Sales Director

• Sep 2021 - Present

• Business and strategy development for the largest account of SAB; H&M and initiating business with potential European brands • Business and strategy development for the largest account of SAB; H&M and initiating business with potential European brands

Senior Merchandiser

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

• Created $2M of business in Turkey and Jordan via improved allocation strategies at higher IMU • Implemented SRM strategies to support sustainable business growth in the region • Created $2M of business in Turkey and Jordan via improved allocation strategies at higher IMU • Implemented SRM strategies to support sustainable business growth in the region

Business Development Manager

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

• Created $600K of business, directly reporting to CEO • Lead design teams in creating the right collections to meet targeted IMU • Created $600K of business, directly reporting to CEO • Lead design teams in creating the right collections to meet targeted IMU

Global Trims Manager

• Dec 2016 - Nov 2018

• Managed six remote teams in different regions, reporting to Global Material Manager in HK• Developed global trims procurement strategy• Achieved $2.3M cost saving in 2017 by 5% reducing cost on selected trims• Supervised a Bangladeshi project team dedicated to reducing wastage, with consequence of cost saving by 1% on denim products• Provided exceptional quality alignment across different markets by taking more informedprocurement decisions, resulting in decreased customer returns• Established mutually beneficial long-term agreements amongst all parties• Took part in building e-learning platform; created content of 'Trims Best Deal’ & 'Cotton Production' Show less

Business Controller

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

Istanbul, Turkey (2-yr) & Dhaka, Bangladesh (1-yr)• Managed a department of 60 merchandisers with Supply Chain Manager (SCM), reporting to Global Supply Chain Controller in Hong Kong• Provided short and long-term Supply Chain KPI analysis and seasonal prognosis• Developed 5-year regional action plans with SCM based on global strategy & mentored teams inimplementing effective methods and following the action plans• Identified KPI discrepancies and provided analysis to SCM with action plan• Planned annual department budget, communicated deviations monthly to take corrective actions Show less

Development and Quotation Merchandiser - R&D

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

• Developed and quoted a wide range of accessories produced in Europe, reporting to SCM• Reallocated large programs from Asia to Europe with higher mark-up, resulting in growth of regional business volume by 25%, increase in global profitability and decrease in customer returns• Built strong relations with buyers & suppliers and expanded product range produced in Europe

Senior Merchandiser

• Nov 2003 - Dec 2011

Express Inc. (3-yr) • Managed a team of 8 merchandisers handling production of tailored suits in Turkey and Jordan, directly reporting to Division Head • Created a business volume of 3M pcs in a year with $20M turnover (2009) • Increased turnover to $35M by end of 2011 MEXX (3,5-yr) • Raised annual turnover of knit / woven to $6M with increment of 25% in 2008 Multi-brands (1,5-yr) • Increased turnover of JLO to $2.1M within its first year and Woolworths to $3.2M • Increased share of production of UK / IR business in Turkey by 25% Show less

Merchandiser

• Feb 2002 - Nov 2003

• End-to-end product development & production follow up for Kohls, a US retailer. • End-to-end product development & production follow up for Kohls, a US retailer.

Visual Merchandiser

• Dec 2000 - Dec 2001