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ILZE RHEEDER

Merchansie Planner
SUNSET BEACH, MILNERTON,Western Cape

Summary

SEX : FEMALE MARITAL STATUS : DIVORCED, ONE CHILD NATIONALITY : South African To whom it may concern I am writing to express my keen interest in Planning and Buying Manager, as advertised on your website. With my strong background in retail, buying and planning, I believe I am an ideal candidate for this role. I am a highly motivated and accomplished professional with 32 years of experience in retail and financial planning. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered exceptional results, exceeding expectations and driving positive outcomes. My expertise lies in buying and financial planning. In my most recent position as specialised financial planner and buyer at The Building Company, I successfully handled a portfolio of R1.5 Billion p.a which included PG Bison. These experiences have honed my ability to handle the biggest portfolios in the country. I am impressed by your organizations commitment to the recruitment and its reputation as an industry leader. The opportunity to contribute to your team and be a part of your organization's growth and success is truly exciting to me. I firmly believe that my skills, qualifications, and passion make me an excellent fit for this role. I am confident in my ability to reiterate the Value I can bring to any Company/Organization. Moreover, my strong as communication, teamwork, or problem-solving abilities enable me to thrive in fast-paced and challenging environments. I would welcome the chance to discuss how my skills and experiences align with your need to find the most suitable candidate in greater detail. Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Ilze Rheeder Lianne Clayton Planning Manager – Miladys Non Apparel +27 835601735 Hayley Firth Buying Manager – Miladys Non Apparel +27 827883383 John Hart Systems and Supply Chain Director MDD. +27 828293661 Jay Currie Former Supply Chain Director MDD. Currently Group Commercial Executive with Massmart JHB +27 825737777 Neill Pleaner Former C.N.A. and Dion Merchandise Director/Currently managing his own business

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SPECIALIST BUSINESS MANAGER

MUSIC FOR PLEASURE (PTY) LTD
  • Buying and planning position
  • Responsible for achieving sales budget
  • Responsible for achieving gross profit
  • Responsible for achieving stock turn
  • High level strategic planning for all areas applicable
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Proactive response to market conditions
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • Space management
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • High level strategic planning for all areas applicable
  • Making sure that the relevant planners and merchandise controllers are in line with the strategy
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels and must be maintain by the planner
  • Product assortment
  • High level promotional analyzing and promotion planning
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • High level analyzing and monitoring promotions
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Seasonal,Xmas and weekly buying
  • Managing the age stock in order to reduce provision Buying and planning position, Buying and planning position
  • Responsible for achieving sales budget
  • Responsible for achieving gross profit
  • Responsible for achieving stock turn
  • High level strategic planning for all areas applicable
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Proactive response to market conditions
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • Space management
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • High level strategic planning for all areas applicable
  • Making sure that the relevant planners and merchandise controllers are in line with the strategy
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels and must be maintain by the planner
  • Product assortment
  • High level promotional analyzing and promotion planning
  • Controlling OTB and reforecasting
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • High level analyzing and monitoring promotions
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Seasonal,Xmas and weekly buying
  • Managing the age stock in order to reduce provision

Middle Management Program

MMP
  • SMDP – Senior Management Development Program

SENIOR PRODUCT PLANNER

THE BUILDING COMPANY
02.2021 - Current
  • BATHROOMWARE, PLUMBING, FLOORING AND BOARDS

SPECIALIST PRODUCT PLANNER

EDGARS
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • LADIES BRANDED FOOTWEAR
  • NAME

SPECIALIST PRODUCT

EDGARS
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • PLANNER
  • LADIES PL DENIM

PLANNER

EDGARS, EDCON
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES
  • DUTIES INCLUDED :
  • High level and low level strategic and financial planning for all relevant areas down to store segments
  • Identify and implement various different store segments for different areas based on moving annual performance
  • Identify optimization stores and influence relevant stock levels to maintain optimum sales
  • Identifying optimum level of QTY’s based on the analysis on performance and sellthroughs
  • Implement and monitor all new store strategies
  • Allocate stock according to identified segments
  • Monitoring performance on changed store segment strategies
  • Managing obsolete stock in reduced segments
  • Preparing and presenting weekly performance reports
  • Controlling OTB by store segments
  • Assisting in inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Inbound and outbound
  • Assist in preparing post seasonal and seasonal reviews to present to the CEO in terms of the store segments
  • Accurate store profiling and monitoring the performance with in that segment.

SENIOR PLANNER

MAKRO
08.2011 - 11.2018
  • PERSONAL AUDIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE EQUIPMENT OFFICE FURNITURE MUSIC & MOVIES GAMING COMPUTER SOFTWARE COMPUTER STORAGE COMPUTER ACCESSORIES TOYS BABY GOODS LUGGAGE DINING AND DECOR
  • DUTIES INCLUDED :
  • High level and low level (right down to style level) strategic and financial planning for all areas applicable
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Assisting in inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin and promotion planning
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Inbound and outbound
  • Preparing and present weekly trend figures
  • Preparing buy plans for the Buyer’s overseas trip
  • Prepare and control the import process on goods coming from China, Italy, Czech Republic, South America and India
  • Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Preparing post seasonal and seasonal reviews to present to the CEO
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Day to day running of the merchandise business
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • Negotiating deals alongside with the Buyer
  • Work together in a team to achieve goals.

SENIOR PLANNER

LADIES FORMAL WEAR
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • High level and low level (right down to style level) strategic and financial planning for all areas applicable
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Assisting in inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin and promotion planning
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Preparing and present weekly trend figures
  • Preparing maps for the Buyer’s overseas trip
  • Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Preparing post seasonal and seasonal reviews to present to the CEO
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Day to day running of the merchandise business
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • Negotiating deals along side with the Buyer
  • Work together in a team to achieve goals.

PLANNING MANAGER

HI
01.2007 - 07.2008
  • SPORTS,OUTDOOR,HOUSEWARE,
  • TOYS,STATIONARY AND JEWELLERY
  • DUTIES INCLUDED :
  • Reporting to the Planning Executive, the Planning Manager is required to ensure that General merchandise inventory throughout the business is effectively planned, managed and controlled
  • Provide the Planning Executive with information and value-adding insight to ensure that timely and accurate conclusions are able to be reached and effective decision made regarding the planning, procurement and management of inventory
  • Co-ordinate, oversee and control budgeting and forecasting activities in terms of timing and quality of processes: provide training, guidance and assistance as necessary
  • Monitor merchandise and inventory planning and management activities in the Division through own analysis of information, discussion with Merchandise Manager , Buyers , Planners and Merchandise controllers , and ensure that timely, appropriate and effective decisions and actions are being taken to identify and address opportunities and/or problems
  • Measuring and reporting on SBU performance against budget, targets and forecasts, including pre- and post – promotional/seasonal analysis and reviews
  • Forecasting of future inventory levels and requirements based on sales trends, planned promotional activities, on order etc.
  • Range and assortment planning – including the calculation and control of OTB and inventory allocations – to achieve budgeted sales, margin, operating income, stock/DFC and GMROI targets;
  • Ensure control and recoveries of other income;
  • Effective communications and working relationships with stores and vendors
  • Ensure the adequacy and continuous improvement of the merchandise planning and inventory management skills within the Division by participating in the selection and induction of new personnel, as well as monitoring the performance and coordinating/conducting the ongoing training and development of all staff involved in planning and inventory management
  • Ensure that effective communication is maintained with Group Finance and that all financial information required is provided;
  • Monitor effectiveness and integrity of the merchandise management process and systems; recommend/effect changes as required in consultation/liaison with appropriate personnel/departments;
  • Undertake/coordinate/participate in various other projects related to merchandise planning and inventory management.

PLANNING MANAGER

Y, OUTDOOR
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • PATIO&CAMPING)
  • DUTIES INCLUDED :
  • High level and low level (right down to style level) strategic and financial planning for all areas applicable
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Responsible for weekly Replenishment as well as parameters set for RPL
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin and promotion planning
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Preparing and present weekly trend figures
  • Preparing maps for the Buyer’s overseas trip
  • Space management
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Preparing post seasonal reviews
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Day to day running of the merchandise business
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • Negotiating deals along side with the Buyer
  • Work together in a team to achieve goals
  • Managing the age stock in order to reduce provision

SENIOR PLANNER

04.2005 - 06.2005
  • HI-TEC OFFICE EQUIPMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPUTER SOFTWARE GAMING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
  • DUTIES INCLUDED :
  • High level and low level (right down to style level) strategic and financial planning for all areas applicable
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Assisting in inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin and promotion planning
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Preparing and present weekly trend figures
  • Preparing buy plans for the Buyer’s overseas trip
  • Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Preparing post seasonal and seasonal reviews to present to the CEO
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Day to day running of the merchandise business
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • Negotiating deals along side with the Buyer
  • Work together in a team to achieve goals.

SPECIALIST PLANNER/PLANNING MANAGER

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
04.2004 - 04.2005
  • N.A
  • High level and low level (right down to style level) strategic and financial planning for all areas applicable
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Responsible for weekly Replenishment as well as parameters set for RPL
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin and promotion planning
  • Making sure that the supply chain is running smoothly
  • Preparing and present weekly trend figures
  • Preparing maps for the Buyer’s overseas trip
  • Space management
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Preparing post seasonal and seasonal reviews to present to the CEO
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Day to day running of the merchandise business
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin
  • Negotiating deals along side with the Buyer
  • Work together in a team to achieve goals.

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
04.2003 - 03.2004

SPECIALIST PLANNER

MFP
10.2002 - 03.2003
  • High level strategic planning for all areas applicable
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels
  • Merchandise budget management
  • Meeting retailer’s financial objectives
  • Controlling OTB and reforecasting
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • Space management
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Store profiling
  • Product assortment
  • Planning and controlling sales, inventory levels, retail reductions, purchases and profit margin.

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
10.2001 - 10.2002

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
11.1999 - 03.2001

SPECIALIST PLANNER

03.1999 - 10.1999

SPECIALIST PLANNER

DIY, TEXTILES, DION
12.1997 - 03.1999

SPECIALIST PLANNER

SPORTS FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING
01.1997 - 11.1997
  • Planning the quantitative aspects of the Merchandise Planning process involving allocation / negotiation of budgets
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels and must be maintain by the planner
  • Product assortment
  • Promotional analyzing and promotion planning
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • Promotion ordering
  • Analyzing and monitoring promotions
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Managing the age stock in order to reduce provision

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

MAKRO, Men’s Clothing
06.1996 - 12.1996
  • Planning the quantitative aspects of the Merchandise Planning process involving allocation / negotiation of budgets
  • Parameters are set for stock inputs and model stock, sales projection, stock turn and service levels and must be maintain by the planner
  • Product assortment
  • Promotional analyzing and promotion planning
  • Controlling OTB and reforecast
  • Responsible for stock and inventory management as well as the margin management process
  • Implementing strategies to achieve the sales plan, GP and turnover with the use of controlling the input margin
  • Promotion ordering
  • Analyzing and monitoring promotions
  • Replenishment, Christmas planning, Seasonal planning and a buy plan for the imported line
  • Managing the age stock in order to reduce provision
  • Collation of information from the purchase plan and product assortment for the Buyer on a contract to secure the merchandise
  • Loading of new products and discontinue the lines that are aged out of season
  • Placing orders and following up deliveries to the stores
  • Loading promotions and placing orders
  • Ensuring that promotions are 100% in stock for ultimate customer satisfaction
  • General administration and filing
  • Loading price changes and normal range maintenance
  • Controlling and loading markdowns

Administration and Credit Manager

CULLINAN HOTEL
08.1995 - 05.1996
  • General administration & filing
  • Handling a cash book value of R1,1 million
  • Reconciling account and paying all Suppliers and general accounts e.g
  • Telephone, Satoer, sundries and laundry
  • Printing and distribution of monthly checks
  • Controlling the manual cheques for the 7-day and c.o.d
  • Accounts
  • Controlling the stock in the restaurant and kitchen
  • Managing and receiving stock for the liquor department

TRAINEE PLANNER

MAKRO
06.1994 - 07.1995
  • Men’s Clothing
  • NAME OF

MERCHANDISE CONTROLLER

Men
06.1993 - 05.1994

CREDIT CONTROLLER

MAKRO
04.1991 - 05.1993
  • Awarded citation in recognition of dedication and provision of excellent work performance
  • Windows
  • Lotus 1-2-3
  • Word Perfect
  • Excel Advance
  • Legacy (Old C.N.A
  • System)
  • POM (Dions/Game system)
  • RED WORLD (Mr Price system)
  • Babbage
  • Qlikview
  • Qliksense
  • Arthur Planning Advance (Super user)
  • Enterprise Planning
  • RPAS Planning
  • EPD Planning
  • Fully trained in SAP R/3 and SAP 4.5
  • BI – Datawarehouse Makro
  • Retek (Super user – Edcon Merchandising system)
  • Proclarity (Data Warehouse) – Super user, weekly training to update us on new advanced functions – Very important for a Specialist planner
  • MS Access ’97 Basic & Intermediate
  • MS Access ’97 advance
  • Negotiating Skill Course
  • MDP – Merchandise Development Program
  • AMDP – Advanced Merchandise Development Program

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law

Highschool Jeugland
02.1991 - 11.1995

Skills

Problem-Solving

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Timeline

SENIOR PRODUCT PLANNER

THE BUILDING COMPANY
02.2021 - Current

SPECIALIST PRODUCT PLANNER

EDGARS
09.2020 - 12.2020

SPECIALIST PRODUCT

EDGARS
11.2019 - 08.2020

PLANNER

EDGARS, EDCON
06.2019 - 11.2019

SENIOR PLANNER

MAKRO
08.2011 - 11.2018

SENIOR PLANNER

LADIES FORMAL WEAR
08.2008 - 05.2011

PLANNING MANAGER

HI
01.2007 - 07.2008

PLANNING MANAGER

Y, OUTDOOR
07.2005 - 12.2006

SENIOR PLANNER

04.2005 - 06.2005

SPECIALIST PLANNER/PLANNING MANAGER

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
04.2004 - 04.2005

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
04.2003 - 03.2004

SPECIALIST PLANNER

MFP
10.2002 - 03.2003

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
10.2001 - 10.2002

CNA

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (PTY) LTD
11.1999 - 03.2001

SPECIALIST PLANNER

03.1999 - 10.1999

SPECIALIST PLANNER

DIY, TEXTILES, DION
12.1997 - 03.1999

SPECIALIST PLANNER

SPORTS FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING
01.1997 - 11.1997

MERCHANDISE PLANNER

MAKRO, Men’s Clothing
06.1996 - 12.1996

Administration and Credit Manager

CULLINAN HOTEL
08.1995 - 05.1996

TRAINEE PLANNER

MAKRO
06.1994 - 07.1995

MERCHANDISE CONTROLLER

Men
06.1993 - 05.1994

CREDIT CONTROLLER

MAKRO
04.1991 - 05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Law

Highschool Jeugland
02.1991 - 11.1995

SPECIALIST BUSINESS MANAGER

MUSIC FOR PLEASURE (PTY) LTD

Middle Management Program

MMP

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