Zulfiah Patientia

I have over ten years experience in Product Planning and a proven track record in driving product efficiencies and enhancing sales margins.

Held Planning portfolios in Womenswear Clothing - Tops, Knitwear, Denim, Bottoms & Outerwear departments including Underwear, Footwear (Ladies, Mens) and Accessories (Mens, Ladies)

During my employment at PEP LTD, managed close to 50 Aim Plans, planned at Subclass/Buyers class level.

I am committed to delivering impactful results through analytical insights to optimise product performance and alignment to company strategic goals through means of effective decision-making and collaboration with all stakeholders.

Training and Development:

• Coached two Design employees in Product Planning – Cross department training - Foschini
• Trained Tracy-Lee Jephtha (Central Planning) in Product Planning
• Currently providing training to Mihle Tyala (Allocator) from Allocator Role to Trainee Planner Role
• Currently providing training and coaching to YES Student on YES Program in Allocator capacity with the help of Mihle

Systems and Change Management:

• 1Aim - Part of Testing Group for 1 AIM (Transitioning from Arthur Aim to 1AIM)
• One Margin and Provision – Part of Merch Group representing Foschini
• Riverfields Project: Custodian/Co-ordinator - Managed the "Test & Roll-out" transition of deliveries from Midrand DC to Riverfields DC successfully for Foschini, which included On-boarding of Suppliers, collaborating and working very closely with Shipping Analyst, Shipping Team, Merchandise and DC Teams. It also enabled working relationships with merchants across other Divisions

Reporting structure listed below in most recent order: 

Chazia Desai

Snr Planning Manager: Foschini Footwear & Accessories

083 318 5341

Magauta Mokoena (Previous Head of Planning)

Head of RFO

084 400 0825

Roy Ries
Head of Planning, Exact

0768231948