Güçlü AKKURT

Experience

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  Arkas Holding

  Jun 2003 - Jan 2007

  Customer Representative

  • Managed paperwork for customer clearance at loading ports.• Tracked the cargo at every stage on routes of Evergreen Marine Co.• Cleared all unexpected roadblocks during transshipments to ensure on-time delivery at the final destination.

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  Vestel

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2017

  • Led the localisation of approximately 5 million Vestel Home Appliances electronic cards.• Structured an optimal material purchasing strategy to guarantee the best market price.• Mastered the essentials of procurement including price and commercial terms negotiation and organizing all logistics.• Actively participated in market research, price negotiations and material selection processes.• Acted as the communication hub between the quality and R&D teams and suppliers to ensure focused plans and execution of demands.• Devoted & led suppliers on strategic elements that ensure short and long term goals.• Supported stakeholders with indirect contract negotiations representing procurement locally.• Initiated cost reduction activities to develop productivity initiatives to reduce cost, improve competitive advantage and coordinate cross functional teams together with suppliers in order to realize productivity projects.• Provided market intelligence for the main commodities and competitive intelligence for the key players in the market.• Developed and maintained sustainable and long-term supplier relationships.Key Accomplishments• Best Practice Award - Cut-down the electric card costs by 2,000,000 eur - previous best was 80,000 eur.• Increased payment terms by 15 days for a 250,000,0000 eur purchasing budget.• Managed the localisation projects end-to-end for Selni Motors and Sabaf companies.• Active participant in the CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Show less

  • Procurement Group Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  • Purchasing Specialist

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Supply Engineer

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Yorglass

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2021

  Supply Chain Manager

  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies for raw and packaging materials.• Drew the roadmap for long-term value improvement programs across suppliers.• Prepared and conducted negotiations and tenders while managing commercial relationships with new and existing suppliers.• Led import and export operations by cooperating with custom clearance agencies.• Defined a Just-In-Time manufacturing process with a strong focus on optimum level stock management.• Scouted for new suppliers that are fit for purpose and in line with the supply chain strategy.• Provided market intelligince by building market knowledge on trends, market capabilities, strategy shifts, geo-political influences to deliver market insight to internal stakeholders and support strategic decision making - "Brining the outside in".• Delivered on key financial targets such as gross margin improvement through savings and cash flow improvements by utilizing smart buying tools.• Orchestrated cross functional collaborations across Quality, R&D, Legal and Finance teams acting as the first point of contact.• Envisioned, defined and optimized all resource and project management strategies adopted in production today.• Developped the end-to-end company supply network.Key Accomplishments• Introduced 9 new suppliers to the company portfolio.• Cut-down shipment costs by 200,000 eur on international and 250,000 eur on domestic transports. Show less

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  WNS

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Strategic Sourcing Manager

  Deploys category strategies using the strategic sourcing process which includes stage gates, spend analysis, requirements planning, risk management, market analysis, strategy development, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, contracting, supplier management, cost saving methodology, performance reporting and proficiency with sourcing tools• Assists Internal Procurement Sourcing in executing category strategies which include supporting processes, analytics, performance metrics, technology and organizational elements and communications at the European level• Work with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing projects Identifies key stakeholders and collaborates,advises and influences across clients• Utilizes procurement operational excellencewithin categories which includes preferred purchasing/transaction methods, payment methodology and working capital principals• Responsible for the timely execution of sourcing projects and achievement of sourcing targets and reporting• Ensure alignment with regional and global category strategies / plans Show less

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  BZ International

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  Supply Chain Management Consultant

  Consulting companies in India and in China in order to run their strategic plans for Türkiye successfully• Sourcing: Finding new suppliers in the EMEA region and introducing them to the companies we work for• In order to improve their costs and make them stronger against current suppliers as finding alternatives• Logistics: Creating new logistics alternatives for their current business to improve their performances in terms of commercially and operationally• Import and Export Operations: Consulting what is need to be done to make import and export operations smoothly. Also, if any problems occur, help them to solve it rapidly• Commercial: Assisting companies to expand their businesses in Türkiye by creating new business relationships Show less

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  Gdz Elektrik

  May 2024 - now

  Purchasing and Logistics Manager

  • Coordinated closely with warehouse staff to optimize storage solutions and maintain accurate inventory records, reducing stock discrepancies significantly.• Led continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics team, resulting in increased productivity and more efficient workflows.• Optimized transportation routes for cost savings and faster delivery times, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.• Advised senior management on best practices for managing purchasing risks such as currency fluctuations or political instability in supplier regions.• Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to better understand their needs and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.• Conducted detailed analyses of market trends and supplier offerings to identify potential savings opportunities within the procurement process.• Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future Show less