OZGUN KURT

• Executed and optimized global purchasing strategy to achieve best pricing.
• Secured on-time delivery across assigned markets.
• Owned merchandising workflow for Denim woven products for mens and ladies.
• Delivered optimal customer offers through effective team collaboration.
• Set and coordinated team goals aligned with assortment and brand objectives.
• Maintained clear oversight of daily operations and team workload.
• Ensured adherence to workflow routines while providing necessary training and support.
• Evaluated supplier performance to align seasonal capacity planning with strategic objectives.

Managed a team for Decathlon products, ensuring optimal supplier selection and product alignment.
Oversaw component and flow teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.
Conducted price negotiations with suppliers to achieve budgetary targets.
Ensured rigorous quality control processes throughout product development stages.

Initiated new business model for mens ties and ladies scarfs in Italy and China.

Developed product lines by collaborating with designers to meet client expectations.

• Monitored factory operations, ensuring timely loading, delivery, and quality standards.
• Coached team members throughout development process to enhance performance.
• Conducted follow-ups on sales and production to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintained close relationships with clients to gather feedback and align objectives.

• Gained extensive market experience in Egypt, Italy, and Morocco through diverse source bases.
• Established swimwear and intimates business, introducing innovative fabric categories.
• Cultivated strong relationships with Italian suppliers for belts, hats, and ties.
• Increased accessory orders from US region by sourcing additional vendors, activating Turkey's market.
• Streamlined work structures by changing fabric sources and collaborating with Far East suppliers.
• Managed wovens production through Egyptian sources with regular factory visits.
• Led Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) project from Turkey office to reduce stock costs for GAP Inc.
• Facilitated direct vendor communication for Egyptian suppliers to enhance sampling and lab dip processes.