Sinazo Bonga
Store Planner
Wynberg
Summary
I am detail oriented Store Planner with strong experience across Womenswear. Skilled in analysing sales trends, reviewing stock performance and providing clear insights that support effective trading. Proficient across key planning systems, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and optimise stock flow. I brings sound commercial judgement and collaboration with strong problem-solving and a steady proactive approach to planning and trade discussions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Planner
Woolworths
02.2024 - Current
- Support the Planner with data driven insights to drive profitable stock decisions and category performance
- Ensure accurate and efficient merchandise allocation to stores by managing and validating store sales, size profiling, and store profiles.
- Maintain ongoing communication with stores and suppliers to ensure smooth stock flow.
- Use reporting tools to track performance and identify trading opportunities at store and size level.
- Actively participate in weekly trade meetings and planning discussions as a core member of the planning team, contributing to strategy and planning reviews.
- Experience across Women’s Athleisure, Knitwear, Fleece, Denim portfolios and currently focused on Women’s Woven Tops
Co-Op Student
Woolworths
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Gained workplace experience across multiple planning areas, observing reviews, allocation processes.
- Addressed stock imbalances through timely inter-store transfers, ensuring merchandise availability for customers.
- Generated sales-to-stock reports to monitor store inventory levels.
Customer Service Representative
Huntswood
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed insurance client queries and account concerns accurately and professionally.
Resolved issues efficiently while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.
Communicated clearly with clients and colleagues to ensure smooth processes.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2025
Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2024
International Business Course
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg
12.2023
Skills
References
Zulfah Naidoo
Senior Planner – Former Women’s Athleisure Planner
Woolworths
Mobile: 071 356 4259
Email: ZulfahNaidoo@woolworths.co.za
Mr Wayne Jooste
Former Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Mobile: 083 613 5057
Email: JoosteW@cput.ac.za
Timeline
Store Planner
Woolworths
02.2024 - Current
Co-Op Student
Woolworths
08.2023 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Huntswood
01.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
International Business Course
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg
Advanced Diploma - Retail Business Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology