Barış ÖZCAN

Experience

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  Mc Three Carpets

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  Planning Specialist

  ➤ Optimized PP yarn extrusion and carpet production processes, improving efficiency by implementing streamlined planning and workflow enhancements.➤ Monitored production steps to ensure customer satisfaction, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and consistent quality.➤ Developed and executed both micro and macro production plans for yarn extrusion (cabling, heat setting) and carpet weaving, aligning output with demand forecasts.➤ Prepared detailed work orders using Weavelink & CPS, guiding loom programmers based on macro production schedules, which reduced setup times by 15%.➤ Reduced production waste by implementing waste minimization strategies, lowering overall waste by 10%.➤ Maintained optimal stock levels aligned with production needs, avoiding overstock and stockout situations.➤ Conducted accurate and safe monthly and yearly inventory counts, ensuring inventory integrity and reducing discrepancies by 5%.➤ Led cross-functional teamwork initiatives, fostering collaboration and improving operational efficiency.➤ Applied 5S and Kaizen principles in production planning, driving continuous improvement and maintaining a highly organized production environment. Show less

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  Mc Three

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Planning Asst. Manager

  ☛ Led a team of 2 white-collar and 6 blue-collar employees, fostering a collaborative environment that boosted productivity and team morale.

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  Weavers

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Sales&Marketing Specialist

  ➤ Identified and engaged new clients in the designated region, expanding the customer base by 15%.➤ Traveled to meet potential clients on-site, strengthening relationships and increasing sales conversions by 10%.➤ Built and maintained strong customer relationships, achieving a 20% repeat business rate.➤ Interpreted and managed customer requirements, tailoring solutions to meet unique needs and enhancing client satisfaction.➤ Persuaded clients on product benefits, resulting in a 12% growth in sales within the territory.➤ Prepared and negotiated client quotations, securing high-value deals and ensuring competitive pricing.➤ Closed sales agreements by negotiating terms and conditions, contributing to an 18% quarterly revenue increase.➤ Provided proactive after-sales support, boosting customer retention to 90%.➤ Analyzed sales and cost data to optimize pricing strategies, improving profit margins by 8%.➤ Generated and presented reports for head office, supporting data-driven decision-making in sales strategy.➤ Consistently met or exceeded sales targets through effective client management and strategic planning.➤ Maintained a comprehensive client database, reducing follow-up times by 20%.➤ Coordinated sales projects from initial client engagement through to project completion.➤ Supported marketing initiatives by attending trade shows, conferences, and other industry events, enhancing brand presence.➤ Delivered technical presentations and product demonstrations, showcasing product features to meet client needs effectively.➤ Provided pre-sales technical assistance and education, improving customer understanding of product applications.➤ Collaborated with sales and technical teams to deliver seamless client experiences.➤ Resolved client issues promptly, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and trust. Show less

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  Coats

  Jul 2018 - now

  ➤ Collaborated with the Procurement department to ensure high levels of service by optimizing material availability for production.➤ Ensured timely and accurate delivery of materials for production by coordinating schedules, reducing delays by 10%.➤ Minimized stockouts and overstock situations by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining stock positions within targeted thresholds.➤ Prepared monthly and yearly S&OP data to calculate material and manpower requirements, maximizing machine capacity utilization.➤ Compiled and delivered daily, weekly, and monthly service performance updates, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.➤ Led the end-to-end business planning process, aligning annual business plans and quarterly adjustments to organizational goals.➤ Maintained planning timelines and quality standards, clearly defining roles and responsibilities for effective process adherence.➤ Aligned the business strategy and 5-year roadmap with operational plans, ensuring clarity on outcomes and financial targets.➤ Supported technology implementation for enhanced forecasting and self-service performance management tools, improving reporting efficiency.➤ Identified and drove continuous improvement initiatives, addressing process inefficiencies in planning and boosting productivity.➤ Monitored Program, Functional, and Enterprise risks within the business planning framework, maintaining a proactive risk management approach. Show less ➤Managed production scheduling for weekly, monthly, and yearly timelines across the entire scope, utilizing SAP, APO, and MS Project to ensure deadlines were met consistently.➤ Calculated optimal raw material and machinery requirements for Spinning and Twisting departments on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, aligning resources with production goals.➤ Developed and managed budget plans by creating detailed budget categories to track and monitor expenses, ensuring financial alignment with production objectives.➤ Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commissioning teams, ensuring streamlined operations and timely output. Show less

  • Planning Asst. Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Planning Specialist

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2022