Kriya Sewpersad
Buyer
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Holds an Honors Degree in Business and Financial Management with 7 years of progressive retail experience. Currently a Buyer for Game South Africa, with experience in African markets. Results-oriented, analytical individual proficient in international buying, and working in a high pressure environment.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Massmart
2019.07 - Current
- Department: Home Audio, Personal Electronics, Gaming
- Develop department strategic plan.
- Drive growth across the department in sales, profitability, brands, suppliers and new product listings.
- Manage and develop both local and foreign supplier relationships.
- Ensure competitiveness in pricing and ranging by monitoring foreign currency and international customer behavior.
- Sourcing new brands and suppliers according to the growth plan and in line with market trends and consumer demand.
- Deliver against key financial and service level performance indicators (sales, margin, and stock availability).
- Manage vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Risk and Compliance Accountant
Massmart
2018.06 - 2019.07
- Assist the business in complying with anti-corruption policies and procedures.
- Consolidate risk & compliance reporting across the business.
- Provided input into policies and high level operational procedures, and ensure that internal operational policies and procedures were adhered to.
- Conduct monthly risk audits and create remediation procedures.
Merchandise Planner
DionWired
2015.01 - 2018.05
- Analyzed consumer trends and sales targets to create distribution plans for retail partners.
- Performed annual and seasonal performance reviews
- Managed the business plan to achieve budgeted sales, margin, and stock targets.
- Conduct monthly P&L review & discussion with merchandise executive.
- Created and executed aged stock action plans.
- Identified risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
Buying and Planning Coordinator
DionWired
2014.01 - 2014.12
- Stock allocations.
- Capturing orders
- Managing department administration.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Business Management, Financial Management
University of South Africa
2016.06 - 2019.02
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Economics
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
2010.01 - 2014.12
Skills
Strategic Planning and Thinking
Negotiation
Risk Analysis
Adaptability
Relationship Building
Additional Courses
Massmart Corporate University: Fundamentals of Buying
Amecus Business Training Specialists: Practical Managerial Finance
Timeline
Buyer
Massmart
2019.07 - Current
Risk and Compliance Accountant
Massmart
2018.06 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Business Management, Financial Management
University of South Africa
2016.06 - 2019.02
Merchandise Planner
DionWired
2015.01 - 2018.05
Buying and Planning Coordinator
DionWired
2014.01 - 2014.12
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Economics
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
2010.01 - 2014.12