2019
Natalie Pearl Phipps - Maree
Natalie Pearl Phipps - Maree-
Curriculum Vitae
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management - Student
University of South Africa
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July-
Female
Coloured
Barbette Road, Ottery,--Code B
English and Afrikaans
1 Month
Career Objective
I am a second year UNISA student studying towards a degree in Business Management with a goal of
graduating in the year 2020. I aim to use my experience in sales, procurement and online product
management to add value to your company in terms of its bottom line and customer experience. In
future I would like to obtain my second degree in either Public Procurement Management or
Operations Management by the age of 30.
I have a core belief that within any organization, without your sales force there will be no room for
procurement and without procurement you cannot increase your sales. A company is built like a
triangle with three core points; sales, procurement and operations. If either one fails or slacks your
bottom line becomes the reflection of its weakest point. My long term career objective is to become
a senior manager in my field and to manage a team where each one understands the importance of
the value they contribute into the organization.
Key Skills
Maintaining a supplier database and
price lists
Website product management.
Good at prioritizing.
Creative
Supplier negotiation
Purchase forecast schedules
Maintaining supplier relationships
Efficient in Pastel and MIRA POS
Managing returns to supplier
Insuring minimum GP% is adhered to
Flexibility to meet supply and
demand
Results focused – The end user is
priority
Product promotion and advertising
(Online platforms)
Employment History
Inksaver / Linon Hospitality Supplier – Buyer
March 2017 to Present
Responsibilities:
Inksaver - Sourcing all stationery, ink and toner cartridges locally with the best price in mind. Import
bulk purchases of compatible ink and toner cartridges. Communicating any back order and lead time
with internal colleagues. Ensuring minimum gross profit is maintained at all times.
Managing slow moving stock of ink and toner cartridges and updating any new products available.
Ensuring price lists, product information, descriptions and images are up to date. Maintaining the
import faulty list is up to date for all claims.
Linon – Importing of fabric from China. Working closely with our CMT’s to create stock orders of bed
linen. Reconciling of fabric and ensuring prices are updated (manually) across all product categories
and price lists for both Inksaver and Linon.
CTC – R-
Lippy’s Intouch Stationers Cape Town – Office Manager
April 2016 to 28 February 2017
Procurement – Sourcing of all and any kind of stationery, grocery and corporate wear items from
current suppliers along with sourcing new suppliers in aim of getting the best price along with
superior service. Building a strong supplier relationship to receive the best price and service.
Sales – Quoting new clients on the best prices possible and keeping those prices locked for a period
of 3 months. Managing customer consignment stock. Creating specials for the Cape Town branch
and sending them to clients to increase sales.
Operations–Managing of inventory, including scheduled stock takes as well as co-ordinating the
drivers collections and deliveries on a daily basis. Ensuring at best our clients items are delivered
within a 24 hour period once the order has been placed. Completing any ad hoc duties required for
Lippy’s Cape Town.
German Autoworks / Car Plus Me – Sales Executive
September 2012 to April 2016
I originally started with German Auto Works doing quotes on mechanical work on vehicles and on
the side, sales of a German product – Clim Air wind deflectors. That later led to me heading the
quotes team and becoming a team leader within that division whilst continuing my sales of vehicle
accessories. Later I moved to a new division, Car Plus Me, our USP being; to enhance your driving
pleasure, as a sales executive.
My key responsibilities were to draw up small to medium stock orders, primarily, to sell accessories
to the general public and do continuous follow ups with customers, and ensure all payments have
been processed. Posting of adverts on sites such as Gumtree and Facebook and attracting customers
to specials currently taking place. Accessories sold included wind deflectors, bonnet guards, sun
blinds, boot mats, Thule roof racks, bike carriers, roof boxes and Kamei roof boxes. I would initiate
monthly sales strategy / action plans for in store as well as online sales. If needed, attending Trade
shows is required (in 2013 I did the Auto Mechanika Trade Show in Johannesburg and the Mommy
and Me expo in 2015).
Cape Union Mart – Sales Assistant
July 2011 to August 2012
Merchandising, keeping the store clean, cashier, general sales assistant and took part in stock taking.
Product knowledge was Important, clear communication skills. Knowing the mission, vision and
company guarantee was very important as well as the refund, exchange and price matching policy.
Lavender in Lavender Hill - Sales Assistant
February 2012 (3 month period)
Taking locally manufactured products produced within the community of Lavender Hill, Cape Town,
and growing the distribution of products into smaller retailers. Searching of packaging for the
lavender tea, that members of the community had made. Sourcing of funds and donations from
companies towards the planting days we hosted in the community. Cold calling was involved and
arranging of meetings.
This was done on a freelance basis, Monday to Friday, unpaid.
Education
January 2014 – Present
July 2011 - Dec 2011
Jan 2006 - Dec 2010
University of South Africa
Degree in Business Management – 2nd Year
Modules Completed –a comprehensive list of all modules
completed can be sent upon request
Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development
Short course in Entrepreneurial Development – NQF 5
Plumstead High School
Main subjects - Accounting, Mathematic, Business Studies and
Consumer Studies – Bachelors Pass
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy creating garments from home for women. I have previously done alterations for which I have
been paid. There is something special when going into a fabric shop and searching for a specific
texture or fabric colour and then creating a garment from what you have envisioned. I enjoy hiking,
skipping and running.
References
Nareeman Africa – Administrator
Raymond Ackerman Academy…
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E-mail:-Nazia Waja – PA and Branch Co-Ordinator
German Auto Works
Telephone:- / 07
E-mail:-Mr John Bolton – Senior Supervisor
Cape Union Mart
Telephone:- or-
E-mail:-
Thank you for taking the time to consider my curriculum vitae. Any certificates and documentation
will gladly be provided upon request.
(Curriculum Vitae last updated February 2019.)
