities is to Source and develop business and product- Apparel and Garments suited for the South African Market and grow the sales targets for New Idea Garment Co.,LTD

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  Skoon Skincare

  Mar 2021 - now

  Key Account Manager (Sales and Trade Marketing)

  • Business Management and Analysis ( Offer Innovation, Sustainable / Eco Friendly Skincare to the retail sector nationally). • Trade marketing-ATL and BTL strategy and POS.• Drive Activation across Offline and Online • Improve Customer shopping journey• Product Management and Development.• Price negotiations.• Budget management and allocations.• Analyze consumer Trends and Business forecast.• Shipment / International logistics Management.• Sourcing Business opportunities. • Business Seasonal Strategy and Projections.• Promotion Management.• Working very closely with Buying Managers and Buyers (House Keeping).• Present ranges and new launches to Retailers Buying partners.• Formulate and align business strategies, both internally and externally.• Trade marketing and POS management.• Planning- Manage orders vs forecast and allocations.• Management of products life cycle (Sell by dates) and ranging.Achievements:• Sales growth of 68% YOY• Business expansion- grew with 120 doors between July 2021 and March 2021.• Business growth of 8% in Q4 vs OP. Show less