IDRIS GOKSAY
Antalya
Summary
VALID VISA:
USA:B1-B2
CANADA: WORK PERMIT AND RESIDENCY until 2027 & B1-B2
Dynamic and results-oriented international trade and event management professional with a proven track record in export operations, client relations, and global exhibitions. Over 6 years of experience managing international client portfolios, coordinating logistics, and executing high-level business negotiations across five continents. Skilled in export planning, B2B sales, and supplier coordination, with a history of successful partnerships with major firms in the USA, Canada, and Australia. Adept at working in multicultural environments and delivering operational excellence through strategic communication and planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales/Procurement Manager
TLG EXHIBIT
08.2022 - 04.2025
- -Identifying and contacting international exhibitors with professional presentations
- -Planning and coordination of the event schedule
- -Organizing all the exhibition paperwork (move in and hanging/ rigging permits, electricity, floor plan, exhibitor portal, etc.)
- -Finding suitable suppliers for the company's needs
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
Import Export Manager
Adler Arms
06.2018 - 07.2022
- As Export Manager at a manufacturing firm, I led international business development efforts for over four years, managing a diversified portfolio of 25 clients across five continents. I successfully established and maintained strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading firearms distributors in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In 2016, I was responsible for generating an annual export revenue of $7.4 million. My client network included industry-renowned companies such as CENTURY ARMS, CHIAPPA FIREARMS, CHARLES DALY, POF USA, FOUR PEAKS IMPORTS, GROUPE PRONATURE CANADA, and NIOA AUSTRALIA.
- -Manage the company's foreign trade process smoothly:
- Optimized logistics operations through careful route planning, reducing transit times without sacrificing cargo safety or integrity.
- -Organizing the export company and developing the export marketing plan.
- Created comprehensive contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain due to natural disasters or geopolitical events, ensuring minimal impact on business operations during unforeseen circumstances.
- -Acting as an intermediary between foreign buyers and domestic sellers.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify new business opportunities for the company''s products in international markets.
- -Finding international buyers for domestic producers.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce stock discrepancies, optimizing warehouse space utilization.
- -Planning and coordinating the international shipment of goods.
- Managed a team of 15 employees for improved coordination and expediting of international shipments.
- -Negotiating with various people such as shippers, agents and sellers.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to create promotional materials for international trade shows and exhibitions.
Simultaneous Translator
G-20 SUMMIT
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
Education
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
SELÇUK UNIVERSITY
06.2017
Certified Scuba Diver - undefined
CMAS
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Facebook, Google Interactive presentations (Prezi)
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier management
- Price negotiation
- Global procurement
- Strategic sourcing
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MOTHER TONGUE(S): Turkish
Other language(s): English
Listening C2
Spoken production C2
Reading C2
Spoken interaction C2
Writing C2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
References
Nick, TAVLARIOS, MANAGER, nick@fourpeaksimports.com, (+1) 6463696164, FOURPEAKS IMPORTS & POF USA
Timeline
Sales/Procurement Manager
TLG EXHIBIT
08.2022 - 04.2025
Import Export Manager
Adler Arms
06.2018 - 07.2022
Simultaneous Translator
G-20 SUMMIT
11.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Scuba Diver - undefined
CMAS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
SELÇUK UNIVERSITY