Aimed at mid-level to senior merchandising professionals with footwear or leather goods experience who thrive in dynamic, on-site supplier environments.
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Original posting from Trendyol via Lever
About the Team
At Trendyol Private Label, we design fashion-forward, high-quality collections that are accessible and relevant to diverse lifestyles.
From capturing global trends to delivering affordable style, we turn creativity into collections—fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of fashion retail with agility, market insight, and an obsession with customer needs. In a dynamic, design-driven environment, we grow together—as individuals and as a team.
About the Role
As a Merchandising Professional at Trendyol, you will build strong supplier partnerships, oversee the onboarding of new vendors, and ensure timely, quality deliveries through regular CPS follow-ups and critical path tracking. You will monitor production processes at factories, manage shipment operations and warehouse coordination, and report post-delivery feedback to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will plan daily inspection schedules with the QC team to secure consistent product quality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage strong relationships with both new and existing vendors.
- Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand production capacity.
- Conduct regular CPS follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery in the required quantity and quality.
- Perform critical path analyses and collaborate closely with Buying and Planning teams to take proactive actions for timely deliveries.
- Closely monitor all stages of production on-site at partner factories.
- Oversee shipment operations and coordinate warehouse operational teams.
- Track post-delivery feedback from the warehouse and report insights to suppliers to drive process improvements.
- Establish daily quality inspection schedules in coordination with the QC team.
Expected Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Engineering, Leather Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of production merchandising experience in the footwear or leather goods (bags/accessories) industry.
- Ability to travel and communicate effectively with suppliers on-site.
- Strong analytical skills with a customer-centric mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Good command of English, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel).
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
- Customisable FlexBenefits budget: Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
- Well-being support: Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
- Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
- Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
- Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
Take the Next Step
If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.
Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
Source: Trendyol careers (Lever)