Jithendra Pardesi
Robertsham
Summary
Strategic professional in procurement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiation, supply chain management, and cost-reduction strategies. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and relationship building to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Exclusive Tyres
08.2024 - Current
- Communicating with and visiting customers on a daily basis.
- Achieving sales targets that are given.
- Attending to customer queries, TEC, late delivery, pricing queries, and incorrect stock supplied.
- Generating new business.
- Opening of new accounts: Cash/Credit.
- Reinstating old customer accounts.
- Working on Trade Shield to increase customers' credit limits.
- Compile price comparisons of competitors.
Procurement Manager
Exclusive Tyres
01.2017 - Current
- Procurement of all Import/Local Brands
- Monitoring shipments plans (import Brands)
- Monitoring all import Tyre brands Pending orders and ensure that we have sufficient stocks available
- Preparation of New Size orders that the market requires
- Follow up on Pending orders with all supplies (Local & Import)
- Managing deadlines with Local Tyre manufactures orders every month
- Manager records of orders placed per supplier (Targets, per quarter)
- Ensuring new supply codes are updated
- Communicate with Sales weekly on stock requests, stock outs, back orders
- Liaising with clearing agent for ,New Sizes ordered (SKU),obtaining Homologation Permits from NRCS
- Follow up with Marketing for Promo Items sent by import & Local Supply
- Liaise with marketing team regarding New Product arrivals prepare Launch
- Attending to queries, Local and Import brands
- Stocks that were Incorrectly supplied
- Follow up with TEC Department on all Claims import & local & email to suppliers for credit
- Request for credit for short stocks supplied
- Advising Sales team on ETA of stock
- Managing Inventory & IBT, GIT all Brands National
- Running stock inventory reports for individual regions weekly to replace stock that been sold
- Control IBTs requests from other regions & make sure that CDC always has stock on Hand
- Highlight slow moving items by checking SNS and forward to sale Manager to release a special every month
- Laise with regional managers about stock rotation in their WSH, Maybe Release Special, Communicate with sales Manager as well (monthly)
- Ensure all containers are GRV’d for all branches
- Liaise with Admin ladies and check against GIT provided and remove from GIT List
- Ensure GIT list are updated weekly and split by regions on separate tabs which will be provided by imports department
- All stocks received in WHS not costed needs to be added to GIT list on a separate TAB
- Identify all over aged stock and email to sales Manager to put on special
- Ensure that All New import sizes (SKU) need to be allocated to each region accordingly
- Setting up meetings with sales managers on a regular basis to discuss any issues relating to stock etc
Sales Manager
Exclusive Tyres
01.2016 - Current
- Leading and managing the sales team, setting, and achieving sales targets.
- Running a promotion biweekly/monthly on local and imported tire products.
- Assist with stock take and run variance reports.
- Compile a pricing comparison file between competitors' selling prices and our selling price in the market.
- Attend to customer complaints, and resolve the issue with the relevant department.
- Assist the accounts department in recovering outstanding monies from customers.
- Set monthly meetings to discuss customer issues and sales.
Sales Representative
Xtreme Enterprises
08.2005 - 09.2014
- Visiting customers in the KZN region to sort out queries and retain Orders, communicating with customers telephonically on a daily basis for orders
- Marketing our products in customers shops and magazines
- Reason for leaving: Career Growth
Accounting Clerk (Justice Department)
Verulam Magistrate Court
03.2005 - 07.2005
- Data capturing and filing of bail receipts and maintenance cards
- Reason for leaving: Contact Ended
Merchandiser
Pick n Pay
03.2004 - 02.2005
- Handling of stock, placing orders, attending to customer queries, stock taking
- Reason for leaving: Contract Ended
Education
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Computer Literacy, Geography, Metal Work
Temple Valley Secondary
Durban01.2001
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Lead generation
- Market analysis
- Competitive pricing
- Account management
- Inventory management
- Sales reporting
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Order processing
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Supplier liaison
- Cost analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- New vendor setup
- Price negotiation
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain management
- Multitasking
- Product knowledge
Area Of Residence
Robertsham (JHB)
References
- Nazreen, Xtreme Enterprise, Manager, 0861115411, 031 569 6610
- Vani Gouden, Verulam Magistrate Court, Supervisor, 032 439 1700, -
- Zunaid Hassain, Pick n Pay, Manager, 032 533 3670, -
- Eugene, Exclusive Tyres, National Sales Manager, 0641367707, 011-4934569
Languages
English
Miscellaneous
I seek a position that best suits me where I will be given the opportunity to make a difference to the company., I am patient and controlled though not averse to speak my mind when the need arises. I am a committed team player prepared to go the extra mile to achieve my goals. Peers describe me as a hands on, confident and outgoing person.
Personal Information
- Available: 1 Month
- ID Number: 8211145032087
- Criminal Record: None
- Driving License: Code 8
- Marital Status: Married (Traditional)
Timeline
Sales Executive
Exclusive Tyres
08.2024 - Current
Procurement Manager
Exclusive Tyres
01.2017 - Current
Sales Manager
Exclusive Tyres
01.2016 - Current
Sales Representative
Xtreme Enterprises
08.2005 - 09.2014
Accounting Clerk (Justice Department)
Verulam Magistrate Court
03.2005 - 07.2005
Merchandiser
Pick n Pay
03.2004 - 02.2005
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Maths, Computer Literacy, Geography, Metal Work
Temple Valley Secondary
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