Merve Karacaoglu

Supply Chain & Logistics | Trade Operations | Process Improvement

Istanbul, Türkiye

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Experience

  • Transportation Manager at Procter & Gamble
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Led EU to Caucasus–Central Asia transportation and Turkey import operations, optimizing cost, service and carrier performance through network optimization and continuous improvement. Owned 4PL management and customs compliance (AEO, ISO 9001/27001), ensuring operational governance and audit readiness. Developed internal tools to enable real-time visibility and performance tracking.

  • Junior Consultant at Itémedical
    Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 · 5 mos

  • Planning & Data Analysis Specialist at Avon
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 · 6 mos

    Supported sales planning and forecasting processes by allocating targets and monitoring performance metrics across time periods. Conducted gap, risk and opportunity analysis using descriptive and predictive analytics, contributing to significant sales performance improvement. Built and maintained dashboards for forecasting KPIs and delivered ad-hoc business analyses to support decision-making and cross-functional planning.

  • International Store Merchandiser at LC Waikiki
    Oct 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Managed pre-season stock mix planning and sales budgeting across international markets based on customer profiles, seasonality and category performance. Developed country level product allocation strategies aligned with demand potential and commercial objectives. Monitored in-season performance and adjusted pricing, discounting, returns and inventory transfer decisions based on sales and macroeconomic trends.

  • Logistics Intern at Siemens Healthineers
    Aug 2019 - Aug 2019 · 1 mo