KIRSTY LYNN POWER
Senior Buyer
Durban,KZN
Summary
Passionate Buyer talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends. Looking to use smart mind and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges with in your organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Gold Buyer/Planner
NWJ Jewellers
11.2017 - Current
- Carrying out the ordering and allocating of new stock to stores in order to ensure that there is enough supply.
- Managing the report process whilst implementing the rebalancing and ordering of core stock processes as well as range building and ordering of all products of the other NWJ ventures.
- Overseeing all the buying, planning and executive function.
- Establishing the pricing of stock whilst carrying out the processing of promotions.
- Range Building of Core and Promotional Line.
- Analyzing and interpreting data whilst controlling the product planning and OTB spend.
- Negotiating with Local and Overseas suppliers.
- Controlling the range layouts whilst managing the assortments and reviews for upcoming promotions.
- Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products.
- Ensuring trends and current markets are in line with Current range.
- Analyses of history and trend patterns.
- Developing payment schedules whilst running and updating OTB Budgets.
- Manage the OTB sales and inventory at brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Monthly and quarterly basis, recap and report back on the sales and inventory results to plan, and LY, and forecast in-season sales and inventory.
- Participate in weekly / monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
- Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required. Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery. Ensure pre-allocations meet store/cluster targets.
- Communicating with Marketing in regards to Promotions and all social media products.
- Designing of Jewellery and communicating with the Manufacturing Factory.
Junior Buyer
NWJ Jewellers
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Selecting new products and reviewing the old.
- Finding the right suppliers.
- Negotiating prices with all Suppliers.
- Ensuring the products are delivered on time.
- Helping to interpret reports and predicting future sales.
- Pitching ideas to senior management.
- Stock control.
- Budgeting and Maintaining OTB.
- Reacting to any changes in customer demand.
- Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while seeking new ones.
- Attending trade events.
- Getting feedback from Stores and Franchisees.
Warehouse Manager
NWJ Jewellers
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Overseeing the receipt and storage of incoming items.
- Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products.
- Monitoring space and tracking stock levels.
- Setting aside storage areas for new stock.
- Meeting productivity targets.
- Maintaining computerised admin (often in spreadsheet form).
- Maintaining automated storage and retrieval systems.
- Recruiting, disciplining and training staff.
- Ensuring security arrangements are in place.
- Scheduling equipment maintenance and replacing when required.
- Ensuring products are stocked correctly and safely.
Manageress
Forma Viva Jewellers
Durban
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Managing all sales within the business.
- Controlling all training and development of staff.
- Guiding the driving turn over and merchandising process.
Manageress
Vernon White Jewellers
04.2005 - 03.2009
- Implementing all sales processes within the business.
- Training and development of staff.
- Driving Turn over and Merchandising within the business.
- Designing and Quote of all custom made jewellery.
Education
Grade 12 -
DAMELIN CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE
01.2004 - 12.2004
Freidman Management -
Friedman
02.2009 - 11.2009
Industrial Relations Management -
Friedman
01.2010 - 06.2010
Customer Relations Management -
Friedman
07.2010 - 12.2010
Excel Course Level -
Excel Academy of Educations
02.2012 - 11.2012
Buying And Planning
W&R Seta Buying And Planning NGF5
Durban University Of Technology 05.2016 - 05.2017
Skills
Computer proficiency
Communication skills
Problem Solving
Team Player
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Certification
Power
Timeline
Gold Buyer/Planner
NWJ Jewellers
11.2017 - Current
Buying And Planning
W&R Seta Buying And Planning NGF5
05.2016 - 05.2017
Junior Buyer
NWJ Jewellers
07.2015 - 10.2017
Excel Course Level -
Excel Academy of Educations
02.2012 - 11.2012
Warehouse Manager
NWJ Jewellers
10.2011 - 06.2015
Customer Relations Management -
Friedman
07.2010 - 12.2010
Industrial Relations Management -
Friedman
01.2010 - 06.2010
Manageress
Forma Viva Jewellers
04.2009 - 08.2011
Freidman Management -
Friedman
02.2009 - 11.2009
Manageress
Vernon White Jewellers
04.2005 - 03.2009
Grade 12 -
DAMELIN CORRESPONDENCE COLLEGE
01.2004 - 12.2004