SABRIYE TOPCU

San Francisco, CA *****

Cell: 415-***-****

E-mail: adi3wd@r.postjobfree.com

Merchandising Supervisor

Saks Fifth Avenue (November 2019 – Present)

Continuous Flow Process:

Oversees processing of inbound merchandise within established company time frame, ensuring that new receipts are on the selling floor prior to store opening.

Merchandise Placement:

Supervises the merchandising of the selling floor to Corporate Visual presentation standards

Trains and coaches merchandising team members on selling floor visual standards and adherence to corporate visual guidelines

Inventory Maintenance:

Oversees processing of outbound merchandise transfers and returns to vendors (RTV)

Operations:

Directs and executes markdowns and price changes, re-ticketing, Sends, Repairs, sell off consolidation, order supplies, etc. Works closely with the Selling Managers in effort to anticipate the needs of the business and plan for upcoming situations/events rather than react to them.

Other Duties:

Supervises maintenance of stock rooms, hangar and sensor tag pickup, supplies replenishment. Executes company initiatives as directed.

Compliance:

Protects company assets by adhering to sensor and cable standards, salvage processing and shortage reporting.

Executive Office Manager

Saks Fifth Avenue (November 2018-November 2019)

Recruiting & On-boarding Support

Assist with internal recruiting activities by maintaining job postings across platforms for inbound applications scheduling candidate interviews with the Department Managers

Create an exceptionally positive experience for all candidates throughout the entire interview process Onboard new employees and collect all necessary paperwork, signatures, and I-9s upon hire. Coordinating with Taleo, Sterlingone and Oracle Support Teams if needs

Supporting new hires with any technical issues.

Executive Assistant

Working closely to store VP and provide all the reports (MTD,STD,QTD,YTD)

Provide professional administrative support for the Regional Vice President Director of the Stores, Store VP and Senior Executives. Schedule internal and external meetings with the leadership team, department and support managers. Handle sensitive business and confidential information with discretion.Coordinate travels for the Regional Vice President Director

Office Management

Managing and organizing office, conference room and kitchen. (Ordering supplies &stocking kitchen) Greeting visitors and providing general assistance during the visit

Assisting with event/meeting planning, setting up meetings. Arrange catering for meetings to include ordering, scheduling delivery, set-up, clean up and host guest visits. Review incoming mail and e-mail; respond to correspondence, inquiries and invitations as required. Handle expenses keep contacts up to date and organized.

Merchandising Supervisor

Saks Fifth Avenue (April 2016-November 2018)

Continuous Flow Process:

Oversees processing of inbound merchandise within established company time frame, ensuring that new receipts are on the selling floor prior to store opening.

Merchandise Placement:

Supervises the merchandising of the selling floor to Corporate Visual presentation standards

Trains and coaches merchandising team members on selling floor visual standards and adherence to corporate visual guidelines

Inventory Maintenance:

Oversees processing of outbound merchandise transfers and returns to vendors (RTV)

Operations:

Directs and executes markdowns and price changes, re-ticketing, Sends, Repairs, sell off consolidation, order supplies, etc.

Works closely with the Selling Managers in effort to anticipate the needs of the business and plan for upcoming situations/events rather than react to them.

Other Duties:

Supervises maintenance of stock rooms, hangar and sensor tag pickup, supplies replenishment.

Executes company initiatives as directed.

Compliance:

Protects company assets by adhering to sensor and cable standards, salvage processing and shortage reporting.

Division Advisor

Uniqlo San Francisco (September 2014-April 2016)

Part of a team of 500 employees that launched UNIQLO’s highly anticipated flagship retail store on the West Coast. Exceed customer expectations by listening to customer needs, finding products that meet those needs, and providing in depth product information about the goods customers are interested in. Utilize strong communication skills while interacting with diverse clientele. Meet and exceed sales goals by maintaining brand standards by way of the UNIQLO service standards. Process shipment and ensure all merchandise is represented on the floor in full size run, maintain brand and operational standards. Keeping the stockrooms and sales floor organized, be the keeper of the merchandise, completing all inventory processes and making sure merchandise is properly checked in and is accurately ticketed.

Employee of the Month : July 2015, November 2015

Merchandising&Sales Support Lead

Neiman Marcus Group, Walnut Creek, CA (Feb.2012-Nov.2013)

In addition to providing outstanding customer service, I also provided Sales Support to all departments. Daily support includes receiving, replenishing merchandise, stocking supplies, ordering store supplies, organizing work areas, price changes, processing MOS goods for inventory control and processing return to vendor items.

Employee of the Month : August 2012 - December 2012- February 2013

Best Support Team in NM : November 2012

Stock Lead

Banana Republic, San Francisco, CA (March 2011-April 2012)

My responsibilities were shipment processing and receiving, replenishment, restocking, stockroom organization, and adhering to visual standards also engage with customers and as customer needs to ensure appropriate service is provided.

Employee of the Month : November 2011- February 2012

Levis & Docker’s Brand Ambassador

Macy’s Department Store, Walnut Creek, CA (Sept.2008-March 2011)

I was consistently in the top 5-10% of all employees in exceeding my daily sales goals. Many of my sales are to personally loyal customers. I was a Levis & Dockers Specialist September 2008 – May 2010

Sr.Account Manager

Design Group, Ltd., Izmir, Turkey (July 2003-July 2007)

I was responsible for maintaining budgetary control and personally accountable for all expenditures in the Exterior Design Group. I had signature authority for all financial transactions, including requisitions, purchase orders, personnel actions, documents financial transactions by entering account information, summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit & loss statement, other reports, secures financial information by completing data base backups, prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.

Department Manager

Migros Turk Ticaret A.S., Izmir, Turkey (October 1997-July 2003)

Non-food department included various sections such as: children’s products, books, textiles, cosmetics and small appliances. My duties included making the schedules for twenty people. I coordinated the monthly inventory.

EDUCATION:

University of California Davis Textile Clothing Science August`10-May`14

Berkeley City College Business &ESL Feb.`08-July`11

Aegean University Textile Science Technology Izmir, Turkey Oct`93-July`97

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Google Doc.MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, FedEx Shipping, ARIBA for Purchase Order/Contract Management

LANGUAGES :

Turkish (Mother Tongue)

Macedonian (Beginning)

ACTIVITIES:

Member of International Lions Club, Aegean Forest Foundation, Aegean Education Foundation, and Karsiyaka Tennis Club.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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