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Semih TOK

Logistics Operations
Istanbul
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Logistics Operations position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

HepsiJet
Kocaeli

Senior Transportation Manager
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

Same responsibilities as in the previous position.

HepsiJet
Kocaeli

Transportation Manager
08.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.

UPS
Istanbul

Business Operations Manager
10.2016 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Reviewed company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support vision.
  • Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
  • Promoted energetic atmosphere with purpose to drive improvements in customer care and experiences.
  • Listened to staff and customer issues and conflicts to deliver solutions, propel customer experiences.
  • Implemented escalation procedures to effectively handle time-sensitive issues.
  • Worked in tandem with peers to better understand business process and initiate improvements, helping company achieve goals.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.

UPS
Istanbul/Trakya

Area Operations Supervisor
08.2015 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
  • Improved distribution efficiency with design, development, and testing of embedded software applications.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.

UPS
Istanbul

Preload Supervisor
08.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview


  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
  • Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
  • Scheduled shifts and shift changes to accommodate workload and customer needs.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.

UPS
Istanbul

Operations Supervisor
11.2010 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
  • Collected customer feedback and made business adjustments to improve retention and satisfaction.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
  • Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
  • Outsourced unnecessary services to save on labor, supplies and equipment costs and adhere to company budgets.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.

UPS
Istanbul

Branch Operations Manager
08.2008 - 10.2010

Job overview

  • Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Performed monthly compliance checks.
  • Implemented new organizational strategies to strengthen filing systems for billing, receiving and delivery reports to optimize processes.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.
  • Improved delivery and pick up operations performance.
  • Efficiency improvement has been achieved.

UPS
Istanbul

Account Executive
06.2007 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Managed sales cycle to maintain solid customer base.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Gained understanding of goals, objectives and processes to meet client business needs.
  • Employed proactive and collaborative approaches to strengthen relationships and manage customer needs.
  • Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service.

Education

Aegean University / Aquaculture Engineering
Istanbul

High School Diploma
09.2000 - 06.2006

Istanbul University
Istanbul

Master of Science from Management And Organization
09.2010 - 02.2012

Skills

    Managerial skills

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of France/Hungary/Izmir facilities in the development of Relocated Projects. (UPS)
  • Achieved operating all over Türkiye through effectively helping with new organization. (HepsiJet)

Interests

Scuba Diving

Timeline

Senior Transportation Manager

HepsiJet
01.2022 - 01.2023

Transportation Manager

HepsiJet
08.2020 - 01.2022

Business Operations Manager

UPS
10.2016 - 07.2020

Area Operations Supervisor

UPS
08.2015 - 09.2016

Preload Supervisor

UPS
08.2013 - 07.2015

Operations Supervisor

UPS
11.2010 - 07.2013

Istanbul University

Master of Science from Management And Organization
09.2010 - 02.2012

Branch Operations Manager

UPS
08.2008 - 10.2010

Account Executive

UPS
06.2007 - 08.2008

Aegean University / Aquaculture Engineering

High School Diploma
09.2000 - 06.2006
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