Phumlani Qingana
General
Cape Town
Summary
Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets. Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser & Promoter
Native Child Africa
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Promote, checking on stock level, liaising with grocery manager/ instore merchandiser and ensuring stock is replenished so that no stock is lost.
- Obtain a printout of Nativechild store report to ensure that what is on the system tallies to the stock on the floor for best-selling lines and report to the manager to develop promotional strategies.
- Selecting products that will appeal to the target customer base.
- Working with suppliers to source products
- Monitoring stock levels and ordering new products when necessary.
- Managing inventory to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
- Conducting regular inventory audits.
- Adjusting displays based on sales data and seasonal trends.
- Ensuring the store layout and product displays enhance the customer shopping experience.
- Gathering customer feedback to improve product selection and display.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in product displays
End Controller
CIS
1 2013 - 1 2014
- Reviewing and verifying items picked for orders.
- Packing items securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Using packing materials like bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and boxes
- Printing and attaching shipping labels and packing slips.
- Ensuring labels are accurate and legible.
- Recording packed orders in the inventory system
- Inspecting items for damage before packing.
- Ensuring all items in an order are included and correct.
- Reporting any discrepancies or issues to supervisors.
- Ensuring packages are ready for shipment according to schedule
Merchandiser
Wellnesswarehouse
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Checking and packing stock
- Optimize the sales and profits by ensuring that the store is stocked with the right products in the right quantities.
- Stocking shelves, arranging and maintaining product displays.
- Pricing products and checking difference on pricing every week.
- Analyse sales data to identify best-selling lines and report to the manager to develop promotional strategies
Merchandiser
Super Spar (under CIS)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Checking the stock, packing stock
Education
Khulani High
Skills
Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively
Building Relationships
Teamwork & Multitasking
Contactnumbers
062 7026 190
Trainingdevelopment
Learn to Earn, Basic Computer, Introduction to computer & Microsoft Office, Month, 2015
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/10/89
References
- Marius (CIS), Manager, 076 6901 983
- Nokuzola Gogela, Supervisor (Wellness Warehouse), 0216737200
- Nonceba Ngubelanga, Reporting line, 0715529691
Timeline
Merchandiser & Promoter
Native Child Africa
02.2023 - 11.2023
Merchandiser
Wellnesswarehouse
01.2017 - 07.2019
Merchandiser
Super Spar (under CIS)
01.2014 - 01.2015
End Controller
CIS
1 2013 - 1 2014
Khulani High
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