Gizemgul PAMUK

Identified market opportunities and developed product categories for Carrefour private-label brands across multiple European markets. Analyzed market trends and negotiated with suppliers to optimize costs and drive category growth.

Managed sourcing activities for Carrefour's global operations, identifying new suppliers and sourcing countries to diversify the supply chain. Negotiated pricing and monitored supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery.

Managed the core Tableware category with 5,000+ active SKUs, driving 48% of the company's total retail revenue. Led strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and international logistics to optimize costs and ensure product availability.

Sourced new products for the Turkish market and managed shipments, conducting weekly visits to manufacturers and stores for benchmarking. Managed over 150 shipments annually and orders exceeding 1 million units.

Developed and sourced apparel collections for a leading international fashion brand, creating 200+ product options per season. Executed vendor negotiations and managed supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.

Managed product categories including cosmetics and textiles, evaluating product performance to optimize assortments and improve profitability. Focused on finding fast and cost-effective products and ensuring on-time delivery.

Managed the Textile Jersey category, overseeing supplier negotiations, order placement, and end-to-end purchasing processes. Prepared sales forecasts and managed annual procurement exceeding 20 million units.

Managed the tableware category including porcelain, ceramic, glass, and plastic products, which contributed 48% of total revenue. Negotiated with suppliers, sourced appropriate manufacturers, and monitored category sales performance.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Marmara University, Istanbul, Türkiye, from 2010 to 2014.