Mert Öztürk

Industrial Engineer - End-to-End Supply Chain - Supply & Demand Planning

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Industrial Engineer

Experience

  • Sr. Demand Planning Specialist at MediaMarkt Turkey
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Çiçeksepeti (4 yrs)
    • Senior Supply Chain & Planning Specialist
      Feb 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      -Led end-to-end supply chain and planning operations for key categories, managing procurement, production planning, and supply availability -Developed SKU-based demand forecasting models using historical sales data, seasonality, and campaign effects -Planned and managed 300+ SKUs to meet weekly demand from over 200 sellers, ensuring efficient supply and inventory alignment. -Played an active role in pricing coordination, determining website sales prices for Bonnyfood products and monitoring consumer purchasing behavior -Planned production operations (chocolate category) and aligned procurement strategies with forecasted demand -Managed supplier relationships, including annual and seasonal procurement agreements, invoice follow-ups, and payment processes -Contributed to the development of planning automation, improving planning efficiency and data visibility -Worked closely with category, sales, and operations teams to align forecasts with campaigns, seasonal peaks, and product parameters -Prepared routine management reports to support data-driven decision-making

    • Supply Chain Specialist
      Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 · 9 mos

      -Supported end-to-end supply chain operations across procurement, logistics, and planning -Managed flower purchasing and logistics processes, considering demand volatility and seasonal constraints -Participated in process improvement projects, including new distribution center and warehouse initiatives -Implemented cost optimization strategies across logistics, production, and procurement -Improved distribution route planning and marketplace cargo processes

    • Business Specialist
      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr

      -Supported new business initiatives by developing and improving existing programs to meet management and customer expectations -Analyzed business data and prepared routine reports for senior management -Reviewed and revised business strategies to support operational efficiency and company objectives -Identified business issues and contributed to solution development through data-driven analysis -Lead the rollout of a new B2C distribution model, followed KPIs, and coordinated with related stakeholders

  • CEVA Logistics (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Business Development & Sales Engineer
      Apr 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      -Completed a management trainee project on Textile Return Warehouse, presented to senior leadership -Participated in extensive training programs covering contract logistics, customs, operations, and problem-solving -Managed logistics tender processes and supported customer acquisition activities -Developed cost models for FTL, LTL, e-commerce, and warehousing services -Supported contract preparation and sales operation processes

    • Management Trainee
      Sep 2019 - Apr 2020 · 8 mos

  • Operations Intern at BuldumBuldum.com
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 · 2 mos

  • Engineer Intern at Sirma Grup
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 · 2 mos