Francelyn Janice Abrahams
Industrial Engineer
Cape Town
Summary
Merchandising professional with robust expertise in analyzing market trends and inventory management to drive sales and profitability. Proven ability to provide strategic insights that support business goals while maintaining strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptable problem-solving. Known for leveraging data analytics and effective communication to ensure successful project execution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Merchandise Analyst
Engen
06.2023 - Current
- Analyze sales trends and customer preferences to gain insights on the performance of a store relative to the chain.
- Analyze and validate data to ensure date accuracy.
- Streamline processes to ensure efficiency.
- Cross-functional collaboration to ensure data accuracy and alignment.
- Basic PowerBi dashboards
- Ad-hoc analysis and reporting
Supply Chain Planner
Pick ‘n Pay
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Inbound inventory replenishment.
- Calculating outbound (DC to Stores) promotional stock requirements (forecasting).
- Calculating inbound (Vendor to DC) promotional stock requirements (forecasting).
- Creating outbounds for stock to go into stores.
- Report on inbound and outbound strike rates.
Enterprise Planner
Kaap Agri Bedryf Bpk
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Conduct sales budgets and sales forecasting.
- Analyze sales data and report findings to executive manager.
- Conduct weekly meetings with buyers to track sales targets and discuss problem areas and solutions.
- Report on out-of-stock products that must be ordered.
- Test and analyze data.
- Reporting on underperforming categories.
- Conduct and facilitate monthly performance presentations to the director.
Vacation Training
Shoprite Holdings LTD
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted Project Managers within the utilities discipline with various water and electricity related projects.
- Established basic Standard Operating Procedures for utilities invoicing.
- Assisted with inspecting, validating, capturing, and processing of data and the development of structures that simplified operational tasks.
Education
Masters of Engineering Management - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Problem-solving
Retail
Merchandising trends
Blue Yonder (JDA)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerBI
SAP End User
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Timeline
Masters of Engineering Management - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University
02.2024 - Current
Merchandise Analyst
Engen
06.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Planner
Pick ‘n Pay
08.2022 - 05.2023
Enterprise Planner
Kaap Agri Bedryf Bpk
08.2020 - 07.2022
Vacation Training
Shoprite Holdings LTD
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
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