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Hi, I’m Pelin Kasimoğlu, a textile engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, specializing in product and buying management for lingerie, swimwear, and home textiles. I currently lead a seven-member buying team and focus on translating customer insights into compelling collections across global markets while driving sustainability and supplier partnerships. I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, delivering on-time product deliveries, and applying trend-led thinking to price and range strategies. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing supply chains, and working cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and merchandising to create value for customers and the business.…Hi, I’m Pelin Kasimoğlu, a textile engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, specializing in product and buying management for lingerie, swimwear, and home textiles. I currently lead a seven-member buying team and focus on translating customer insights into compelling collections across global markets while driving sustainability and supplier partnerships. I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, delivering on-time product deliveries, and applying trend-led thinking to price and range strategies. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing supply chains, and working cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and merchandising to create value for customers and the business.

Pelin Kasimoğlu

Merchandiser, Brand Strategist, Production Coordinator, +2

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Hi, I’m Pelin Kasimoğlu, a textile engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, specializing in product and buying management for lingerie, swimwear, and home textiles. I currently lead a seven-member buying team and focus on translating customer insights into compelling collections across global markets while driving sustainability and supplier partnerships. I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, delivering on-time product deliveries, and applying trend-led thinking to price and range strategies. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing supply chains, and working cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and merchandising to create value for customers and the business.…Hi, I’m Pelin Kasimoğlu, a textile engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, specializing in product and buying management for lingerie, swimwear, and home textiles. I currently lead a seven-member buying team and focus on translating customer insights into compelling collections across global markets while driving sustainability and supplier partnerships. I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, delivering on-time product deliveries, and applying trend-led thinking to price and range strategies. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing supply chains, and working cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and merchandising to create value for customers and the business.

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Hi, I’m Pelin Kasimoğlu, a textile engineering graduate with over a decade of experience in fashion retail, specializing in product and buying management for lingerie, swimwear, and home textiles. I currently lead a seven-member buying team and focus on translating customer insights into compelling collections across global markets while driving sustainability and supplier partnerships.

I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships, delivering on-time product deliveries, and applying trend-led thinking to price and range strategies. I enjoy mentoring teams, optimizing supply chains, and working cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and merchandising to create value for customers and the business.

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Language

Turkish

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English

Advanced

Work Experience

Product & Buying Manager - Women Lingerie/ Swimwear at LC Waikiki

July 1, 2020 - November 30, 2024

Led purchasing processes for a global product range aligned to buying calendar timelines. Developed stock options, range plans, and package plans; translated customer insights into wardrobe needs; managed collection planning and market trend analyses; adjusted final pricing post-sign-offs by country/channel. Oversaw Fast Track collections and Open-to-Buy budgets, conducted market and competitive analyses, and managed pre sign-off sample selections and cost/margins. Provided team leadership, supplier relationship management, and supported product development to ensure on-time sample development and costing, with supply strategies that combined the right product, price, and deadline. Ensured timely delivery and aligned supply with the supplier portfolio.

Buyer Women Lingerie / Swimwear at Penti A.Ş

December 1, 2016 - July 31, 2020

Collaborated with Design and Sourcing to create products aligning with target customer needs; worked with Merchandising and Planning to refine departmental strategy; handled order tracking, new qualities offers, and price negotiations; monitored trends and customer demands; prepared performance reports and maintained supplier relationships while sourcing new resources for new products.

Senior Merchandiser Women Jersey, Woven Dresses at Bestseller Turkey (Liaison Office) – Zalando account

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Followed up orders with vendors, customers, and internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery; assisted Product Development to ensure product quality and budget adherence; maintained strong vendor relationships and performed price negotiations to improve cost effectiveness.

Development & Production Manager / Swimwear at Kom Tekstil A.Ş.

November 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015

Oversee the complete production process to ensure on-time delivery; manage order tracking, offers for new qualities, and price negotiations; coordinate with customers and design teams to develop garments; establish relationships with local suppliers; contribute to team efforts across daily operations.

Account Merchandiser / Home textile at Zorluteks textile

September 1, 2007 - September 30, 2011

Coordinated production for valuable European customers; prepared claimed samples for presentation; contributed to budget preparation and sales reporting; ensured shipments met quality and customer expectations; ensured on-time delivery and maintained cross-department information flow (logistics, lab, quality, social compliance).