Yelda E. Bora

Experience

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  Istanbul Technical University

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Chemistry Thesis Student

  Thermal and photo induced polymerization research including wet chemistry techniques precipitation, dissolution, and purification, UV Spectrophotometer, H-NMR, and FT-IR Spectroscopy.

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  Unilever

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  R&D Project Intern

  The shelf life of soups and bouillons, has been scientifically validated in Turkey for the very first time in its history.

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  Istanbul Technical University

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2010

  Materials Engineering Thesis Student

  Nano size transparent Aluminum Oxide was produced by ball milling, granulation, calcinations, and Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) techniques and microstructure analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Spectrophotometer.

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  Henkel

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2018

  • Led regional projects that drove key improvements in operations and strategy alignment, to increase operational efficiency across the IMEA region.• Enhanced stakeholder engagement through strategic communication initiatives, which improved project transparency and stakeholder satisfaction.• Cultivated a center of excellence for project management, raising the standard for project execution and management capabilities within the region.• Accelerated product time-to-market by optimizing manufacturing transfers.• Directed review meetings for the Executive Leadership Committee with Operations Director.• Collaborated with the PMO to enhance the planning, execution, and delivery of project outcomes, ensuring all projects were completed on-time and within the budget. Show less • Developed and executed strategic plans for all various business units within Turkey, identifying and leveraging local insights to increase market share via boosting branding reputation.• Led local localization projects to better meet the regional needs, enhancing market relevance and brand loyalty.• Conducted market analysis and identified new business opportunities.• Chaired the Henkel Steering Committee Adhesives Turkey, fostering robust stakeholder relations and enhancing strategic alignments across the board. Show less

  • IMEA Regional Operations Development Manager

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Strategic Development Manager

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Service Strategy Turkey Project Manager

    Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Health Safety Environment Engineer

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
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  AkzoNobel

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Managing diverse supply team of 7 direct reports from different background and expertise.• Driving key supply chain initiatives for MEA region with 4 manufacturing sites and 9 distribution centers.• Streamlining operations to improve business responsiveness to market and customer need.• Optimizing inventory levels to enhance stock availability while controlling the obsolete inventory risk.• Collaborating very closely with other functions from sales to demand, procurement, production, quality, logistics, and customer service.• Participating in internal and external audits for respective regulations across MEA.• Leading localization projects to improve regional geopolitical developments and strategical commercial requirements. Show less • Executed regional continuous improvement initiatives and projects for supply chain department.• Implemented digital performance dashboards which was accepted as best practice in the EMEA region.• Standardized supply chain process and procedures between EU and MEA.• Led the supply chain side of the IBP roll-out in the MEA region.• Facilitated Learning & Development Master Classes, upskilling over +100 colleagues across MEA Supply Chain Team.• Performed creative and result-oriented team workshops to improved supply chain network in terms of collaboration, communication, and interaction.• Rewarded with APICS certification in Supply Chain Planning and Execution after successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Show less • Managed supply chain and operational projects to improve capacity, efficiency, and capability.• Conducted comprehensive analysis of business cases to formulate strategic initiatives.• Formularized project management tools and processes.• Run pilot projects to introduce new scope to market with close collaboration with Marketing and Commercial.• Established best practice to control the slow movers and obsolete inventory, from creating the work groups from each department to the preparation of the online tools to formalize the way of work. Show less

  • MPY MEA Regional Supply Planning Manager

    Nov 2021 - now

  • MEA Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

    Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  • MENA Regional Supply Chain Project Manager

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2020