GÖKHAN ÖZKARA
Industrial Engineer
Büyükçekmece-İstanbul,34
Summary
As a solution oriented, innovative and team oriented industrial engineer with having more than seven years of experience in textile sector, I aim to contribute your company's goals by using my talents, experience, knowledge and foreign language abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
MADE TEKSTİL İTHALAT İHRACAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİM
Bağcılar - Istanbul
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Received collection sample orders from local brands such as Cacharel, Gentile, Greyder, Karaca and Cerini.
- Organized raw material needs to placed orders to international suppliers.
- Followed collection sample production, raw material production until the arrival of goods to factory in Vietnam.
Export Customer Representative
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş
Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism.
- Retained dissatisfied customers by offering empathetic listening skills followed by effective problem-solving approaches tailored to each individual case.
- Provided expert product knowledge to customers, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Managed difficult customer interactions calmly and effectively, reducing escalation levels and maintaining company reputation.
- Participated in suits and vests production operations in factory for world famous PVH and M.Kors brands.
- Received orders for collection and bulk seasons from export customers then organized necessary fabric and trims by placing orders to local and international supplier.
- Participated in price negotiations for company benefits.
- Followed production and arrival of goods.
Buyer
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Organized cross-functional teams to review proposals from various suppliers, ensuring the most advantageous offers were selected.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Followed improved and changed fashion closely
- Appointed as outerwear and leather garment groups for US POLO, P.CARDIN and CACHAREL brands.
- Placed bulk and collection orders to local and overseas suppliers, followed production and participated in import processes.
Supply Specialist
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş
Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented a demand forecasting model to improve inventory control and reduce stockouts.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and timely payments.
- Controlled warehouse stock datas in order to avoid unnecessary orders.
- Communicated with internal brands US POLO, P.CARDIN and CACHAREL buying teams from the beginning of collection seasons, placed style samples orders to overseas suppliers for outerwear garment group.
- Received bulk orders from buying teams, placed the orders to overseas suppliers such as China, followed production until the delivery and participated in import processes.
- Visited China three times for alternative factories in order to extend sourcing.
Supply Chain Assistant Specialist
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Monitored inventory levels closely to prevent stockouts or overstocking situations, optimizing warehouse space utilization.
- Managed import/export documentation requirements meticulously to ensure seamless movement of goods across borders without delays or penalties incurred due to noncompliance.
- Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in the supply chain, resulting in cost savings and better resource allocation.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable contracts, leading to reduced procurement costs and increased profitability.
- Connected with buying teams with the beginning of collection seasons, received orders of outerwear denim and non denim garment groups.
- Placed outerwear, denim and non denim garment groups orders for P.Cardin and Cacharel brands to China and Egypt.
- Followed production until the receive of garments.
Fabric Purchasing Assistant
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
Büyükçekmece - Istanbul
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.
- Optimized resource usage by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment functionality.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Assisted managers in decision-making processes based on thorough research and analysis of available data.
- Participated in woven, denim and non denim fabric development,
- Communicated with internal customers from collection seasons to bulk production seasons.
- Placed fabric orders to local and overseas suppliers and followed production until the delivery.
- Visited local and international fabric fairs to contribute fabric development and extend fabric supply chain.
Education
Industrial Engineering ( English )
İstanbul Kültür University
Skills
Bid process management
Price Negotiation
Requests for information
Profit and loss understanding
Supply Chain Management
Resourcefulness
Supplier Relations
Cost Reduction
Vendor Sourcing
Vendor evaluation
ERP Software
MS Office
Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Goal Setting
Active Listening
Time Management
ERP Systems
Problem-Solving
Record-keeping
Written Communication
Effective Communication
English Language including fluent speaking and writing
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
MADE TEKSTİL İTHALAT İHRACAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİM
11.2023 - 02.2024
Export Customer Representative
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş
06.2023 - 09.2023
Buyer
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
12.2020 - 05.2023
Supply Specialist
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş
11.2019 - 11.2020
Supply Chain Assistant Specialist
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
12.2017 - 10.2019
Fabric Purchasing Assistant
AYDINLI HAZIR GİYİM SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
05.2016 - 11.2017
Industrial Engineering ( English )
İstanbul Kültür University