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I founded La Marsia in 2023 with the dream of "being your own boss," a dream I believe many of us share.

I worked in various positions, including senior management, at multinational corporations for 25 years. I've strived to transform the experience I gained during this time into entrepreneurial experience.
My company collaborates with clients in the following areas in sectors such as automotive, textile, logistics, and construction:

* Consulting
* Project Management
* Product/Material Sourcing
* Foreign Trade
* Export

As a business development director, I leaded Ferco to be at automotive business which is the priority of the owner and CEO of FERCO. Having 25 years’ experience in automotive industry and working at global companies, I contacted the right networks to be a potential supplier for global automotive companies such as Faurecia, Eberspacher, AutoZone, Bosal, Dinex. We have been visited, audited, RFQ’ed and finally nominated for some programs which are realized 2024 and 2025, with an additional 2,3M USD life time turnover.

As a second step, leaded company to create his own trade mark SENZ by march 2021.Senz is mainly for kitchenware applications such as mixing bowls, storage food containers, pats,troys, pans, milk pots and shakers. Started to do business with well- known local chain markets such as Migros, A101, ŞOK, Madame Coco. Also started to sell the products e-commerce by Trendyol.

By joining 8TH Zucder Kitchenware fair on November2021 made some contracts and started to export,Serbia, Kosova, Russia.There are some ongoing communications with some European and USA markets to export the goods under the name of SENZ or any private label

• Aktaş, located in Bursa,established at 1938 and a very well known company in its sector.Main product groups are air suspensions and rubber components. Production facilities are at Turkey,China and Bulgaria.The logistical service centers and warehouses are located in Germany and USA. As a Supply Chain Director,I was responsible for all the purchasing, logistics and export activities of the company. Reported to CEO,managed 8 white 20 blue collars.With the support of previous experience at Orhan holding,I leaded to create new competitive and reliable suppliers in panel mainly for stamping and machining activities. Supported to USA market customers' orders on time.Even if it was a pandemic period,we achieved %90 on time deliveries for our customers. As an example of cost improvement study,with the support of the plant manager,reported to board that ''Selling the coating process plant''could be more competitive instead of running it, by doing that had a saving 300K$. Below is the description of my main responsibilities;
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and enhance procurement processes.
• Oversaw implementation of ERP systems to increase data accuracy and operational transparency.
• Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.
• Collaborated with production teams to align supply chain activities with manufacturing schedules.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
• Facilitated stakeholder alignment across various departments for seamless execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining high quality standards.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast product demand accurately and adjust supply chain strategies accordingly.
• Developed and executed strategic sourcing plans for improved cost savings and increased product quality.
• Coordinated closely with manufacturing teams to ensure production schedules were aligned with inventory levels and customer demand forecasts for optimal efficiency.
• Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of improvement in transportation, warehousing, and procurement practices.
• Monitored global economic conditions as well as political developments affecting international trade policies, ensuring proactive response to potential changes impacting the business environment.
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Led cross-functional teams to enhance logistics efficiency and streamline operations.
• Analyzed market trends to inform sourcing decisions and improve supplier relationships.
• Established performance metrics to monitor supply chain effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

After16years' experience in one of the group companies Matay, promoted as Global Commodity Purchasing Manager for all Orhan holding group companies. Responsible all type of metal purchasing (tubes,sheets,bars,stamping&machining parts etc.) mainly for Nobel Automotive.Managing160M€ spending metal commodity of the group. Reporting directly to Vice President of Purchasing &Logistics.

ORHANHOLDİNG:Orhan Holding is a group of companies; mostly operate in automotive industry with its manufacturing plants and technical centers in 3 continents and 13 countries: Turkey, USA, Mexico, UK, Spain, Slovakia, France, Romania, Hungary, South Korea, Russia,India and China. Main activities for the automotive group are: Fluid transfer systems, exhaust systems,precision springs, stainless steel tubes, metal forms-assemblies,automotive seating and components, flexible control cables,gear shifters and polyurethane foam,etc..

some of my main responsibilities are:

• Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment and minimize stockouts.
• Established strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and reliability.
• Led training sessions for team members on procurement processes and best practices.
• Evaluated supplier performance and conducted reviews to improve service quality.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
• Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
• Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
• Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
• Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Conducted market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and leverage information in negotiation processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.

I worked at Nobel Mexico plant as an expat from September 2017 to May 2019. During that period, I created a purchasing and logistics team in Sabinas Mexico, leaded a Global Program called Maverick for Ford and KH1T for Nissan .Together with the Engineering and Program team at Detroit, we did a great job and commissioned the Ford program on time. We noticed and realized a cost improvement chance moving the warehouses from a high cost place to low cost and close to USA border location. Together with the Global Quality team , we leaded to find and create competitive and reliable suppliers in NA region (Mexico, Canada, USA). Resourced high spend and long lead time components to Mexican suppliers. At Nobel Sabinas 2019 P&L created 1,28M$ saving on purchasing by the localization.

I had a very great team to manage,15White&25Bluecollars in the organisation.Our total purchasing spend was around 90M€ to manage. Responsible for all types of purchasing&logistics activities including MRO.Reporting to General Manager directly. MATAY:A share holder of Orhan Holding and Magnetti Marelli Italy.Having%85 of the OE market,He is the biggest exhaust and exhaust system producer inTurkey. My main responsibilities were;

• Managed logistics budget, ensuring cost-effective transportation solutions and resource allocation.
• Led cross-functional teams to streamline warehouse operations and reduce lead times.
• Analyzed and resolved logistical challenges, enhancing service levels and customer satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored team members on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
• Oversaw logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and inventory management.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across supply chain functions.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to optimize procurement strategies.
• Coordinated with production teams to align inventory levels with manufacturing schedules.
• Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
• Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
• Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
• Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
• Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
• Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
• Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
• Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
• Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
• Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
• Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
• Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
• Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
• Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
• Streamlined logistics processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
• Optimized warehouse layout for increased efficiency in inventory management, leading to smoother operational flow.
• Facilitated integration of new technologies into logistics operations, keeping company at forefront of industry trends.
• Implemented vendor management system that improved supplier reliability and quality of goods received.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
• Achieved significant cost reductions by optimizing routes and consolidating shipments, without compromising on delivery timelines.
• Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
• Spearheaded project to expand logistics network, enabling company to enter new markets and increase its customer base.
• Increased team productivity by leading training sessions on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.
• Negotiated contracts with shipping companies, resulting in cost savings and improved delivery times for goods.
• Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
• Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
• Led adoption of sustainable logistics practices, reducing carbon footprint and operational costs.
• Improved inventory accuracy with introduction of cycle counting program, ensuring stock levels were always up-to-date.