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OLIVER MAHARAJ-BOOTH

Buyer
Auckland

Summary

Gifted Buyer with solid record of accomplishment in overseeing category growth, marketing strategies and stock optimization. Experienced in managing all stages of buying, deepening partnerships with colleagues and vendors while boosting sales with creative and proactive approaches. Expertise includes maintaining vendor relationships, market research, plan optimization and managing budgets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Torpedo7 Category Specialist

The Warehouse Group
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, sourcing and operations, to streamline product delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to identify current industry trends and competitor activity.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure accurate product placement and quantities, improving overall efficiency and minimizing errors.
  • Managed and tracked incoming orders, utilizing project management tools and techniques to ensure on-time delivery and meet critical deadlines.

Torpedo7 Buyer - Secondment

The Warehouse Group
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led the Water Apparel designs and strategies for Winter 2024 and Summer 2025.
  • Succeeded in reducing closing stock on hand cost without sacrificing gross margin percent.
  • Reduced option count for Summer 25 in line with company targets while maintaining forecasted revenue and gross profit targets
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication and collaboration.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing, allocating stock and enhancing inventory flow.

Product Administrator - AU

Hallenstein Brothers
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented inventory management strategies to ensure accurate stock levels in stores.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed consumer behaviour to optimize marketing and product launch campaigns for the Queensland market.
  • Aligned pricing structures and marketing plans with customer demands and business goals to maximize revenue including the development of Australia only product not available in the New Zealand Market.

Logistics and Inventory Specialist

H&M
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managed inventory rotation using the first-in, first-out approach, ensuring organized and well-stocked shelves to optimize picking for stores.
  • Coordinated the shipment of orders by meticulously picking, packing, and labelling merchandise, reducing errors and delays in the process.
  • Prioritized workplace safety and proactively raised any concerns to the shift supervisor for swift resolution, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.


Buyer

Hallenstein Brothers
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed a high-value product portfolio consisting of tailored-wear accessories worth $8.5 million NZD annually, leveraging data-driven insights to drive growth and profitability.
  • Before managing tailored-wear accessories, managed casual jackets and long sleeve tees.
  • Collaborated with sourcing, creative design marketing, and operations, to develop product ranges that met the needs of the commercial market and the company's brand standards.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the product development process, from concept to in-store marketing events, ensuring timelines were met and workloads were balanced.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with vendors based in China and Bangladesh.
  • Partnered with planners to develop seasonal and monthly revenue targets, reacting to daily sales to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Leveraged offline and online media, as well as data analytics, to define and implement clear trends and strategies that resonated with both customers and the business.
  • Regularly visited company stores and interacted with stakeholders such as staff and customers to gain insights into market and staff needs, driving business growth and success.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing, Sustainable Enterprise, Design Thinking

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
07.2020 - Current

King's College
Auckland
12.2011

Skills

    Sustainability knowledge

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Software

MKTG703 - Digital, Social Media and Mobile Marketing A

ENTR701 - Social Entrepreneurship: Inspiring Innovation and Impact A -

DESN601 - Strategic Design A

MKTG701 - Strategic Marketing B

Bright Side Design Your Life scholarship 2021

BUSS503 - Financial Decision Making Top Student in Class Award 2020

Interests

Vinyl Collecting

Cricket

Running

Hiking

Timeline

Torpedo7 Buyer - Secondment

The Warehouse Group
06.2023 - 12.2023

Torpedo7 Category Specialist

The Warehouse Group
01.2023 - 04.2024

Product Administrator - AU

Hallenstein Brothers
11.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Business - Marketing, Sustainable Enterprise, Design Thinking

Auckland University of Technology
07.2020 - Current

Logistics and Inventory Specialist

H&M
07.2019 - 11.2019

Buyer

Hallenstein Brothers
04.2016 - 05.2019

King's College

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