Istanbul, Türkiye
A performance-oriented executive with more than a decade of industry experience, specialized in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, planning and global procurement. Also provides consultancy to leading organizations on quality, production, planning, purchasing, supply chain and logistics, helping companies strengthen and streamline their operational capabilities. Focuses on developing, designing and implementing strategic, efficiency-oriented systems that align with corporate goals and elevate overall performance. By promoting digital transformation, process automation and data-driven improvement, aims to boost productivity, enhance cost efficiency and build scalable, sustainable operational models. Recognized for his strategic mindset, process optimization skills and cross-functional leadership, continues to create value by guiding organizations toward more agile, efficient and future-ready operations.
Responsible for leading production planning, conducting manufacturing cost analysis and driving process optimization through the research and implementation of new technologies. Preparing, managing and monitoring investment budgets while aligning operational processes with strategic objectives. Increasing operational efficiency, enhancing workflow performance and supporting sustainable growth through data-driven planning, continuous improvement practices and effective resource management.
Worked as General Manager, led company-wide strategic planning, managed key departments and ensured alignment across commercial, purchasing, production, maintenance and HR functions. Strengthened the company’s market presence through strong customer collaboration, supported sales in retention and lead generation and maintained high-quality service through effective budgeting, resource allocation and organizational standards. Key Achievements: • Increased the customer base from 2 to 21 and driving nearly 300% annual turnover growth within four years. • Boosted production efficiency from 0.68 to 2.10 kg/employee by optimizing operations and performance management.
Managed 9 active power plants across Türkiye and Africa by developing and executing strategies that optimized cost structures, lead times and payment terms to strengthen overall supply chain performance. Identified and evaluated strategic suppliers, secured long-term agreements through effective contract negotiation and oversaw the smooth phase-out of underperforming vendors as part of comprehensive vendor management initiatives. Led cross-functional teams to meet operational targets and supported new projects through strategic sourcing of critical components. Prepared and controlled operation and maintenance budgets, ensuring financial accuracy and effective budget management.
Oversaw strategic sourcing activities for new project parts by identifying, evaluating and interviewing potential suppliers to expand the approved vendor base. Conducted comprehensive market intelligence and performed cost-effective negotiations with existing and candidate suppliers in line with company procedures. Supported and coordinated cross-functional departments throughout the procurement cycle while preparing and releasing scheduled price lists and maintaining up-to-date supplier records. Drove supplier performance management by regularly evaluating vendors, monitoring on-time delivery, assessing delivery quality and conducting risk analyses to strengthen supply chain reliability and operational efficiency.
Served as part of the Global Stamping Commodity Team, managing stamping components used across 70+ plants worldwide. Acted as Lead Buyer for 17 European and 3 Asian suppliers ensuring optimal supplier selection for serial production, identified and developed new vendors and maintained strong supplier relationships. Performed continuous price benchmarking, market analysis and cost-reduction initiatives to secure competitive pricing and generate measurable savings. Oversaw key supplier management activities, including logistics coordination, quality performance tracking and compliance monitoring. Provided strategic support to Project, Quality and Logistics teams to strengthen global sourcing efficiency and operational alignment.