Procurement and Marketing specialist for Southern Africa market and expanding into Africa. Strong Business orientation and negotiation skills to drive company KPIs. I have worked for biggest retailers in Southern Africa and have a proven track record of growing market-share. I have successfully developed and implemented futuristic strategies that gives companies a sustainable competitive advantage. My interest are not only in retail (Clothing & FMCG) but expand to mining, automotive and Jewellery industries. I express my creative flare in my Hand-crafted leather shoes & bags, consultation, and mining products company.

Senior Buyer @ Purpose: Build an elevated shopping experience for customers that who shop and visit Sun and Sand Sports. Key Responsibilities: Build strategic relations with all the brands that supply Sun and Sand Sports. Ensure KPI (Sales, Gross-Profit, Input-Margin and Stock-Turn) are achieved by reducing Markdown costs. Product strategy formulation, range building and trend forecasting. Improve and ensure consistency in product quality and clear value for money is achieved with every product line in the range. Competitor analysis, international and local market research. Lead and manage the merchandise team (buying, planner, designers, graphic designer, garment technologists). Conduct performance management and goal settings. Participate and influence marketing calendar to ensure all product offering is aligned to marketing calendar and seasonal opportunities. Manage and Ensure merchandising in stores is of excellent quality to improve product visibility, ease to shop and customer basket size. Product Type: Football and Basketball: - Performance Product: Football Boots, Baskeball Sneakers, Shingurds, Balls, and Sports Accessories. - Bottoms: Shorts, and Long Pants for Replica and Supporter - Tops (Replica Jerseys, Cotton T-shirts, Track Tops, Fleece Hoodies. - Accessories (Caps, Socks, shinguards, Football and Basketball Balls) From ‏نوفمبر 2015 to Present (2 من الشهور) Managing Director and Sole Owner @ From ‏يناير 2010 to Present (6 من الأعوام) SNR BUYER - DENIM BRANDS @ Purpose: To create, lead and manage the buying of denim brand in Splash stores for Landmark Group. Key Responsibilities: Ensure KPI (Sales, Gross-Profit, Input-Margin and Stock-Turn) are achieved by reducing Markdown costs. Lead the buying process for menswear, Womanswear and accessories. Product strategy formulation, range building and trend forecasting. Improve and ensure consistency in product quality and clear value for money is achieved with every product line in the range. Competitor analysis, international and local market research. Lead and manage the merchandise team (buying, planner, designers, graphic designer, garment technologists). Conduct performance management and goal settings. Participate and influence marketing calendar to ensure all product offering is aligned to marketing calendar and seasonal opportunities. Manage and Ensure merchandising in stores is of excellent quality to improve product visibility, ease to shop and customer basket size. Product Type (Mens and Woman): - Bottoms (Denim, Fleece, Chino Pants & Shorts) - Knits (T-shirts, Jerseys, Fleece, Other) - Wovens - Jackets - Accessories (caps, belts, underwear, socks) From ‏سبتمبر 2015 to ‏أكتوبر 2015 (2 من الشهور) Senior Buyer - Team Sports (Football, Rugby, Cricket and Basketball) @ • Procuring agreed ranges involving interdepartmental co-ordination • Negotiating of cost prices resulting in value for money, selling price points and primary margins being achieved • Implementing and maintaining quality standards regarding look and style of merchandise • Adherence to critical path • Growth and development of business • Product development • Range construction From ‏نوفمبر 2013 to ‏أغسطس 2015 (عام واحد 10 شهور) Senior Buyer: RE: Brand Menswear @ Buying is responsible for the procurement of on-trend product as per Woolworths and group strategies. Need to work with Design team to understand the seasonal trends, customer preferences and develop them into South African relevant, Woolworths products. Buyer is responsible for building the required range, negotiating with suppliers, the administration required, as well as many other roles. The main role of the buyer is to ensure that product range meets the sales and profit targets for thier department. From ‏أغسطس 2012 to ‏أكتوبر 2013 (عام واحد 3 شهور) cape town area, south africaSpecialist Buyer: Edgars Denim Shop @ Source fashionable product for customers to shop by travelling overseas, fashion shows, product launches and shopping malls. Source and negotiate with supplier on best cost and retail prices for product. Product selection (t-shirts, woven shirts, golfers, jackets, knitwear and denim) for denim brands (i.e. Guess, Levi, Lee Jeans, Pepe, Soviet, Diesel, Lee Cooper, Polo, and Wrangler). Involved in marketing and promotion plans for season. In-store visual and merchandising enhancement (new shop visturing, new store openings, product seletion for these stores). From ‏سبتمبر 2006 to ‏يوليو 2012 (5 من الأعوام 11 شهرا) Foods Department Manager @ Ensure that all food principles are adhered to accross different product categories i.e. cold chain vs long life product. Achieve stores budgeted Sales Manage employees on sales floor and till operators Ensure store keeps correct stock / product offering which is in line with store's customer profile From ‏يونيو 2005 to ‏أغسطس 2006 (عام واحد 3 شهور)

Bcom, Marketing and Communication Management @ University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria From 2002 to 2004 Matric 2001, English First Language, Sesotho, Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Studies @ St Dominic's College; Welkom From 1993 to 2001 Thabana Khothule is skilled in: Visual Merchandising, Footwear, Forecasting, Product Development, Negotiation, Purchasing, Outerwear, Trend Forecasting, Project Planning, Marketing, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Denim, Brand Development, Knitwear