Fatih Kaleli
CoFounder
Esenyurt
Summary
Experienced in knit and woven garments with expertise in natural and industrial fibers, specializing in both casual wear and technical wear production. Valuable insights gained from working on the production line during student years, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, collaboration and meaning of being part of a whole.
Actively engaging in blogs, forums, and information-sharing platforms to enhance personal development and global industry knowledge. Embodying a resilient spirit through a passion for the job, believing that dedication is key to success in the ever-evolving textile industry.
Led strategic initiatives that drove significant business growth and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in team building and agile project management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
CoFounder
BB Casual
Tekirdağ, Tekirdağ
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Producer and exporter of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. Private label production including assistance on design and whole supplement progress. (100+ employee)
- Working for creating a steady whole by merging production constituents such as workforce, raw materials, organisation set ups, willpower and knowhow aspects under a roof by aspiring highest efficiency. Representation of my company and manage the overflow.
Category Supervisor
BTT Foreign Trade
Istanbul, Istanbul
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Whole textile category manager (garments, socks, houseware and home textile items') of an sourcing/buying agency which works for chain stores located in western europe. (20+ employee)
- Offer new items, follow the current trends, organising buying events with related buyers according to their budgets and follow up the further progress with local suppliers.
- Also responsible for the compliance progress of whole supplier base.
- Team management of the textile buying (merchandisers, QC,QA staff) and check the whole progress accordingly.
Senior Merchandiser
May Denim
Istanbul, Istanbul
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Producer and exporter of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. (50+ employee)
- Following up whole progress of the order from collection to delivery including planning of the production steps.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing division (merchandising, pattern making, sampling, buying) which allocated for the related brand.
- Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
Merchandiser
Baykan Moda Lotus Jeans
Istanbul, Istanbul
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Producer and exporter of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. (200+ employee)
- Following up whole progress of the order from collection to delivery including planning of the production steps.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing customer relations.
Merchandiser
REALKOM TEKSTİL
Istanbul, Istanbul
08.2010 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Producer and exporter of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. (500+ employee)
- Following up whole progress of the order from collection to delivery including planning of the production steps.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing customer relations.
Merchandiser
PANTAMO JEANS
Istanbul, Istanbul
02.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Producer and exporter of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. (80+ employee)
- Marketing events to add new customers to company's portfolio.
- Following up whole progress of the order from collection to delivery including planning and supplement.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing customer relations.
Merchandiser
CONS JEANS COMPANY
Istanbul
07.2002 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Producer, exporter and retailer of ready to wear items for man&woman&kids. (200+ employee)
- Following up whole progress of the order from collection to delivery including planning of the production steps.
- Execute buying progress of garments for company's own brand 'CONS' from far east which are not suitable for our own production line.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing customer relations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during the sourcing process, clearly communicating objectives and requirements for successful procurement initiatives.
Merchandiser
LİDER TEKSTİL
06.2000 - 07.2002
- Company Overview: Producer, exporter and retailer of work wear items. (100+ employee)
- Examine all tendering procedures and contracts which related the possible/current customer.
- Execute all costing related readiness, prepare final offer file.
- Following up whole progress of the order from sampling to delivery including planning of the production steps.
- Coordination with other departments in order to make the product delivery on agreed date.
- Managing customer relations and assist the CEO.
- Managed special projects as assigned by the CEO to support overall company objectives.
Education
Bachelor - Economic and Managerial and Social Sciences, Public Administration, Turkish, Open Education
Anadolu University
09.2004 - 12.2009
Associate Degree - Social Science College, Foreign Trade, Turkish, Evening Education
Marmara University
Istanbul, 34 09.2000 - 07.2002
High School - Foreign Trade, Anatolian Trade Vocational High School
İstanbul Ticaret Odası A.T.M.L
Skills
Team management expertise
Proficient in marketing and stakeholder engagement
Ability and experience of wide range of garment types made of natural fibers to technical, laminated, coated, blended fabrics
Ability and experience to work with public enterprises' procurement progress such as post offices, fire departments, military etc
Proficiency in cost analysis and supply chain processes
Ability and experience to work multicultaral environment
Computer skills (MS Office, ERP, WBP)
Advanced communication in English and Turkish A1 level communication in Russian and Urdu
Proficient in all stages such as scheduling, pattern making, stitching, finishing of apparel manufacturing
Certification
Gerber V8, Glengo, 02/01/01
National Status
Republic of Turkey
Military
Completed
Personal Information
- Age: 43
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: B
Courses&Events
- Computer supported pattern creating program Gerber V8 course by Glengo.
- Foreign trade practices symposium by Istanbul Trade Universty.
- Responsible purchasing practices symposium by Fair Wear Foundation.
- General work safety course by Turkish Ministry.
Timeline
CoFounder
BB Casual
12.2022 - 04.2025
Category Supervisor
BTT Foreign Trade
10.2017 - 11.2022
Senior Merchandiser
May Denim
03.2017 - 10.2017
Merchandiser
Baykan Moda Lotus Jeans
03.2016 - 03.2017
Merchandiser
REALKOM TEKSTİL
08.2010 - 02.2016
Merchandiser
PANTAMO JEANS
02.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor - Economic and Managerial and Social Sciences, Public Administration, Turkish, Open Education
Anadolu University
09.2004 - 12.2009
Merchandiser
CONS JEANS COMPANY
07.2002 - 01.2005
Associate Degree - Social Science College, Foreign Trade, Turkish, Evening Education
Marmara University
09.2000 - 07.2002
Merchandiser
LİDER TEKSTİL
06.2000 - 07.2002
High School - Foreign Trade, Anatolian Trade Vocational High School
İstanbul Ticaret Odası A.T.M.L