Hi, I’m Gamze Sutcu, a product development and merchandising professional with a strong background in textile engineering. I specialize in supplier assessments, sampling coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality garments while driving process improvements. I’m proficient at aligning design intent with production capabilities and buyer requirements, and I enjoy turning ideas into market-ready products. In my spare time I enjoy camping, traveling, and table tennis, which keeps me creative, adaptable, and energized for teamwork in dynamic environments.

Gamze Sutcu

Hi, I’m Gamze Sutcu, a product development and merchandising professional with a strong background in textile engineering. I specialize in supplier assessments, sampling coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality garments while driving process improvements. I’m proficient at aligning design intent with production capabilities and buyer requirements, and I enjoy turning ideas into market-ready products. In my spare time I enjoy camping, traveling, and table tennis, which keeps me creative, adaptable, and energized for teamwork in dynamic environments.

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Hi, I’m Gamze Sutcu, a product development and merchandising professional with a strong background in textile engineering. I specialize in supplier assessments, sampling coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality garments while driving process improvements. I’m proficient at aligning design intent with production capabilities and buyer requirements, and I enjoy turning ideas into market-ready products.

In my spare time I enjoy camping, traveling, and table tennis, which keeps me creative, adaptable, and energized for teamwork in dynamic environments.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Product Development Specialist (Mens & Boys Department) at GEORGE ASDA
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Conducted periodic assessments of suppliers to monitor improvements and evaluate supplier performances. Analyzed customer reviews and implemented corresponding actions. Managed client relationships and collaborated closely to establish and measure product performance. Ensured accurate amendments during fitting and sealing processes. Provided guidance and recommendations to suppliers for improved production practices. Managed fit sessions and inspections to maintain quality standards. Oversaw relevant tests, production samples and risk assessments.
Operations Coordinator - Freelance at TEKSER DMC
July 1, 2023 - Present
Worked with managers and department heads to learn departmental needs and goals. Designed and maintained operational guides to ensure consistency of operations. Scheduled and ensured the accuracy of transfer, travel, and tour services. Maintained precise and up-to-date information on all confirmed services. Delivered comprehensive reports to management teams and boards of directors, offering valuable insights into the organization's overall efficiency. Collaborated closely with sales staff and partners to provide updates on reservation statuses. Ensured timely processing of all requests within specified timelines. Maintained good relationships with partners and ensured suppliers provided services in line with company guidelines.
Assistant Merchandiser at H&M Puls Trading Far East Ltd.
February 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Supplying all data of sampling and production details to related departments, placing orders for sampling and production, following up all sampling and production stages to delivery on time with the best quality. Checking the test results, inline/final reports and risk assessments. Comparing the garment sample with artwork created by the design team. Ensuring finished garments to meet buyer requirements. Controlling fit, quality, care label, measures, ensuring all technical information is kept up to date.
Assistant Merchandiser at FASHION CUBE HK LTD.
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Pricing, cost evaluation and negotiations with buyers/ suppliers. Management of suppliers, following up the orders till shipment, negotiation and also managing the continuous improvement of supply performances. Activity reporting and forecasting. Controlling all relevant production details.
Operations Coordinator at TEKSER DMC
July 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance operations coordinator: learned departmental needs, designed operational guides, scheduled and verified transfers and travel services, maintained up-to-date service information, produced management reports, and ensured timely processing. Built partner relationships and aligned supplier services with company guidelines.

Education

Science/Mathematics at ÖZEL BAHÇEŞEHİR ANADOLU LİSESİ
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013
B.Sc. Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University
September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2019
Science/Mathematics at Özel Bahçeşehir Anadolu Lisesi
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other, Consumer Goods, Wholesale & Distribution