Hi, I’m
Orhan Acar
Çayırova
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of experience spearheading business transformation initiatives in global manufacturing environments, focusing on Operational Planning and Performance Management. Combines expertise in continuous improvement and strategic sourcing to drive operational excellence across complex supply chains. Accomplished leader in implementing S&OP processes and digital transformation projects, resulting in a 25% increase in inventory turnover and a 20% reduction in processing times. Champions crossfunctional collaboration through SAP-based automation and strategic purchasing initiatives, maintaining 95% on-time delivery while optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance. Transformed enterprise-wide process visibility through strategic ERP system optimization, resulting in 40% faster decision-making cycles and real-time operational insights across five production facilities. Demonstrates strength in mentoring planning specialists and establishing automated workflows that streamline operations and boost warehouse efficiency.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lodamaster Technic
Supply Chain Manager
06.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Championed project management strategies that integrated advanced sales automation tools, resulting in a 20% decrease in overall processing times and improved KPI tracking, while staying within budget by streamlining workflows and improving demand forecasting accuracy
- Led a cross-functional team of 8 members across planning, procurement, and logistics to implement new S&OP processes, resulting in improved communication and coordinated decision-making
- Developed innovative systems for seamless operations across three departments and led efforts to improve visibility of key metrics such as procurement lead times and stock levels for informed decision-making
- Formulated strategic inventory management methods, achieving a 25% improvement in turnover rates, reducing stock-outs, and accelerating order fulfillment
Esan Eczacıbaşı
Planning Manager
06.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Implemented robust S&OP processes within a mining environment, enhancing demand planning and capacity management, increasing forecast accuracy by 25%, balancing supply with demand through strategic planning, and enhancing capacity utilization across production lines
- Orchestrated initiatives using Change Management principles and Lean Six Sigma methodology that revamped existing technologies alongside process automation strategies affecting more than a dozen functions; these efforts yielded substantial gains in insights derived from real-time analytics for decision-making purposes
- Led data analysis projects using historical sales trends to improve demand forecasting accuracy, resulting in a 30% reduction in surplus warehouse space and optimized resource allocation for sales growth
- Guided 5 team members in mastering advanced planning techniques and effective system utilization, fostering enhanced capability within the team that decreased reliance on external consultants for strategic decision-making
Schneider Electric
Planning Executive
08.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Led a team of three planning specialists, providing mentorship and technical guidance while maintaining 95% on-time delivery performance across production lines
- Achieved 95% on-time delivery and improved inventory accuracy, exceeding service levels, by refining scheduling methodologies using global automation tools, conducting frequent production audits, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crafted custom dashboards using Power BI that delivered instant access to operational metrics, enabling swift decision-making processes and trimming reporting time from three days down to just two hours for key stakeholders
- Reduced WIP by 12% through targeted bottleneck analyses, promoting higher manufacturing throughput and efficiency
- Spearheaded an initiative to standardize work processes, leading to the identification and resolution of workflow inefficiencies affecting three key operational areas within cross-functional teams
Hascelik
Supply Chain Engineer
01.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Decreased production costs by 10% through tailored process improvements, strategic vendor negotiations, and waste reduction initiatives
- Instituted rigorous tracking protocols for seven pivotal KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency; outcomes progressed supply chain processes each month post-deployment
- Successfully collaborated with various support functions and stakeholders to streamline supply chain processes, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings
- Analyzed daily supply chain processes and identified actionable enhancements, leading to a notable 20% reduction in order fulfillment times while addressing critical inefficiencies within the logistic framework
- Optimized warehouse layout and routes using ABC analysis, reducing average picking time by 25% and improving warehouse space utilization by 15%
Education
Marmara University
Master's Degree from Management Information Systems Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
Bachelor's Degree from Industrial Engineering
Skills
- SAP ERP
- WMS
- TMS
- MRP
- Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS)
- DDMRP
- JIT Implementation
- VMI Systems
- Wholesale
- Retail
- Python
- Excel (VBA, Pivot Tables)
- SQL
- Power BI
- Data Visualization Systems
- Statistical Analysis Software
- S&OP Software
- Digital Transformation Tools
- Process Mapping Applications
- Workflow Automation Systems
- MES
- Production Scheduling Software
- Bottleneck Analysis Tools
- Capacity Planning Applications
Certification
- Supply Chain Analytics, MIT EdX, Istanbul
- CSCMP Professional Certificate, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Languages
English
Turkish
Personal Information
Title: Strategic Supply Chain Manager | ERP Systems | Digital Transformation
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Lodamaster Technic
06.2023 - 07.2024
Planning Manager
Esan Eczacıbaşı
06.2021 - 05.2023
Planning Executive
Schneider Electric
08.2018 - 06.2021
Supply Chain Engineer
Hascelik
01.2015 - 08.2018
Marmara University
Master's Degree from Management Information Systems Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
Bachelor's Degree from Industrial Engineering