Ben Morudu
Pretoria
Summary
Senior Buyer with over Number years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Buyer
Kit Kat
02.2020 - Current
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Supported new product introductions by working closely with Product Management teams to develop accurate launch forecasts based on historical analogs and market research data.
- Presented monthly forecast updates to senior management, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
- Reduced lead times through proactive communication with vendors about delivery schedules and potential delays.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Achieved cost reductions by identifying alternative suppliers and negotiating better pricing agreements.
- Streamlined the ordering process by creating standardized templates and documentation procedures.
- Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Supported senior buyers in developing long-term partnerships with key suppliers for improved collaboration.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
Counter Checker
Kit Kat
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Ensured timely order processing with thorough counter checking of purchased items.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Receiving Clerk
Kit Kat
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Streamlined the receiving process for improved efficiency and time management in the workplace.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Supported procurement efforts with timely reporting of received goods, allowing for better planning and forecasting based on available stock levels.
- Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
- Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
- Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
- Improved supplier relations by communicating professionally with vendors about order discrepancies and required adjustments.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Complied with safety regulations during all receiving tasks, reducing workplace accidents and injuries effectively.
- Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Cashier
Kit Kat Group
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy by staying up-to-date on product pricing changes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Merchandiser
Msm Logistics
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economical measures.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Retail Associate
Edcon
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Participated in regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate record-keeping practices were followed.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Education
Matric -
D.A Mokoma Secondary School
Pretoria 2009
Skills
- Professionalism
- Product Demonstration
- Sales Records Analysis
- Staff Training
- Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Retail Management
- Supplier management
- Sales experience
- Pricing negotiation
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stock management
- Business understanding
- Time Management
- Purchasing strategies
- Supplier Communication
- Markdown Rate Recommendations
- Wholesale Merchandise Buying
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Sales Forecasting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Retail Merchandise Buying
- Customer Service
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Earned “Title” award for reason.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Junior Buyer
Kit Kat
02.2020 - Current
Counter Checker
Kit Kat
03.2019 - 02.2020
Receiving Clerk
Kit Kat
03.2019 - 02.2020
Cashier
Kit Kat Group
05.2018 - 02.2019
Merchandiser
Msm Logistics
01.2017 - 12.2017
Retail Associate
Edcon
01.2011 - 12.2016
Matric -
D.A Mokoma Secondary School
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