Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
With a broad knowledge and expertise in the global supply chain in the sportswear and textile industries, I have a substantial experience in driving planning, sourcing, demand planning, capacity planning, order management and supplier development. Throughout my tenure at adidas, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in global supply chain operations, particularly within the EMEA region. I have successfully navigated challenges related to sourcing, production planning, and inventory optimization in 3 primary divisions of sportswear, covering Apparel, Footwear and Hardware. With a successful track record in strategic sourcing planning and execution within the dynamic and competitive landscape of the sports industry, I am committed to driving operational excellence and delivering results that align with the vision and goals of the business. Additionally, I have been recognised as a collaborative leader who fosters a positive work environment and inspires cross-functional teams to achieve their full potential. I prioritize professional development, encourage innovative thinking, and leverage the diverse strengths of individuals to drive team success. As a strategic thinking and result-oriented global supply chain leader, I am determined to drive excellence across the EMEA and Far East regions, optimizing supply chain processes and delivering exceptional results to support business objectives.
Direct and oversee strategic and long-range planning of sourcing function across the EMEA region to drive strategic initiatives and support the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Identify sourcing opportunities and manage, implement, and assess key strategic initiatives with a focus on more production efficiency and profit for 3 primary divisions of sportswear (apparel, footwear, hardware). Facilitate short, mid and long-term sourcing planning sessions for tactical and strategic sourcing plans. Facilitate communication between Product Ops/Strategy and Liaison Offices in seasonal development and production allocation.
Planned, managed and maintained all aspects of capacity, production, and order management operations aligned with adidas objectives by taking overall responsibility for the Liaison Office’s KPI performance. Undertook the SMV-based capacity planning by working closely with suppliers in subsidiary forecasts to optimize existing planning processes and strive for efficiency. Additional Assignments: o Was selected for and participated in ‘adidas Exchange Program’ in Shanghai, China for 4 months period for the purpose of sharing and gaining experiences from different regions (01/2012 – 05/2012) o Assigned as a supportive Senior Planning Manager to the Central America region for a 1-month period in order to develop delivery performances and solve production & planning issues. (07/2013 – 08/2013)
Oversaw the production schedule, including capacity management, fabric status, fill-rate reports, and production performance, to ensure products were manufactured according to the adidas-Group standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Coordinated order management process with cross-functional teams by completing and confirming pre-order lists for each critical path for factories.