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Ece Özder Koparan
Senior Merchandiser
İstanbul
Summary
Dynamic Senior Merchandiser with a proven track record at Marks & Spencer, skilled in project management, fostering vendor relationships, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at brainstorming innovative product ideas and creating engaging content for new product collections, driving brand storytelling and market appeal. Excelled in enhancing profitability through strategic negotiations, market analysis, and mentoring teams to elevate performance. Strong ability to blend analytical thinking with creative collaboration, consistently achieving project goals, accelerating product development cycles, and contributing to sustained growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Attend weekly Conference calls with Head Office to manage the Critical path and discuss production issues along with agreeing actions.
- Managing the sampling process by involving technical team and directing the suppliers within timeline.
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
- Collected data, monitored project progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
- Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
- Following up action plans via communicate with other departments about the product/productions on regular meetings
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and Head Office and liaising with them in key growth areas.
Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted regular market research to stay informed of industry trends and competitor strategies, adjusting merchandising approach accordingly.
- Coordinated with buying teams to ensure appropriate stock levels were maintained, minimizing instances of overstock or missed sales opportunities due to lack of inventory.
- Leveraged strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing terms, resulting in cost savings for the business without compromising product quality or selection diversity.
- Established clear communication channels between marketing, supply chain, design teams for smooth execution of projects.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products to retail locations.
Assistant Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
10.2011 - 01.2015
- Followed up production critical path with suppliers.
- Regularly visited suppliers to monitor production.
- Supported merchandiser in daily communication with suppliers and UK merchandising team.
- Followed up submissions and approvals to ensure on time delivery.
- Raised Purchase Orders on time and made sure products were bought in the correct size ratio.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Galatasaray University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kadikoy Anadolu Lisesi
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Creative collaboration
Idea brainstorming
Content creation
Excellent communication
Reliable and punctual
Active listener
Analytical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Software
WordPress
Google Analytics
Interests
Digital Marketing
SEO
Blogging
Reading
Computer Games
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
01.2019 - 04.2024
Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
01.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Merchandiser
Marks & Spencer
10.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Galatasaray University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kadikoy Anadolu Lisesi
04.2001 -
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