Zunaid Razack

Seasoned retail leader with 20+ years driving strategic planning, merchandising, and operations across South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and CIS. Proven track record delivering financial KPIs, building high-performing teams, and scaling businesses from corporate to entrepreneurial ventures.

OWNER & OPERATOR - Food Truck Business

(2020-09)

Entrepreneur and operator of a successful food truck business, building a strong brand from the ground up.

• Awarded Small Business of the Year by Sanlam, competing against established SMEs across the region
• Scaled operations over 5 years, participating in major events and building a loyal repeat customer base
• Developed differentiated product offering with proprietary homemade sauces, driving brand recognition

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - Zitonet

(2017-02 - 2020-03)

Strategic leader of logistics operations, implementing effective planning tools and processes, and achieving consistent profit growth.

• Optimized end-to-end supply chain processes, improving delivery lead times and reducing overstock risk
• Built and managed strategic vendor relationships, strengthening sourcing reliability and cost efficiency
• Led planning function across the business, aligning inventory strategy with sales and margin targets

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - Modis Fashion (Russia)

(2015-01 - 2017-01)

Managed a team of 17 across buying and planning for 143 stores with an annual turnover of $250M.

• Led strategic planning for a major fashion retailer in Russia, improving market responsiveness and agility
• Reduced terminal stock through revised buying processes, directly improving trading profit margins
• Adapted planning frameworks to local market conditions, increasing full-price sell-through rates

HEAD OF MERCHANDISING - Retail Group Georgia

(2010-07 - 2014-12)

Oversaw a team of 15 handling 35 international brands across four countries, generating an annual turnover of $225M.

• Streamlined merchandising operations across Retail Group Georgia, developing junior teams and brand partnerships

DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER - Fawaz Alhokair (Saudi Arabia)

(2002-11 - 2010-07)

Directed 15 international brands in ladies' and lingerie sectors with a turnover of $120M.

• Managed multi-brand budgets and exceeded sales and profit targets across Saudi Arabia for Fawaz Alhokair

SPECIALIST PLANNER - Edcon Group

(1994-03 - 2002-06)

Created financial plans and managed product range adjustments based on performance.

• Delivered significant department growth at Edcon Group through strategic stock management and KPI attainment