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Work History
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IDRIS GOKSAY

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
IDRIS GOKSAY