İzmir, Türkiye
I am responsible for the distribution centers in Istanbul. I ensure the smooth progress of logistics processes with a focus on cost and efficiency, as well as overseeing the supervision of 3PL processes. In addition to the Istanbul warehouses, I also oversee the logistics processes in Izmir and Antalya. Together with my team, I manage the entire range of logistics operations, including expansion, procurement, and maintenance and repair processes. In the expansion department, we increase the pallet capacity and square meter efficiency of existing warehouses, as well as enhance distribution efficiency with new distribution centers. In the procurement side, we make decisions regarding all capex and opex processes of the logistics department while maintaining close collaboration with 3PL.
As the Logistics Manager of the Aegean Area; Responsible for the management of all physical flows for finished products. Monitor logistic networks to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives. Responsible for yearly Logistics costs budgeting, planning and implementing according to guidelines. Has the right to renegotiate 3PL tariffs with SSD support. Facilitate co-logistics and/or co-distribution opportunities and lead logistics productivity projects to optimize cost. Define and implement ideal route to market strategy with Sales and to continuously optimize total cost to serve. Develop functional and soft skills of team members and set up their individual development plan.
Distribution center is located in over 200.000M2 field. There are approximately 15.000 different finished (final) goods locating in the center. Its service area covers over 400 stores. I am responsible for planning, implementing and controling of each and every step of operation.
Budget planning, Warehouse management, Staff education, Food safety (HACCP, ISO), Store security, Customer relations, Employee relations, Reporting and general administrative responsibilities
Our goal was to, introduce the project to the entire university and increase number of applications, control the flow of group's source, determine strategies for introduction process, and get the necessary permissions from the authorities in order to distribute introduction/promotion materials.