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GÖZDE ÇİFTCİ GÖĞÜŞ

GÖZDE ÇİFTCİ GÖĞÜŞ

SENIOR PLANNING SPECIALIST
Istanbul

Summary

I am forward-thinking Planning Specialist bringing 5 years of expertise in demand and sales planning for retail sector businesses. I am Cultivate rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies and Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs. In addition, Resourceful specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. I am eager to quickly learn new technologies and processes to increase success. and have proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Planning Specialist

BOYNER
ISTANBUL
12.2022 - Current

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

  • Improved inventory management through effective forecasting and demand planning techniques.
  • Managed stakeholder communication, fostering strong relationships between internal departments and external partners
  • Order processes were managed by managing budget of 8 brands and more than 10 product groups for each brand and comprehensively examining sales.
  • Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
  • Making stock plan and sales budget for global stores by appropriate mix of ranges on category basis in preseason.
  • Analyzed historical data trends to provide well-informed recommendations on future growth opportunities and potential risks along with budget processes.
  • Developed and maintained tracking systems and process to enhance office workflows.
  • Managed over 8 brands budgets, reducing forecast variance to 5% by through examination of expenses

Product Planning Specialist

VAKKO
ISTANBUL
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Pulled inventory to meet retail and wholesale order requirements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Increased sales by effectively setting up and maintaining product displays in various retail stores.
  • Implemented data-driven decision making, enhancing overall retail marketing effectiveness.
  • Managing inventory of product by SKU (approximately 450 sku for per season ) level to prevent obsolete inventory while managing allocation processes
  • Followed up with retail stores with reminders to replenish stock, helping achieve peak inventory levels.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining communication between design, production, and retail teams.
  • Researched industry trends, incorporating innovative ideas into retail spaces for competitive edge.

Merchandise Planner

LCWAIKIKI
ISTANBUL
1 2020 - 5 2022
  • Taking decisions for discounts, returns and transfer processes according to budget and profit targets in season
  • Increased sales by strategically planning and managing merchandise assortments.
  • Participated in open-to-buy meetings, presenting data-driven recommendations for assortment planning decisions.
  • Implemented effective markdown strategies to clear excess inventory while preserving profit margins.
  • Predicted, analyzed and maintained Open to Buy (OTB) and supported store merch team on audits and distribution plans.
  • Utilized advanced analytics tools for more accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization. (Alteryx )
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly adjusting merchandise plans in response to unforeseen changes in market conditions or consumer preferences.
  • Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
  • Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.

International Store Merchandiser

LCWAIKIKI
ISTANBUL
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • To manage shipment process to stores and to ensure coordination between stores and central warehouse in order to keep store capacities at optimal mixture and occupancy within scope of in season management.
  • To make cluster-based range plans and find different demands in order to have right product in right place and time in next seasons
  • To plan budget for next season in line with Lessons learned and performances in current season.
  • Managing in-season discounts / campaigns and inter-store transfer processes so that stocks from old seasons are turned into sales as soon as possible
  • Creating seasonal sales / purchase plans for overseas stores in line with annual strategies.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with store management team, offering insights into current merchandising efforts and proposing adjustments based on shifting trends or consumer preferences.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of seasonal resets, ensuring optimal product positioning for each season''s unique demands.
  • Collaborated with sales associates to ensure seamless customer experience by maintaining consistent communication on product availability and upcoming promotions.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.

Junior Accounting Specialist

RANDSTAD
ISTANBUL
7 2018 - 09.2018
  • Have worked in part time position at RANDSTAD.
  • Managed payroll and benefits for employees.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

Sales Representative

INDITEX
ISTANBUL
5 2017 - 09.2017
  • Selling products and services using solid arguments to prospective customers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Internship

ARAS CARGO
ISTANBUL
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Increased microstrategy, datamart(with is big data base of operational department in Aras Cargo) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Make presentations about multivariate statistical analysis,
  • Learn some logistic language terms and logistic process,

Delegation Manager

United World Games Klagenfurt
AUSTRIA/KLAGENFURT
06.2016 - 06.2016
  • Welcome delegates which was came from Turkey.
  • Translate languages ( English- Turkish),
  • Manage delegation programmes.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Education

Bachelor of STATISTICS -

YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, 34
09.2012 - 04.2018

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME of MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS -

ALPEN-ADRIA UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, 34
09.2015 - 04.2016

Skills

Microsoft Office Programs (Advance)

Spss (Advance)

SAP (Intermediate)

Alteryx -Knime (Beginner)

Strategic Planning

Reporting data analysis

Budget Forecasting

Purchase Order Management

Financial Reporting

Presentation Development

Financial Planning

Claims Management

Affiliations

  • Statistical Idea Community in Istanbul/Turkey (in social media department) (2017- )
  • Scuba Diving, Underwater Sports Club of Yildiz Technical University (2016-2018)
  • Finance Coordinator of ESN (Erasmus Student Network), at Yıldız Technical University ESN Club (2016-2018)
  • Member of Community Volunteers Foundation placed inside the campus of Yildiz Technical University (2014-2015)
  • Member of Theater Club at Yildiz Technical University (2012-2013)

Certificatesandcourses

  • 10. Iltek Days of IEEE Student Club at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, TURKEY, March 2015
  • Mini course in Epistemic Game Theory/ Maastricht University, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, October 2014
  • 14. International Statistics Students Colloquium, Eskisehir, TURKEY

Languages

ENGLISH
Upper intermediate
B2
GERMAN
Elementary
A2
TURKISH
Proficient
C2

Software

Microsoft Office Programs

Spss

Alteryx

Knime

R Programming

Sap

Microstrategy

Timeline

Senior Planning Specialist

BOYNER
12.2022 - Current

Product Planning Specialist

VAKKO
05.2022 - 11.2022

International Store Merchandiser

LCWAIKIKI
02.2019 - 01.2020

Internship

ARAS CARGO
07.2017 - 08.2017

Delegation Manager

United World Games Klagenfurt
06.2016 - 06.2016

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME of MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS -

ALPEN-ADRIA UNIVERSITY
09.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of STATISTICS -

YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 04.2018

Merchandise Planner

LCWAIKIKI
1 2020 - 5 2022

Junior Accounting Specialist

RANDSTAD
7 2018 - 09.2018

Sales Representative

INDITEX
5 2017 - 09.2017
GÖZDE ÇİFTCİ GÖĞÜŞSENIOR PLANNING SPECIALIST