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Cindy Wilson

Cindy Wilson

Cape Town

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement and Maintenance Assistant

Faircape Group
11.2023 - Current

Maintenance

Processing of all logged items in terms of procedure.
Issuing of quote requests/attend to callout/ other Red Rabbit.

Daily follow up of Red Rabbit, reminders.
Prioritising urgent emergency cases.

Issuing of Invoices to Leasing Units Owners for completed
callouts as and when required and emailing the necessary
departments to arrange recovery and payment.
Ensuring approval for callouts for Leasing Units Owners is
completed prior to sending.


Procurement

Daily checks and follow ups of all requisitions placed by internal
teams.
Processing all orders as per the requisitions placed by all internal
teams.

Ensure daily follow up with supplier for quotes and feedback
on queries.
Preparation of orders and emailing to suppliers.
Ensure accurate recording of suppliers profiles and pricing is
recorded in the purchasing system.

Ensure accurate processing of orders on the purchasing system.
Ensure daily checks for order approvals by Management.

Making sure products/items are delivered on time and meet the
required standards.
Ensure all Orders are processed as per the requisitions received
Communicate any supply problems to the Snr Buyer.

Brand Administrator

Brand Name Marketing
04.2022 - 05.2023

Managing Clients

Dealing with client enquiries.

Preparing presentations in line with client/s briefs and build a dynamic relationship.

Offering various solutions.

Understanding of various branding solutions and timelines. Ensure all artwork is approved and supply clients with pre-production samples if required.

Ensure that all amendments as per client’s request is handled. Sourcing

Sourcing of items in line with client’s budget.

Obtain different quotations from suppliers.

Work with branders.

Perform quality checks on products, when required. Administration

Receive PO’s and Invoices from suppliers.

Provide client with quotations and invoices.

Follow up on deliveries and collections.

Manage cost price, selling price and mark ups.

Supply finance with the relevant documentation for payment.

Junior Buyer

Province Lighting
02.2020 - 03.2022

Load Purchase orders.

Track deliveries.

Negotiate better price.

Obtain quotes.

Update pricing in pastel.

Check clients account status before releasing orders.

Rendering department support.

Implementor

Westcor
08.2019 - 01.2020

Full admin and buyer support to a Senior Buyer and Product specialist on the Sunglass Category.

Ensuring stock is ordered and arrives on time.

Placing order and updating the internal system.

Sample management.

Listing new SKU.

Proforma invoices.

Sign of costing sheets and stock movements.

Managing packaging consumables.

Catalogue management.

All related administration.

Buyers Assistant

Good Hope Sales
12.2014 - 09.2019

Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.

Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.

Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.

Researched and evaluated market trends and industry developments to optimize purchasing strategies.

Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.

Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.


Merchandise Coordinator (promotion)

Assisting planning department with pulling reports

Weekly sales report.

Month to date sales report.

SOH report.

Stock age report

Assistant Buyer

Ackermans
12.2011 - 11.2014

Respond to supplier’s queries.

Update style cards.

Assist buyers during range reviews and post seasonal.

Sample management.

Assist buyer with business plan preparation and tendering documents.

Update buy plan monthly.

Supported senior buyers in executing successful product launches, contributing to increased sales and brand exposure.

Maintained accurate purchase order records, ensuring timely delivery of goods and smooth communication with vendors(local and import ).

Resolved invoice discrepancies promptly, maintaining positive vendor relationships and preventing payment delays.

Education

National Diploma - Retail Business Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2007

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Product procurement
  • Competitive sourcing
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Professionalism
  • Multitasking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Order Placement
  • Time management abilities
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Price dispute resolution
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation

Travel

I had the privilege of travelling to some amazing parts of Africa, and staying at wonderful hotels and lodges along the way. These places include Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Kruger National Park, Garden Route, Cape Wineland's, as well as various parts of Cape Town and surrounding areas. 

Timeline

Procurement and Maintenance Assistant

Faircape Group
11.2023 - Current

Brand Administrator

Brand Name Marketing
04.2022 - 05.2023

Junior Buyer

Province Lighting
02.2020 - 03.2022

Implementor

Westcor
08.2019 - 01.2020

Buyers Assistant

Good Hope Sales
12.2014 - 09.2019

Assistant Buyer

Ackermans
12.2011 - 11.2014

National Diploma - Retail Business Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cindy Wilson