Product and Buying Manager

For more than 35 years, Eren Perakende has been uniting world-renowned brands with consumers in Turkey. In 1990, the company partnered with Devanlay to begin the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste in Turkey. Since then, Eren Perakende has taken on the distributorship of global brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica, and Converse. In 2008, the company launched its own retail concept with Occasion stores, followed by the introduction of the innovative SuperStep store concept in 2012. Embracing a multi-channel strategy in 2020, Eren Perakende expanded its online sales network and redefined the shopping experience through House of SuperStep, transforming retail into an experience-driven model. Expanding its brand portfolio with names like Intersport, SuperKids, Fashfed, United4, Sanal Çadır and HeartBeat, Eren Perakende now operates in 25 countries, with over 8,000 employees, nearly 700 stores, and 17 digital platforms.

We are looking for a "Product and Buying Manager" to join our team.

Qualifications

• Degree in related fields, especially Textile Engineer,
• At least 10 years of experience in product and buying,
• To be able to work focused on quality-price-deadline,
• Strong communication,
• Required to have a disciplined approach to process controls,
• To have strong reporting&analytical skills,
• Experience in managing supplier processes.

Job Description

• Conducting market research to identify customer needs and consumer trends,
• Manage product portfolio and deadlines and coordinate new product development processes,
• Manage product lifecycle and develop strategies to increase product profitability,
• Developing and implementing promotional strategies together with marketing,
• Continuously monitor and report product performance,
• Analyze customer feedback and offer suggestions for improvement,
• Identify new product opportunities and market gaps,
• Planning and managing supply chain processes,
• Communicating effectively with suppliers and managing relationships,
• Select and evaluate suppliers and manage contracts,
• Optimizing material flow and inventory management,
• Following innovations and trends in the manufacturing sector and integrating them into the supply chain,
• Budget management and cost reporting.