Gift Mazibuko

I am dynamic, focused, results driven, goal orientated and energetic. Self-disciplined, team player and Business minded merchant with over 18 years of experience in Retail Buying & Operations 

To: The Manager, 

I have 18 years+ Retail experience of which over 14 years Retail Buying &Sourcing; Category Management experience & 4+ years as Senior Sales Manager within the Retail Operations. I have worked at various organisations at various levels of responsibilities (Merchandising, Buying, Management & Sales), where I was exposed/trained/performed & led in all aspects of the specific job descriptions and responsibilities.

I have over 14 years of experience in product development, product engineering to be in light with the organisation strategy to meet KPI’s (come into target price & margin). I have good supplier relations and management including being a tough negotiator. Have extensive experience in travelling to China/India& Pakistan for sourcing but also travelling for trends in UK,USA & Europe

Portfolios I have managed (ranging from R180 million – R689 million per annum) including but not limited to:

- Homeware

- Men's, Ladies, Kids Branded Footwear (Nike, Reebok, Adidas, New Balance)

- Men's, Ladies, Kids Outerwear (Branded & non-Branded)

- Men's, Kids wear, Intimate & Sleepwear

- Baby wear (infants wear & blankets) 

- Accessories (men’s, ladies, kids)

- Cosmetics & Fragrances

The key strengths I possess for success in this position include: 

- Good leadership and team management 

- Good analytical & numeracy skills

- Good negotiations skills & ability to network including influence

- Teamwork & interpersonal skills

- Good communication skills

- Good organisational abilities & multi-tasking

- Working well under pressure & in tight deadlines environment

- Commercial awareness & creative flair

- Good leadership/mentoring skills

- Target achievement driven

- Good presentation skills

- Supplier relations and management

- Good attention to detail

- problem solver 

- Good planning and time management skills

- Broad knowledge of purchasing practises 

In the words of Albert Einstein "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." I am open minded, willing to learn and I am adaptable to change.

Kind Regards,

Gift Mazibuko

gift.mazibuko@rocketmail.com

National Diploma in Fashion Design & Marketing