Supply Chain & Operations Partner

Manages central procurement, logistics and contract management functions, overseeing approx. $1,5 billion budget and 90-member team for group companies. Directs category management (mgt), demand mgt, supplier relationships, negotiations, tco calculations, tender mgt, purchase order mgt, PR, corporate positioning, and sustainability positioning. Develops and implements procurement strategies for procurement categories (network equipment, energy & site materials, site services, hardware… Show more Manages central procurement, logistics and contract management functions, overseeing approx. $1,5 billion budget and 90-member team for group companies. Directs category management (mgt), demand mgt, supplier relationships, negotiations, tco calculations, tender mgt, purchase order mgt, PR, corporate positioning, and sustainability positioning. Develops and implements procurement strategies for procurement categories (network equipment, energy & site materials, site services, hardware, software/ projects, electronic equipments, real estate (rentals/ land-building purchases), outsourcing services, insurance, logistics, office supplies, construction & renovations, furnitures, media buying, above-the-line and below-the-line marketing, professional services, agency services, ad production agencies, organizations, events, sponsorships, etc.)Focuses on developing strategies and programmes that deliver efficiency and plays a leading role in the development and implementation of robust operational processes.Selected Accomplishments: Developed detailed processes, assessed people resources and built the central Group Procurement function. Assigned to combine and manage two departments (technical and non-tech procurement) and 5 group companies. Led and directed strategic projects, researches, and analysis such as: Smart Procurement (Improving Cost Efficiency), CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Corporate Certification Project, Turkcell Supplier Financing, Turkcell Supplier Portal, Involving Suppliers into Turkcell’s Corporate Social Responsibility Moves. Promoted and led the design of IT enabled procurement processes (eRFQ, eAuction, SRM, etc.). Identified opportunities and new efficiency potential, collaborated with Network Engineering, IT and Marketing executives and created programs generating $120 million+ savings per year. Represented Turkcell Group Procurement at all national/ international networking platforms. Show less

Established Turkcell Non-Technical Procurement Department from scratch. Consolidated/ centralized all non-technical purchasing activities, previously done by all parties within the company. Designed, developed and implemented all related processes and organizational structure. Managed approximately $0,7 billion budget and 40-member team. Developed category management structure. Developed strategies and managed all procurement activities related with categories such as: non-technical… Show more Established Turkcell Non-Technical Procurement Department from scratch. Consolidated/ centralized all non-technical purchasing activities, previously done by all parties within the company. Designed, developed and implemented all related processes and organizational structure. Managed approximately $0,7 billion budget and 40-member team. Developed category management structure. Developed strategies and managed all procurement activities related with categories such as: non-technical outsourcing services, insurance, logistics, office supplies, construction and renovations, furnitures, media buying, above-the-line and below-the-line marketing, professional services, agency services, ad production agencies, organizations, events, sponsorships, etc.Selected Accomplishments: Designed and established the organization structure from scratch. Developed and launched all detailed processes, assessed all people resources and built the Non-Technical Procurement department. Identified opportunities and saving potential continuously, generating an average of $50 million savings per year. Represented Turkcell Non-Technical Procurement at all national/ international networking platforms. Show less

Responsible for the Wireless Communications industry, as well as cross-industry solutions on Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Managed a 5 million$ consulting budget.Examples to Project Experience: Major Mobile Operator in Turkey- Managed a team of 34 to identify the most critical process for the company, and to reengineer the selected processes via a stepwise implementation approach.  Major Mobile Operator in Turkey- Managed a team of 3 consultants to identify… Show more Responsible for the Wireless Communications industry, as well as cross-industry solutions on Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Managed a 5 million$ consulting budget.Examples to Project Experience: Major Mobile Operator in Turkey- Managed a team of 34 to identify the most critical process for the company, and to reengineer the selected processes via a stepwise implementation approach.  Major Mobile Operator in Turkey- Managed a team of 3 consultants to identify alternative distribution strategies for the company, to evaluate the financial feasibility of the proposed models, and to prepare a high level roadmap. Shipping and Logistics Company (the biggest shipping and sea transportation company in Turkey)- Managed a team of 12 to assess the corporate operational improvement areas for all processes in detail and to evaluate cross functional activity-time-cost analysis to increase efficiency. Major Textile Machinery and Parts Distributor- Managed a team of 7 to restructure the company processes and organization with the purpose of more effective management and cost optimization. Show less

Experience in consumer products, food and beverage distribution, retail and logistics industries, including the restructuring many local and multinational companies; reengineering, design & implementation of supply chain processes, selection and implementation of supply chain mgt software packages, operational performance diagnosis, and IS planning.Certified SAP IS-Retail consultant. Represented the Company in forums, conferences and seminars, made speeches on “Supply Chain Mgt… Show more Experience in consumer products, food and beverage distribution, retail and logistics industries, including the restructuring many local and multinational companies; reengineering, design & implementation of supply chain processes, selection and implementation of supply chain mgt software packages, operational performance diagnosis, and IS planning.Certified SAP IS-Retail consultant. Represented the Company in forums, conferences and seminars, made speeches on “Supply Chain Mgt, eProcurement, eSCM, Third and Fourth Party Logistics Provider Selection Process, eRetailing in Turkey”, etc.Examples to Project Experience: Food and Beverage Processing and Dist. Company- Managed a team of 20 to reengineer the company operations and the organizational structure. Project focus was on demand and supply planning, production and sales operations.  3rd Party Logistics Company- Managed a team of 4 to transform the transportation company into a 3PL provider, to reengineer the transportation mgt and planning, warehouse and distribution center mgt, and value-added activities and to implement Exe and Manugistics as systems solution.  Food Manufacturing and Dist. Company- Managed a team of 33 to reengineer the company operations and to restructure the organization. Supply planning, purchasing, finite capacity planning (production planning), demand planning, sales and marketing functions were redesigned, a shared services center was established for 4 production and 2 marketing companies, activity based costing system was developed.  Turk Telekomünikasyon A.Ş.- Managed a team of 13 to reengineer the supply chain operations and to restructure the organization. Supply planning, purchasing, warehousing and distribution functions and related organizational structure were redesigned. Supply chain mgt information systems requirements were identified. Fleet & warehouse capacity utilization were analyzed in detail, and potential quick wins were identified and implemented. Show less

Built and developed the Supply Chain Services business of Istanbul Business Consulting Practice in 1998. In March 2003, before the office merger with Accenture, the consulting fees generated through this service with a team of 5 consultants were 2 million US Dollars annually.Examples to Project Experience: Retail Company (International Specialty Store Chain)- Redesigned the purchasing, demand planning and financial management processes. Worked in the company headquarters in New… Show more Built and developed the Supply Chain Services business of Istanbul Business Consulting Practice in 1998. In March 2003, before the office merger with Accenture, the consulting fees generated through this service with a team of 5 consultants were 2 million US Dollars annually.Examples to Project Experience: Retail Company (International Specialty Store Chain)- Redesigned the purchasing, demand planning and financial management processes. Worked in the company headquarters in New Jersey, NY, to align the Turkish practice process improvement requirements with the international applications.  Retail Company (Specialty Store Chain)- Managed a team of 6 to design and standardize the store and back-office operations and to establish internal control mechanisms. The purchasing and planning organizations were formed and related processes were redefined and implemented. Retail Company (Supermarket Chain)- Managed a team of 6 to reengineer and standardize the supply chain processes and store operations. Provided content expertise and project management support throughout the implementation SAP IS-Retail, including retail and logistics modules (WM, SD, MM). International Construction Materials Production Company- Managed a team of 7 to develop a franchising business model, operating policies and procedures for ready mixed concrete production.  Digital Markets Company (group company of one of the biggest holdings in Turkey) - Managed a team of 8 to develop strategic sourcing and e-procurement infrastructure that will serve 12 group companies. 15 million US Dollars savings achieved in 3 years implementation period. Show less