Arda Kendir
İstanbul
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Expert
Bosch
12.2021 - Current
- Managing end-to-end logistics operations for Bosch Power Tools and Mobility Aftermarket divisions.
- Designing and implementing warehouse process and system improvements to increase productivity, enhance service quality, and meet customer requirements.
- Analyzing logistics data; developing Tableau and Power BI dashboards to strengthen visibility for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conducting 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) tenders and contract negotiations; overseeing 3PL performance against SLAs and KPIs.
- Leading logistics cost planning; controlling warehousing and transportation costs within budget.
- Driving volume forecasting for daily inbound and outbound operations.
- Serving as key user for SAP and Warehouse Management System (WMS); resolving IT issues in logistics operations.
Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Miilux Oy
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Leading demand and supply planning for Miilux OY, a manufacturer of high-strength and armour steel plates, serving defense, construction, and heavy industry sectors.
- Designing supply chain processes; creating end-to-end material and information flows.
- Establishing and tracking operational KPIs; reporting performance and implementing initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Conducting stock analysis and projections; carrying out actions to reduce excess inventory.
- Leading data maintenance for supply chain and sales; preparing cost–profit and budget vs. actual reports.
- Collaborating with Sales team on material availability, stock status, and lead times to ensure demand fulfillment.
Logistics Process Engineer
Schneider Electric
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Contributing to the Logistics Methods and Maintenance Team at Central-Eastern Europe Logistics Center, focusing on lean-driven operational improvements.
- Leading lean-based projects to enhance warehouse efficiency.
- Monitoring productivity and conducting root-cause analysis of inefficiencies.
- Forecasting and reporting order flow volumes to support capacity planning.
- Organizing Kaizen workshops to achieve quality, service, productivity, and safety KPIs.
- Evaluating feasibility and cost of new equipment or IT solutions.
- Collaborating with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department on ergonomic risk assessments of processes and equipment.
Commercial Products Specialist
Kılıçoğlu - Bestel
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Supporting commercial strategy and operations at Kılıçoğlu, leading construction materials manufacturer, by driving cost analysis, procurement operations, and product range expansion aligned with market needs.
- Constructing cost analysis for product groups, taking part in pricing and campaign optimization.
- Placing orders according to supply plan, running procurement operation, managing relationships with suppliers.
- Expanding product range considering market needs, analyzing competing products, new suppliers and services in the market.
Industrial Engineering Team Intern
Arçelik
05.2015 - 08.2015
Human Resources Intern
Anadolu Efes
12.2013 - 04.2014
Education
Master of Science - Marketing Management
The University of Buckingham / International Business School
Budapest, Hungary01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
TOBB University of Economics And Technology
Ankara, Turkey01.2015
Exchange Student -
Marselisborg Gymnasium High School
Aarhus, Denmark01.2010
Mathematics and Science Section -
TED Ankara College Foundation High School
Ankara, Turkey01.2011
Skills
- ERP & Supply Chain Systems: SAP (SD module), IFS, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced, VBA)
- Automation Tools: Power Automate, Automation Anywhere
- AI Tools: ChatGPT
- Office Productivity: MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Design & Technical Tools: AutoCAD
Languages
English
German
Danish
Timeline
Senior Logistics Expert
Bosch
12.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Miilux Oy
03.2021 - 12.2021
Logistics Process Engineer
Schneider Electric
02.2019 - 02.2021
Commercial Products Specialist
Kılıçoğlu - Bestel
03.2016 - 02.2018
Industrial Engineering Team Intern
Arçelik
05.2015 - 08.2015
Human Resources Intern
Anadolu Efes
12.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Marketing Management
The University of Buckingham / International Business School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
TOBB University of Economics And Technology
Exchange Student -
Marselisborg Gymnasium High School
Mathematics and Science Section -
TED Ankara College Foundation High School
Hobbies and Interests
Darts, guitar, outdoor sports and camping, basketball, gaming, travelling, cinema
Projects
Warehouse Transition Project – Bosch
- Led the transition of logistics operations to a new 35,000+ sqm warehouse facility, from tender to implementation, coordinating layout design, material flow, equipment setup, and system migration.
- Achieved higher process efficiency and reduced operating costs through optimized warehouse design and a renegotiated contract.
Logistics Dashboard Implementation – Bosch
- Developed and deployed interactive Power BI dashboards to track 3PL performance and visualize key logistics data.
- Enhanced decision-making and transparency by providing real-time visibility of operations for internal teams and external stakeholders.
System Key User Task Automation – Bosch
- Implemented an automated ticketing process using MS Power Automate to streamline handling of key user tasks.
- Reduced email clutter and increased efficiency and tracebility of key user operations through digitalized workflows.
Daily Management Implementation – Miilux OY
- Introduced a daily short-interval meeting methodology to standardize information sharing within and across teams.
- Improved communication and alignment, enabling faster issue resolution and more efficient teamwork.
Quality Checking Process Improvement – Schneider Electric
- Optimized the quality checking process with data driven methods to strengthen defect detection and accuracy.
- Achieved an 8% increase in process efficiency and a 4% decrease in customer complaints related to unsuccessful quality checks.