SAP MM
Özde Eroğlu
Procurement And Planning Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
Respectful Procurement Specialist with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Bilingual go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Ajax Systems Turkey
Istanbul
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Proven ability to source and negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage inventory levels, and ensure that all materials are delivered on time and within budget.
- Strong relationships with suppliers and a deep understanding of the latest industry trends and developments. My accomplishments by so far:
- Successfully negotiated a new contract with a major supplier, saving the company $30,000 annually.
- Reduced inventory costs by 8% by implementing a new inventory management system.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest industry trends and developments by attending industry conferences and fairs.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Arthor Automotive
Istanbul
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Analyzed data and identified lowest cost suppliers offering needed quality and delivery reliability.
- Facilitated collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Evaluated proposals, negotiated prices and monitored vendor performance against contract terms.
- Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and onboard high-quality suppliers. Successfully negotiated supplier contracts, leveraging favorable terms, and optimizing pricing agreements, contributing to a 15% reduction in procurement expenses.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, product quality, and compliance with performance metrics, leading to improved supplier reliability and performance.Implemented efficient inventory control measures, reducing carrying costs by 7% while maintaining product availability and inventory accuracy.
- Developed and maintained a robust contract management system, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and internal policies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with departments such as operations, finance, and logistics to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
- Utilized data analysis tools to track KPIs, make data-driven procurement decisions, and present comprehensive reports to senior management.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills in day-to-day procurement activities. Kept abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance procurement strategies and processes.
Revenue Specialist
IGA Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided guidance and service on various financial problems in order to assist taxpayers' in resolving tax issues.
- Collected delinquent federal taxes and secured all delinquent returns.
- Revenue Optimization: Led revenue optimization efforts, analyzing pricing strategies, Identifying opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and adjusting pricing models. Resulted in a 4% increase in revenue within 6 months.
- Data-Driven Insights: Utilized data analysis tools to extract valuable insights, track revenue trends, and make informed decisions. Implemented data-driven changes that contributed to a 12% boost in revenue.
- Revenue Reporting: Developed and maintained detailed revenue reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to provide senior management with regular updates on revenue performance and trends.
- Pricing Strategy: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine pricing strategies, ensuring they aligned with market conditions and competitive landscapes, resulting in improved profit margins.
- Contract Management: Managed revenue contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in billing processes. Billing and Invoicing: Oversaw billing and invoicing procedures, streamlining processes to reduce billing errors and improve collection times.
- Revenue Recognition: Ensured adherence to revenue recognition standards and collaborated with the finance team on accurate revenue reporting for financial statements.
- Audit and Compliance: Facilitated revenue audits, addressing audit findings, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with sales, marketing, finance, and customer support teams to optimize revenue-related processes and enhance revenue streams.
- Continuous Learning: Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in revenue management to drive continuous improvement in revenue strategies.
Procurement Specialist
IRZ Turizm
Mugla
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Strategic Planning: Led strategic planning efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and communicate long-term business plans, resulting in improved organizational alignment and goal achievement.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, product quality, and compliance with performance metrics, leading to improved supplier reliability and performance, implemented efficient inventory control measures, reducing carrying costs by 5% while maintaining product availability and inventory accuracy.
- Contract Management: Managed revenue contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in billing processes. Billing and Invoicing: Oversaw billing and invoicing procedures, streamlining processes to reduce billing errors and improve collection times.
Planning Specialist
TAV Airports
Izmir
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Strategic Planning: Led strategic planning efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and communicate long-term business plans, resulting in improved organizational alignment and goal achievement.
- Demand Forecasting: Utilized advanced forecasting models and data analysis to predict demand trends, enabling the organization to optimize inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Resource Allocation: Effectively allocated resources, including personnel, materials, and budget, to align with strategic plans and project timelines, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
- Project Management: Managed project timelines, budgets, and milestones, coordinating with teams to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Data Analysis: Leveraged data analysis tools to extract insights, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and make data-driven decisions, resulting in improved planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and minimize costs while maintaining high product quality.Risk Mitigation: Developed risk mitigation plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, production, or distribution, ensuring continuity of operations during unforeseen challenges.Continuous Improvement: Implemented continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Izmir University of Economics
Izmir 09.2006 - 08.2010
BBA - International Trade And Logistics Management
Eskisehir Anatolian University
Eskisehir 10.2019 - Current
Skills
Purchase order creation
Supply chain planning
Effective communication
Proficiency in [Software]
Vendor sourcing
Supplier relationships
Price negotiation
Contract reviews and edits
MS Office
Software
Mikro
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
Negotiation Skills, CIPS
Interests
Software Programing
Hobbies
Skiing, Chess, Water Polo, Tennis
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Ajax Systems Turkey
08.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Risk Management
04-2023
Negotiation Skills, CIPS
06-2022
Strategic Sourcings and Category Management
06-2022
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Arthor Automotive
03.2021 - 07.2023
BBA - International Trade And Logistics Management
Eskisehir Anatolian University
10.2019 - Current
Revenue Specialist
IGA Istanbul Airport
09.2018 - 12.2019
Procurement Specialist
IRZ Turizm
07.2017 - 08.2018
Planning Specialist
TAV Airports
03.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Izmir University of Economics
09.2006 - 08.2010