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İzmir, Turkey

Partnered to co-found Bag2Last, a start-up that aims to reduce the overuse of paper bags by eliminating double bagging in retail business. As a team, we introduced a patented product that eliminates double bagging and drives sustainability. Created and implemented business and marketing strategies, conducted market research, identified potential customers, developed pricing and distribution models, and created promotional campaigns.• Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, distributors, retailers, and investors. Successfully sold over 500K bags in the USA market in the first year of operation with positive feedback.• Played a critical role in developing and executing the company's business and marketing plans.• Designed and engineered packaging machines to meet the growing demand for the patented product. Led a team of engineers to design and engineer two packaging machines that can produce up to 3K bags per hour with minimal waste and energy consumption. • Identified funding opportunities for start-ups and reduced capital expenditure and increased profitability of the company.• Oversaw strategic issues such as quality control, risk management, compliance, innovation, and sustainability. Led projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Developed and implemented quality control measures, risk management strategies, compliance protocols, and sustainability initiatives. Improved the overall performance and sustainability of the company.

Guangdong, China

Managed the European Region Sales P&L for Far Reach Colourful Printing in China from August 2019 to October 2020. During my tenure, I oversaw a significant revenue stream of 90 million EUR and was co-responsible for driving commercial processes, financial management support during tenders, and strategic planning for key accounts.• Led coordination of manufacturers, prioritized supply alternatives, and optimized profits to contribute significantly to the company's profitability. Maintained strong relationships with key clients, delivering exceptional customer service.• Supported the organization in general commercial tasks, budget planning, and specific projects. My strong relationship-building skills and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service ensured the satisfaction of key clients such as Diageo Plc, and Xiaomi Turkey.Due to the force majeure situations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and factory shutdowns that disrupted the supply chain, making it challenging to fulfil the needs of my role. However, I was able to navigate these challenges effectively, by maintaining close communication with our clients, I adeptly managed the situation by establishing substitute supply chain options to minimize the pandemic's impact on our business.

Istanbul, Turkey

As the country manager and the general manager of the Turkish plant, I was responsible for managing the entire P&L and working capital performance of the plant. Successfully implemented various strategies that resulted in outstanding revenue growth, increased stock turnover, and successful audit results for three consecutive years.• Achieved continuous revenue growth from 6.7 million USD in 2014 to 10.2 million USD in 2017. Significant accomplishment was the product of innovative ideas, creative thinking, and effective leadership that I implemented in the development and implementation of successful marketing strategies.• Improved stock turnover from 4.7 to 5.5 per year, which results in successful inventory management operations as an organization invested 1.2 million USD in machines, which significantly improved production efficiency and reduced cost base.• In addition to improving plant operations, I introduced a stable shift system in manufacturing and initiated a salary ranking system to motivate employees which improved overall performance.• Relocated the company to its new location and led the project involving the management of building and infrastructure contractors which was a grey field project of a 5,500 sqm plant within a 14,000 sqm campus where I designed the machine layouts, offices, social areas, and the infrastructure of the entire plant, which resulted in a modern and efficient facility.• Managed key customers: C&A, H&M, Decathlon, Sainsbury's, and Walmart resulting in significant revenue growth and improved customer satisfaction.

Izmir, Turkey

Joined a sourcing and consultancy firm specialized in providing paper-based packaging, played an integral role in the development of partnerships with key vendors where key responsibilities covered networking, building, and maintaining relationships, and sourcing packaging and labelling for the client base.• To achieve the desired goals, collaborated to establish and maintain working relationships with twelve vendors. Through my efforts, successfully sourced high-quality packaging and labelling solutions for our clients, meeting their unique needs and preferences. Generated significant revenue in 2013 delivering 350K in revenue. My results were the outcome of my skills in networking, communication, and sales, as well as key ability to build and maintain strong relationships with our clients and vendors.• Overall, experiences working in a sourcing and consultancy firm has provided with valuable insights into the paper-based packaging industry. Developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arise in this field, as well as the skills and expertise required to excel in this fast-paced and competitive environment.

Vienna, Austria

Relocated from company’s Turkish plant to Austrian plant to improve cross cultural management skills and international experience as part of the company's "ranger" talent pool programme. Reported directly to the managing director and oversaw the operations of the flagship plant.Worked on several critical initiatives that have required exceptional cross-cultural management skills and international experience. • As the Project Manager, led the audit preparations for Procter & Gamble, one of the key accounts of MMP Packaging, • Worked effectively with cross-functional teams, mentored, and guided them to successfully complete a 37-point task list within a five-month timeframe.• Collaborated with the P&G Hungary Team to establish and implement higher supply standards.• Increased the audit score from 42% to 86%, demonstrating my expertise and leadership in managing a critical initiative.• Improved performance score strengthened partnership with Procter & Gamble, resulting in "Supplier of Excellence Award" for MMP Austria Factory• As a Project Team Member, worked on the Restructuring of Cost Estimation Department. Produced and presented project status reports, action lists, and updated roadmaps for reformation. Contributed to the success of the project by ensuring milestones were met on time while providing insightful recommendations.

Izmir, Turkey

Managed complete supply chain of operations, reported directly to the managing director and in charge of ninety-five people. Involved in the management of one of the leading and fastest growing packaging companies of Turkey. The sustainability of the company was excellent with an average EBITDA of 22% in between 2006– 2010.• Involved in plant layout structuring. • Demonstrated leadership by serving as the central hub for communication during the acquisition process of the company, managing multiple aspects of the operation and reporting directly to the Managing Director.• Following the successful acquisition, established the controlling department, implementing regular reporting on operational and key financial metrics to HQ. Over a period of three months, I flawlessly executed this initiative, earning recognition from the director committee for my contributions.• Prepared the budget of year 2009 and 2010 with the Managing Director and attended the budget meetings at Global Head Quarters.• The plant was the “Best Performer with Minimum Process Waste” within MMP’s group of twenty-nine packaging companies under my operations management.• Conducted the CAPEX projects of a laminating machine, a folding machine, a CTP, a window patching machine, a sample maker and renovated the corrugating lines. • Involved in the project of designing and installing a new ERP system in the company.• Key customers include Henkel, Carlsberg, Dr. Oetker, Beko Electronics, Hayat Chemicals

Istanbul, Turkey

As a senior manager in a three-people leadership team, I oversaw the entire factory production with a budget of 15 million USD. I also collaborated closely with the sales teams to ensure alignment of goals and strategies. • Acquired a Six Sigma Champions belt and successfully involved in Six Sigma Projects.• Turkish operation was ranked number one in Europe in Avery Dennison’s 5S League.• Key customers include Nike, Adidas, M&S, Wall Mart, and Target

Izmir, Turkey

Supervised production operations and coordinated logistics with the planning department. Collaborated closely with teams at production to coordinate daily tasks.Assisted the instalment of a complete production line consisting of a printing offset machine, die cutting machine and a folding machine. Kept the good line of business conduct of the plant during the instalments.

London, United Kingdom

Chosen amongst England's biggest company-led talent work experience programme by Marks and Spencer with other university students for one-year selective basis internship.Responsible for the printing jobs of company's promotional posters, leaflets, and brochures along with marketing department

Executive Mba

Bsc (Hons) Graphic Media Studies

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