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Istanbul, Turkey

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing operations for the houseware, porcalein, ceramics, plastic, electronics, camping, automotive accessories and hardware categories, overseeing 720+ branches of discount stores and 33 hypermarket branches.• Implemented a strategic approach by creating sub-categories within the team, enhancing the effectiveness of category management.• Demonstrated exceptional performance, surpassing category targets with a remarkable 62% growth in annual sales in 2021, and an impressive 74% growth in 2022.• Implemented a channel-specific purchasing strategy, effectively separating offline and online channels, resulting in a remarkable 150% increase in online sales at hakmarexpress.com.tr.• Consistently achieved all set goals within the category, maintaining a track record of successful accomplishments for 5 consecutive years.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Managed purchasing operations for over 680 discount stores and 32 hypermarkets.• Played a key role in identifying new promotional products on a weekly basis and creating accompanying leaflets.• Oversaw pricing strategies across all shops and provided profitability reports to the category manager.• Developed and nurtured relationships with suppliers, both by establishing new connections and actively maintaining existing ones.• Conducted regular field visits to gather feedback from shop managers and zone responsibles.• Generated quarterly reports and budget analyses.• Actively participated in various national and international fairs, including Ambiente, Zuchex, and China Houseware.• Acknowledging the collective effort, I achieved these milestones with the support of an exceptional team.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Managed the sales of a diverse portfolio of nutritional, vitamin, and dietary supplement products.• Proactively conducted frequent field visits to ensure customer satisfaction and provided exceptional post-sales support.• Built strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and offering tailored product recommendations.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective sales strategies and promotional campaigns.

Istanbul, Turkey

Bursa, Turkey

• Assisted in the management of purchasing and logistics operations across 85 home textile stores, 10 hypermarkets, and 7 department stores.• Conducted extensive supplier research and identified lucrative product opportunities.• Implemented a robust tracking system to monitor re-orders and identify product deficiencies, ensuring optimal inventory levels.• Actively participated in industry fairs and supplier visits to stay abreast of market trends and forge strategic partnerships.• Executed end-to-end SAP transactions, encompassing barcode definition, inventory management, and streamlined order processing.

Bursa, Türkiye

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Organization Manager of Ecomometrics Club, Vice President of Career Day Student Organization

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