Merve Bayşi
Istanbul
Summary
With 12 years of experience in the buying department, I made significant contributions to product and manufacturer growth in Turkey, Bangladesh, India, China, and Vietnam. Throughout my career, I have successfully handled purchasing responsibilities across multi-buyer groups. I have experience in buying and merchandising, with a desire to showcase current product development abilities. I am dedicated and enthusiastic about being effective and efficient in business operations, and I am ready to take on the responsibilities that come with this role. Willingness, attentiveness, and meticulous approach to work will undoubtedly lead to success, a talented and strong work ethic, and confidence in bringing great value to your company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık A.Ş Bangladesh Laison Office
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: JERSEY, TRICOT, UNDERWEAR, PYJAMA, WOVEN
- Planning and managing the buying calendar, optimizing procurement processes for efficiency.
- Developing new collection samples and researching new product groups and sustainable fabrics.
- Managing capacity based on season and product group.
- Managing end to end production following in appropriate suppliers based on KPIs, target price, deadline, and quality policies.
- Analyzing weekly and monthly sales performance to make decision on Rpt, fast track, and next season action plans.
- Managing the purchasing budget and develop cost-saving strategies to maximize profitability.
- Conducting through market research to identify the best price-quality ratio and ensuring competitive pricing and high customer satisfaction.
- Developing new vendors in appropriate to company expectations and needs.
- Providing communication between Product Managers and suppliers throughout the entire processes such as new developments, costing, CPS.
- Developing strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
- JERSEY, TRICOT, UNDERWEAR, PYJAMA, WOVEN
Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: OUTERWEAR, SWIMWEAR, JERSEY, WOVEN
- Planning and managing the buying calendar, optimizing procurement processes for efficiency.
- Managing capacity based on season and product group.
- Collaborating with suppliers to provide various collections and fabric qualities belong to Outerwear, Swimwear, Jersey, Woven set product groups to designers and Product Managers.
- Visiting variety competitor brands and boutique in variety countries in order to support the collection and catch the new trends.
- Managing all processes from costing to shipping, placing orders with the appropriate supplier based on KPIs, target price, deadline and quality policies of company.
- Analyzing weekly and monthly sales performance to make decision on Rpt, fast track, and next season action plans.
- Organizing weekly meetings are held with customers to hear their needs and feedback and to provide prompt service.
- Developing strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Evaluated supplier proposals objectively, selecting partners based on total value rather than just price alone.
- OUTERWEAR, SWIMWEAR, JERSEY, WOVEN
Assistant Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık Hizmetleri A.Ş
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: OUTERWEAR, SWIMWEAR, JERSEY, TRICOT, WOVEN
- Collaborating with suppliers to provide various collections and fabric qualities belong to Outerwear, Swimwear, Jersey, Tricot, Woven set product groups to designers and Product Managers.
- In accordance with KPI and CPS guidelines, following the end to end production.
- Doing benchmark in opponent stores in every weekend and submitting the product range/quality range /price levels to Top Management.
- Managing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices.
- Assisting in the development of seasonal campaigns, contributing to increased brand visibility and customer interest.
- Organizing all Scrum, Traiding, Stock option meetings.
- OUTERWEAR, SWIMWEAR, JERSEY, TRICOT, WOVEN
Marketing Officer
Arma Lazer Makineleri Ltd.şti
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Purchasing laser and embroidery machines in China and marketing to Turkish clients.
- Organising vendor agreements.
- Offering technical support to clients who encounter technical difficulties.
- Doing benchmarks in opponent brands in each month and submitting the product range/quality range/price levels to Top Management.
- Managing vendor relationships to ensure offering good service.
- I sold 35 pieces of machines at international shows in China and Turkey, generating $1,750.000 in turnover for the company. Istanbul T
- YAP Machine Fair, Istanbul Leather Fair, and Canton Fair.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Faculty of Textile Engineering
Istanbul Aydın University
01.2019
A-Levels - Textile Technology
Istanbul Beykent University
01.2010
Diploma of Higher Education - Garment Technology
TIM (Turkey Exports Council) High School
01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- PLM
- TROY
- The Gerber Programmer
- Product merchandising
- Product management and pricing
- Dominating quality standards
- Customer needs analysis
- Time management abilities
- Market research
- Problem-solving abilities
- Prospecting and networking skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Punctuality
- Taking initiative
- Responsibility
- Teamwork mindset
- Empathy
- Easy adaptability
- Creating innovative strategies
- Ability to make quick and effective decisions
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement, 2012, American Language Schools and Culture Association - Advance certificate
- Work Health and Security Education, 2017, Istanbul, Turkey
- Troy CPS User Power Member, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey
- Costing determination project, 2023
Languages
Turkish
English
Additional Information - Note
Although I am a Turkish citizen, I currently live in Dhaka/Bangladesh. I have no limitations regarding my country or place of employment.
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık A.Ş Bangladesh Laison Office
01.2022 - 05.2025
Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık Hizmetleri A.Ş.
07.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Buyer
Lcwaikiki Mağazacılık Hizmetleri A.Ş
04.2014 - 07.2018
Marketing Officer
Arma Lazer Makineleri Ltd.şti
02.2010 - 06.2013
Diploma of Higher Education - Faculty of Textile Engineering
Istanbul Aydın University
A-Levels - Textile Technology
Istanbul Beykent University
Diploma of Higher Education - Garment Technology
TIM (Turkey Exports Council) High School