Ozer Erdem
Supply Chain - Import/Export Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Skilled and results-driven manager with over 15 years of experience in international trade, logistics, and operations. Specializing in procurement, supply chain coordination, and import/export activities, with a focus on negotiating global product sourcing, customs processes, and payment terms. Proven ability to manage large-scale contracts and ensure timely delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager
ENTAS TRADING
Istanbul
01.2014 - Current
- From 2014-2018, Entas focused on commodities trading. During my time at Glencore, I attended key industry events like LME Week and Metal Bulletin, building a network with traders and mining companies. This enabled me to source metals globally, including magnesium ingots and silicon metal from China, and aluminium ingots from India, Korea, and the Middle East. We also traded silico metal from Ukraine to Turkey, natural rubber from Michelin/Goodyear in Germany, and Norwegian salmon and seafood, gaining valuable market insights
- Responsible for the procurement and negotiation of various products worldwide for different commodities.
- Coordinating logistics to ensure the timely delivery of goods to customers’ warehouses, overseeing the entire supply chain process from planning to execution.
- Oversee operations related to the final delivery of goods, quality control, and documentation.
- Comprehensive experience and knowledge in imports, customs processes, and documentation.
- Manage pricing, material procurement, payment terms, Letters of Credit (LC) for purchases.
Metals Trader
GLENCORE
Istanbul, Istanbul
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed trading of Primary Aluminium Ingots & Billets
- Negotiated annual contracts, premiums, and shipment schedules with customers in Turkey, including Asaş, Assan, Saray, Arslan, and End Aluminium
- Sales have increased to 30,000 MT per month on a contract basis, with an additional 5,000-10,000 MT in spot sales each month, resulting in a higher overall annual sales volume
- Allocated monthly quotas and shipment schedules, ensuring timely delivery of materials to required ports
- Arranging supply chain logistics, including DAP delivery of goods to customer factories
- Comprehensive experience in imports, customs processes, and documentation
Senior Ship Broker
BAYRAKTAR SHIPPING
Istanbul, Istanbul
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for chartering and negotiating cargo fixtures for a fleet of 13 vessels ranging from 5k to 21k DWT, operating on various chartering contracts, including Voyage and Time Charter (TC) globally
- Worked as the exclusive broker for the owners, collaborating directly with major charterers such as ArcelorMittal, Carbofer, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus, Transammonia, and Stemcor
- Developed shipping terms and agreements between cargo owners and vessel operators
- Coordinated with relevant departments to ensure that loading and discharge operations adhered to charter agreements
Operations Manager
NORMED SHIPPING
Istanbul
04.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed operational handling of cargoes on the liner route between Hamburg/Antwerp and the Marmara and Black Sea regions, including steel products, large-scale project cargoes, machinery, yachts, bulk minerals, military hardware, and IMO cargoes
- Arranged door-to-door delivery (DAP), covering all logistical support and supply chain requirements via sea, land, and rail
- Handled documentation and customs procedures for both imports and exports
- Coordinated ship operations, including loading/discharge activities, cargo planning, and voyage planning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINES ECONOMICS with German
KINGSTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
London 09.2000 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
CATERHAM SCHOOL
London 09.1998 - 06.2000
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (GCSE) -
TRINITY COLLEGE
London 09.1995 - 06.1998
Skills
- Commodity Trading
- International Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Customer Relationship
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Brand Development
- Marketing
Businesses Involved
- Kiralabunu.com, Turkey’s first FinTech platform for renting electronic goods. Co-founder, Led negotiations for angel investment. Company currently operating with 18 employees managing 45.000 rental units.
- GeniusBowtie.com, Offers hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind luxury feather bowties. Founder, Managed marketing and brand image., Led negotiations with brand stores and online platforms.· Successfully creating a product and generating its own demand within the market, leading to sales growth from zero to several hundred units per year.
Association Membership
- GYIAD / Young Entrepreneurs Association Istanbul, 01/01/14, Board Member (2 terms)
- JCI / Junior Chamber International Turkiye, 01/01/10, Senator No 80724
- Toastmasters Istanbul, 01/01/11, Founding President
- Propellar Club Port of Istanbul, 01/01/18
- TIM – Turkey Exporters Association, 01/01/17
- ITKIB – Istanbul Leather Producers & Exporters Association, 01/01/17
Personal Information
- Citizenship: British
- Date of Birth: 02/02/82
- Driving License: Since 2005
- No travel restrictions
Timeline
Manager
ENTAS TRADING
01.2014 - Current
Metals Trader
GLENCORE
01.2010 - 01.2014
Senior Ship Broker
BAYRAKTAR SHIPPING
01.2008 - 01.2010
Operations Manager
NORMED SHIPPING
04.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - BUSINES ECONOMICS with German
KINGSTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
09.2000 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
CATERHAM SCHOOL
09.1998 - 06.2000
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (GCSE) -
TRINITY COLLEGE
09.1995 - 06.1998