Elif Aydin Alsancak

• Establishing and implementing strategies to reach overall business objectives regarding procurement activities, sustainable supplier relations and value creation targets. • Executing sourcing processes to find analyze and propose alternative suppliers and materials. • Negotiation of purchase contracts for optimum pricing and terms, leading efforts on cost saving initiatives. • Yearly supplier evaluation based on cost, quality, lead-time and sustainability.

• Planning and controlling weekly production capacity and material requirement according to the weekly orders. • Preparation of weekly shipment plan and creation of deliveries in coordination with production and export departments. • Communication of weekly production and shipment volumes with Hugo Boss Germany. • Planning additional material requirement for drop lines from Hugo Boss Germany and coordinating of re-production of drop lines.

• Preparation of the yearly category plans, which defines targets for turnover and profitability. • Managing definition and revision of product assortment on annual basis by analyzing market trends,customer needs and competitors among the chain in the market. • Developing purchasing and sales strategies according to targets, market conditions and customer expectations. • Performing purchasing negotiations through intensive supplier meetings and correspondances.

• Reviewing and planning range performance and identifying opportunities to improve • Leading and coaching a team of 4 Assistant Merchandise and Stock Planners • Ensuring optimum stock levels in stores and warehouse • Coordinating the team regarding the planning of weekly order volume for suppliers and importing allocations from distribution center to stores to ensure high availability in stores

As a part of Work&Travel program, I worked as a sales staff in an amusement park called Santa Cruz Beach Boarwalk.

European Union Exchange Program- 1 year