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Jessekay Vos

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a highly motivated, customer-focused person priding myself on both perfection and precision in everything I do. I comfortably manage negotiations, sales calls, and conduct analysis of market trends, working confidently with multiple systems processes and tools, to ensure conversion to sales and in turn, positive profit margin. I am a hands-on employee and thrive in such an environment. My time management and attendance is consistently high, and I utilize the skills I have acquired to comfortably navigate tasks that require precise problem-solving, cross functional collaboration. I believe I can be an asset to your organization and would appreciate the opportunity to be part of the team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fresh Produce Purchaser

Foodstuffs South Island
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Sourced high-quality fresh produce from multiple suppliers while consistently negotiating competitive prices and terms.
  • Created and managed detailed purchase orders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the procurement process.
  • Coordinated the distribution of goods to guarantee timely delivery and optimal product condition.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to enhance service levels.
  • Collaborated with the category and promotions teams to align sales, ordering, and pricing strategies.
  • Proactively tracked seasonal trends to accurately forecast inventory demand and adapt purchasing strategies in a dynamic market.
  • Implemented regular vendor performance reviews, which led to cost-saving measures and improvements in overall supply chain efficiency.

Administrator

Foodstuffs South Island
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Demonstrated expertise in booking meetings and managing schedules to ensure seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provided excellent customer service and consistently focused on building great relationships with both vendors and customers.
  • Proficient in generating both regular and ad hoc reports, translating data into actionable insights for optimal decision-making.
  • Skilled in loading and updating pricing information into systems with precision, to maintain data integrity.
  • Adept at creating detailed agendas and engaging presentations to support management meetings and strategic discussions.
  • Experienced in processing store orders efficiently, streamlining the supply chain from order entry to delivery.

Interior Project Coordinator

PlaceMakers Christchurch
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Processed client orders as requested by customers and internal representatives.
  • Project managing deliveries and installs of bathroom and heating products, and liaising with third-party contractors to meet the installation deadlines.
  • Reconciling invoices from exterior contractors and suppliers.
  • Updating shared spreadsheets and documents to portray project development.
  • Provided project management support for customers, both potential and existing, and adjusted my approach to convert and/or reinforce their purchasing.
  • Using internal and external software to meet the criteria for project completion in a timely manner.
  • Onboarded and trained new hires on our standard operating practices (SOPs) and software functionality.
  • Reading off construction plans to ensure the correct product(s) is quoted and ordered.
  • Providing clients with quotes generated to ensure that special supplier prices and margins are maintained and ensuring that the client is satisfied with the proposed pricing.

Inwards Goods Team Member

PlaceMakers
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Ensuring that ordered product is correct against our tracking and purchasing information by liaising with suppliers and fulfilment centres.
  • Ensuring that products are free from damage prior to sale.
  • Assist in maintaining Placemakers product fulfilment for the greater Canterbury region.
  • Using internal software to update a stocktaking system to ensure that product or monetary loss is eliminated / minimized.
  • Liaising with all departments within Placemakers Christchurch to ensure that discrepancies and low stock levels are rectified ASAP, and receiving product from these departments to provide shipping and transfer support.
  • Picking and Packing orders for branches and customers

Health, Beauty and Fine Fragrance Consultant

Farmers
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Data entry of client / customer requests
  • POS process, assisting other staff with troubleshooting
  • Upholding Farmers NZ brand image in both actions and conduct
  • Cross collaborated with freight/inwards goods
  • Converting guest traffic and prospecting new business, frequently upselling
  • Provided flexibility for sick leave and personal leave cover

Store Manager

Pagani
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Supported and motivated my team to meet set KPI's and targets
  • Supported the closing of sales, and increased profit by upselling based on a customers request or interest
  • Taught junior staff day to day processes and practices to increase branch performance
  • Promoted a supportive atmosphere with the team
  • Liaised with a national office to ensure that day to day operations were optimised, and that the site was profitable
  • Showed acceptance and understanding to people from all walks of life.
  • Re-merchandised store on both a frequent and adhoc basis to allow for seasonal and purchaser preferences to enhance the customer experience and in turn increase profit margin

Education

High School Diploma -

Rangiora High School
Rangiora, New Zealand
12-2015

Skills

  • High level of accuracy during data entry
  • Adept at working independently and as part of a team
  • Highly experienced utilizing Microsoft Suite applications
  • Variety of knowledge in using software, eg, Builderstrend, Rave, ACE, SAP, AP2Way, TDX
  • Developing and promoting displays of goods for sale without guidance
  • Meticulous placement of goods and products to enhance the visual appeal for customers clients
  • Skilled at reducing profit loss
  • Passionate about providing excellent customer service
  • Strong focus on health and safety in the workplace
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Vendor performance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Fresh Produce Purchaser

Foodstuffs South Island
06.2024 - 01.2025

Administrator

Foodstuffs South Island
11.2023 - 06.2024

Interior Project Coordinator

PlaceMakers Christchurch
03.2022 - 11.2023

Inwards Goods Team Member

PlaceMakers
12.2021 - 03.2022

Health, Beauty and Fine Fragrance Consultant

Farmers
02.2019 - 12.2021

Store Manager

Pagani
08.2017 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Rangiora High School
Jessekay Vos