SAP
Irfan Khan
Brand, Merchandising & IT Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Brand, Merchandising & IT Manager with extensive experience in luxury retail, brand management, merchandising strategy, and digital transformation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimise systems, enhance customer experience, and drive operational excellence across retail and wholesale environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Brand, Merchandising & IT Manager
Bellagio
01.2014 - Current
- Manage Receiving, Merchandising & Workshop Departments.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual sales analysis, forecasting stock purchases.
- Oversee brand management for Bell & Ross and Oris since 2020.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives across IT and retail operations.
- Plan collections, special orders, and curate product assortments.
- Support SAP system operations and database management.
- Manage logistics and inter-branch stock transfers.
- Handle social media planning and digital product merchandising.
- Perform network setup, computer purchasing, and minor repairs.
- Drive customer service excellence and retail support.
Merchandising & IT Administrator
Bellagio
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Handled receiving and merchandising of stock.
- Transferred stock between branches.
- Purchased computer equipment and assisted with network setup.
- Performed minor computer repairs.
- Supported the setup of SAP database and POS system.
Sales Assistant
Bellagio
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Sales and customer support.
- Product packaging and evaluation.
- Store admin: invoicing, banking, statements, stock orders.
Club Scorer
Marks Park Cricket Club
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Scored matches for the Presidents Team.
- Organised and summarised statistics for the club.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Regent Business School
Master's in Business Administration -
Regent Business School
12-2026
BSc - Life Sciences (Psychology & Physiology with Genetics)
UNISA
Matric - undefined
Roosevelt High School
Cricket Scoring Course Level D & C - undefined
Gauteng Cricket Board
Skills
Strategic Planning
Bell&Ross and Oris Brand Management
Wholesale & Retail Sales
Merchandising Strategy & Execution
Visual Merchandising & Retail Experience
Digital & IT System Oversight
E-Commerce & Digital Product Merchandising
Data & Analytics
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Innovation & Digital Transformation
Goods Receiving & Quality Control
Workshop Management
Custom & Bespoke Orders
Repair & After-Sales Service Management
Coordination with Sales & Retail Teams
Team Supervision & Training
Reporting & Process Improvement
Software
Microsoft Office 365
Adobe Suite
Certification
Friedman Gold Star Selling
Interests
Sports- Padel, Soccer & Cricket
Reading
References
- Ridwaan, Sader, Chief Financial Officer, 083 781 0886, Bellagio
- Christine, Ward, General Manager, 082 940 6980, Bellagio
Timeline
Brand, Merchandising & IT Manager
Bellagio
01.2014 - Current
Merchandising & IT Administrator
Bellagio
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sales Assistant
Bellagio
01.2011 - 01.2012
Club Scorer
Marks Park Cricket Club
01.2006 - 01.2014
BSc - Life Sciences (Psychology & Physiology with Genetics)
UNISA
Matric - undefined
Roosevelt High School
Cricket Scoring Course Level D & C - undefined
Gauteng Cricket Board
Post Graduate Diploma in Management -
Regent Business School
Master's in Business Administration -
Regent Business School