Alper Ayhan

Global Supply Chain I Supply Network Operations I Global IBP I Global Logistics I 4PL I Supply Chain Transformation

Herentals, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Supply Chain Expert with broad experience with a successful track record of cost reduction, process improvement and standardization through the implementation of best practices in terms of processes and technology. Having extensive multi-site, multi-country, domestic and international supply chain experience in FMCG industry, Commenced various different roles in areas of supply chain such as demand, supply, initiatives planning as well as logistics and warehouse management. Direct experience with sales and operations planning, logistics, 4PL and plant rough cut capacity planning. Specialties: Logistics, Planning, Project management, Organizational Restructuring, P&L Management,

Experience

  • Associate Director, Supply Network Operations | Based in Belgium at UCB
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    - Strategic development and roll out of capability building initiatives globally across SNO and integration within the network covering both the internal and external nodes. - Identify and drive the implementation of continuous improvement activities; and synergies within supply chain to reach best in class SNO ecosystem globally.

  • Philip Morris International (15 yrs 1 mo)
    • Global LCT COE | Logistics Control Tower (LCT) | Based in Belgium
      Nov 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

      - Lead the design and implementation of the global LCT, become the custodian of global standards for logistics processes ensuring that global blueprint is standardized and continuously improved across the globe. - Lead the implementation of logistics best practices bringing digitalization and securing LCT is state-of-the-art aligned to value.

    • Logistics Governance Manager | Business Program Manager, EU Region (Based in Belgium)
      Jul 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      - Implement LCT (Logistics Control Tower) Concept in EU Region. - Set transportation strategy and manage logistics network flow for all channels, including secondary distribution until customers/consumers inline with global strategy . - Leader of the change management in EU Region in term of processes, organization and data flow driven by the new LCT model

    • Head of Logistics Operations (Middle East Africa, Turkey)
      Mar 2015 - Jul 2021 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      - Lead the transformation of the logistics operations in Turkiye, Middle East and Africa in terms of digitalization, organization and processes to improve customer satisfaction. - Manage Customs Center of Expertise for the Region to ensure customs and indirect tax compliance within the frames of rapidly changing legislative / tax environment considering international (Customs Union/AFTA/ECOWAS/BRIC/WTO etc.) and national regulations of cluster affiliates. - Drive sourcing change initiatives via constantly evaluating the preferential trade opportunities in EEMA South Cluster affiliates.

  • Procter & Gamble (Full-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Deodorant Group Supply Planning Manager-Geneva based
      Aug 2009 - Feb 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Responsible from 4 Plants and 39 Countries in Central, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Region-Biggest in terms of the area and the most complicated region in P&G Global. - Established mid and long term supply chain strategies and decisions for the region for 5 years and 5-10 years horizon. - Ensured the development and renewal of business operating strategy annually. - Provided interpretation of business needs and decisions and gives direction to the region to ensure the supply chain provides the right capacity and capability. - Led Regional Product Supply Planners in plants and countries to frame up solutions for variations to the base plans as a result of demand variability, production capability and staffing issues. - Led a cross-category multifunctional team which delivered 18% year on year non performing inventory reduction which contributes 1.5 million dollar annual working capital. Recognized with Product Supply Gold Award granted by CEEMEA Female Beauty Care Vice President.

    • Initiatives Planning Manager
      Feb 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Led Top Tier initiatives bringing breakthrough innovation with the initiative budget of $15MM. - Owned and executed new product launches/re-launches with excellence (right price, right quantity at right time) in multifunctional alignment on the project timing, scope and budget. Achieved $150.000 manipulation cost savings preventing the risk of losing $2 million business per year as a consequence of probable delisting in one of the biggest scale national accounts of Turkey.

  • Demand and Supply Planner at Procter & Gamble
    Sep 2005 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs

    - Responsible for Oral Care Categories (IPANA and Oral B) in Turkey - Led business through the process of refining the forecast using techniques such as forecast strategy, statistical forecasting, forecast aggregation and dis-aggregation based on market data as well as competitive and brand activities. - Led Oral Care S&OP process in the company. - Performed "what if analysis" on balancing supply and demand planning, cost analysis of forecast accuracy, catalization of internal inputs and market trends - Simulated the cost optimization of inventories while ensuring the service level

  • Student at Bilkent University
    2000 - 2005 · 5 yrs