Bora Caglar
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic engineer with three years of experience in production planning, project coordination, and manufacturing operations for leading global companies such as Philip Morris, Pfizer, and Renault. Expertise in demand planning, process optimization, and fostering cross-functional collaboration drives efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated success in aligning production schedules with business objectives in fast-paced, regulated environments ensures seamless operations and strategic goal achievement. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to contribute to organizational success and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Integrated Planner
Philip Morris
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Preparing integrated and synchronized production scheduling for manufacturing processes in line with the defined planning cycle, drumbeat and scheduling horizon in order to meet the semi and finished goods volume forecasts.
- Adhering to capacity, production and material availability constraints while minimizing delayed/missed production and last moment STP changes.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
Pre-Production Planner
Renault Group
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
Manufacturing Projects Specialist
Pfizer
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Manufacturing and Logistics (SAP-ERP) project implementations (OPEX & IMEX).
- Evaluated individual team member performance to identify areas for improvement or opportunities for professional growth within the organization.
- Facilitated change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during the implementation of new processes and systems.
Production Engineer
Pfizer
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Standardization of the logistics operations in order to eliminate human errors.
- Digitized supply chain operations in order to reduce operation time.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
Education
Master of Arts - International Trade
Bogazici University
Istanbul, Turkey02.2023
Master of Science - Management
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland09.2021
Bachelor of Science - M. Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
06.2020
Skills
- SAP ERP expertise in production
- Production and capacity planning
- Stock control expertise
- Strategic demand management
- Lean execution in supply chain
- Streamlining logistics business operations
Certification
- Retail and Omnichannel Management at Dartmouth College
- Certified Forecaster & Demand Planner at ISCEA
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
INTERNSHIPS
- Production Engineering Intern at Eczacibasi Holding (Jun 2018 - Sept 2018)
- Process Engineering Intern at Koc Holding (Jun 2019 - Sept 2019)
Timeline
Site Integrated Planner
Philip Morris
07.2023 - 08.2025
Pre-Production Planner
Renault Group
06.2022 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Projects Specialist
Pfizer
05.2021 - 06.2022
Production Engineer
Pfizer
10.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - International Trade
Bogazici University
Master of Science - Management
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of Science - M. Engineering
Istanbul Technical University