Michelle Jonker
79a 1 Ridgevista Court, Reedy Creek,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Merchandise buyer with 10 years of experience in retail buying, planning and inventory management of fashion and hard goods. Versatile team player with strong people management skills and a passion for adding value and growing business
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Jubel Custom Design And Alterations
10.2021 - Current
- Designing patterns and creation of formal and bridal wear, costumes for musicals
Buyer
Shoprite Checkers
01.2007 - 12.2016
- Merchandise planner for Toys 3 yrs
- Ladies and Kidswear Buyer 7 yrs
- Sourcing and Negotiating
- Ordering and administration
- Planning, forecasting, budgeting and managing OTB
- Merchandising (in store product layout, planograms and new store layout)
- Stock allocation and transfers
- Systems development
- Planning and assisting promotional campaigns
- Design and selection of core and fashion products
- Implemented markdown strategies to clear slow-moving inventory and maximize profitability
- Assisting and training in store staff
- Knowledge of fabrics and technical skills (QA)
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Training junior buyers
Education
Bachelor of Consumer Science - Clothing Management
University of Pretoria
11.2006
Skills
- Creative
- Strategic Planning
- Merchandise Buying
- Industrious and innovative
- Task driven
- Critical thinking
- Training and equipping others
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication
- Team player
- Fully trained seamstress
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
Eloise Stocken • Senior Buyer, Shoprite Checkers
estocken@shoprite.co.za
Timeline
Owner
Jubel Custom Design And Alterations
10.2021 - Current
Buyer
Shoprite Checkers
01.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Consumer Science - Clothing Management
University of Pretoria
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