Mirac Akdugan

• Ensured compliance with company procurement policies through diligent vendor selection and contract management processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve inventory targets and ensure product availability.
• Reduced stockouts by closely monitoring demand signals and adjusting replenishment strategies accordingly.
• Identified trends in sales performance, enabling proactive adjustments to inventory levels.
• Participated in Sales and Operations Planning meetings to review forecast results, discuss discrepancies, and align on corrective actions as needed.
• Optimized the use of advanced analytics tools to support decision-making in the supply chain process.
• Streamlined data collection processes for more accurate demand planning and forecasting.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Improved forecast accuracy through ongoing analysis of historical sales data and market trends.
• Developed comprehensive reports for management, highlighting key demand planning metrics and insights.
• Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
• Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
• Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.

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• Optimized product portfolio by regularly assessing performance metrics and making data-driven decisions.
• Enhanced cross-functional collaboration for improved product development and launch timelines.
• Implemented robust forecasting models, effectively reducing inventory costs while maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Consistently met or exceeded annual KPIs related to revenue generation, market share growth, and profit margins through effective product management strategies.
• Worked closely with finance team on budgeting exercises contributing towards cost-effective production processes.
• Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to retirement, ensuring optimal resource allocation and profitability.
• Proactively identified potential risks in the supply chain while developing risk mitigation plans leading to uninterrupted production runs.
• Partnered with sales and marketing colleagues to develop relevant collateral to support product selling processes.
• Coordinated with sales teams to develop targeted marketing campaigns that boosted revenue growth across the entire portfolio.
• Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
• Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
• Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
• Assisted in budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate historical sales data as a foundation for projections.
• Developed accurate sales forecasts by analyzing sales feedback and wrote reports for senior leadership.

• Identified key target markets for strategic initiatives to increase brand presence.
• Cultivated client relationships, driving long term customer loyalty and retention.
• Coordinated project timelines and resources for seamless delivery.
• Created long-term business plans to align organizational goals with market trends.
• Developed comprehensive market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Improved sales team performance with targeted training programs focused on advanced sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Conducted market analysis to identify trends and adjust business strategies accordingly.
• Implemented CRM tools to better track sales opportunities and customer interactions.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
• Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
• Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
• Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.

• Analyzed customer feedback for actionable insights that shaped brand messaging and product development.
• Implemented brand positioning initiatives with a focus on long-term growth and sustainability.
• Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
• Presented regular updates to senior leadership, demonstrating progress towards key objectives and securing ongoing support for marketing initiatives.
• Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
• Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the company across all departments and touchpoints.
• Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
• Managed budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum return on investment in marketing initiatives.
• Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
• Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.
• Improved gross margin performance by refining markdown strategies based on item-level sell-through rates.
• Managed open-to-buy budgets effectively, balancing risks and opportunities to achieve financial targets consistently.
• Analyzed SKU-level performance data to identify underperforming items, taking corrective action to improve results.
• Utilized advanced analytics tools for data-driven decision making, enhancing the accuracy of forecasts and promotional planning efforts.