Tutku Yelkarasi

Expert Business Analyst | Controlling Türkiye & Middle East @ Bosch Mobility Aftermarket

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experience

  • Bosch Türkiye (Full-time · 3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Expert Business Analyst | Controlling Türkiye & Middle East
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Responsible for the planning, analysis, monitoring, and execution of all financial KPIs across the Mobility Aftermarket, Subregion Türkiye & Middle East. • Act as a strategic business partner to the Regional Director, Country Sales Manager, and cross-functional teams (Controlling, Marketing, Logistics) by supporting customer quotation calculations, enabling early warning systems, and driving process improvement initiatives. • Lead the entire budget planning process, including ownership of the storyline and alignment with regional goals. • Ensure high-quality forecasting and reporting on a monthly, daily, and annual basis; oversee cost and financial analysis, commissions, bonuses, discounts, and customer/product-specific pricing changes. • Prepare KPI dashboards, executive presentations, and business review materials for senior and top management.

    • Business Analyst | Controlling Türkiye & Middle East
      Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Mobility Aftermarket

  • Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş. (Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo)
    • Center Coordinator - Raw Materials and Body Parts
      Dec 2021 - Sep 2022 · 10 mos

      • Led the Change Management team responsible for raw material and body part modifications. • Monitored and analyzed team workflows to ensure efficiency and identify areas for operational improvement. • Prepared and presented weekly and quarterly performance reports to senior management at headquarters in Germany.

    • Procurement Change Management Specialist
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Managed end-to-end procurement processes for technical changes related to raw materials and body parts. Coordinated with internal R&D teams to clarify technical specifications and forwarded change requests to suppliers. • Led and facilitated supplier negotiation rounds to ensure optimal commercial and technical outcomes. • Collected, documented, and analyzed supplier price offers in collaboration with the Controlling department; conducted price-value assessments. • Finalized procurement activities by compiling all required documentation for the Contract Management team. • Served as the key point of contact for all topics related to the change management process and system.

  • Bosch Türkiye (Part-time · 1 yr)
    • Presidential Office Intern
      Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 · 7 mos

      • Provided executive support to the President of Bosch Türkiye and Middle East, as well as to the Presidential Office team, in daily business operations and special assignments. • Coordinated regional corporate events and high-level visits involving board members, government officials, and NGOs; prioritized meeting schedules and logistics.

    • Marketing Communications Intern - Mobility Solutions and Industry 4.0
      Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 · 7 mos

      • Coordinated and managed relationships with external agencies—including digital, advertising, PR, and media event partners—within the Mobility Solutions and Industry 4.0 Department. • Managed social media content and coordinated activities related to customers and influencers. • Organized event management, sponsorships, and donation initiatives; supported industry-academia partnership projects and monitored associated processes. • Compiled and reported monthly analyses of the Turkish automotive market and competitor activities.

    • Strategy and Business Development Intern
      Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 · 5 mos

      • Collected qualitative and quantitative data to conduct macroeconomic and market analyses for Türkiye and the Middle East region using various research methodologies. • Supported the creation of country profiles and fact sheets for 17 countries within the region. • Contributed to bi-monthly business reviews for Türkiye, quarterly reports for Iran, and delivered regular updates to both central and regional management teams.

  • Marketing Communications Intern at Şişecam
    Aug 2020 - Sep 2020 · 2 mos

    • Supported the creation, review, and publication processes of global marketing campaigns across six countries within the Flat Glass Business Unit. • Conducted research on trade shows and fairs; initiated contact and gathered data for potential cooperation opportunities. • Conducted competitor analysis and prepared detailed reports.

  • Intern at Mixer
    Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 · 3 mos