Mustafa Güçlü Akkurt
PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGER
Izmir,35
Summary
With 21 years of professional business experience, actively participating in every stage of supply chain management including logistics, material planning, procurement, contract management, sourcing, and import/export operations. Eager to utilize past experience and seek exciting challenges in an esteemed company. Versatile professional successfully overseeing and coordinating organizational operations across multiple departments. Expertise in process optimization, performance management, and team coordination. Adept at developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Motivated and collaborative leader ready to make a positive impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
GDZ Elektrik
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated closely with warehouse staff to optimize storage solutions and maintain accurate inventory records, reducing stock discrepancies significantly.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics team, resulting in increased productivity and more efficient workflows.
- Optimized transportation routes for cost savings and faster delivery times, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.
- Advised senior management on best practices for managing purchasing risks such as currency fluctuations or political instability in supplier regions.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to better understand their needs and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.
- Conducted detailed analyses of market trends and supplier offerings to identify potential savings opportunities within the procurement process.
- Oversaw implementation of an e-procurement platform for streamlined purchasing activities and improved visibility into spending trends across the organization.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Supply Chain Management Consultant
BZ International
9 2022 - 04.2024
- Consulting companies in India and in China in order to run their strategic plans for Türkiye successfully
- Sourcing: Finding new suppliers in the EMEA region and introducing them to the companies we work for
- In order to improve their costs and make them stronger against current suppliers as finding alternatives
- Logistics: Creating new logistics alternatives for their current business to improve their performances in terms of commercially and operationally
- Import and Export Operations: Consulting what is need to be done to make import and export operations smoothly
- Also, if any problems occur, help them to solve it rapidly
- Commercial: Assisting companies to expand their businesses in Türkiye by creating new business relationships
Strategic Sourcing Manager
WNS DENALI
Izmir, Izmir
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Deploys category strategies using the strategic sourcing process which includes stage gates, spend analysis, requirements planning, risk management, market analysis, strategy development, competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, contracting, supplier management, cost saving methodology, performance reporting and proficiency with sourcing tools
- Assists Internal Procurement Sourcing in executing category strategies which include supporting processes, analytics, performance metrics, technology and organizational elements and communications at the European level
- Work with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing projects
- Identifies key stakeholders and collaborates, advises and influences across clients
- Utilizes procurement operational excellence within categories which includes preferred purchasing/transaction methods, payment methodology and working capital principals
- Responsible for the timely execution of sourcing projects and achievement of sourcing targets and reporting
- Ensure alignment with regional and global category strategies / plans
Supply Chain Manager
Yorglass Cam San.Tic.
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies for 3PL(transportation domestic and international), direct (raw and packaging materials) and indirect materials (machinery, glass scraps, etc)
- Drew the roadmap for long-term value improvement programs across suppliers
- Prepared and conducted negotiations and tenders while managing commercial relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Led import and export operations by cooperating with custom clearance agencies
- Scouted for new suppliers that are fit for purpose and in line with the supply chain strategy
- Provided market intelligence by building market knowledge on trends, market capabilities, strategy shifts, geo-political influences to deliver market insight to internal stakeholders and support strategic decision making - 'Bringing the outside in'
- Delivered on key financial targets such as gross margin improvement through savings and cash flow improvements by utilizing smart buying tools
- Orchestrated cross functional collaborations across Quality, R&D, Legal and Finance teams acting as the first point of contact
- Envisioned, defined and optimized all resource and project management strategies adopted in production today
- Developed the end-to-end company supply network
Global Procurement Manager
Vestel White Goods
Manisa
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Led the localization of approximately 5 million Vestel Home Appliances electronic cards
- Refrigerator Plant: Compressors, electronic cards, evaporators, heat exchangers, condensers, rear panels, hinges, glass shelves, powder paints, chemicals total purchasing budget 250 million usd-3 years
- Washing Machine-Dishwasher plant: Electronic cards, drain pumps, universal motors, bldc motors, glass doors, aluminum parts total purchasing budget 200 million usd- 2 years
- Cooking Plant: Gas valves, burners, stainless steel, resistances, fan motors, induction electronic cards, vitro-ceramic glasses total purchasing budget 150 million usd- 2 years
- Structured an optimal material purchasing strategy to guarantee the best market price
- Mastered the essentials of procurement including price and commercial terms negotiation and organizing all logistics
- Actively participated in market research, price negotiations and material selection processes
- Acted as the communication hub between the quality and R&D teams and suppliers to ensure focused plans and execution of demands
- Devoted & led suppliers on strategic elements that ensure short and long term goals
- Supported stakeholders with indirect contract negotiations representing procurement locally
- Initiated cost reduction activities to develop productivity initiatives to reduce cost, improve competitive advantage and coordinate cross functional teams together with suppliers in order to realize productivity projects
- Provided market intelligence for the main commodities and competitive intelligence for the key players in the market
- Developed and maintained sustainable and long-term supplier relationships
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, resulting in significant cost reductions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
Material Planning Engineer
Vestel White Goods
MANISA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervised material planning according to production roadmap and optimized inventory management
- Tracked supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery
- Reduced lead times by proactively addressing potential bottlenecks in the supply chain process.
- Conducted root cause analysis of supply chain disruptions, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Customer Representative
BOSPHORUS SHIPPING AGENCY-ARKAS GROUP
Izmir, Izmir
06.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed paperwork for customs clearance at loading ports
- Tracked the cargo at every stage on routes of Evergreen Marine Co
- Cleared all unexpected roadblocks during transshipments to ensure on-time delivery at the final destination
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
Education
BS - Industrial Engineering
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey06-2001
Skills
Cost Analysis
Goal Setting
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Failure Analysis
Team Leadership
Supplier Relationship Management
Vendor evaluation
Strategic Sourcing
Warehouse Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/06/78
- Nationality: Turkish
Trainingsandseminars
- Yorglass 2017 - Leadership, 01/01/17
- Bureau VERITAS 2017 - Risk Management, 01/01/17
- C.I.P.S 2015, 01/01/15
Timeline
Purchasing and Logistics Manager
GDZ Elektrik
05.2024 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Manager
WNS DENALI
05.2021 - 03.2022
Supply Chain Manager
Yorglass Cam San.Tic.
01.2017 - 04.2021
Global Procurement Manager
Vestel White Goods
01.2010 - 01.2017
Material Planning Engineer
Vestel White Goods
01.2007 - 01.2010
Customer Representative
BOSPHORUS SHIPPING AGENCY-ARKAS GROUP
06.2003 - 01.2007
Supply Chain Management Consultant
BZ International
9 2022 - 04.2024
BS - Industrial Engineering
Dokuz Eylul University
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