Arda K.

Vendor Manager at Amazon | CFA Level 1 Candidate | Economist | Strategist

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Economics graduate from Bilkent University with four years of full-time professional experience, an honor roll distinction, and two A+ level published books. Proven ability to balance rigorous academic and professional commitments while excelling in strategy, operations, and data-driven decision-making. A tech-native, fast learner, and strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in market expansion, M&A, financial modeling, automation, and operational efficiency. Adept at driving business growth through data analytics, forecasting models, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about solving complex problems and working in high-impact environments that require deep strategic thinking and offer exceptional learning opportunities.

Experience

  • Amazon (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Retail Vendor Manager
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      • Consumer electronics • Brand management with over 5M$ value. • Project development focuses on AI implementation. • P&L analysis and ownership • Retail operations management • Business development • Strategic category planning • Strategic vendor services

    • Retail Vendor Manager Intern
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Prepared weekly callouts for the Home Improvement category and presented to the category leader. • Created and tracked a profit dashboard using SQL and QuickSight. • Developed a stock depletion strategy for the PC category and presented it to the General Manager. • Led the implementation of a Joint Business Plan tracking tool for 1,000+ vendors in collaboration with principal technical managers from Seattle. Helped the implementation of 3 profitability technologies. • Managed daily deal strategies for laptops and conducted P&L analysis for both categories, leading to the depletion of all targeted stock. • Created a category automation tool using VBA • Audited the invoices for a vendor, identified issues and fixed it at the accounting table with the finance team. • Created a return optimization algorithm with VBA. • Gave internal training on the global PC sector trends and strategies with the basics to all Amazon PC category.

  • Executive Consultant at fllat.com
    Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 · 6 mos

    • Provided operations consultancy and led localization projects for the sales team. • Deliveres data analytics and economic modelling for M&A deals and operations optimization strategy. • Served as Head of Strategic Research and AI Technologies. • Created an automated competitor mapping system and developed price forecasting models, boosting sales by 9%. • Oversaw the publication of the monthly Harrington research report on market trends and opportunities. • Identified new strategic growth areas in the real estate market and presented the findings to CEO monthly.

  • Harrington Housing (Remote)
    • CEO Office: Marketing And Business Development
      Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 · 10 mos

      • Developed a marketing framework and content strategies focused on branding, sales, and community-based marketing, driving a 7 times increase in social media activity. • Led the establishment of an in-house marketing agency and created cost-effective marketing strategies, reducing costs by 80%. • Analysed customer data and created an inquiry prediction model, boosted customer satisfaction by 67%. • Secured partnership deals and managed accounts, increased B2B sales by 30%. • Conducted competitor and pricing analysis and presented insights to the board of directors. • Led 3 press PR activities that were published by Fox, Forbes, and The New York Times.

    • CEO Office: Expansion Strategies and Operations Management
      Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 · 6 mos

      • Analysed and planned new locations and business opportunities, managed operations and assessed financial feasibility for expansions, achieved 63% YoY growth while the market average was 20%. • Oversaw assets worth $75M and led the expansion of 6 locations while participating in one M&A deal. • Created a procurement optimization system using linear and integer programming methods, reduced costs by 8% and decreased operational errors by 32%, which was crucial for maintaining the expansion's pace and preventing lost opportunities. • Conducted valuation of Harrington using the discounted cash flow method. • Collaborated with major funds such as Medallion and Blue Vista and worked closely with the executive team.

    • City Coordinator of Toronto
      Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 · 7 mos

      • As the fourth largest coordinator at Harrington for 250 units, I drove sales and managed customer support together. • Developed forecasting models to predict sales and implement strategies, significantly contributing to Toronto's 96.5% (650bps above target) occupancy. • Weekly business outlook presentation for executive team. • Responsible for franchises and premium lineup of Harrington.

  • Atomyum (Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · Remote)
    • Venture Capital Analyst
      Jul 2023 - Oct 2023 · 4 mos

      • Due Diligence, report preparation for applicants. Helping startups grow. Evaluated 5 applicants.

    • Venture Building Intern
      Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 · 4 mos

      • Trained as venture builder with FasterCapital curriculum • Evaluating the candidate StartUps and make them better.

  • Consulting Intern at Sun Danışmanlık
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 · 1 mo

    • Human resources consultancy • International trade consultancy