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Software
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Certification
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Onur Mercan

Industrial Engineer
Köln
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Onur Mercan

Summary

Result-driven category manager with over 8 years of experience in product management, market analysis, and pricing strategies. Demonstrated ability to increase visibility through rebranding activities and drive efficiencies to increase profits and provide a greater return on investment. Successfully launched 400 new products in 32 countries. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and delivering effective marketing strategies that align with strategic business goals. Eager to leverage skills in a product manager role to contribute to innovative projects and drive digital transformation.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
2
Certificates

Work History

VitrA Bad GmbH

Category Manager, DACH Region
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully launched multiple product portfolios in local markets, aligning with market needs and company objectives
  • Developed pricing corridor strategy across Europe, conducted market analysis and benchmark to expand market presence across multiple channels, optimizing positioning and profitability
  • Headed Private Label projects end-to-end, aligning with customer needs and standards while reducing project timelines by 10% through effective communication
  • Leveraged marketplace and DIY channels with complete solutions, driving net sales and awareness over 25% above expectations

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products

Sr. Product Manager
01.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • As Product Manager, led international and local teams to execute a CEO-sponsored global rebranding initiative across 35 countries, resulting in a 9% increase in MENA market share compared to pre-pandemic levels
  • The 40% surge in demand worldwide prompted plans for a new factory investment
  • Initiated e-comm-specific projects, built product catalogs, upgraded microsites, and headed visual projects in line with brand guidelines
  • Developed video and social media content in collaboration with creative agencies, resulting in a 40% increase in VitrA’s visibility across online and offline channels

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products

Product Manager
03.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Executed VitrA’s installation elements product category, developing target audience profiles, USPs, and marketing plans
  • Remodelled result-driven product performance, maximizing underperforming items, and optimizing business efficiency
  • Collaborated with product development and sales teams to initiate and execute customer-focused projects

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products

Project Coordination Specialist
11.2015 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Established a Project Management Office (PMO) from scratch, implementing structured processes and frameworks to enhance project efficiency and organizational alignment
  • Collaborated with the Product Development team to define scope, project plans, RACI charts, and risk assessments
  • Acted as a liaison between marketing and P&D departments, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and project execution
  • Transformed the company’s product development projects to make them manageable, accountable, and effective
  • Leveraged project management tools like Jira, MS Project, and Miro to monitor progress, generate reports, and drive process improvements using Scrum methodologies

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products

Project Coordination Intern
04.2015 - 11.2015

NOV Elmar

Purchasing & Materials Intern
01.2015 - 03.2015

DenizBank

Loan Management Intern
06.2014 - 09.2014

Ford Otosan

Production Intern
01.2012 - 02.2012

Education

Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Eskisehir, TR

Bachelor’s Degree from Industrial Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2015

University Overview

Industrial Engineering Student Society (EMOT) (2012-2013)

Skills

Product Portfolio Management

Affiliations

  • Düsseldorf TUSA Basketball Verein Herren
  • Kite Surf Iko Level 2

Accomplishments

  • After launched new portfolio for the product category, the new production factory built in 2023 to meet increased demand.
  • Collaborated with creative agencies such as Onaranlar Kulubu, Piknikworks, Havas, and Plumberparts (a renowned UK influencer) to develop campaign briefs and content creation that brings high visibility on social media. As a result, VitrA's visibility increased by %40 in online and offline channels.
  • Planned and collaborated on special launch events for architects, plumbers, or local market launches with internal teams and content creators. Engagement with the customers increased brand loyalty and sufficiency.
  • In E-comm channel Initiating growth opportunities with providing full bathroom solutions. Net sales outperformed by %20 than target.
    • ISH special product booth(100 sqm) area was designed, developed and planed for each day with stories, videos, contents, influnecers and trainings/events sessions by me.

Software

Excel VBA

IBM Cyplex

SAP S/4HANA

MicroStrategy

Power BI

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

Master of Marketing - Sabancı University (6 months)

Interests

Extreme Sports

Düsseldorf TUSA Basketball Verein Herren League Player

Padel Player

Timeline

Category Manager, DACH Region

VitrA Bad GmbH
08.2023 - Current

Master of Marketing - Sabancı University (6 months)

01-2022

Digital Marketing - Behavioral Marketing(3 months)

09-2021

Sr. Product Manager

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products
01.2021 - 08.2023

Product Manager

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products
03.2020 - 01.2021

Project Coordination Specialist

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products
11.2015 - 03.2020

Project Coordination Intern

VitrA, Eczacibasi Building Products
04.2015 - 11.2015

Purchasing & Materials Intern

NOV Elmar
01.2015 - 03.2015

Loan Management Intern

DenizBank
06.2014 - 09.2014

Production Intern

Ford Otosan
01.2012 - 02.2012

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Bachelor’s Degree from Industrial Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2015
Onur MercanIndustrial Engineer