Merve Bulut

-Developed and executed supply planning strategies to ensure material availability, minimize shortages, and optimize inventory levels.
-Led demand and supply balancing processes, aligning production and procurement plans with sales forecasts.
-Coordinated with cross-functional teams ( production, logistics, and sales) to ensure smooth end-to-end supply chain operations.
-Implemented forecasting tools and planning models to improve accuracy and reduce lead times.
-Monitored supplier performance capacities to mitigate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
-Achieved cost savings and efficiency improvements through process optimization and data-driven decision making.
-Managed and trained a team of planners, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

-Actively used SAP to manage purchase orders in coordination with factories.

-Placed purchase orders and monitored supplier performance to ensure demand requirements were met.”
-Analyzed supply data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
-Maintained accurate planning parameters and master data within SAP and other planning tools
-Supported continuous improvement projects within the supply chain function

-Took responsibility for inventory control and stock management.

-Negotiated and signed contracts with suppliers; conducted supplier sourcing.

-Oversaw shipment controls and enhanced communication with factories.

-Started managing team tasks and coordinating collaborative work.

-Analyzed purchase forecasts and reviewed sales team projections to support demand planning.

-Created and revised purchase orders in SAP using the MM module.

-Assisted in automating manual workloads to improve process efficiency.

-Supported sales operations by monitoring inventory levels and ensuring product availability.

-Created and revised purchase orders using SAP as needed.

-Generated and shared inventory status reports.

-Supported operational processes to ensure smooth workflow.

-Gained hands-on experience in determining purchase quantities and understanding procurement processes.

-Actively used SAP to manage and track purchase activities.

-Experienced factory operations, which reinforced decision to pursue a career in supply chain and procurement.

-Developed initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction during internship.

-Observed and collaborated with multiple departments, actively participating in team meetings.