Tulay Topal

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Greater Istanbul

About

I am a Supply Chain & Operations Manager with 19+ years of experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies including SIFI, Alcon, and Novartis. My expertise covers end-to-end supply chain management, S&OP, procurement, import-export operations, regulatory logistics, and 3PL warehouse management in highly regulated environments. Throughout my career, I have focused on ensuring uninterrupted product availability while improving operational efficiency and cost performance. I have successfully: • Reduced warehouse storage costs by 25% through operational restructuring and supplier renegotiations • Achieved 100% inventory accuracy by establishing inventory control and monitoring systems • Improved forecast accuracy by 25% through analytical demand planning models • Reduced supply lead time by 10 days by redesigning serialization and operational workflows I regularly collaborate with global headquarters, contract manufacturers, freight forwarders, distributors, and cross-functional teams including sales, finance, regulatory affairs, and quality departments. My professional focus areas include: Supply Chain Strategy | S&OP | Procurement | Logistics Operations | Import & Export | Vendor Management | Pharmaceutical Compliance | Process Optimization I am particularly interested in leadership roles where I can contribute to operational excellence, build structured processes, and strengthen supply continuity.

Experience

  • Warehouse & Logistics Manager at Bifa Biscuits & Food Ind Inc
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Logistics and Purchasing Manager at SIFI İlaç A.Ş.
    Jul 2021 - Mar 2026 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Alcon (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Regional S&OP Lead
      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Senior Logistics & S&OP Analyst
      Jul 2012 - Jun 2020 · 8 yrs

  • Logistics Responsible at Novartis
    Jun 2006 - May 2012 · 6 yrs