Oğuzhan Balcı
@ouzhanbalc
I lead end-to-end B2B product development and operations for global retail brands, delivering on time, cost, quality.
TurkeyWhat I'm looking for
I’m an operations and product development professional with 5+ years of experience managing end-to-end B2B projects for global retail clients, including Inditex brands, Next, and Primark. I coordinate cross-functional international teams and maintain strong international client relationships, owning project lifecycles from planning and costing through production, logistics, and delivery.
In my most recent role as a Product Development and Operations Specialist at ATK Textile, I managed end-to-end product development for major retail clients (including Zara and Massimo Dutti), leading commercial workflow and aligning design, sourcing, production, and logistics to hit delivery schedules. I also support profitability by running cost planning and commercial analysis, conduct market and trend research to inform product strategy, and actively mitigate production and shipment risks to protect quality and timelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
ATK Textile
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
• Managed end-to-end product development projects for major retail clients.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of multi-style product collections.
• Led cost planning, commercial analysis to support profitability and margin targets.
• Conducted market and trend research to support product strategy.
• Identifying and mitigating risks to maintain quality standards.
COST AND DEVELOPMENT MERCHANDISER
Modatimkar Group
Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 6 months)
• Managed B2B client relationships.
• Owned commercial workflow from product presentation through costing and final order confirmation
• Coordinated internal and external suppliers to ensure product specifications, quality standards, and
deadlines were met
• Acted as liaison between buyers and production teams, ensuring clear communication and process
visibility
ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER
Saide Marubeni Group
Mar 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 6 months)
• Supported account management for Primark Jersey Womenswear, assisting in product costing and range
development
• Monitored market trends and provided insights to support buyer decision-making and product selection
• Assisted in coordination between merchandising and production teams to ensure smooth workflow from
sampling to delivery
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Arts, American Culture and Literature
Completed an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts focused on cultural, historical, and social analysis, strengthening written communication, research, and critical thinking skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
TurkeyAuthorized to work in
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