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Elif Kahraman
Industrial Engineer
Buca
Summary
Results-oriented Industrial Engineer with a solid background in quality management, project execution, supply chain optimization, and purchasing strategies. Leveraging 6 years of experience in driving operational excellence and process improvements across diverse industries. Proficient in implementing quality control measures, streamlining project workflows, optimizing supply chain operations, and negotiating cost-effective purchasing agreements. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, identifying efficiency gaps, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability. Seeking to utilize expertise in quality assurance, project management, and supply chain optimization to deliver measurable value and drive organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Özyeğin University
İstanbul, Turkey 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Dokuz Eylül University
İzmir, Turkey 09.2013 - 06.2018
Skills
Analyzing Trends
Software
ERP Systems ( SAP, Canias)
AutoCad
Minitab
Arena Simulation Software
Timeline
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Özyeğin University
01.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist
Vestel Electronic A.Ş
01.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Vestel Dishwasher Factory
10.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Dokuz Eylül University
09.2013 - 06.2018
Work Availability
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Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Vestel Electronic A.Ş
01.2021 - Current
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to procure goods and services at optimal prices and terms.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and requirements.
- Managed 15 million dollars turnover annually.
- Collaborated almost 85 suppliers in different work space like EVC, White Goods, TV (RJ45, USB, HDMI, PCBA connectors), Automotive connectors.
- Reduced single source rate from 21% to 13%, providing annual savings of 1.04M dollars.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed to prevent stock outs.
- Resolve supplier issues, including delivery discrepancies and quality concerns, in timely manner.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Analyze and optimize supply chain processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts for quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor industry trends, mitigate risks, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Approximately $1.8 million worth of customer orders managed in one month.
- Leveraged knowledge of best practices to track inventory and retain accountability for projects worth $ 3 million
- Managed 6 active suppliers with 45 active material codes on orders worth $5.3 million.
- Revised production schedules to meet dynamic conditions such as supply shortages and backlogs
- Diffuser Plate, LGP and QD sheets supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures
- Developed and implemented solutions to improve supplier management and collaboration, inventory optimization and demand forecasting and planning
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Vestel Dishwasher Factory
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Practical knowledge of tools: Control Plan, Flow Diagram, FMEA, 8D, 5Why, Fish Bone Diagram
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients to understand their needs and objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure delivery of high-quality products or services that meet client expectations.
- Analyze account performance, identify opportunities for upselling or cross selling, and proactively address any issues to retain and expand client base.
- Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Increased service call rated by 10%.
- Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
- Organized customer audit
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Manage new dishwasher projects in accordance with determined standards and methodology and arrange according to customer requirement.
- Coordinating external and internal stakeholders (technical team (R&D, quality) and business unit (customer)) for project requirements
- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Track project performance and give relevant feedback when necessary
- Create and report project documentation; involve and update related parties on the progress
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and trace the tasks and finish times.
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