Pelin Emirmahmutoglu

• Managing the development quality of all near shore products in WW, KW, MW, Lingerie and Beauty. • Managing technical team annual budget within the given target. • Establishing annual technical strategies and set objectives to guide the team accordingly. • Determining each team member’s needs, coaching and training requirements to improve the team abilities. • Drive implementation of innovation into the products • Support and drive 3D modelling (CLO) in development process. • Follow “High Profile Products” closely and ensure supporting all technologists in resolving issues and making commercial decisions where needed. • Be available for manufacturers to consult regarding garment development and production issues. • Contribute to management information (KPI’s) with the preparation of garment development technology reports. • Reporting monthly quality performance of the departments to the head of region. • Taking active role on global projects to improve M&S systems.

• Responsible for managing the product quality throughout the product lifecycle and making sure that any gaps in performance or quality are quickly identified. • Leading the projects and innovation ideas according to the business strategies. • Feeding market with new engineered garments and investigating competitors’ activities. • Monitoring and analyzing suppliers’ performance to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. • Taking decision to place the new orders by considering capability and expertise of suppliers in the range. • Managing the team for fast fashion packs in short lead times by keeping quality level within the business targets. • Monitoring the workload and capabilities of each team member and decide on the division of the sub departments, projects and objectives. • Motivating and praising team members and creating a positive working environment. • Working with buying & merchandising teams to achieve targets and drive sales forward and any possible cost saving projects by product engineering.

• Worked in kidswear, mens’ essentials, and lingerie and womenswear departments. • Working closely with buying team during fast fashion programs and buying visits. • Making risk analysis before production and take necessary precautions. • Offering solutions and alternatives to get a shorter lead-time, price advantage and easier production. • Making decisions by using initiative when a problem occurred during production. • Implementing way of working documents to all departments of Regional Office. • Preparing induction pack to reduce the transition periods of new suppliers without missing any points. • Preparing kidswear product safety training for all M&S suppliers.

• Worked on WW denim, casual jackets, solo bottom and dress departments. • Coordinated accurate communication between the supplier and Head office team. • Trained suppliers to improve standards. • Coached suppliers to achieve constant quality starting from preproduction stage.

Worked as a traniee by assisting technology and merchandising teams on jersey department.

Worked as a trainee textile engineer on weaving, knitting and yarn factories.