M. Burak Kutuk

• Established Egypt Office which will be also responsible for the other MENA countries.
• Increased total buying quantity over 2 times compared with 2022.
• Explored new categories like tricot, outerwear and accessories.
• Enhanced internal communication systems by implementing regular meetings/updates across departments.
• Coached and mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Developed and implemented long term strategies for ready to wear garment category, oversaw day-to-day operations of 6 retail stores, $2M+ annual revenue, 90+ employee, setting the KBI's and management routines, prepared and implemented annual BP's.

• Increased net revenue over 4 times by increasing number of stores from 1 to 6 within 10 months
• Established ERP system
• Developed technical sheet processes
• Explored new categories by expanding supply chain (from 1 to 6 major suppliers and import)
• Improved cost of goods sold by over 8%

Managed sourcing operations in Uzbekistan for supplying the stores located in other CIS, Balkans and Middle East countries, $15M+ annual turnover, developed 6 main suppliers, managed local quality team

• Established Southeast Asia Office in Uzbekistan within a month
• Improved profitability by over 10% and conversion cycle effectiveness via implementing Direct Sourcing Project
• Adopted and improved technical processes of all local suppliers in accordance with required standards
• Led project regarding accreditation process of Uztex laboratory for all local suppliers
• Decreased lead time by 10% via developing local approval processes

Managed sourcing operations in Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia, $25M+ annual turnover, developed 15+ main suppliers, managed local quality team

• Established Cambodia office which is also responsible for the other Southeast Asia countries
• Adopted and improved technical processes of all local suppliers in accordance with required standards
• Led the project regarding to converting non-denim bottom factories to outerwear factories
• Explored Malaysia as a new duty free country to Turkey and placed first time orders

Managed sourcing operations in Pakistan, developed 10+ garment suppliers and fabric mills, managed local quality team