NAMIK CEMAL YILMAZ

• Fleshed out product brand identities by identifying markets and specialized updates.
• Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
• Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects.
• Managed supply chains while sourcing material.
• Reviewed products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
• Scheduled production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
• Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance.
• Led daily supply chain activities.
• Worked closely with sales, operations and manufacturers to deliver quality garment production.
• Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
• Negotiated with clients and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
• Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
• Monitored workspace to keep safe and free of debris.
• Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
• Devised brand and product strategies to drive client satisfaction.
• Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
• Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
• Reviewed products and updates for company quality standards compliance
• Increased sales and order units of customers by around 40% (averagely)
• Managed below customers listed below:

ZALANDO

DIADORA

NA-KD

FRISTADS KANSAS

BLUE INC.

ASOS (VENTURE BRAND)

TOPMAN

• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Increased sales and order units here by 60% (averagely)
• Managed below accounts & customers here and listed below:

ZARA

MARKS AND SPENCER

DOROTHY PERKINS

• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

As for the technical sides of my job title are listed below in detail:

• To receive all style details(illustrations, measurement chart, washing/dyeing/printing details etc.) and examine tech/style file from customer in details and then after making clear, to pass alone to relevant departments (pattern room, washing/dyeing/printing house specialists etc.) , to order sampling fabric, trim..
• To make preparation for price cost synchronously with above. Then advise price and lead time to customer.
• When style is turn into order and receive PO (Purchase Order); to be checking price, lead time, shipment mode are correct ; then we start to production stages; firstly we order bulk fabric and trim (approved ones). we also want sample comments and translate them clearly for all departments.
• To prepare revised fit sample and submit sample in very shortest time. Then examine on revised price cost according to revised sample comments ( consumption, workmanship may have increased or reduced).
• To get sample/fit approval until planned approval, if not ; we need to re-plan production with Planning Department and if we need really, to ask for revised delivery after pushing limits and we have no other way to maintain delivery.
• To get washing/dyeing/strike off/lab dip approval from customer.
• If labels, trims are not from domestic suppliers, ordering them from Overseas suppliers and correspond all details and following details with also Trim Purchasing Department and following up payments with Financial Department.
• To manage critical path and to send to customer every week steadily.
• To arrange production samples in beginning of production and following sample approval before shipment.
• To check booking forms.
• To work coordinately with Design Team.
• To provide to supply all production materials on time.
• The below accounts were managed to increased them by around 35% according to previous year in terms of order units & sales.

MACKAYS (BOYS & ADULTS)

DEBENHAMS (WOMENSWEAR)

MARKS AND SPENCER (TODDLER GIRLS & BOYS)

TCHIBO (WOMENSWEAR)

• When the style is turn into order and receive the PO (Purchase Order); to be checking price, lead time, shipment mode are correct with Development Merchandiser ; then we start to production stages; firstly we order bulk fabric and trim (the approved ones). we also want sample comments and translate them clearly for all departments.
• To prepare revised fit sample and submit the sample in the shortest time. If the fabric or trim consumption are changed according to sample comments, then we revise the amount of fabric or trim.
• To get sample/fit approval until planned approval, if not ; we need to re-plan production with Planning Department and if we need really, to ask for revised delivery after pushing the limits and we have no other way to maintain delivery.
• To get washing/dyeing/strike off/lab dip approval from customer.
• If labels, trims are not from domestic suppliers, ordering them from Overseas suppliers and correspond all details and following the details with also Trim Purchasing Department and following up payments with Financial Department.
• To manage critical path and send to customer every week.
• To arrange production samples at the beginning of the production and following the sample approval before the shipment.
• To check booking forms.
• To work coordinately with Design Team.
• To work coordinately with Development Merchandiser until making the production file is clear for Production Merchandiser.
• To provide to supply all production materials on time.
• To upload fabric and garment tests and measurement charts into Customer's extranet.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
• To prepare internal weekly shipment list for all departments.
• The below accounts were managed to increased them by around 50% according to previous year in terms of order units & sales.

DOROTHY PERKINS WOMENSWEAR (DP JERSEY/MAIN DEPARTMENT, PETITE DEPT. )

DEBENHAMS WOMENSWEAR (RED HERRING, MATERNITY, THE COLLECTION, THE COLLECTION PETITE)

OASIS WOMENSWEAR (JERSEY DEPT.)

MACKAYS WOMENSWEAR (M&CO JERSEY DEPARTMENT)

• During working at/for relevant at merchandising & planning position, I can order responsibilites as per below;
• To receive all product details(design sheet, illustration sheet, specs, development details(if required), delivery/dc date) and to make clear them.
• To transfer relevant information from customer to colleagues/production, buying department (always by email)
• To translate all fit sample comments.
• After making all details clear, to start to all production arrangements (order the bulk fabric, trims etc.)
• To get all approvals in the shortest time until planned cutting date (l/d approval, strike approval, bulk fabric approval, fit sample approval, )
• To prepare production start file after all necessary approvals received.
• To control all production stages, to intervene if any problem occurs. And recheck with customer if necessary.
• To send production/gold samples in the beginning of production and to get approval of that sample
• If any delay occurs, to let this to customer (If it is rarely occurs)
• To manage critical path and to send customer every week steadily.
• I want to draw attention that this position is mixture of engineering, communication and to make the best of one’s time. I was at production planning position beside merchandising position.
• Worked here for below accounts;

REISS - WOVEN SHIRTS

ALEXANDER JULIAN - WOVEN SHIRTS

SANDRO - WOVEN SHIRTS

DRESSMANN - WOVEN SHIRTS