Daveshen Naidu

Daveshen Naidu is an experienced FMCG Buyer currently working at IOEC since July 2023, where responsibilities include building supplier relationships and defining product categories. Prior experience includes serving as a Fruit and Vegetable Buyer at Chandling International from March 2022 to July 2023, focusing on supplier relations, quality sourcing, and price negotiations. Naidu began in retail as a Trainee Store Manager at SPAR South Africa from May 2021 to February 2022, managing departmental functions, budgets, staffing, and customer satisfaction initiatives. Naidu's extensive background in operations and customer service was developed over a decade at Woolworths, where various roles included Operations Manager and Foods Department Manager, emphasizing stock management and sales optimization. Education includes qualifications in team and operational management from Omni HR Consulting and studies at Sastri College, Durban.