MERIC KIPICI

• Each season, it was my responsibility to oversee price negotiations with suppliers.
• I identified cost-effective production partners and facilitated the allocation of models to various manufacturers.
• Additionally, I actively participated in monitoring production processes.
• I managed the seamless integration of products into the warehouse.
• It honed my ability to balance costs while maintaining quality standards.
• I ensured the efficient and effective delivery of products from concept to the warehouse.
• I met both company objectives and customer expectations.

This versatile experience at Defacto played a pivotal role in improving my skills and contributing to my professional development.This experience significantly enriched my understanding of product management, pricing strategies, and operational efficiency.

• I worked as a Production Planning Specialist in the Denim Girls' Children's group at Taha Giyim, a subsidiary of LCW.
• My responsibilities included placing models with manufacturers for the designs on which our supply manager had agreed on prices.
• I also managed processes such as production tracking, monitoring production status, and coordination.

Tuline Tekstil marked my initial professional experience in the field. In Tuline Tekstil, a company primarily engaged in the production of knitted and woven apparel, I played a significant role within the organization.

• My responsibilities included reporting daily and weekly model statuses.
• I oversaw cutting and sewing processes.
• I tracked the status of models on the production lines and took necessary actions to ensure on-time deliveries.
• This experience allowed me to gain valuable insights into production-related terminology and costs.

I worked as a Sales Representative at the Defacto store located in Izmir Optimum Shopping Mall. After completing my education, I planned to build a career in the textile production sector. Therefore, while continuing my education, I preferred to gain experience in the retail sector. In addition to my role as a Sales Representative, I also showed interest in and aimed to develop myself in various positions like cashier and store wall layout. This experience not only enhanced my customer service and sales skills but also provided me with insights into different aspects of retail operations.