Product and Buying Specialist - UNITED4

For more than 35 years, Eren Retail has been bringing the world’s leading brands to customers in Turkey. In 1990, the company entered into a partnership with Devanlay, beginning the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, Eren Retail has served as the Turkish distributor for globally renowned brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica and Converse.

In 2008, it launched Occasion stores, followed by the creation of the SuperStep store concept in 2012. Strengthening its online presence in 2020 through a multi-channel strategy, Eren Retail redefined retailing as an experiential journey with House of SuperStep.

Expanding its portfolio with brands such as Intersport, SuperKids, Fashfed, United4 and HeartBeat, Eren Retail continues to operate with an experience–focused strategy. Today, the company has a presence in 25 countries, employs over 8,000 people and manages nearly 650 stores along with 17 digital channels worldwide.

We are looking for a " Product and Buying Specialist " to join our UNITED4 team.

Qualifications:

• Degree in related fields, especially Textile Engineering,
• At least 3-4 years of experience in product management and buying,
• Ability to work with a strong focus on quality, price, and deadlines,
• Strong communication skills,
• Strong reporting, analytical, and disciplined approach skills,
• Experience in managing supplier processes.

Knowledgeable about socks and their production processes.

Job Description:

• Conducting market research to identify customer needs and consumer trends,
• Manage product portfolio and deadlines and coordinate new product development processes,
• Performe product lifecycle and increase product profitability,
• Continuously monitor and report product performance,
• Analyze customer feedback and offer suggestions for improvement,
• Identify new product opportunities and market gaps,
• Planning 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.