Experience

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  Unilever-algida

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  Logistics engineer

  Algida is an ice cream brand owned by the Anglo-Dutch food and personal care conglomerate Unilever.● Managed the Automatic Order System (AOS) to optimize order flow and ensure accurate stock management.● Monitored and improved the truck tracking system to enhance delivery efficiency.● Oversaw improvements in raw material and finished product warehouses to streamline operations.● Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles in the warehouse, focusing on Lean Manufacturing practices. Show less

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  Hunca cosmetics

  May 2007 - Aug 2008

  Production planning specialist

  Founded in 1957, Hunca is one of the most established organizations in the Turkish cosmetics industry. With over 60 years of experience in the sector, Hunca Cosmetics carries this success to the international market by using all the possibilities of modern technology in every stage of production. It exports its products to the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and Russia. With over 1,400 barcoded products in the export market, it is taking firm steps towards becoming a world giant.● Managed production planning for Eau de Toilette (EDT), deodorant, roll-on, and shampoo products.● Conducted Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for raw materials using SAP.● Planned semi-finished product requirements to ensure timely production.● Prepared Master Production Scheduling (MPS) for eight production lines to meet demand.● Coordinated domestic and international orders to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Sanovel

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2012

  Production planning specialist

  Founded in 1983 by Pharmacist Erol Toksöz, Sanovel stands as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Turkey. Boasting an annual production capacity of 227 million units and EU GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification, the company aspires to be a global pharmaceutical company. ● Managed planning processes for human and veterinary medicinal products.● Conducted Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipient ingredients, and packaging materials.● Prepared receivables lists for active pharmaceutical ingredients from entrepots.● Organized and led Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align production with sales forecasts.● Created raw material, semi-finished material, and finished product codes in the system.● Prepared and analyzed monthly stock and active pharmaceutical ingredient reports.● Developed Master Planning Scheduling (MPS) for 20 production lines.● Coordinated operations across departments, including quality control, sales, marketing, purchasing, accounting, R&D, logistics, and production. Show less

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  Alvimedica

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2016

  Alvimedica is a global innovator specializing in unique interventional medical devices, with a focus on endovascular and interventional cardiology. With manufacturing plants in Italy and Turkey, Alvimedica is dedicated to improve patient care through cutting-edge technologies and collaborative research with leading physicians. ● Designed and implemented an efficient End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain process, including customer service activities for sales goods and Clinical Trial Supply Management (CTSM).● Managed purchasing operations by overseeing raw material stock, arranging annual forecasts, negotiating cost reductions, and initiating supplier agreements; led a team of three employees.● Supervised customer service and export-import operations, including sales order creation, proforma invoicing, and free trade zone logistics; managed a team of two employees.● Directed warehouse and logistics operations, improving storage efficiency for raw materials and finished products; led a team of three employees.● Managed production planning and reporting operations, handling 2,697 stock-keeping units, 442 raw material codes, demand planning, and S&OP; prepared detailed reports and supervised a team of two employees. Show less ● Managed the planning of 2,697 stock-keeping units, 589 semi-finished materials, and 442 raw materials.● Created short, mid, and long-term production plans based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and production capacity for 14 product lines.● Oversaw master production scheduling (MPS) and SAP ERP system operations (PP, MM, CO, SD modules).● Conducted MRP runs and coordinated purchasing requirements with the procurement team.● Organized and led S&OP meetings to align production volumes with forecasts and budgets.● Coordinated interdepartmental collaboration with quality control, sales, marketing, R&D, logistics, and production teams.● Created bills of materials (BOM) and time study analyses with the R&D team.● Managed the transfer of two product lines from Italy to Turkey as the PP Key User during the Italy factory merger process.● Managed production and inventory planning for 2,697 stock-keeping units, 589 semi-finished materials, and 442 raw materials.● Prepared monthly reports, including inventory, cost analysis, productivity, HR, maintenance, and production reports.● Coordinated S&OP meetings to align sales and operational planning. Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Planning and Reporting Team Leader

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Production Planning Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Occlutech

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2023

  Supply chain & planning manager

  Occlutech is a leading provider of minimally invasive cardiac devices, with a mission to improve the quality of life for people with heart conditions. Since 2003, Occlutech has developed, produced, and commercialized first-class, minimally invasive, cardiac implants for Congenital Heart Disease, Stroke Prevention, and Heart Failure, all with the mission to improve patients’ lives and address medical needs. The devices are sold to hospitals and clinics in over 80 countries and used by physicians in implantation procedures.● Designed and implemented an efficient End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain process, including customer services activities for sales goods and Clinical Trial Supply Management (CTSM).● Managed and led the organization, suppliers, and budgets related to the Supply Chain process.● Oversaw production operations for Occluder and Pusher production lines, including Braiding, Heat Setting, Welding, and Sewing; acted as SAP PM Key User, supervising 15 employees.● Handled purchasing operations, including raw material stock management, annual purchasing forecasts, cost reduction negotiations, supplier agreements, and served as SAP MM Key User.● Supervised customer service and export-import operations, including sales order creation, proforma invoicing, and free trade zone operations, acting as SAP SD Key User.● Managed production planning and reporting operations, including 126 stock-keeping units, 435 raw material codes, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Material Requirement Planning (MRP), and demand planning; prepared production, sales, yield, and capacity usage reports as SAP PP Key User.● Directed warehouse and logistics operations, managing inbound and outbound logistics and improving raw material and finished product storage efficiency. Show less