Selim ARIKAN
Ankara,06
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Center Batallion Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
Erzincan, Turkey
08.2023 - Current
- Provide assigned brigades located in east of Türkiye with logistic support.
- Manage the storage areas.
- Be prepared to earthquake efforts of garrison command.
Supply and Services Section Head
Joint Force Command Naples-JFCNP (NATO HQ)
Naples, Italy
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Participated to NATO Defense Planning Groups for Deference and Defense of Euro-Atlantic Area with an incredible logistic planning team in JFCNP HQ.
- Participated to and played significant role in NATO exercises such as STJUJA 2020, STDE 2021 and NOBO 2022 as well as certification exercise of JLSGNP in Germany with my team exercising the sustainment of the NATO troops deployed to south and east of Europe and Türkiye.
- Participated to Operation Allied Solace (evacuation of affiliated Afghans)
- Participated to planning group worked for NATO Support to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Türkiye (NSERET), shipment and establishment of the CP156 Camps and transportation of tents and aids from several countries such as Pakistan and Canada
Logistic and Human Resource Advisor
Turkish Armed Forces
Tripoli, Libya
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed personal database of workers operating in Tripoli.
- Provided those who worked in Libya with logistic support.
Logistic Operations Management
Turkish Armed Forces
Syria Border
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided logistic support including fuel, ammo, rations, spare parts and equipments to land forces operating across and beyond the Syrian border.
- Contributed to the tactical/operational plans regarding the logistic issues.
Assignment Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
Ankara, Turkey
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Improved manning policy of supply officers
- Planned human resources posted in all supply chain network and field services units in Turkish Land Forces.
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
Ankara, Turkey
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Monitored and tracked procurement, quality check, documentation, storage and delivery process of supplies in a main supply center supporting all land forces across Türkiye and forces located abroad.
- Established robust risk management strategies, mitigating potential disruptions within the supply chain network.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of roughly 50 employees.
Field Services Company Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
Lüleburgaz, Turkey
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Provided catering, dining, laundry, bakery and bathing services both in the military base of the Brigade buildings and in operation areas with mobile military vehicles.
- Run the service buildings and mobile military means to provide three meals for Brigade.
- Run the bakery in building and mobile unit to provide Brigade with bread.
- Run the laundry facilities in building and mobile units.
- Enhanced team cohesion through fostering a professional environment focused on mutual respect and open communication.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Mentored junior officers and enlisted personnel, contributing to their professional growth and career progression.
- Managed Field services operations, ensuring timely delivery of services to support Brigade mission.
Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
Lüleburgaz, Turkey
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Oversaw, improved, standardized and documented logistic planning by collecting demands, scheduling processes, formulating stocks and organizing delivery.
- Forecasted and managed annual demand of supplies, and coordinated procurement processes with other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of quality goods.
- Oversaw end-to-end order fulfillment processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of brigade commander's orders from placement to delivery.
- Managed supply and resupply planning activities for the entire supply chain function.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Supervised about 30 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, storage, delivery of supplies and documentation of all related activities.
Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
Kabil, Afganistan
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Temporary post in Afghanistan to support Turkish Task Forces under NATO Command.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling sustainment processes.
- Managed the entire supply chain function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
Field Services Platoon Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
Şırnak/Türkiye
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Trained, supervised and organized over 70 soldiers and personnel in field services areas such as kitchen, dining facility, laundry, military bakehouse to support about 2000 soldiers in Şırnak southeast of Türkiye.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Promoted a positive command climate by addressing issues promptly and fairly, reinforcing trust among team members.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected scenarios.
- Improved unit cohesion through team-building activities and open communication.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Non-Credit Professional Certificate - Project Management
Google Coursera Education
Online02.2024
Successfully Completed - LOGFAS Sustainment Planning And Distribution
NATO Communications And Information Agency (NCIA)
Brussels03.2023
Successfully Completed - NATO Logistics Operational Planning Course-NLOPC
NATO School Oberammergau
Germany07.2021
Successfully Completed - Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (COPC)
NATO School Oberammergau
Germany05.2021
Successfully Completed - LOGFAS Fundamental Basic Data Operator Course
Bundeswehr Logistics School-JCTC
Germany04.2021
Bachelor's Degree - System Engineering
Land Warfare Collage
Ankara, Turkey08.2005
High School Diploma -
Işıklar Military High School
Bursa, Turkey07.2001
Skills
- Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Directed
- Data Management
- Task Prioritization
- Project Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Supply Center Batallion Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
08.2023 - Current
Supply and Services Section Head
Joint Force Command Naples-JFCNP (NATO HQ)
08.2020 - 08.2023
Logistic and Human Resource Advisor
Turkish Armed Forces
01.2020 - 07.2020
Logistic Operations Management
Turkish Armed Forces
07.2018 - 01.2020
Assignment Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
12.2016 - 07.2018
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
06.2014 - 12.2016
Field Services Company Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
07.2011 - 07.2014
Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
05.2010 - 12.2010
Supply Chain Officer
Turkish Armed Forces
08.2008 - 07.2011
Field Services Platoon Commander
Turkish Armed Forces
05.2006 - 07.2008
Non-Credit Professional Certificate - Project Management
Google Coursera Education
Successfully Completed - LOGFAS Sustainment Planning And Distribution
NATO Communications And Information Agency (NCIA)
Successfully Completed - NATO Logistics Operational Planning Course-NLOPC
NATO School Oberammergau
Successfully Completed - Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (COPC)
NATO School Oberammergau
Successfully Completed - LOGFAS Fundamental Basic Data Operator Course
Bundeswehr Logistics School-JCTC
Bachelor's Degree - System Engineering
Land Warfare Collage
High School Diploma -
Işıklar Military High School