Cahide Gökçe Sözen
Industrial Engineer
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Purchasing and Planning Specialist
Desa Leather Industry Trade Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Examined the production line in order of priority. Provided intermediate control regarding material and accessory needs.
- Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
- Maintained consistent email communication with category department, merchandisers and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Conducted the market research and R&D for new accessories and materials in line with the demand from the Design and product development departments.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
- Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
- Contacted suppliers in case of problems with the purchased materials. Ensured the process was managed successfully and production was not interrupted.
- Monitored the production of product samples. The current situation was reported to the manager periodically.
- Procured goods and services from range of vendors, negotiating pricing and contract terms.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Generated financial detailing performance metrics and savings achieved through strategic buying.
- Reduced operational expenses and supported profitability by implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Flight Operations Intern
ACT Airlines
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained briefly about aircraft engineering and flight operations.
- Analyzed mistakes of Captains on OPT which includes tasks before the flight operation.
- Reorganized checklist tasks for IOSA preparation.
- Provided Assistance to Performance Engineers during the IOSA.
- Analyzed the EFB Manual observing and taking notes of the mistakes in the use of English. provides detailed information about the operation indirectly.
Production Planning Intern
Altınyıldız Textile and Apparel Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation and workers.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Kültür University (%50 Scholarship)
2017.01 - 2022.01
International Trade and Logistics Management - undefined
Istanbul University
01.2019 - 2023.01
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High School -
Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
İzmir / Turkey 01.2013 - 2017.01
Erasmus+ Programme - Industrial Engineering
Hochschule Neu-Ulm
Neu-Ulm / Bayern/ Germany 04.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork
Participation Certificates
- Cultural Energy Summit participation certificate by Environment, Energy and Sustainability Club (16/12/2018)
- Participation certificate for the 10th Decision Support Systems Symposium on Industry 4.0 by the Industrial Engineering Club.
- Appreciation Certificate for the 11th Decision Support Systems Symposium on Change Management and Digital Transformation by the Industrial Engineering Club.
- P&G Virtual Days Participation Certificate (24/11/2020)
- Boğaziçi Energy Summit Participation Certificate by Boğaziçi University - IEEE Student Club (05/12/2020)
- BAT Marketing Digital Class Certificate of Appreciation by British American Tobacco (04/12/2020)
- Confirmation of Participation to Erasmus Student Exchange 2021 Academic Year Winter Semester (24/02/2022)
Link
linkedin.com/in/gökçe-sözen-77656a180/
Certifications Courses
- DELF B1 (Diplôme d'études en langue française) by CIEP (Centre international d'études pédagogiques) (06/10/2015)
- Ethical Leaders Academy Certificate by EDMER (The Associaton of The Center of Ethical Values) (04/04/2019)
- Language Education of English in Milner School of English in London/UK (24/06/2019 - 02/08/2019)
- Ethical Leaders Academy Certificate by EDMER (The Associaton of The Center of Ethical Values) (19/03/2020)
- Industrial Engineering University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm (HNU) Germany, Neu-Ulm (09/2021 - 03/2022)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/23/99
- Nationality: Turkish
References
Cihan TIRTIL, Altınyıldız Textile and Apparel Inc., Human Resources Specialist, cihan.tirtil@altinyildiz.com.tr, +905498220960
Yavuz PEHLİVAN ACT Airlines, Human Resources Manager, +905335560855
Timeline
Assistant Purchasing and Planning Specialist
Desa Leather Industry Trade Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Flight Operations Intern
ACT Airlines
08.2022 - 09.2022
Production Planning Intern
Altınyıldız Textile and Apparel Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2022
International Trade and Logistics Management - undefined
Istanbul University
01.2019 - 2023.01
High School -
Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
01.2013 - 2017.01
Erasmus+ Programme - Industrial Engineering
Hochschule Neu-Ulm
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Kültür University (%50 Scholarship)
2017.01 - 2022.01