Zandile Lekganyane
Retail Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Proven leader in retail management, adept at driving operational efficiency and maximizing profitability, notably with EDCON. Skilled in inventory tracking and mentoring teams for peak performance. Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy and staff productivity, demonstrating a keen ability to enhance business operations and financial success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
EDCON
11.2010 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Floor Manager
Pick N Pay
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Managed team of 20 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Developed staff scheduling plans that ensured adequate coverage during peak hours without compromising on service quality.
Admin Manager
Score Supermarkets
01.2003 - 02.2007
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Receiving Clerk
Rite Valu Supermarkets
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Sustained a clean work environment by adhering to housekeeping standards when handling merchandise deliveries daily.
- Streamlined the receiving process for improved efficiency and time management in the workplace.
- Prevented loss or theft of valuable items through vigilant monitoring of security protocols during receiving tasks consistently.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
- Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
Education
Retail Business Management
Technikon Northern Gauteng
SoshanguveLethabong High School
SoshanguveSkills
Inventory Tracking and Management
Operational Efficiency
Operations Oversight
Policies and Procedures
Maximizing profitability
Timeline
Store Manager
EDCON
11.2010 - 11.2016
Floor Manager
Pick N Pay
04.2007 - 10.2010
Admin Manager
Score Supermarkets
01.2003 - 02.2007
Receiving Clerk
Rite Valu Supermarkets
01.2001 - 12.2002
Retail Business Management
Technikon Northern Gauteng
Lethabong High School
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