retail manager at Pick n Pay retailers

1. Rashid Kader - Curriculum Vitae Page 1 of 3
I am a highly dedicated and self-motivated individual offering extensive experience in all aspects of
the retail merchandise process, ranging from store execution to buying. I am highly skilled in
collaborating with key internal departments, suppliers and other key functional areas of the business
from my experiences in total store operations, regional buying experience and my academic studies.
My objective is to become a leader and a business turnaround specialist in the retail industry
combined with sharing of my retail experience and training of the next generation of retail leaders.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Pick ‘n Pay Retailers July 1995 to Present
Regional Buyer
 Buying for the following categories for the KZN Region and Swaziland:
Toiletries, Health and Beauty and Groceries
 Stock procurement for the regions Hypermarkets, Supermarkets and Franchise Stores.
 Buying commodities in to the distribution centers to ensure competitive pricing and product
availability.
 Negotiated product, prices and delivery with suppliers.
 Negotiating rebates and trading terms with the suppliers.
 Monitored and guided the appropriate stock turn levels leading to increased market share.
 Building a balanced assortment of Merchandise to meet and exceed sales budgets, gross
profit, and stock turn-around.
 Source new suppliers and maintain relationship with existing suppliers.
 Analysing gross margins, shrinkage, obsolete stock, dormant stock, overstock and supplier
strike rates (using Business Workbench Portal and SAP R3.)
 Create advertising and marketing strategy for regional advertising.
 Market intelligence on Competitors and ensure a competitive edge are maintained and in
line with market positioning.
 In-Store execution of promotions and point of sales.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
 Retail Business Acumen
 Ability to make decisions under pressure
 Ability to recognise future trends
 Retail Market Intelligence Gathering
 Good analytical skills
 Supplier Relationship Management
 Building cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
 Communication and influence skills
 Negotiation skills
 Confidence and presentation skills
 Team leadership
 Information monitoring and analysis
Rashid Abdool Kader
Address: 26 Gazania, Westwood Estate, South Africa
Phone: +27 82 335 8206Email: rabdoolk@gmail.com

2. Rashid Kader - Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 3
 Managing in- season trade through past reaction to sales promotions and performance.
 Communication strategy development of seasonal ranges and offers.
 Effective communication with all relevant Stakeholders and Senior Management.
Store Manager
 Managed store processes and procedures to ensure store operational standards to maximise
profit and deliver excellent customer service.
 Ensure customer satisfaction by offering best service levels, best products and best in store
standards.
 Effective merchandise controls by offering fresh products, always in stock and the best range
of product.
 Develop, mentor and manage junior managers, department managers, permanent staff and
casual staff.
 Manage staff in line with the human resource policies, procedures and practices.
 Chairing disciplinary enquiries and hearings in accordance with disciplinary procedures and
labour laws.
 Monitor and guide the store team in achieving or exceeding the profit budget by controlling
operational efficiencies, excessive wastage, labour expense and stock management.
 Operations and maintenance management by ensuring all equipment is properly maintained
and in effective working condition. Manage contract agreements with outside contractors to
provide pest control, cleaning, security and maintenance.
 Manage in store security and ensure that security systems are fully operational. Manage the
implementation of shrinkage control measures by implementing shrinkage plan.
 Instrumental in the opening of new stores in competitive geographic areas. Grew the stores
incorporating customer sovereignty, promotions and team work.
Assistant Store Manager
 Second in charge to the store manager.
 Ensuring the correct implementation of policies and systems.
 Maintain the company image.
 Lead a Merchandise team to drive brand and portfolio growth
 Stock order in line with sales rate and promotions
 Stock displays in accordance with marketing strategy
 Discipline of staff, i.e. initiating and chairing enquiries.
 Maximise turnover, profit and productivity of the store by providing superior customer
service.
 Instrumental in the opening of new store in a competitive geographic area. Grew that store
with the use of customer sovereignty, promotions and team work.
Floor Manager
 Second in charge to the assistant store manager.
 Managing the grocery division.
 Ordering, sales promotion and merchandising of stock.
 Lead a Merchandise team to drive brand and portfolio growth.
 Manpower scheduling in accordance to the needs of the business.
 Maintaining of service standards and in stock position of the entire store
Perishable Manager and Produce Manager
 Lead a Merchandise team to drive brand and portfolio growth.
 Wastage management.
 Stock management.
 Regulator of profit and loss of these 2 departments.
 Stock quality checks.
 Training of staff.

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Pick n Pay In-House Training (Accredited Technikon Witwaterstrand and Technikon SA 
Introduction to Retail Management
Management Development Programme (MDP)
Finance and Accounting
Accolades
Won the Pick n Pay CEO Trophy Cup for the National Birthday Competition 2016
Was Awarded Pick n Pay National Trader of the Year 2018
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Commerce Degree in Marketing expected completion date 2019
UNISA (University of South Africa)
Certificate in Micro-Computing
Durban Computer Tech
Diploma in Electronics
Omnitec Institute
Matriculated: With Matric Exemption 1991
Risecliffe Secondary
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Des Moodley – KZN Senior Buyer/Director (Retired) – 082 466 0451
Riaan Smith – HR Manager Pick n Pay Kwazulu Natal – 082 466 0453.